Dead Captain Brundage Schemes Counterfeit Murder Plot
On the Buffalo docks the Arklam’s captain Brundage fakes his death to mislead Miss Antrim. Mate Prout coordinates the ruse with a deaf-dumb cover and a phony Canadian escape, sealing the plan with a promised payoff and a fake death narrative. Miss Antrim confronts the tale, awaiting the full account in the ship’s cabin.
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Polly Antrim outwits captain in Chicago caper
Polly Antrim exposes Jim Brundage's disguise aboard the Arklam, insists on payment for deception. Brundage, the deaf and dumb captain, yields after Polly uncovers his fraud and demands $250 to spare her from public disgrace. Mr Prout, the wary mate, escorts them to port as Brundage contemplates his fate.
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Sherlock Navigation Company
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United States
Editor Appointed Director General of National Volunteer Corps
Gen James Evelyn Pilcher, editor of the Military Surgeon, is named director general of the National Volunteer Emergency corps. The corps, organized in 1900, aims to render aid in national calamities or emergencies.
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James Evelyn Pilcher
National Volunteer Emergency Corps
Omelet Economy Using Powdered Eggs and Bread Milk
The article notes powdered eggs help bakers when fresh eggs are scarce and expensive. A light fluffy omelet can be made by soaking bread in sweet milk, beating yolks into the mixture, folding in stiff whites, then baking. Variations include cheese and paprika or maple sugar for sweetness.
New Way to Serve Berries at Afternoon Tea
A Virginian hostess shared a dainty berry presentation inspired by a Richmond tea. Thick orange slices cradle powdered sugar and berries with stems outward, forming a Dresden plate. The aroma and flavor of orange and strawberry enchant guests as they pick each berry. Additional recipes include Queen of Puddings and a meringue topped currant jelly dish, plus General Ruba for Washing Day with step by step home care guidance.
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Richmond
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Delicious Sherbet and Cheese Custard Recipes
A collection of old kitchen directions for sherbet and a layered cheese custard with bread, cheese, and milk, plus an economical plum pudding recipe. Instructions specify freezing steps, lemon juice, egg whites, and cayenne, with bake times and ingredient ratios.
Ladies time pattern No 1563 corset cover Paris ad
Pattern No 1563 shows a sheer nainsook ladies corset cover with gathered fronts at the neck and waist, ribbon bead edging, Valenciennes trim, optional peplum, six sizes 32 to 42. For 36 bust use specific fabric and trims. send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name address size and pattern number.
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Paris
Paris Pattern No 2376 Girls Dress With Guimpe
Green and white plaid cotton voile dress with bound yoke belt and short gathered skirt. Sheer white guimpe with embroidered ribbon beading trim. Describes sizes six to twelve, fabric and trim yardage for a ten year old, pattern details and where to order from Pattern Department.
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Paris
His True Vocation
A visit exchanges quips about art and selling pictures as the artist argues for pursuing high money ventures such as use insurance or steel bridges, with the Home Herald tone noting the punchy banter and doubts about success.
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