A Shepherd and His Pard
Old Ben and his dog Roger herded sheep on a harsh mountain day. After a tragic accident, Ben apologizes to Roger. the dog travels, bears a bear with Ben, then dies protecting the flock. Ben and Roger reunite in a final, deadly fight and death of a great bear.
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Depreciation of Nobility Makes Kings Like Commons
Observation on wealth eroding royal distinction as monarchs increasingly share money-making methods with commoners. It notes kings selling yachts and princes facing stock market squeezes, while still retaining some royal aura in public appearances.
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Prince of Wales
Paris
Cost of Running Big Liners Through the Atlantic
Engineering reports reveal rising voyage costs on transatlantic liners. Early 20th century 20 knot ships averaged 14 000 to 55 000 per voyage, a decade later 95 000, and now a Mauretania or Lusitania trip likely exceeds 150 000. Emigrant ship capacity varies, with 1907 averages around 1 089 per voyage and a peak line mean near 1 998 aboard White Star Mediterranean liners.
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Nurse resigns to care for scarlet fever child
Miss Julia Bronie head nurse of Orange New Jersey public schools resigns to nurse a Tremont Avenue family child sick with scarlet fever. She says she may have carried fever germs into the home and boards in the house while caring for the child.
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Alfalfa Growing From Start to Finish
Alfalfa is highly valued as a profitable forage for dairy cattle sheep broods and other livestock. Seed quality and proper seeding methods determine success. use reliable seed sources test germination, avoid below 80 percent, and select fields with favorable prior crops. A nurse crop helps stands. manage cutting and curing to minimize losses and heat.
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Wisconsin
The Cow That Reams and Quick Return by Phone
A Utah farmer solves a breading cow issue by painting his phone number on Mrs. Cow. When the cow wanders into new pastures a call brings her back home. Land and Crops notes that farming methods vary by land and community and small method tweaks can yield big gains.
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Utah
Breakfast and Lunch Corn Muffins and Rolls Ready
Provides recipes for Southern corn muffins Sweet French Rolls Coffee Rolls and Cheese Sticks with detailed ingredients and steps. Includes mixing heating rising shaping baking times and methods for each item.
Almond Custard Pie Recipe from Early Culinary Column
The article provides a step by step almond custard pie recipe: create a crust from butter sugar eggs milk and flour, fill with almond mixture, cook the browned almond topping with custard, and finish with a browned meringue. This vintage instructions list exact measurements and procedure.
Make a Travel Sponge Bag From an Old Hot Water Bottle
A frugal home hack converts a leaky hot water bottle into a travel sponge bag. Cut to length, seal bottom, wrap in a silk or similar fabric with a top heading and drawstrings, then stitch the edge. The open top vents and preserves a handy wash cloth receptacle for trips.
Tutti Frutt Shortcake Method
Two large bananas and two oranges are sliced and layered with cherries and sugar in a dish for an hour. A dressing made from water sugar and cornstarch is boiled until clear and served over the cake.
Techniques for Preparing Dried Beef on Toast
The recipe instructs to soak one half pound dried beef in one pint cold water, boil and drain, then brown butter and add the beef. Cook at least five minutes, then add a flour and half pint milk or water mixture. Season with pepper and serve on toast, emphasizing initial boiling to reduce salt and improve tenderness.
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Parker House
Ironically Practical Linen Stain Removal Tip
A vintage remedy suggests melting tallow candle and dipping the stained linen into the melted fat then washing to remove ink spots. It claims the method makes fabric white without spots or holes, and favors tallow over milk or lemon in cleansing efficacy.
Home Made Umbrella Stand From Pipe and Granite Pan
A simple do it yourself umbrella stand uses an aluminum or sewer pipe coated to match the hall with a small granite pan as a catchbasin. The design is cheap and practical for entryways.
Hats and Humor Through a Townsfolk's Verse
A collage of verse and notes describes hats from spring to fall, playful quips about fashion and social scenes, and light local wit. Interspersed are brief anecdotes about public notices, marriage jests, and a Missouri town’s humorous tidbits, ending with a request for an incubator.
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