American imagination and boldness in astronomy noted
Goshen Daily Democrat reflects on Lord Kelvin's death and lauds American astronomy for daring vision. It highlights contributions by Young Rowland Langley Lowell Pickerings Newcomb and others, and credits Draper Lick Yerkes and patrons for massive telescope projects fueling progress.
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Lord Kelvin
C. A. Young
Rowland
S. P. Langley
Percival Lowell
Mars
Pickerings
Simon Newecomb
Clarks
Cambridge
United States
Draper
Lick
Yerkes
Ship tavern Greenwich closes after long royal era
Greenwich famed river inn the Ship tavern ends its long history dating to the Pitt ministry and ministerial whitebait dinners. Also notes on oxygen therapy device from Westphalia and retirement of John Mitchell from United Mine Workers of America. mentions Panama canal locks safe from shelling and airship concerns.
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Greenwich
London
William Pitt
Pitt
High Court
Ship Tavern
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Panama Canal
Canal
Cream of celery and clam soups from simple methods
Practical recipes for cream soups include clam soup using soft shelled clams with milk onion butter flour and nutmeg then clam liquor and clams simmered. cream of clam adds cream and a puree clam base. Celery soup uses celery milk onion mace butter flour and seasonings. finish with optional extra cream. A mixed vegetable cream soup uses onion carrot celery turnip butter milk flour and yolk cream to enrich and briefly cook. Serve hot with croutons.
Tonic for Tired Housekeepers From Lemons and Eggs
A recipe instructs to soak six eggs in lemon juice for 48 hours until shells dissolve. Skin is removed and the eggs are mixed with honey cream and rum, beaten for 20 minutes, then bottled. A wineglassful each morning is advised for tired worn-out women.
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California
Cake from Bread Sponge
Two cups brown sugar and butter, two eggs then spices and soda. Pour one cup boiling water over and cool. Add bread sponge and raisins, then enough flour for a soft dough. Bake immediately as with any cake.
Economical Soup Bone Recipe
A frugal three pot meal outlines making soup from a ten cent bone. Boil bone with three quarts water add vegetables salt and pepper simmer three hours to yield two dinners. Reheat. third day make soup again with the same bone quantity. Second batch improves flavor.
Hot Water From Oven Broiler For Dish Washing
Two pans of cold water placed in the oven broiler during cooking heat up to usable temperatures. This method yields hot water for washing dishes at minimal extra gas cost. Place pans in the oven to heat as the oven is used.
Claret Sauce for Sultana Roll Recipe Note
A brief cooking instruction describes making a claret sauce by boiling one cupful of sugar with one half cupful of water for seven or eight minutes, cooling, and then adding a third of a cupful of claret.
One-Man Village Boss Runs Meckville Pa Area
Jacob R. Meck, postmaster and sole owner, controls Meckville Berks County. He runs the post office, creamery, village store, and a wholesale liquor business across the border at Fredericksburg. Since 1879 he has managed half a dozen houses, a shirt factory site, and local farms, while traveling to fairs and fairs.
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Meckville
Berks County
Blue Mountains
Jacob R. Meck
Meek
Michael B. Myers
Meck
Dreamed He Was Blind at Work on Lackawanna Ferry
Thomas Pendergast a 25 year old bridge tender from Hoboken awoke from a dream of blindness to lose his sight suddenly while winding a hawser at seven o clock. He was attended by colleagues and doctors through the night but could not be saved.
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New York
Thomas Pendergast
Hoboken
Lackawanna Ferry
Pendergast
Pocket phone saves life on Nanticoke crossing
Seaford Delaware district manager H W Carty of Diamond State Telephone faced death crossing the Nanticoke river near Vienna. With a pocket telephone receiver and strength to climb a submerged pole he signaled Salisbury for help as his horse and vehicle were swept away. Rescue boats found him partly unconscious clinging to the pole.
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Seaford
Del
H. W. Carty
Salisbury
Diamond State Telephone Company
Nanticoke River
Vienna
Mr. Carty
Ice Box Robbery Confession Shocks Stamford
Mrs Edwin Arnold confessed to stealing about 500 dollars worth of meats butter eggs and clothing from back yards in Stamford Connecticut over five weeks. She was caught robbing Harry C Hoyts ice box and held by Hoyt until police arrived. Her husband a trusted worker said she had no need to steal.
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Stamford
Conn
Edwin Arnold
Mr. Arnold
Mrs. Arnold
Helen Roberts Temple
New York
No Charm in Milking Cows Court Suit Links Engagement
L H Hepler of Buffalo New York answers breach of promise suit filed by Miss Evelyn Mae Moss for 5000 dollars. He admits engagement but says she refused to marry after plans for a Beaver county farm and residency. He says she objected to cow milking life and would not handle funds or pocketbook during a ceremony.
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Washington
L. H. Hepler
Buffalo
N. Y
Capia i
Evelyn Mae Moss
Beaver County
Hepler
Queer Old Recipe Orange Syrup for Tea and Preserves
A Boston Herald feature shares two old recipes from a single housekeeper. The first details orange preserve using boiled whole oranges and a prolonged syrup process. The second covers orange pickle prepared with salt, spices, and vinegar, aged weeks for use with game or cold meats. A hostess notes orange syrup as a tea accompaniment.
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Boston
Herald
Boston Herald
Velvet Collars on Coats Need Careful Cleaning
Fashion urges tailored gowns with velvet collars but dark outside collars rub off on light blouses. To prevent soiled necklines, wipe velvet with a soft moist cloth then rub with pure alcohol soaked rag once a week to stop ecracking and keep collars from dirtying the back.
Splendid Cake and Dessert Recipes with Preservation Tips
A collection of recipes including a butter sugar egg cake with sour cream and jam, a Sultana Roll with pistachio ice and claret sauce, and an Orange Honey preserve. Also instructions to air dry ivory ornaments to preserve color and prevent moisture damage.
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Charlotte Rasse
How to Get and Keep a Good Job
Advice on securing and holding employment focuses on appearance honesty and reliability. It stresses punctuality, energy, confidence, keeping promises, managing finances, neat dress, avoiding favoritism or slander, and maintaining a sane home life for workplace strength.
Nature and Art in Healing Mouth Nose Breathing
The article argues nature acts as the primary healer but can be aided by cautious art. It explains how mouth and nose protect the body, using sneezing coughing and mucous flow to expel irritants. It stresses keeping nasal passages clear to ensure proper breathing and warns against overuse of strong antiseptics.
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Westphalia
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Meckville, PA
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Prince of County
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