I Fight Back As Second Lieutenant In A Bowery Regiment
A defiant officer recounts clashes with Colonel Thomas and Captain Baker, seizing command, securing a tent, teaching duty with the Army Regulations, earning respect from privates, and winning the guard over through firm leadership and grit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Sumner
Baker
Iask
Davis
Allen
Brigade
Musgrove
Tattoo
Davin
Sandy
Tate
Keeping Cut Flowers For Better Freshness And Longevity
Julius Erdman of Colorado Agricultural College explains best practices for preserving cut flowers. Cut stems early morning when fresh, place in cool water, keep in a dark room 24 to 36 hours, then re-cut and arrange in a wide vase with daily water changes. Add saltpeter or bicarbonate of soda to water to brighten colors. Some varieties keep longer than others.
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Julius Erdman
Colorado Agricultural College
Austrian girls to learn to cook in schools
The Austrian minister of education added cookery to all girls schools last September. Any girl pursuing modern languages or extra subjects must include cookery in her course. To keep costs down, restaurants are run in connection with larger schools in populous centers.
Notice to Contractors for Three School Builds in Madison Township
Notice to contractors inviting bids for building three new schoolhouses in Madison township in Districts 1, 3 and 5. Plans available at the County Attorney’s office. Bids exclude hauling. Work due by October 15, 1913. Bids opened Saturday August 14. Right to reject any bid reserved. July 9, 1913. CC Pilgrim, 204 Seey. School Board.
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Madison Township
CC. Pilgrim
Seey
Helpful Household Hints For Home Cleaning And Care
Practical tips cover washing quilts with sun drying and ammonia soap suds, brittle nails care, whitening with milk and butter, soft water benefits for cooking, cistern filters, furs sun and pepper dust storage, safe bottle labeling, brass polishes, mildew removal with buttermilk, lampwick adjustments, space-saving kitchen shelf, and a flour paste wallpaper cleaner for maintenance.
When Men Become Free by Henry Ward Beecher
A Beecher quotation envisions a distant era when governments arise from the people's hearts and act for the common good. It speaks of perfect individual and collective liberty, true equality, and freedom as the basis for a compassionate society that nurtures all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Oldest Prescriptions and Carriage Fire Report
The oldest known prescription, carved on a 4x4 inch stone from ancient Egypt, dates about 3500 years ago and records a fumigation remedy. In Atlanta a fire destroyed $30,000 worth of vintage carriages to make space for automobiles, while horses remain valued. Some people take pleasure in depriving others of enjoyment.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
Egypt
Atlanta
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Corah
Iowa
A. K. Battrey & Son
Musgrove Davis
Charles O. Shepard
Tger
New York
Dawn
Dr. T. Felix Gourkud
XA Payee
T. Hopkins & Son
Great Jones St.n
St Ceresa
Clare Seminary
Eece College Preparatory
of Agnes Grammar School
Winona
Minnesota
Sisters OF Saint Francis
Specia
Milwaukee
St. Paul
D Department
Chicago
Conservatory of Saint Cecilia
M. J. Soukup
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