A Story for the Season from the American Messenger
A poor widow and six Fenton children face Easter amid hunger and hope. Molly Fenton returns as a trained nurse, Anne and Teddy navigate faith and poverty, while Miss Jane Ransom contemplates her will and charity, then an Easter eve interruption stirs the scene.
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American Messenger
Anne
Teddy
Small Fan
Fan
Jon Wells
Molly
Kitty
Ted
Mary
Jane Ransom
Fentons
Jane
Hull
Nelson
John
Haint
Miss Ransom
Boston
Teddy Fenton
Easter Awakening Moves Miss Ransom to Compassion
In a small town, Miss Jane Ransom wrestles with mortality and faith after Teddy’s blunt talk about coffins and heaven. A crisis with Molly Fenton prompts Jane to flee to help, share money, food, and escort, revealing an Easter spiritual transformation in her heart.
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Molly
Miss Ransom
Anne
Jane
Molly Fenton
Jesus
Mary Fenton
Mary
Easter Sunday Silence at T Church
The Easter service concluded with the church deserted and quiet, marking a tranquil afterglow of the holiday.
Lily Message Sent Toward City of Gold
A fragment speaks of sending a lily as a message far toward the City of Gold. The note hints at a symbolic gesture or journey without confirming exact recipients or destination.
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Gold
Capestate Fudge Recipes from Emma Paddock Telford
Historic fudge recipes from Smith College and Vassar included. directions describe making double and single batches with sugars, cream, butter, and chocolate. variations suggest walnuts pecans figs or crystallized fruits. result poured into buttered tins and cooled into squares.
How Animals Swim
The article notes most animals swim instinctively when in water while a few cannot without help. It highlights exceptions such as monkeys camels giraffes and llamas and praises the rabbit and squirrel as strong swimmers. It also states land animals rarely dive, while muskrat beaver ice bear and otter dive immediately.
Old Fashioned Sugar Candy Recipe That Hardened Resin Like Treat
To make candy bring three cups sugar and one cup water with three tablespoons vinegar to a boil without stirring after rising. When a drop in cold water snaps like glass, pour on buttered plates and cool slightly. Pull into sticks, flavor with lemon vanilla or strawberry, and cut to size. Stored days improve creaminess.
Poem from Des Moines Nonagenarian for Roosevelt Wedding
A Des Moines grandmother Mrs. R. W. Keeler aged eighty sent a short poem to Miss Alce Roosevelt on the eve of her marriage to Mr. Nicholas Longworth. The verse wished spiritual riches over worldly jewels and the bride replied with thanks for the kind wishes.
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Alce Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
R. W. Keeler
Des Moines
Blessed Christ
Spiced Chocolate and Buttercup Candy Recipe
A vintage candy recipe describes spiced chocolate with brown sugar grated chocolate and water cooked until brittle in cold water then poured into buttered pans. Buttercups mix sugar butter molasses and vanilla, cook to soft stage then pour into buttered tins, cool and cut into inch squares.
Three Smart Paris Gowns for Afternoon Wear
A Paris fashion feature describes three afternoon gowns. The first uses smoke colored chiffon with gold embroidery and an empire coat in broadcloth with triple capes. The second showcases draped all over fabric from the shoulders into a trained skirt. The third, in Alice blue voile, features stitched taffeta bands in princess style.
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Paris
Jesus Calls for Open Confession of Faith and Trust
A sermon argues Jesus does not promise an easy life and urges faithful confession of Christ in every setting. It emphasizes divine protection for the faithful, providence in small details, and the need to openly own Christ now so he will confess us at judgment.
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J. R. Miller
Jesus
Christ
Boil Large and Small Potatoes Separately
Guidance on boiling potatoes by size. If mixed sizes are used, smaller potatoes must be near shredding before adding larger ones, or large potatoes must be boiled far earlier than small to avoid uneven doneness.
Donts for Young Compiled New Baby Care Guide
Practical guidance for caregivers on handling newborns. Emphasizes calm handling, avoiding nasal hairpin remedies, cleaning routines for scalp and mouth, eye protection from light, gentle bathing with boric acid solution, and keeping the infant warm. Advises against drafts and waking the baby unnecessarily.
Mothers Do Not Rock Or Overaide The Newborn
Advice on caring for a new baby stresses warm feet and dry moisture, avoid scented powders, lay the baby straight or on the right side, bathe with white castile soap and warm water, and speak normally to help the infant sleep. It notes that absolute silence is rarely possible in a New York flat.
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New York
Proper potato prep and cooking tips from a larder guide
A guide explains peeling, testing for doneness, and best cooking methods for potatoes. It notes that potatoes with more gluten are tastier, suggests using a nail brush for peeling, and recommends keeping skins on for baking to preserve nutrition and flavor.
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By Annette L. Noble
Miss Jane
ITT
Mamma
Emma Paddock Telford
Smith College
Young
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