Holy Jumpers on Weston Farm Seek Faith Based Co operation
A New Jersey community of 60, half children, lives by prayer and shared goods on a Weston farm near Bound Brook. They shun medicine, practice communal work, and dance and jump in worship, while facing state scrutiny over cures and potential manslaughter if death occurs without medical care.
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New York
New Jersey
Somerset County
Weston
Reading
Bound Brook
Elijah” Dowie
Broadway
Brother Harman
Harman
Ket
Alma White
Denver
The
Methodist Church
Pentecostal Union
Pillar of Fire
Wesley
White
Delaware and Raritan Canal
Sone
Brook Farm
Zarephath
Miriam
Israel
Atlantic
Pacific
Bridwell
Purple Woman
Babylon
Paterson
Newark
New Brunswick
Somerville
Philadelphia
William C. Long
Long
Glenn Plank
Jesus
Camping Out in the Orchard Tent Adventure
The elder boys Kvife Ralph and Percy go camping with a new tent and gear leaving Don Denny and Billy sad. The parents improvise a safe outdoor camp in the orchard with a makeshift floor and three camp chairs. A thunderstorm tears the tent and Towser saves Billy as the boys are carried home by their father and warmed by hot chocolate.
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Kvife
Ralph
Percy
Don
Denny
Billy
Mamma
Papa
Irving
Towser
Elizabeth Hill
Paris Gliding Boat by Levasseur and Levi
A Paris built gliding boat by Levasseur and Levi features a light pointed main section attached to a 30 foot tail, with a two foot platform and a motor in the forward section driving a shaft to a propeller in the tail. The tail end runs submerged while the forward section and main hull stay near the surface. It uses a 50 horsepower eight cylinder Antoinette motor and is claimed to glide quickly in calm water and to handle rough water better than sliding or ordinary boats.
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Paris
Levasseur and Levi
Business Appreciation Note
A local speaker remarks that Levi, described as a strong businessman, is pursuing Rosa and could marry her. The note recalls a prior money exchange between the two, implying a concluded debt or settlement.
Hit by the Apothecary Delivers Encore at Stage Door
A Lambs grill room anecdote recalls a young actor who, while reciting Shakespeare across tours, used the Apothecary scene in Romeo and Juliet to shock the starving character into a fit. The crowd applauded as he was dragged off, earning an encore.
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The
Lambs
Jesuipimate
Hamlet
Romeo-Claude Melnotte
Marc Anthony
Lyceum
Daniel Webster
Apothecary
Romeo
N. Y
Prince of Malay Fires Up Clams by Rubbing Two Sticks
A Harvard student Malay prince demonstrates making fire by rubbing a sharpened peg in a groove, creating a flame after five minutes. He heats a straw to light the fire and roasts clams on a beach in a South Sea style example of method over effort.
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Harvard
Mark Twain
An Unexpected Calamity in a Domestic Scene
A New York Weekly snippet notes a stressed home moment where a husband promised a diamond necklace while a wife suggests letting it go as water pipes burst during the night. The brief item captures domestic mishap and implied financial worry.
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N. Y
The City of Casualties Reported in Comic Exchange
A cartoonish dialogue recalls a battered man with a broken nose, bandaged forehead and missing ear. Two citizens hypothesize about his war past and residence, joking about a dive in New York.
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New York
N. Y
To Mend Granite Ware
A recipe advises fusing equal parts of sulfur and black lead and melting a portion in the hole with a hot iron as in soldering to repair granite ware.
Twilight Word Change Game on Grandpa’s Farm
A summer evening on a farm finds Bob and Jennie playing a twilight word game with simple letter changes. They transform words from pig to hen and oats to calf through sequences like cat dot dog and barn born boon moon moor door, until the pair finally converge on longer chains and shared success.
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Bob
Jennie
Grandpa
Grandma
Hart
You Can Make Your Bait Box Out of Lath Instruction
Step by step tips from the Philadelphia Ledger on building a bait box from lath for fishing. Use eight inch square lumber, sixteen lath pieces, and rubber hinges. Caution on hammering nails to avoid splitting wood and aligning nail heads with the grain.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Inventor Claims Patented Nickel-In-The-Slot Machine
A New York Weekly note features an inventor touting a patented nickel in the slot design said to be entirely new and never out of order, with a wry aside about money in such a machine.
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N. Y
Powder needs for modern rapid fire guns
Projectiles for modern large rapid firing guns require about half their weight in powder to fire them.
Neighbor Conflicts Over Piano Distruption for Flute Start
A Life anecdote notes a neighbor requesting silence from a daughter practicing piano for two weeks so a son can begin flute lessons. The exchange captures domestic etiquette and parental concern in a suburban setting.
