College girls and gaiety debated by Chicago dean
The University of Chicago’s dean of women, Miss Marion Talbot, criticizes student attitudes toward college life, urging focus on serious study over mere pleasure. She cites prep schools, campus social life, and underlines the need for definite aims and disciplined drive in women’s education.
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United States
England
Marion Talbot
University of Chicago
College Ile
Washington Post
Camels as Freight Carriers in Bagdad Trade
Washington reports describe camels as primary freighters in Bagdad villages with about 90,000 beasts of burden. Camels carry loads up to 450 pounds in caravans along Mesopotamian routes, averaging 12 miles per day. riding, milk use, and condensed milk products sustain desert communities.
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Ashington
Washington
United Sates
Bagdad
Poven Catiela
Desert
Magdad
Monsoul c
Danii
Mesopotamia
Don’t Smoke Moral in Monkeys Death on Wilmington
A tale from a U S Navy ship recalls a chimp named Chico who learned to smoke from sailors aboard the cruiser Wilmington. Purchased in Madagascar the four month old ape grew fond of pipes and cigarettes, eventually dying from tobacco use, prompting a warning to recruits about smoking.
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Indian Head Proving Grounds
Ike
Daniel Ammen
Congress
Zalinski
HICO
United States
Wilmington
Yeomin Harvey L. Miller
Navy Department
Navy
Chico
Yeoman Miller
Tamatave
Madagascar
France
Monkey
Miller
Youth and the Cabfare Identity Card Echoes
A youth, son of a notable figure, relies on his father for funds and uses a cab bill of 180.90 dollars as a running joke. After an incident with a rainstorm and a theater outing, he is billed for transportation. The cab ride leads to the introduction of an identification card system, and once charged, the youth pays up reluctantly. The episode foreshadows consequences of excessive credit and dependence.
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Washington
Uncle Sam tests wash day for old money at bureau
NCLE SAM officials reveal a wash method to recondition worn banknotes rather than destroy them. Director J D Ralph oversees a Churchill designed machine that cleans with soap and water then disinfects and plates, extending banknote life and potentially saving up to one million dollars yearly at a cost of 800 to 1000 dollars per unit.
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NCLE
United States
Bureau of Paneraving and Printing
Washington
Samuel
J. D. Ralph
Frank B. Churchill
Ted
Bureau
Ralph
Preserving Pineapple Slices In Syrup For Canning
Instructions describe cutting pineapple with a silver or steel knife, dipping to prevent steel corrosion, peeling and removing eyes, weighing with three quarters pound sugar per pound fruit, sprinkling sugar, letting stand overnight, then cooking briefly with water, cooling in sun or oven, and finally recooking and bottling in sterilized cans with hot syrup.
Freshening gilt frames and mirrors at home
Freshen gilt frames and mirrors in spring by delicate cleaning. Use a damp cloth in alcohol to remove blur, bread crusts to lift soot, or bread with a drop of ammonia for tougher dirt. If gilding fades, regilding at home with dull finish gilding preserves antique charm. avoid high luster.
Fruit Bavaroise From A Vintage Dessert Guide
A recipe for fruit bavaroise uses dissolved gelatin softened in water then heated to dissolve. Mix rhubarb pulp cooked with sugar, lemon juice, and folded whipped double cream. Chill until solid, unmold on a hot dish, and serve with cherries and cherry sauce thickened with cornstarch.
Chilled Sour Cherry Tapioca Pudding For Eight
A simple fruit dessert uses 1½ pounds sour cherries 1 cup pearl tapioca and sugar. Soak tapioca overnight wash well simmer in boiling water until clear, add pitted cherries and sugar to taste, cook briefly, then pour into a dish and chill. Serve cold with cream.
How to can berries for long keeping
Clean berries carefully then pack into quarts. Boil water and pour over berries until white for a moment. Skim and place berries in jars. Add more boiling water to cover. Seal immediately. They are fully cooked when opened and will keep.
Beet pickles in hot vinegar served with beans
Instructions describe cooking small beets or quartered pieces, then pouring a boiling hot vinegar seasoned with aakt pepper and a little sugar over them. Ensure they are fully covered, seal immediately, and wait until opened for best flavor.
Sage and Chicken Stock for Flavorful Broth
From a chicken carcass make a thin stock with onion and celery ends. Simmer until translucent and season by adding one heaping teaspoonful of sage per quart. Cook until the sage blends fully.
Peach Custard Dessert Layered With Peach and Cake
A simple cold dessert layers stale cake and canned peaches in a glass dish. Belled custard is poured over, then a meringue topping covers the dish for serving cold.
Peter's Confession Sunday School Lesson 1910
A Sunday school lesson notes Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ the Son of the living God at Caesarea Philippi. It covers Peter's insight, Jesus' teaching on suffering and death, and the call to deny self, take up the cross, and follow. It reflects on the apostles' evolving trust and the future glory when the Son of Man comes in his kingdom.
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Caesarea Philipps
Mount Heron
Gen of Galilee
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John the Baptist
Herod
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Elijah
Messias
Jeremias
Jeremiah
Simon Peter
Peter
Tere Tian
God
Simon HermJona
Simon
John
Heavenly City
Josas
Jewua
Satan
Devil
Celestial City
Christian
Despond
Skin Humor Cure Promises Relief After 25 Years
Suffering from chronic skin humor covering head neck and limbs for a quarter century, S. P. Keyes of 147 Congresso Street Boston Massachusetts recounts failed treatments and hospital care before trying Cuthura Remedies. He claims rapid full recovery after years of pain and expense.
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Cutiura
Offorta
P. Keyes
Congrea St
Boston
Mass
Face Cleared After Ten Days Using Cuticura
Wm J Baschler of 1614 Susquehanna Ave Philadelphia reports a speedy recovery from pimples after using Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Revolvent for ten days. He had seen doctors for months with no results and claims full health by May 1, 1909.
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Cuticura
Wm. J. Bsachler
Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia
Cat Conversation on the Verandah Ends in Ribbing
A pet cat with a bright red ribbon chats with a stray on the back verandah. The pet laments failed stalking skills and jokes about the loud necktie as the stray offers dry, dainful wit about the collar.
Horrible Thought About War and Roosevelt Visit Poem
A fragment quotes a question on imminent war with England and jokes about Alfred Austin possibly writing a poem for Roosevelt’s visit. The short text hints at political tension and literary humor without further context.
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England
Alfred Austin
Roosevelt
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