Women Seek Lost Treasure From Peru Through Costa Rica Island
A San Francisco report recounts a Stanley Dollar voyage bringing seven men and two women to Cacoz island to hunt a rumored $20,000,000 treasure once stolen from Lima cathedral. Led by Mrs. Till, the party plans to fund London religious works, with gold Madonna pieces aboard.
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San Francisco
Cacoz
Costa Rica
Ancon
London
B. Till
L. B. Davis
Phila
Ins
Lima
Till
Misa
National Cloak and Suit Makers Discuss Fall Styles
The assembly of cloak, suit and shirt manufacturers reviewed women's wear trends for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. About 34 manufacturers participated in the semi annual gathering.
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Tol Edo
Chio
Agsgcia
Ite
Mem
Japanese social craze turns to clairvoyants and occult tales
In Japan the current mania centers on the occult and clairvoyants with newspapers devoting sections to such stories. A peculiar groaning tree, an enoki in Mr Ozawa's garden, is cited as a seasonal curiosity from winter into spring. The trend is expected to fade in a few months.
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Tokyo
Besa
Iteis
Sone
Ozawa
Japan
Man's time is worth money in Chicago misadventure
John Kafman of Alberta Montana spent 260 dollars and 150 minutes in Chicago after meeting a suave stranger at Central station. The man’s pocket was picked, he alerted police, then returned to Montana to warn his wife and wire the police once the train reached Chicago.
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New York
Avenue C
Bayonne
Qhen
Jenny Wilderman
Chicago
John Kafman
Alberta
Mont
Pittsburg
Central Station
Montana
Kafman
Carnegie Bonds Accepted for Swiss Hero Fund
Berne Switzerland government confirms acceptance of 130000 in United States Steel bonds from Andrew Carnegie to establish a Swiss hero fund with official gratitude.
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Swiea Hero Fund
O. K
Berne
Switzerland
United States Steel
Andrew Carnegie
Clark proposes inquiry into cost of all U S wars since 1776
Champ Clark urges a commission to determine the direct and incidental cost to the United States of every war since 1776. He argues such figures would be useful for comparing wartime expenses with peacetime costs and for evaluating policy and control.
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Champ Clark
United States
Asparagus in Cooking: Classic Methods and Canape Ideas
The article extols asparagus as a valued vegetable from ancient Rome, noting its popularity in France and England and its evolving service styles. It details boiling and steaming to tenderness, serving with sauces, and the classic buttered toast method, plus a recipe for canapes using bread rounds fried after a milk and egg bath.
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Britain
France
England
Quail or Squab on Toast Recipe Guide
Gather as many birds as needed, clean, dry, and prep giblets. Brown quail or squab in butter, add sherry wine, giblets, onion, garlic, and dried mushrooms with mace. Simmer slowly until tender, arrange on toast, finish with more sherry and water, thicken, and serve.
Beda Soup Recipe Step by Step
Instructions describe soaking one and a half pints of beans for about ten hours then cooking with five quarts of water and one pound of salt pork for three hours or more. Add pepper and lemon slices before serving.
New Use for Cornmeal Beauty Tip
A quick home remedy suggests mixing plain cornmeal with a pinch of salt to keep hands smooth and white, offering an inexpensive alternative to lotions and cold creams. The note promotes cornmeal as a simple, effective exfoliant.
Cleaning Method for Stain Removal on Fabrics
The instructions suggest removing a stain by applying a mixture of lemon juice and salt to the spot and placing the article in the sun. Repeat as needed. After drying, wash in clear water or, as an alternative, spread starch on the fabric before washing.
Pepper Sandwiches and Quick Pickled Mixtures
A historical pantry note describes sour apple and Span fish with red pepper, green pepper, and cream cheese spread in a grinder season. It suggests layering on brown bread or white bread for a quick sandwich option.
Man Returns Hat as Wife Bought It for 35
A bold New York man enters a Broadway hat shop with a large bandbox containing an expensive hat. He demands a refund claiming his wife bought it and never wears it, saying he cannot afford the purchase. An associate notes Josephine would not approve such boldness.
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New York
Napoleon
Josephine
Hawkins Punishment Observed By Critics
Quote from Harper's Weekly describes Hawkins taking his punishment with loud protests and strong language. Lollerby notes the scene as Dub bleigh laughs at the display.
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Hawkins
Lollerby
Dubbleigh
Creaton
Harper’s Weekly
What Do You Take For a Headache
Humorous Toledo Blade quip contrasts headache remedies with liquor the night before. The line playfully suggests alcohol as an improvised cure, reflecting old time social humor without medical guidance.
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Toledo Blade
Mental Accuracy Boost From Dropping Coffee
A Wisconsin creamery manager reports health gains after quitting regular coffee and using Postum. He describes improved digestion, reduced stomach fullness and heart palpitations, and clearer mental function aiding his business tasks. His wife helped prepare it correctly, leading to persistent improvement and praise for Postum.
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Wis
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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