Tragic Accidents and Costly Lapses Across the Nation
A roundup of deadly and near fatal incidents reports a horse killing a child in Sheridan Illinois, a roof collapse at Chicago Malleable Iron Works killing two and injuring three, a tug boiler explosion in Milwaukee fatally injuring the engineer, and multiple other mishaps. The piece also includes a lengthy essay urging Americans to curtail extravagant spending, especially on bonnets, and urges wives and mothers to lead this reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Ragsmusson
Sheridan
la Salle County
Ill
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wats Rees
Second-Best Bonnets and the Goody Book Era Charm
Readers recall a tale from the goody book era about a child in short frocks who learns to say I can do without it. A lesson on restraint and benevolence shaped by warnings against impulse purchases and thrift. The piece reflects on youthful virtue and the era's moral tales.
Jury votes 11 to 1 in Hartford death of juror Peter Cooke
A Hartford jury near verdict in a minor case saw Peter Cooke, aged and famed in the town, tremble as others argued. He finally yielded to the majority and collapsed dead beside his seat as the jurors left the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Yousy
Peter Cooke
Cooke
Ooke
Practical Household Recipes And Tips From An Old Journal
A collection of kitchen guidance and home care advice includes how to season meatballs with veal pork and bread, treat hair with scalp cleansing and bay rum, bake lake white fish with parsley and butter, and preserve mince meat with raisins apples and sugar. Gardening notes warn about hide-bound trees and lime-water washes, plus frames from stiff pasteboard and bronze paper. Also described is a hanging garden from a sponge and a calf head soup recipe with cloves nutmeg pepper and butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Hand Shingles Versus Machine Made Options
The American Artisan favors hand shaped pine shingles for durability and quick surface drying. Hemlock and spruce are cheaper substitutes but less durable. Machine made shingles, though cheaper, tend to tear fibers and allow moisture to decay the wood unless planed by specialized machines.
Shingling Methods Compared for Durability and Warping
The article discusses plane cut and sawed shingles versus old shaving or band shingles. It notes hardwood shingles are durable but prone to warping, a major drawback. It mentions preservatives and painting after lay to improve longevity and weather resistance.
Salt Rising Bread Receipt and Iron Ore Shipments
A household note describes salt rising bread method with warm water batter and staged rising times to yield eight quarts of dough and a light brown crust. The item also reports a Trenton man who advertises found money, noting eventual absorption of funds. and Lake Superior iron ore shipments totaling 950 847 tons to Nov 9, with pig iron at 28 115 tons, about 4 000 tons more than the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
New Jersey
Lake Superior
Cure for SILEs Promoted as ANARgEsIS Remedy
An aged advertisement touts ANARgEsIS as the latest cure for silent ailments with Dr Livssen endorsing it. The ad claims instant relief and permanent cure, lists price at $1, and notes distribution by P Neustadtter & Co from 46 Walker Street New York. It also mentions Elmwood and Warwick collars touted as cheaper long wearing options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anakke Erin
Livssen
Acoula
P. Neustaddter & Co
Walker Street
New York
Radway
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Joplin
Frank McAtee
Kinderhook
Young McAfee
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Scott
Washington
Buch
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Seadie
Ila
Boston
Marian Phyffer
City
Foster
Aurelia
Mr. Ruskin
Elmwood
Warwick
India
RB. Wilson Carr
Baltimore
Roya
Wwkte
T.C. Pugh
Datney Ball
Conertnee Bouth
Craven & Co
Gordonsville
Sam
McFadden
Murfreesboro
Rosadalis
Addreat Clements & CO
Commerce
Watuerm
T — L A.godey
N.e.cok
Bixth
Cheatnut Streets
Philadelphia
Peeee
Bend
G. W. Fish
Portland
Tapwar
Japway
Bright
DR. Radway
Way
Druggisia
Radway & CO
Warren &T
Dr. Pierce
Miustard
Piene
Dricasts
Sydoreniarek
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N.Y
Neers
Sal
Ashland
Mast
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