Filipino Watch Mystery Aboard Catalina to Honolulu
A man hides a silver watch engraved with Emilio Aguinaldo and flees Manila after a series of robberies and escapes. On a tuna fishing trip to Santa Catalina, the watch vanishes in the boat and reappears in a buoy where a Filipino magician works in mysterious ways. A junk, a Filipino crew, and a dramatic chase end with the watch aboard the junk and the party headed toward Honolulu.
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Santa Catalina Hotel
California
Walter Harvey
Los Angeles
The
Hydrographic Service
Santa Catalina
Providential
Frisco
Manila
Luzon
Emilio Aguinaldo
Andrea
Feeshman
Harvey
Closa
Pacific
Tarvey
Pratt
Ocean
Wight
Santa Maria
Catalina Hotel
Foo
Jie
Honolulu
Potato Fertilization Affects Flesh and Quality Factors
A historical study links potato flesh quality to tissue structure and fertilizer by examining cortical and medullary layers. It notes starch distribution, potassium chloride impacts, and that ordinary fertilization improves tuber development and uniformity. Alsyke clover offers value on poorly drained soils for soil improvement and nitrogen content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Mountain
United States
Separate Hoppers for Different Grale
The article argues for multiple hoppers to feed hens, allowing choice to balance their ration. Each hopper contains a different grain to let hens select what they prefer and reduce waste.
Aghehan or Turkish Stew A Pur ported Herb Dish
A Washington Star excerpt describes a Turkish purslane dish called a healthful stew. Philip, an Armenian helper, praises purslane as God’s medicine and notes its popularity in Turkey where purslane grows larger. The recipe uses washed purslane simmered with onions in butter or olive drippings, finished with salt and pepper, served hot as a soup substitute.
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Philip
Turkey
Washington Star
Carried mutton curry with coconut and rice
Use breast of mutton chopped bones included then washed. Cook with butter onions curry powder and shredded coconut, add water and simmer long. Prepare rice by boiling then steaming. Serve with curry centered and rice on the side. Chicken or other meat may be prepared the same way.
Three Layer Cake with Boiled Icing and Nuts
A recipe yields a three layer cake using seven eggs with whites saved for icing. It combines sugar flour water chocolate spices and vanilla with butter and baking powder, then folds in beaten whites. Boiled icing with walnuts decorates and fills the cake.
Cookie Babies and Tips for Felt and Varnish Care
One cup sugar, half cup butter, two eggs, one third cup milk. Bake dough with nutmeg and baking powder, cut small cookies called cookie babies for each child in the family. If none, bake for neighbor children. Also tips to prevent lint sticking when felt is glued to ornaments, avoid damp surfaces, varnish freshness, and advise sanding and oiling to avoid marks on mahogany.
How to Clean a Silk Blouse to Look New
Use soap and lukewarm water to create a lather. Soak gently without rubbing, then rinse in clean cold water and again in lukewarm water with methylated spirits. Hang in shade to dry and iron on the reverse side with a cool iron to restore a near new look.
How to Prevent Egg Bursting When Boiling
Advice notes eggs often burst when boiled due to trapped air. Prick one end with a needle before cooking to release air and prevent bursting.
Scotch Stew Recipe Steps
Fry one large onion in lard until brown. Remove seeds from four peppers and fry with onion and five large tomatoes. Season with salt. Cook until tomatoes are well done and serve hot.
Pension guidance column for soldiers and their heirs
Letters from widows, siblings, and veterans seek pension relief. Authorities explain rates, eligibility, and procedures for dependents, double pensions, and missed payments, with case-by-case rulings from Anacostia to Laredo and Kensington.
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C. EE. Jones
Washington, D. C
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Shortstory Pub. Co
Calla
J Anatdos
Edward M. East
Illinois Agricultural College
Coudon
Boussard
Philadelphia
Mia
Martha J. M
Anacostia
D. C
Abel L. O'D
Board of Examining Surgeons
Commissioner of Pensions
Kensington, Md
Cuba
Annie L. C
Laredo
Tex
8. H
Washington
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