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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
13
Marshall P Wilder recalls five days in Naples with vivid travel vignettes. He visits Herculaneum and Solfatara, rides to Baiae and Lucrine Lake, and braves the Dog Grotto tale and a tense pink grotto boat ride. He notes brash guides, inflated prices, and comic clashes over fees, ending with a firm settlement and a wary farewell to extortionists.
A review of laws regulating possession and transport of native American song birds. It notes many states ban keeping wild birds as pets, the impact of the Lacy interstate commerce law, and the prominent roles of trappers, mostly German and Italian, in capturing species like goldfinch, bobolink, and Indigo bunting. It highlights enforcement challenges across states and the heated bird protection movement.
Edward S. Clark exposes methods used to move game birds into cities under laws. He recounts cases where dealers used decoy cages and concealed shipments in boxes labeled as poultry or furniture. Audubon Society actions halted trapper rings and led to fines, suspensions, and legal battles.
A Milwaukee Journal tribute recalls a man who spent nothing on travel meals or entertainment yet amassed 1.5 million dollars by 90. He never voted or joined groups and gave little to others. His life is called a real tragedy, a warning that wealth without empathy fails to fulfill life.
Discussion in England questions the advisability of women studying architecture. It is claimed there is insufficient work for men and that English men would doubt women's ability to supervise and complete projects. Yet women are in demand as consulting architects in both England and the United States.
A doctor claims nose crookedness is caused by using only the right hand with a handkerchief. He advises using the left hand in such acts and says he has seen several young persons' noses straighten completely because of this method.
An old home remedy advises dissolving two pounds of alum in three quarts of water and brushing boiling solution into closet joints to deter croton bugs ants and cockroaches. For moth prevention store woolens in paper with gum camphor cloves and cotton cloth, then seal in a box.
Pecan nuts soaked overnight yield whole kernels when cracked. Sun blinds should be unrolled to inspect for repair or cleaning. Mend tears by attaching a matching piece on the back. Tea cream used on fabrics creates a cream color and saves costs. Roll out dough on bread board and cut into half inch slices for quick baking in a roomy pan.
An open fire adds happiness to a home while chairs should be usable and a softly lit living room aids reading. Keep books and magazines accessible, place a practical carpet, avoid gaudy furniture and loud papers, and minimize tobacco smoke and dust. Cheerfulness and mutual accommodation matter most.
A vintage kitchen note provides recipes for Pan Stew with beef, potatoes, tomatoes, and onion, plus Corn Starch Blanc Mange served with fruit and decorative berries. It also includes a quick Duck dressing method, detailing scalding, steaming, and field-robe feather removal for a warm preparation.
A recipe note describes beating one egg eye, adding flour mustard sugar salt and pepper, then cider vinegar, and cooking until thick. Finish with a heaping tablespoon of butter for a glossy dressing.
A discussion on catcher responsibilities emphasizing blocking plays, stealing reads, and wasting pitches to thwart baserunners. It highlights Edward Karger as a top NL lefty, outlines his Texas roots and career moves, and notes general bat selection and superstition in ballplayers as well as a trade involving Jesse Tannehill for Case Patten.
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