Dreadnought Gift Confusion and Global Curiosities
The piece notes fear in New Zealanders in England as Britain plans a 13th ship gift to the empire, but the Maine, not the Dreadnought, becomes the gift. It covers various brief items from education in Alabama to curious scientific debates, historic gates, noble lineages, lace work in Bretagne, census notes, and other scattered world notices.
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England
Mediterranean
Baker
Housekeeping Hints from Mag Maud M Cilley
A long list of domestic tips covers diluting thick mucilage with cream, testing beef by thumb, preserving lemons, polishing aluminum with borax and ammonia, and odor control in fridges. Practical recipes, storage advice, and cleaning methods reference fabrics, lace, knives, and glassware for the era.
Household Hints From Mrs Maud E Cilley
A potpourri of domestic tips covering cleaning, cooking, and laundry. Advice spans starching lingerie, whitening hats, rust removal, kitchen hacks, and preserving fabrics. Practical actions include lemon juice for stains, soda pastes for metal, and ammonia washes for refrigerators.
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