Peary to Sail Again for the Pole Quest
Observers praise Peary for enduring Arctic hardship and seeking the pole once more, predicting lasting American pride if he succeeds. The piece notes his modest approach and compares other explorers who boast, while highlighting concurrent stories on education gains by women, cannibalism warnings abroad, and pension debates in England.
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Arya
Ing
Peary
North Pole
Cleveland Plain Dealer
America
Codfish Creations Featured In Old Fashioned Patties
A historic galley of codfish dishes outlines Codfish a la Mode Codfish Patties Timbale of Codfish and Codfish Chowder. Recipes call for boiled salt cod shredded with vinegar lemon juice butter and egg formed into patties or timbales then baked or fried with cheese cream and macaroni options. A chowder layers pork fat codfish onions potatoes crackers tomatoes and herbs then finishes with milk and toasted bread.
Oranges for the Lunch Box in Travel or Home Use
Tourists and home cooks can prepare dainty orange portions for lunch by selecting large navels free of rind and bitter pith. Section the fruit, pack tightly in paraffin paper within a tin cracker box or pasteboard box, and seal to prevent juicing. Oranges effectively curb thirst and can be carried without soiling gloves.
Timing Eggs Egg Alarm From Germany Hits Kitchens
A German invention introduces an egg alarm to remind cooks when eggs are done. The device is a porcelain oblong with a centered clock dial and bell. Set to two three four or five minutes, it rings when the eggs reach the perfect firmness.
Mint Sauce Recipes Compete For Old Fashioned Flavor
A simple old fashioned mint sauce uses one large tablespoonful of chopped mint, three fourths of a cup of vinegar, and two tablespoonfuls of sugar mixed and rested an hour before serving. Delmonico's version differs, using a quarter bunch of minced mint, half cup water, half cup broth or consommé, four tablespoons vinegar, a tablespoon salt, and half an ounce sugar, mixed and served in a sauce bowl.
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Delmonico
Good Fish Salad from Salt Herring Prep
Soak two large salt herring overnight then clean and finely chop. Mix with six or seven boiled potatoes five red beets and two large onions. Season with pepper and enough vinegar to soften. Press into molds, turn out onto a plate, then top with chopped hard boiled egg whites and yolks in alternating rows suited for decoration.
Eggs Shaken by Coast Artillery Fire Upset Hatchery
In Fairhaven New Jersey a poultryman’s claim against the War Department over ruined eggs from a sham coastal artillery battle is investigated. Secretary Taft and Gen Wright hear of the case as Col Harris at Fort Hancock reports no firing affected incubators. The dispute centers on concussion from big guns near New York harbor and its impact on hatching eggs.
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Fairhaven
N. J
Navesink
William H. Taft
Luke E. Wright
War Department
New York Harbor
A. W. Handy
New Jersey
Taft
Coast Artillery
Mr. Handy
Washington, D. C
Handy
Ington
Arthur Murray
Adjt
Ainsworth
Col
Harris
Artillery District
New York
Fort Hancock
Washington
Narrows
Wadsworth
Hamilton
Gen. Wright
Record numbers of stray animals destroyed in New York
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reports 77,067 stray dogs and cats killed since January. In 14 years the society has disposed of 800,000 cats and 480,000 dogs. June seizures total 21,985, up 11,454 from June 1907, with 108,619 strays destroyed last year. From Jan 1 to June 30 this year 27,785 more animals were destroyed than in the same period last year.
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New York
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Rain of Toads Delights Bloomsburg and Columbia County
Residents in Bloomsburg and surrounding Columbia County awoke to a remarkable spectacle as millions of toads filled streets and pavements. People reported heavy toad coverage on West Berwick roads forcing pedestrians into the streets, a scene described as an Old Testament plague by locals.
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Bloomsburg
Columbia County
West Berwick
Navy reunion as lost son found after six years
George Swain, once a 16 year old missing youth in Pittsburg, reappears in Tacoma aboard the New Jersey. He meets his father in North Yakima, learns of his mother’s death, and shares life at sea as an electrician with three years left in navy service. The father plans to join him on a North Yakima fruit ranch after discharge.
