Fighting Ruinous Iron Rust in Wire Fences
A United States farmers' union complains of rusting wire fence material. The article notes a government inquiry led by Dr. Aller ton S. Cushman under James Wilson, revealing the true causes of rust and methods to improve wire quality. It also cites European satire on American optimism and various brief anecdotes.
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United States
Rene Bacher
Technical World Magazine
James Wilson
Allerton S. Cushman
Farmers less violent toward automobiles in recent times
The text notes farmers are not as violent toward automobiles as in the past and mentions that being run over occurs occasionally, with not nearly 80 more injuries or fatalities.
First Electric Car Attracted Crowds Twenty-Two Years Ago
Appleton reports that twenty two years ago last week work began on the first electric street car line in the United States. The initial car, part of Vanderpool's system, ran along College Avenue and drew cheers as it moved for the first time. The line faded financially, but the event marked a turning point in urban transit and Appleton hosted the first commercial electric light plant in 1882.
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Appleton
United States
John Thickens
Vanderpool
College Avenue
Ringling
Elephant eats matches at Bronx zoo
An African elephant Khartoom and his mate Sultana at the Bronx zoo craneed at parlor matches offered by visitors. Khartoom swallowed the matches causing burning spouts and stomach pain, prompting a noisy scene as other animals urged the commotion.
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New York
Khartoom
Farmer seeks automatic divorce writ in Lawton case
P D Pheil of near Indiahoma asks for an automatic reactive divorce writ after obtaining a winter term divorce. He files to have the writ immediately effective again if his wife causes trouble in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Oklo
P. D. Pheil
Indiahoma
Clog Dance Poised to Sweep Society Next Winter
Reports from the national Terpsichorean Artista convention show clog dancing poised as a social fad for the coming season. Professors Grant and Sampson described society classes and a new "ballet des fleurs" that allows group dancing, with plans for a tempered form suitable for all ages.
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Chicago
Terpsichorean Artista
Roderick Grant
New York
St. Regis Hotel
James L. Bott
Cincinnati
Association
Cincinnati Society
Sampson
Follows Husband's Work Mrs Alley Takes Command of Alley Steamship
Seattle widow Mrs Richard A Alley will run the Alley Steamship Co Ltd, operating three subsidized vessels between British Columbia and New Zealand. The company mails duties and fleet include the Pondo Bucentaur and Africander. Her husband died recently and she defied advisors to assume leadership and direct control.
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Seattle
Wash
Richard A. Alley
Alley Steamship Company
British Columbia
New Zealand
Alley
Jellied Vegetable Mold For Luncheon Or Supper
Jellied vegetables make a suitable accompaniment to cold sliced meat. Layer thin meat slices around a molded jelly with celery tips garnish. Dissolve gelatin in water then mix sugar vinegar lemon juice and salt. Stir in celery cabbage and pimentos before molding and chilling thoroughly.
Garden Garnishes and Embroidering Tips from Home Notes
The article lists easy to grow garnishing plants such as water cress pepper grass chervil and burnet and notes seeds sown in spring yield harvest in the same or following year. It also offers sewing advice about using embroidery rings and handling multiple corners to keep fabric taut for initials.
Properly Prepared Eggs Guide
Proper hard boiling method with piercing on the large end to prevent cracking. Place in boiling water and boil 15 to 20 minutes. Plunge into cold water to cool, then peel under cold water. Older eggs peel better. fresh eggs are not ideal for hard boiling.
How to bake fruit tartlets with whipped cream
Roll rich pie crust thin and cut scalloped rounds four inches across. Invert teacups to shape, press crust over rims, bake until brown, then lift and place in saucers. Fill with canned cherries or fruit and top with a spoon of whipped cream.
Asparagus Soup Recipe Instructions
Cut off tough asparagus ends and boil in cold water to one cup. Strain and add three cups milk, one tablespoon butter, one teaspoon minced onion and parsley, and one tablespoon flour rubbed in milk. Season with pepper and salt. Bring to boil and serve.
