Household hacks and crafts from an old kitchen brochure
An array of home remedies and DIY ideas appear, including wall cleaning with kerosene and cloth, oilcloth table covers, and a bread board press. Tips cover leather care, furniture coverings from blankets, stain removal with hot milk, and simple peanut candy recipes.
Try a Cake Do Not Rely On Skewers For Doneness
The guide advises testing cake doneness with a wooden skewer inserted into center. A clean dry skewer means the cake is done, while a sticky or wet skewer signals more baking time. It notes common alternatives like broom straw are unreliable for judging when cake is fully cooked.
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California Fig Syrup Co
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Chesebrough Mfg. CO
State Street
New York City
Angel quoted by Milwaukee Sentinel fragment
Fragment from an old Milwaukee Sentinel item notes an angel described as a person or ideal. The fragment mentions a biped girl and a farewell tone with playful or figurative language. No clear event date or location beyond Milwaukee context.
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Bay
Peart
Milwaukee Sentinel
Slender Fragments Hint at Slander Suit Details
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a legal matter described as slander or related suit. Mentions a widow and dated ledger-like terms such as rows and totals, but lacks clear names, dates, or jurisdictions to specify parties or venue.
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