National GCon sower Awakening of Public Morals in America
The text argues Americans are developing a national consciousness linking public and business morals with personal ethics. It contrasts the 1830s to 1878 boom era, when rapid growth and greed overshadowed ethics, with today's higher standards. It cites impeachment of a cabinet member and questions past figures like Taft and Roosevelt under stricter public ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hite
Taft
Roosevelt
World citizenship and the danger of hardened nationalism
The article argues that despite advances in modern life, true citizenship remains narrow and nationalistic. It critiques militarism and race hatred evident at The Hague conference and in trade policy. It praises the United States for broad citizenship and calls for recognizing God’s expansive world with space for all people.
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Germany
France
Russia
England
United States
Ian
Getting the Best of Life and the Fight for Virtue
The text argues life is more than happiness and not a drift but a bold struggle. Progress comes from facing world forces, enduring sacrifice for principle and for Christ. Victory over evil requires personal reform, controlling anger and impatience, a hard long work leading to moral triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defaat
Patriotic Societies and Their Heritage in Revolutionary America
The article traces the origins of patriotic groups in the United States, detailing both male and female societies such as the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution, Founders and Patriots, Colonial Dames of America, and Society of Colonial Wars. It notes eligibility by descent from colonial-era or revolutionary ancestors and emphasizes their shared goal of national devotion and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Dames
Colonial Dames of America
National Society of Colonial Dames
Society of Colonial Wars
United States Daughters of 1812
United States
Order At
Cincinnati
Sons of Revolution
Growth of Patriotic Societies and Women Roles
A historical overview traces the rise of patriotic groups after 1876 centennial, focusing on the Cincinnati Order and the later Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. It notes Washington’s presidency of the Cincinnati, primogeniture rules, and how the Daughters formed in 1890s after Sons resisted female inclusion, with membership counts: Sons under 10,000 and Daughters over 30,000, now collaborating nationwide.
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Order of the Cincinnnati
Continental Army
Washington
Order of the Cincinnati
du Maurier
Society Sons of the
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Wbile
The Way of Love and Domestic Harmony Fable
A man loves his wife despite mounting bills and lack of order. She admits extravagance and illness, while he reflects on harmony, love, and acceptance. The tale ends with his reply that marriage deepens his love, even amid failure. The Reader.
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Dearie
Revolution in China gains strength amid growing secret groups
The revolution movement in China is reported to be strengthening with more secret organizations, especially in the Yangtse valley. Chinese officials say thousands of evolutionists are concealed in foreign city quarters outside Chinese court jurisdiction. The agitation has penetrated the army and murderous plots against the Manchu regime are being uncovered in Beijing.
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China
Yangtse Valley
Pekin
Ambitious Woman Seeks Wealth Amid Changed Life
A woman reflects on drastic life change and her goal to amass wealth. She vows to earn so much money she need not recognize every piece of luxury she owns, signaling a shift from prior privileges to new financial independence.
Ways to cook fish besides frying with cheese sauce
The article lists several fish cooking methods besides frying. It describes baking with cheese sauce using white fish in a stewing pan with milk, onions, mace, and parsley, then melting cheddar or Dutch cheese over the result. A quicker method uses white fish baked with breadcrumbs, parsley, mushrooms, butter, and tomato ketchup in a fireproof dish.
Feeding the invalid with dainty, simple nourishment
The piece offers guidance on serving meals to invalids and convalescents, stressing tray presentation, small portions, and appetizing preparation. It includes two simple recipes using Bermuda arrowroot and panada, with steps to achieve smooth, moderately thick textures and gentle flavors, plus serving tips like a clean cloth and a touch of flowers.
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Bermuda
Panada
Cheese Crisps From Old Recipe Card
A historical recipe describes combining cheese cracker duet and salt mustard butter milk and paprika to form a smooth thick mixture. It is heated until melted then beaten with egg yolks and stiff whites, poured into a buttered dish and baked until firm. The cooled mixture is cut into strips, dipped in egg and crumbs, and fried to a crisp in olive oil or butter, served hot.
Curtains Harmonize Colorful DIY Repairs From Linen to Dye
A guide urges readers to transform curtains by cutting off torn parts and mending holes with the scraps. It describes binding cheesecloth around the fabric, choosing ochre pigments, and using a cheap powder paint purchased in a store. Readers are instructed to wash the fabric in warm water, dye evenly, wring, shake, starch, and iron when dry.
Cardboard Light Shade Craft Project Description
Instructions describe making a light shade from a 14 inch square cardboard sheet. Mark Maltese cross pattern, cut panels with margins, punch holes, fold edges, glue panels, and cut a center circle to fit the light. Fold and trim with cord, creating an attractive shade.
Gweet Potatoes Virginia Style Incomplete Recipe
A fragmented vintage recipe outlines boiling potatoes until tender then mashing with butter cream salt white pepper and nutmeg. It instructs to whip lightly beaten eggs folded into two eggs per two portions of potato and bake until done, though portions and steps are incomplete.
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Virginia
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Daughters of the Révolution
Daughters’ of the Revolution
Daughters of the American’ Revoluton
Mrs. Donald McLean
Donald McLean
Joseph B. Bowles
Mra
New York City
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
McLean
Veteran Corps of Artillery
Veteran Corpe of Artillery
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