Washington romance in the Tyler era sparks a midnight vow
Nicholas Trist narrates a web of intrigue as Calhoun weighs a secret State appointment and a push for new territories. Elizabeth Churchill and Aunt Betty Jennings support a rapid betrothal while the baroness Helena von Ritz hints at danger as Nicholas schemes a secret marriage and political maneuvering all in the unfolding White House theater.
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Nicholas Trist
John Calhoun
Tyler
Dr. Ward
Calhoun
Texas
Oregon
England
Mexico
Baroness von Ritz
Pakenham
Nicholas
Elizabeth Churchill
Elizabeth
America
Washington
Princeton
Mr. Upshur
White House
Betty Jennings
Betty
Daniel Churchill
Canada
Department of State
Elmhurst
Aunt Jennings
How a Bank Collapse Fueled a Senate Victory
A political tale recounts Chamberlain’s early bank failure and a countering move by allies. An opposition smear claimed his bank failed leaving him with little assets, but a directors’ statement later showed he did not mismanage and settled all deposits personally. The story, used in campaigning, helped his victory.
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Chamberlain
Washington
Congress
Conservation
Senate
Chamberlain Committee
First Comedy Performed in Athens on Movable Stage
In 662 B C Thalia the muse of comedy and lyric poetry, Susanion and Dalton claimed to invent theatrical exhibiti ons and presented the first comedy at Athens on a wagon with four wheels. They were rewarded with a basket of figs and a cask of wine.
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Thalia
Susanion and
Dalton
Athens
White and Brown Nougats
Instructions for white and brown nougats with sugar glucose almonds pistachios and flavorings. Details include heating to 260 268 degrees folding in honey eggs and nuts then setting in a paper lined frame and slicing. Variants add cherry or rose coloring while brown nougat uses browned almonds and rolled squares.
New York Inventor Introduces Nut Cracker Style Can Opener
A New York man devises an open can tool resembling a nut cracker. A pivoted mat carries a spike to fix the arm, while a notched lever carries a movable cutter that circles and shears the tin to remove the top. The device adjusts for can size and is pitched as easier to operate than traditional pumped openers.
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New York
How to Clean Silver With Ammonia Wash
To clean silver use half a teaspoon ammonia in hot suds, wash quickly with a small brush, rinse in hot water and dry with linen and a chamois. The method makes silver brilliant without powders, and prevents wear. Jewelry can look new by ammonia washing. For glassware, put half a teaspoon into clear water to wash tumblers.
Indian Cake
A recipe item titled Indian Cake uses two cups meal one cup flour two eggs one pint sour milk one teaspoon soda half cup molasses and salt. The writer notes sour milk should be mixed with one teaspoon soda per pint of milk for the batter.
White Pat Pudding Recipe Instructions
A recipe for White Pat Pudding lists ingredients including cornmeal molasses eggs milk and salt. It notes cooking in a double boiler with water in the lower pot and serving the pudding hot.
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Emerson Hough
Mississippi
Illustrations By
A? Madous G. Kettner
Mr. Calhoun
Helena von Ritz
Tso
Aunt Betty
Gome
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