Now we've come to a hitch in the proceedings
A humorous quip from a horse in the public discourse of a rural town reflecting a delay in local matters and community chatter about ongoing events tied to a blacksmith's post.
Bib for the Baby Crochet Stitch Pattern Instructions
Detailed washing of a baby bib crochet pattern describing materials such as soft knitting cotton No 8 and Andalusian wool. Step by step directions cover chain starts, double crochet stitches, turning chains, increases and decreases, shaping the neck, and edging with rounds of double crochet and trebles.
Birth Stones by Month Reprinted for Readers
Madame Merri lists birth stones for each month and urges readers to save the table for reference. The sequence covers January garnet through December turquoise decorated, with notes on serving habits and wedding-announce etiquette.
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Madame Merri
Kaffee Klatch How to Host Tea Party on Porch
A reader asks how to host a Kaffee Klatch at a summer cottage porch. Tea is traditionally served with light refreshments. cold cuts or meats may be offered, along with cookies or pastries. Provide light, informal fare and good company.
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Barbara
Kaffee Klatch Is Light German Afternoon Entertainment
A Kaffee Klatch means coffee and chatter and is a favorite afternoon pastime in Germany. Guests are served coffee in multiple rounds with small cakes. No meats or hearty foods are offered. Coffee cakes topped with apples fruits nuts or whipped cream are common.
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Germany
At a Home Wedding Enquiries on Invitations
A reader asks about proper invitation etiquette for a small home wedding. She wonders whether to use the wife’s name on the envelope when only the husband is known and seeks guidance on correct form for Jane.
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Mrs. Blank
Madame Merri
Jane
Seating Guests After Ceremony by the Wall
After the ceremony guests are invited to the dining room and seated along the wall or in convenient arrangements. Chairs are placed close together to create an intimate setting and the table is arranged prettily for the reception.
Evening in Scotland Characters and Book Picks
Heather Bell suggests a mood driven program with Scottish figures and titles. Propose characters like a Highland storyteller, a Glasgow music producer, a Edinburgh theater critic, and an exiled poet. Include books such as The Thirty-Nine Steps, Sunset Song, Kidnapped, and Rob Roy to pair with scenes.
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Scotland
Heather Bell
Literary Works Mentioned in Library Picks
A list of Scottish and historical titles appears among library suggestions. It includes The Heart of Midlothian Annie Laurie Rob Roy Scottich Chiefs The Monastery A Highland Lad Die and Ivanhoe. The note hints at broader reader recommendations in the library.
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Midlothian
Annie Laurie
Rob Roy
Requirements for a Nurse
A reader asks Nurse Merri basic questions about nurse training. She wants to know if applications are needed to enter a hospital, where to obtain them, the minimum age, high school requirements, length of training, and starting salary. She signs as GENEVIEVE.
Madame Merri Details Hospital Training Rules in Chicago
Madame Merri states that major Chicago hospitals answer all questions about entry. Applications are made to the hospital superintendent. Eighteen years old, high school graduate preferred. The course lasts three years with two months probation and a four dollar monthly salary to cover uniform and books.
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Madame Merri
Chicago
The Butterfly Vanity Bag and Pocket Mirror
A silver gilt butterfly vanity case offers travel convenience with outstretched wings and includes powder puff mirror change nail file and calling cards priced at 45 dollars. A dainty pocketbook mirror with double glass magnifying one side retails for 9.50 dollars in an exclusive shop.
Chamois Leather Jackets Enter Fashion Field
Chamois leather jackets appear as new novelties from leading couturieres. The fine skin is lighter and less warm, shaped to the figure with backs, fronts opening to reveal lace or mousseline blouses. Some coats show slashed sleeves or are sleeveless and pair with flowing skirts matched in color.
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Couturieres
Green straw hat with silk trim and winged decor
A late summer fancies item features a green straw hat with green silk drapery and two large gray speckled wings over pale green wings. Worn with a white linen suit, the hat is bell shaped and fashionably styled.
Silk Color preservation with salt soaks
The article advises soaking silk in cold water with a pinch of salt to preserve color. It notes salt helps prevent color running during washing and suggests a brief soak to minimize color loss.
Leading color palette highlights heraldic greens and blues
The article lists the current dominant color expressions as heraldic green buff soft gray vellum and sea holly blue, reflecting a refined palette for design or fashion contexts.
Summer Millinery Trends at Midseason
Midsummer brings two striking hat fashions. All white hats are popular for their cool, summery effect. A violet wave appears, with shades used with white outfits or with coats in matching tones.
Trunk Tray Covers Make Elegant Fall Bride Gift
An attractive gift for a fall bride is a trunk tray cover set in gray or natural linen embroidered with large initials in white cotton floss. Laid over trays and tucked around packed clothing, they are both practical and pretty.
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S “Saint
Herr Hirsch
Levi
Rosa
Mme. Merri
Genevieve
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