How to Clean a White Feather in Gasoline
A reader describes a method to clean and restore a white feather. Melt white soap into a jelly and mix with gasoline in a large glass jar, add the feather, cover, and leave overnight. In the morning shake, rinse with clean gasoline, hang to air dry, and comb out the feather once dry.
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Curt
Marmalade Making Tip Uses Marbles to Prevent Burn
In preserving season guidance suggesting placing several large marbles in the marmalade kettle to keep boiling movement and prevent sticking or burning during long cooking and constant stirring.
Removing Spots with Milk and Salt Method
A home remedy suggests treating rust ink and mildew stains by wetting the stain with milk, covering with salt, letting it stand for a few hours, then washing in cold water. This aging tip emphasizes gentle natural stain removal.
Doctor Grenfell Survives 40-Hour Ice Fight With Hungry Dogs
Dr Wilfred Grenfell battled hunger maddened dogs for 40 hours on a Labrador ice pack with ten below zero, cutting boots to shield him and using dog skins for warmth. He bound dead dogs as a makeshift signal pole, and a flag visible from Locke's Cove led to rescue. Known as Livingstone of Labrador, the medical missionary has built hospitals and shops along the coast. He was named a companion of the Order of St Michael and St George two years ago.
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St. Johns
N. F
Wilfred Grenfell
Labrador
Grenfell
W. Dartrett
Strathcona
Bartlett
Peary
Arctic
Dr. Grenfell
Battle Harbor
Qr. Grenfell
George Reid
Locke's Cove
Mare Bay
Livingstone
Order of St. Michael and St. George
Edward
Rooster Attacks Three-Year-Old in Pennsylvania Yard
A game rooster severely injured a three-year-old boy in Pottaville Lincoln Horn of Donaldson is the father The child was pulled into the chicken yard by an older brother who was feeding the birds The bird struck with wings and beak tearing a deep scalp wound and gored the cheeks with its spurs leaving the boy in critical condition
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Pottaville
Lincoln Horn
Donaldson
Little Charles
Russian Youth Hanged in Wager Lurid Farmyard Mock Execution
In Orel a group of gilded youths conducted a mock court martial to test a hanging after wagering champagne. A servant girl cut the rope as the "prisoner" dangled, the others fleeing in terror before he was revived.
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St. Petersburg
Gazette
Orel
Turtle snaps man’s thumb in South Norwalk prank
Frederick B. Coleman, a South Norwalk merchant, found a 20 pound snapping turtle in his bed after his son set up a joke. The turtle clamped his thumb so hard it required an ax head severing and a doctor’s twelve stitches. The son caught the turtle on a fishing trip. the father vowed to eat turtle soup later.
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Norwalk
Conn
Frederick B. Coleman
Coleman
Frederick T
Man Lived 35 Years in Cage in Iowa County
Christian Gelt aged 40 was kept in a wire cage and dressed as a girl for decades, cared for by his brother Ole in Sioux City. The Iowa insanity commission calls the case among the most pitiful seen, as Gelt was moved to the county poor farm with a frail, sunken appearance and animallike features.
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Sioux City
Christian Gelt
Iowa
Ole Gell
Gell
Allen's Foot-Ease Promotes Comfort for Tired Feet
Readers praise Allen's Foot-Ease a foot powder with healing antiseptic properties. It claims to cure while you walk and cites over 30 000 testimonials with warnings against imitations and substitutes.
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Allen
Jersey Legislation Sparks Mixed Reactions in Assembly
A New Jersey legislator condemns a governor’s handling of bills in a sharp exchange. The scene highlights tensions over proposed measures as lawmakers respond with pointed quips about policy and persistence.
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Jersey
New Jersey
Woman Health Restored by Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
After seven years of female troubles Sallie French of Pancannla Indian Territory writes to Mrs Pinkham that she was run down and nervous. Doctors offered no relief but after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she is now strong and well.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Sallie French
Pancannla
Ind
Ter
Mrs. Pinkham
Facts for sick women and Lydia E Pinkham remedy
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a 30 year standard cure for female ailments including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities backache and nervous prostration. It invites letters to Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts for confidential free advice and notes many women benefited.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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