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Tacoma
Wash
Pittsburg
George Swain
North Yakima
Charles
Swain
Sperry
New Jersey
Donnelly Hotel
George
Mariner
Will of Mount Clemens whalefisher leaves odd cane bequests
Christopher C. T. Schutt a retired whalefisher from Mount Clemens Michigan died recently probate filed. He left to his three sons two canes the sperm whale teeth cane and the palmetto cane. Sons to draw lots the palmetto bearer to receive three dollars the son who draws none gets five dollars. Funeral expenses limited to seventy dollars and any extra for the widow must be paid from her pocket as he notes she likes spending.
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Wille
Mount Clemens
Mich
Christopher C. T. Schutt
Lota
Cold Dressing Rules for Mayonnaise and Salads
A guide on keeping ingredients cold for mayonnaise and French dressing, drop-by-drop mixing, chilling bowls, and avoiding curdling. Includes tips on handling eggs, restoring curdled dressing, substituting with French dressing, and enhancing flavor with garlic, cream, and proper timing.
Frugal Meat Pie With Potato and Dressing
Instructions describe slicing cold pork or lamb roast, mixing with chopped boiled potatoes and onion, celery if desired, and a salad dressing of egg mustard sugar salt pepper butter and vinegar until stiff. Then a floor polish recipe uses paraffin, boiled linseed oil, and turpentine heated and applied warm to hardwood floors.
Baked Eggplant Recipe Improves Flavor With Nuts and Butter
A simple preparation: boil eggplant five minutes, halve and scoop the flesh. Mix the chopped interior with bread crumbs nuts salt pepper and butter then fill the shells. Bake in a hot oven twenty minutes, basting with butter and hot water for moisture.
Equitable may challenge 62 story skyscraper plan
New York directors weigh building a 62 story home for Equitable Life Assurance Society amid opposition by policy holders who fear mass investment losses. Experts note high maintenance costs limit skyscraper profitability and discuss current and potential returns for recent towers and vacant space downtown.
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York
Tif
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Bureau of Buildings
Singer and Metropolitan Towers
New York
Equitable
Paul Morton
Financial District
Nassau Street
Broadway
Wall Street Bets On Anything In The Financial District
Wall Street thrives on bets from the stock, produce, cotton, and coffee exchanges. Brokers place wagers on everything from what a diner will eat to how much a person weighs or even how a clothing item will be worn. The practice shows a broad betting spirit beyond routine market moves.
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Foelkers
Wall Street
Financial District
Singer
Stock Exchange
Charlie” Knoblauch
Boston Brokers
George Buchanan
Hugh Murray
Exchange
Produce Exchange
Tom” O'Neil
Charles George
C. F. Stoppani
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Cotton Exchange
William Yohr
Norris Sellar
C. B. Stroud
Coffee Exchange
Brooklyn Mayor's Dog Faces Legal Fight Over Rights
Brian Boru, a Brooklyn Terriers owner Bird S. Coler, fights state cruelty laws as a private dog owner challenges the authority of the animal protection society. The case has reached the New York Supreme Court and could ascend to higher tribunals in Washington, with the fate of Brian Boru hanging in the balance.
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Brian Boru
Bird S. Coler
Brooklyn
New York
Coler
Brian
Cruelty Society
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court
Washington
Mrs Leeds Joins New Yorks Rich Widows Circle in Society
Mrs Leeds rises among New Yorks affluent widows including Mrs Oelrichs Belmont Law Gambrill and others. Her ascent owes to social promoters and a campaign at Saratoga and Newport. She balances wealth with tact and dress, learning great wealth does not guarantee easy access to all circles.
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William B. Leeds
Herman Oelrichs
Bob
Ogden Goelet
George Law
Dick Gambrill
Belmont
New York
Leeds
Selmont
Sid Smith
Kit Cameron
Saratoga
Whitneys
Mackays
Newport
Palm Beach
Virginia Hot Springs
Hobart Moore
South
Fairlawn
Townsend Burden
Leeda
Rough Point
Fred Vanderbilt
Ogden Mills
Commodore Gerry
Wade Newport
Notisd
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Chicago
Madrid
West Africa
Montreal
Asquith
England
Useell
Missouri
Gov. Folk
Jefferson City, Mo
Uncle Sam
Ihe
Dog’s Rights
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