The Cuban Sugar Industry Under Insurrection
The article describes how absentee Spanish landlords and rebel actions devastate Cuban sugar plantations, driving many estates to ruin. It notes U S and European investment, declines in exports, and the shift of Cuban sugar production from small to large factories, with details on cane types, harvesting, and processing methods.
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Santiago
Spain
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Riviera
Canaries
Columbus
British West Indies
Louisiana
Matanzas
Santa Clara
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Trinidad
Casilda
Smith
Bureau of American Republics
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Centrala
Europe
Broken Stairways in Music Education Prompt Strong Critique
A writer criticizes the rush to teach beginners with weak technique, arguing foundational training builds usable musical technic and steady reading, rhythm, and touch. The piece contends early exposure to classics over dime novels shapes true taste, urging serious instruction for children.
Yard Play as Luxury Across Nations
Five of ten residents lament their city yard as hot and untenable yet improved by neglectful occupants. In Germany a sand corner with toys turns into a seaside play area for children while in France a single tree shade becomes the family sitting spot for meals and daily tasks.
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Germany
Kitchen Tips From The Boston Cooking School Magazine
The Boston Cooking School Magazine outlines practical kitchen tips including salt to one quart of soup seasonings, sugar to sweeten a quart, extracts to flavor custard and pudding, and baking powder per cup of flour. It also notes egg and milk ratios for omelets and custards, and rice absorption for liquids.
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Boston Cooking School
Economizing Space in Stairs Creates Hidden Bedrooms
An old design note explains using the upper hall space to extend stair headroom without interrupting the second floor. It describes boxing and paneling the stair head to create an extempore bedroom with drawers and a couch, plus storage below and bookshelves above hidden by curtains.
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