Electrically guided moth purge and other frontier hacks
A German inventor uses a city hall tower light and suction fan to kill nun moths by luring them to the light and drawing them into destruction. The report covers irrigation profits, a wasp releasing program against green bugs, a waterless placer mining machine, a 24 hour house build, and an enormous nearby gas field with a dramatic crater and cap offer.
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Germany
Zittau
Saxony
Shreveport
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
Mars canals debate and the Martian climate question
The article surveys astronomers’ consensus on Mars atmosphere being thin and clear, argues against Lowell’s canal theory, notes water in the atmosphere seen by Slipher, and compares Martian and Earthly geology to simple explanations for surface markings. It cites Lampland’s photos showing double canals and cautions against overreaching conclusions about intelligent life shaping Mars.
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Mars
Prof
Lowell
Flagstaff Observatory
Arizona
Schiaparelli
I Tallan
Mara
Earth
Moon
Skuta
Mr. Lampland
Slipher
Lampland
Arctic
Planets
Hawaii
Etna
Vesuvius
Kilauea
Hawaiian
Advice for the Young From a Classical Picaresque Echo
Fragmentary text urges youth to confront difficulties boldly and face challenges as a hunter faces danger. It references leaving home, living among strangers, and overcoming fears with courage and resolve. The source tone resembles a moralistic instructional piece.
Interesting Cap Martin Chalet Figuratively Attracts Pilgrims
An obscure note describes the Chalet des Fins by Route d Trail near Cap Martin between Monte Carlo and Menton. The piece frames motorists as modern pilgrims visiting the modest shelter linked to Mr and Mrs co author.
Dishes from Foreign Lands Poplar Abroad Ingredients and Methods
A list of international recipes including Spanish Meat Balls Chinese Rollovers and French Horseradish with details for preparation. Also Flemish Carrots Soubise Mutton Cutlets and a soubise sauce with onions and cream described for home cooks.
Baked Alaska Dessert Method for Summer Indulgence
A classic summer dessert is baked Alaska. Pack vanilla ice cream in a round mold, seal with muslin strips dipped in melted fat, chill in ice and salt, then invert onto a napkin. Whip egg whites with sugar to stiff peaks, cover the ice cream, brown briefly, and serve immediately.
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Alaska
Serving Potatoes in Many Fancy Shapes
Potatoes can be served in hundreds of ways using devices for cutting into balls, chips, strings, dice, fluted pieces and long strips. Each imaginative form is easy to prepare and makes the dish daintier, crisp, brown or complemented by a delicious sauce.
Escalloped Cauliflower With Eggs Cream Sauce
Boil cauliflower until tender and chop. Layer with chopped hard boiled eggs in a buttered dish. Prepare a cream sauce with flour butter and milk, thickened and seasoned. Pour over cauliflower, top with bread crumbs, and bake in a hot oven until brown.
Sugar Gingerbread Dough Recipe Note
A recipe instructs mixing one cup butter with powdered sugar then cream. Add one egg five cups flour five tablespoons sweet milk half teaspoon soda in hot water one tablespoon rose water half nutmeg grated and one teaspoon cinnamon. Roll thin bake on sheets dust with sugar and cinnamon then crinkle with a roller.
Cantaloupe Split Dessert Preparation
A banana split style cantaloupe treat is described. Halve the fruit lengthwise, scoop seeds, fill with vanilla ice cream, join halves, and chill. Serve by slicing to separate halves and distribute ice cream, then top with chopped nuts and crushed fruits or tutti frutti preserves.
Fruit Fudge Method Recipe
Heat two teacups sugar and two-thirds cup milk to boil then boil six minutes exactly. Stir in two tablespoons butter and cook to soft ball stage. Remove from heat add vanilla chopped nuts and half cup candied fruit then cream and pour into buttered pans. Cut into squares.
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Great Northwest
A. C. Carter
Spokane
E. V. Martin
Wenatchee
Kansas
Southwest
8. J. Hunter
Kansas State Agricultural College
East St. Louis
Joseph B. Bowles
New York
Capt
Ellis D. Morson
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