A Box of Bonbons Sparks a Berlin Question
Nelly receives a box of chocolates from Sir Francis, a prominent diplomat, and worries it may signal romantic intent. Mrs. Martin urges acceptance, noting his wealth and affable nature, while Nelly weighs whether such generosity implies encouragement. The plot hints at an arranged marriage between Mrs. Martin and Sir Francis in six weeks, with Berlin in sight. Mark Twain’s lifetime earnings are noted separately.
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Nelly
Francia
Sir Francis
Mrs. Martin
Neily
Francis
Home Service
Berlin
Germany
Preparation of Good Soup in Simple Steps
Guidance on making flavorful soup begins with quality ingredients and patient simmering. Use cold water for meat, add salt after cooking, skim grease, and store stock cold overnight. Various vegetables and meats yield rich broths, with herbs like bay leaves celery parsley carrots and onions enhancing flavor.
Domestic tricks for clean towels and kitchen care
A careful housekeeper solves dish cloth chaos by soaking used cloths in water with washing soda overnight and drying them later. The article also provides a cream flavored confection and celery croquettes recipe with steps and ingredients for gentle cooking and browning.
Pecan Nut Bread Recipe Instructions
Four cupfuls of flour with three tablespoons baking powder and half a tablespoon salt. Add sugar, chopped pecans and a beaten egg with two cupfuls of milk. Mix, pour into two buttered loaf tins, let stand 30 minutes, bake slowly for about one hour.
How to Remove Stains From Surfaces
Instructions for removing paint and kerosene stains describe wetting with strong ammonia avoiding painted areas, scraping gently, and rubbing with ammonia. For kerosene, apply Fuller's earth in a thick layer, leave 24 hours, then brush away.
Egg Skim Remedy for Sore Eye Promoted
A short, vague note describes applying an egg skin to the eyelid as a simple remedy for sore eyes. It instructs to place the skin over the lid and bandage, with unclear age guidance and instructions.
Sister Sacrificed Self for Insurance Claim
Marie Lehman aged 26 killed herself by swallowing carbolic acid in Forest Park after taking out a life insurance policy naming her invalid sister Maggie, 19, as beneficiary. Police traced the plan through a rooming house, a Seattle connection, and a grieving note from Maggie while Marie’s body lay at the park bench.
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Louisa
Marie Lehman
Maggie
Pine Street
Maggie Lehman
Idaho
Marie
Forest Park
Grand and
Jefferson Drives
Mrs. Whipple
Rooming House
H. A. Germond
Seattle
Wash
Lehman Girls
St. Louis
Bravery and Tragedy on a St Louis Rail Crash
McKittrick pinned under a locomotive after a collision near Fort Bellefontaine. He asked for the leg to be cut off with a dull knife, then Rev. R C Allen amputated the leg while nurse Mrs. Renner applied a tourniquet and administered morphine.
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St. Louis
J. A. McKittrick
McKittrick
R. C. Allen
Grove City
Mr. Allen
Wicker and Leather Furnishings Highlight Smart Stowables
Conference on home goods showcases red, tan, blue and yellow stools in Russia leather. Parasol stands, oblong collar boxes, glove boxes and medicine cases in wicker leather combine function with polished finish. Tea baskets, work baskets, picnic baskets and leather edged writing tables emphasize refined portability and style.
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Russia
Four Peshtigo Fishermen Survive Ice Floe Peril
Four Peshtigo harbor fishermen Jans Opsahl William Johnson Nicholas Nelson and Charles Lubas faced death on a drifting ice floe south of Peshtigo Point. Stranded 36 hours they cut their way to safety with ice cutters then reached shore exhausted and starving as rescuers searched by gasoline launches.
Waistcoat fashion evolves in damask brocade variation
The latest variation in women vests is the Louie XV waistcoat copied in brocaded damask, reflecting a historic style revival.
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Louie XV
Louta
Fragmentary Cosmetic Advice From Old Text
A distorted excerpt discusses skin care bath mixtures and pore cleansing. It mentions pine resin and sulphate usage, a two pounds versus half pound ratio, and cautions about effects on complexion and perspiration. Instructions imply a preparatory bath and rubbing with a coarse towel for stimulation.
Tea table fashions for compact living and storage
The text discusses the tea table as an essential compact furniture piece. It highlights a serving table design with a cabinet beneath for cups and dust-free storage, noting its usefulness in homes with space limits and without servants.
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Constance Smedley
Pearl Humphrey
Twain
Mark Twain
Col
Cecil Lyon
Park
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