Mystery Carney Croft Aboard Returns To Normal
In Chapter Xill MacArdel and Ware unravel the two notes proving the same author wrote them both. The widow’s involvement is confirmed yet questions linger on how the letter reached Ware’s room. The plan shifts to renovate Carney Croft, secure staff, and ready the estate for Miss Carney and Miss Weston while Jenks and the widow remain watched suspects. The party reunites at the pier with Mrs Randolph joining as chaperone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArdel
Tam
Mimse
Ware
Jenks
Mac
Miss Carney
MacArden
MacArel
Carney-Croft
MacArie
Bruce
Annie
Miss Weston
Mrs. Randolph
Parson’s
Jess
Wanderers Return Greeting Aboard Ship
Mrs Carney descended the gang plank with Bias’ Weat on close behind and greeted me with a clearly sincere warmth reflecting the Wanderers’ Chapter XIV return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mjes. Carney
Bias’ Weaton
Two Rival Floor Coverings Describe Oilcloth and Linoleum Making
The article explains linoleum made from cork powder resin and oil pressed on burlap, and oilcloth finished with multiple paint layers and varnish. It advises against washing with strong soaps or alkalis, recommends periodic oiling, and suggests cleaning with soft cloth and borax solution. It also notes lime linoleum brightening with glue water and proper cleaning steps.
Glass Care and Veal Paprika Schnitze Tips
Practical kitchen notes cover glass washing polishing and care including basins of warm water for washing rinsing in clear water and a final polish with leather silk or tissue. Also includes a paprika veal schnitze recipe with salt pepper flour hot fat butter and a spiced gravy. Additional guidance on cleaning table cutlery after use and proper storage to extend life of utensils.
Mocha Cake Instructions From Early Recipe
A vintage recipe describes making a mocha cake using six eggs two cups bar sugar half cup lukewarm water two cups flour one heaping teaspoon baking powder and a rich butter icing with almonds. Cream yolks with sugar add water then fold in baking powder and beaten whites bake in a moderate oven. Icing combines butter cream sugar spices one tablespoon cream one teaspoon vanilla and one and a half pounds almonds browned rolled in nuts and applied to small square cake pieces.
Paint cleaning tip for walls and woodwork
A historic hint recommends washing painted walls or wood with hot water and two cents’ worth of painters’ size dissolved in the bucket. Use a soft cloth, wipe from bottom to top to avoid leaving water marks, and note that dirt cleans quickly and paint appearance improves.
Removal of Stains by Liquid Ammonia
Stains from medicines and liniments can be removed by applying a small amount of spirit to a saucer, placing the stained garment across it, and dabbing the spot with the fingers until it disappears. Rinse in tepid water and wash with strong soapsuds as usual.
Deans Kidney Pills End Back Pain Says Swainsboro Merchant
John C Coleman, a prominent Swainsboro merchant, reports his kidneys troubled him for years and his back ached day and night. He says Dean's Kidney Pills gave immediate relief and continued improvement, with the Buffalo based manufacturer Wester Milburn Co marketing the product for 50 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean’s
John’ C. ‘Coleman
Swainsboro
Gai
Ewan
Dean
Betencat Wester-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Whinkers Whiskers and a Dinner of Tender Gravy
A word history on whiskers traces the upper lip hair to seventeenth century slang and feather brushes. A New York artist hosts a bachelor guest, whose praise of the dinner hides a sharp critique of the underdone roast and pineapple salad, provoking an apologetic remark about the tender gravy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defoe
Johnson
New York
Return of the Prodigal and Household Laundry Notes
A juvenile quip about returning umbrellas after rain leads to a humorous scene. The piece comments on laundry tastes, starch strength, and home laundering, sprinkling in a joke about a talking machine and a wife at home. Names include Defiance Starch advertising tone from the Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. ¥. Herald
Garfield Tea for Health Purportedly Purifies Blood
The advertisement claims Garfield Tea daily improves health, purifies the blood, and treats rheumatism and chronic ailments. It asserts the herbal tea is made under Pure Food and Drug laws, with Garfield Tea Co. based in Brooklyn, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn
Quote by Whipple on growth and understanding
A brief quotation notes that comprehension of others or ideas grows only after a similar quality develops within oneself, suggesting inner development precedes external understanding. The line emphasizes self-growth as prerequisite to grasping what is unfamiliar.
Auto dealer promises smooth ride despite rough road talk
A Peoria dealer at Lewis' Factory shows a prospective buyer a car, boasting springs that are "50 easy" and promising a near faultless ride, despite rough language and a casual salesman exchange about potential damage to others.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph Brown Cooke
Miary-Prine Ui
Whipple
J. Mason
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
J. G. Wc. Hlarey
Chelsea
Maze
Baye
BP 37
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Yon Bey
Mills
Mackmay Bros
Bea Beieas
China
The
Chicago
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!