WickeDEST town on earth Calientes becomes boomtown
New York World reports Calientes Nevada transformed from a quiet settlement to a railway boomtown dominated by labor camps and a surge of gambling, saloons, and crime. Thousands of workers arrive, wages flow to local keepers, and armed thieves exploit the new town’s nocturnal trade.
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Calientes
Nev
Vedro
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Pacific Ocean
New York World
Englishwoman in Russia Describes Home Life on the Steppe
An English resident in the interior of Russia shares housework details. She explains sugar shortages lead to crushing sugar lumps, growing use of cream shaken in a bottle for churned butter, and Cossack laundry methods with wooden troughs and a hand mangle. She notes hot summers, but easier milk handling with icehouses stocked via winter transport.
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Russia
Corrsack
England
Winding Watches At Morning Time, Says Jeweler
A Philadelphia Record note states that superstition about winding a watch at night may have basis. A jeweler hints morning winding is better as most people have steadier routines then. He adds bedtime winding is often jerky or at improper length.
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Eweler
Philadelphia
Wiltshire Pig Insurance and Provident Association Formed
A Wiltshire cooperative plan groups over a hundred pig insurance clubs into a single body. The Wiltshire Pig Insurance and Provident Association will register under the friendly societies act to strengthen pig insurance and form new clubs in villages noted for bacon.
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Wiltshire
Wiltshire Pig Insurance and Provident Association
Friendly Societies’ Act
London Express
Turpentine Best Preventive for Moths
Turpentine is noted as a preventive for moths. Saturate pieces of brown paper and place in boxes to deter moth infestations.
Breakfast cereal pairings and menu rules from Ladies Home Journal
The text advises bland fruits with cereal to avoid fermentation and gas, lists suitable fruit options like bananas peaches apples raspberries dates and prunes, and prescribes meal balance with heavier components later. It warns against acid fruit with cream and cautions on starches and texture when cereals are used.
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Home Journal
Built in ironing board folds into cabinet
A built in ironing board extends for use then folds back into a cabinet. The wall end has knobs that fit into grooves, a hinged brace attaches to the cabinet and board, and a door conceals the unit when folded.
The Knife Family and Kitchen Tools List
A catalog of kitchen implements includes carving and paring knives, spatulas, a bread knife, pancake turner, scoops, bowls, spoons, mixers, sifters, sifters, measuring cups, a rolling pin, boards, a lemon squeezer, and griddle tips. An accompanying note warns a student about greasing the griddle to avoid greasy cakes.
Handling Turkeys in Domestic Life and Care
The article stresses that turkeys and other fowl should have shelter and light but not be confined. It warns against overfeeding and pampering and notes that domestic life reduces hunting exercise. Young birds need steady, appropriate care as they grow, without excessive attention or neglect.
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Gyatta Youus
Man of Family and Years Fragments of a Questioned Love
A cryptic note reflects on love and longing across time and friendship. The speaker muses about falling in love again and compares the idea to the front page of every highway paper nationwide, hinting at wide attention or drama.
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Ax Ett Ag
Classified Want Ad Shows Small Cost, Limited Effort
A fragment notes a want ad offering cheap placement and minimal physical effort, hinting at low price and quick turnaround. No further details on company or exact service provided.
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