Mystery of the Brockton Children Abduction and Mother’s Blank Memory
A Brockton mother Mrs Mary Ball recalls taking her two children under her cloak before a 24 hour lapse in memory. Detectives search woods and farms for nine year old Mary Grace and seven year old Thomas Ball while officials weigh if a shock or tragedy erased her memory and hid the children.
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Brockton
Mass
New England
Mary R. C. Ball
John Ball
Holbrook Avenue
Winthrop School
Mary Grace Ball
Thomas Ball
Mary Hall
Asylum For the
Taunton
Avon
Jockton
Mrs. Ball
Nowlae
Joss
Asylum
Tall North Carolina lightkeeper towers above his peers
Fabius Frans Simpson, 28, assistant keeper at the azzaretto lighthouse at Baltimore harbor, is described as six feet six inches tall and built on the concertina plan. He hails from a family long involved with lighthouse service in North Carolina and plans to stay in the field.
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North Carolina
Hatteras
Fabius Frans Simpson
Azzaretto Lighthouse
Baltimore Harbor
Lghthouse
Maine
Rio Grande
Lighthouse Service
Alpheus W. Simpson
North River
Fabius Evans Simpson
Lighthouse Board
A. J. Simpson
Southwest Point Hght
Young Simpson
Practical Roasts and A Ventilating Window Device
A Newark era column advises methods to roast beef for two with a small corned beef option and outlines versatile leftovers such as creamed cabbage and hamburger steak. It also shares a simple half inch board ventilator to protect curtains and improve airflow during rain.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Prize Money From Wreck in Magellan Strait for Guatemala Crew
Sailors aboard the Guatemala enjoyed windfall profits after salvaging a wrecked English ship in Magellan Strait. Cargo included broadcloth and praying rugs, with brandy and wines stored for shipboard use. Officials and crew shared loot as the ship made its voyage, selling goods at bargain days in port.
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Osbon
St. Mary's
Magellan's Strait
Guatemala
What You Don’t Owe Won’t Bother 1
A compact note discusses boundaries around debt and obligation, urging focus on owed duties and avoiding unnecessary burdens. It frames restraint as sensible personal finance and ethical stance. The piece emphasizes clarity in what is required and what is not.
Young Sheriff Godfrey Aged 12 Holds Court Duties
In Bennington Vermont, Brad ford Godfrey age 12 acts as county sheriff for ailing father during the Mahan murder trial. He rings the court bell, escorts prisoners, and observes courtroom protocol while staying home when duties overwhelm him. He aspires to be a lawyer after high school.
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Bradford Godfrey
Bennington
Boston Post
Godfrey
Mahan
Dressing Frying Method for Chicken Platter
The article describes frying dressing in lard then forming balls with stale biscuit and corn meal, adding chicken broth and two eggs, browning in butter, and finishing with gravy poured over the dressing around the fowl on the platter. The Circle.
Cabbage Gently Simmered with Bacon Fat and Apples
Red cabbage is prepared by removing loose leaves and core then shredding fine. It simmers in water with bacon fat, then cider vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, pepper, salt, and sliced tart apples for two hours more. The dish pairs well with roast goose or turkey.
Almond macaroons from a vintage recipe
Beat two egg whites stiff in a dry basin then add seven ounces castor sugar. Fold in two ounces almonds after blanching and chopping. Drop teaspoonfuls on white paper and bake until firm. Cool, peel from paper, then store in a tin.
Homemade leather polish from oil and vinegar
To improve shabby leather chatras mix a pint of linseed oil with a half pint of vinegar and simmer. Let it stand cooling then bottle and shake before use. Apply a small amount to soft flannel rub into the leather and buff with a duster to restore polish and prevent cracking.
Date and Walnut Fruit Cake From An Old Recipe
Beat six eggs until light then add one cup sugar and one-half pound chopped dates with English walnuts in large pieces. Fold in eight tablespoons bread crumbs and one large teaspoon baking powder. Bake slowly, break into small pieces to serve with whipped cream, topping with candied cherries.
Silk Ornamented Work Pocket for Sewing Supplies
A silk work pocket with ribbon embroidery is demonstrated, showing cutting, embroidery methods, and finishing steps. The article notes how to fold and fasten the pocket, add loops for scissors and needles, and finish with a colorful silk cord edge. It also discusses contemporary French fashion trends emphasizing modern classic styles and ultra dressers.
Smart Combs and Pins Fashion for Blondes and Brunettes
Winter styles favor plain amber combs and shell pins for blondes and dark shell for brunettes. Buttons and top-sleeve pins create a flat, neat look. Corkscrew pins secure flying hair. they are adjustable and easy to remove. Scalp care advised with white vaseline and a soap jelly during shampooing.
Dandruff Remedies and Beauty Advice From a Writer
The article discusses feminine grace tied to graceful walking and physical beauty, noting ungainly posture dulls appeal. It advises selecting remedies before shampooing based on dandruff type, with dry flakes needing specific treatment.
Fashion notes on tailored suits and skirt designs
The article discusses preferred skirt styles for tailored suits, favoring the plaited skirt with even plaits and the circular gored skirt as a close second. It notes plainer finishes with a single bias fold, and highlights three flounce skirts and tunic effects as key future trends. A curved hip line in the tunic look preserves a long straight waist to ankle line with a bend at the hip, while long skirts are kept plain or heavily trimmed at the bottom with elaborate waists.
Braid Effects Feature Winter Models in Dawn Gray Cloth
A fashion note highlights braid designs in various widths twisted together around small forms. Francis clings to gray tones as she unveils a fresh relay of winter models including a frock in delicate postest dawn gray fabric.
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Francis
Hair and color harmony for women and hair shades
The passage explains color compatibility for women with different hair colors. Auburn or brunette tones suit browns and greens. yellow hair pairs with red. greens and certain yellows and blacks flatter. whites are less flattering. Pale blues suit cool brunettes, while dull complexions benefit from eye and hair coordinating frocks.
Bodice for Home Dress in Green Cashmere
Useful and pretty garment for home dressmakers. Describes a bodice matching a green cashmere skirt with a lace-vest, scalloped revers, and a fan-shape silk bow. Includes material list: 1 1/2 yards 46 inches wide, 2 yards lining, 1/2 yard lace.
Elegant 19th Century Coat Described with Silk Braid Trims
The garment features a smooth fit over the hips and full foot with three rows of flat braid trimming surrounding clusters of three, ending at the front side. Between clusters are hollow-molded gray silk rolls resembling bobbins. The coat is half long, loosely fitted, with immense twisted silk cord along the front edges and alternating bobbins. Wide oversleeves echo the edging, presenting a distinguished model.
Manicure Tools Have Expanded Beyond A File
The article notes that fingernail care now requires more items than just a file and brush. It argues that a skilled girl who manicures her nails well can save money on outfits by doing it herself, highlighting the growing range of paraphernalia.
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Mother
Archibald
Donthes
Sir Gathert Parker
Teagan
Booth Tarkington
Quesnay
David
Lightkeeper
Julian Hawthorne
Archibald Malmaison
Magellan Strait
Vermont
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