Traveling man recalls northern Avon stock Maine incident
A Boston traveler describes an observer’s tale from a northern Avon stock town in Maine. In a station smoking room a Frenchman from Canada asks for a Lewiston ticket. The agent explains straight or return, provoking a misunderstanding and comic exchange about travel purpose.
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Boston
Avonstock County
Maine
Canada
Lewiston
Cooperative Sugar Plantation and Mill Planned in Islands
Eiuvailan sugar planters promise a cooperative mill and plantation the first in the Islands. One hundred twenty five homesteaders joined the venture near Laupahoehoe. No stock will be issued. legislature enacted 1915 authorizing such associations.
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Eiuvailan
Islands
Laupihoehoe
Time and home management for a serene household
Geetha urges earnest effort this minute and advises planning work to reduce clutter. The piece discusses valuing keep-sake items, using alarm clocks for timing chores, balancing chores with guest preparation, and the benefits of a calm, orderly home life with simple desserts like tapioca baked with sour apples.
Quotes on life and self as true fortune
An aim in life is the only fortune worth finding and it lies in the heart not abroad. A man must live with himself and keep good company to stay true.
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Absorbine, JR
Healen
W. F. Young
P. D.F
Temple St
Springfeld
Mase
R. L. Stevenson
Chas
Hughes
Old Fashioned Dishes Heads for the Table
Historic kitchen tips describe Sally Lunn bread popovers dumplings custard souffle and custard sauce. Recipes use eggs milk flour sugar and baking powder with detailed steps and serving notes for a homey finish.
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Sally Lunn
Looked Like Frog in Trenches After Long Rain
In dreary trenches the rain-soaked troops faced a drenched exit as a sergeant urged the men to hurry. A bulrush quip from a soldier gave a hint of stubborn morale amid hardship.
Red Cross Ball Blue Offers Vibrant Wash Day Promise
Ad touts Red Cross Ball Blue as superior to cheap blue liquid, claiming it keeps whites bright and prevents yellowing. Large packages priced at 6 cents, with a slogan urging trustworthy grocers and a health theme.
Stag Party Banter Stirs Witty Parry at Home
A man muses on why they attend stag parties while his wife hints at a familiar quotation about excess. The pair exchange pointed lines as she departs, her exit marked by a pointed question about dignity and a broom.
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