Courage of Captain Plum on Beaver Island
Captain Nathaniel Plum lands on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan to demand settlement from King Strang after a prior looting. Obadiah Price, a Mormon councilor, confronts him and bargains for onboard ammunition while binding Nat to deliver a package to Franklin Pierce. A frightened young woman appears near Price’s cabin, then vanishes leaving lilac scent.
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Nathaniel Plum
Beaver Island
Lake Michigan
Obadiah Price
Plum
Price
Nat
Franklin Pierce
United States
James
Strang
Burke
St. James
Captain Plum
Nathaniel
Israel
Laeng
Kingdom of Heaven
Obadiah
Job
Wade
Urim
Phommin
James Jesse Strang
Irang
The Councilor’s Night at Strang’s Castle
Nathaniel Plum and Obadiah Price descend toward the king's window of James Jesse Strang's realm. The plan to deliver a forbidden package collides with truth as the seventh wife of Strang appears, a danger and lure intertwined with lilacs and treachery.
Good Fruit Salads Sweet or Sour Preparation at the Service of Different Tastes
A discussion of two fruit salad styles, one oil and vinegar dressed and one sweet macedoine. It notes fruits suited to each, including apples bananas grapes and citrus, with a tested recipe for five to six people and tips on presentation in fruit cups and candying orange baskets.
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Malaga
Jamaica
Home Made Polish For Silver And Brass Fixings
A simple home recipe uses household ammonia two ounces of whiting and a few drops of oxalic acid to create an inexpensive silver cleaner and polisher. When wrapped in chamois, natural tarnish is delayed for silverware, though larger pieces like tea sets are often kept on display.
Hulled Corn in Cream Method
Rinse one pint hulled corn and drain. Cook in a double boiler with 1% cups milk, start over fire then finish slowly for one hour. Twenty minutes before serving mix 1% tablespoons corn starch with two tablespoons milk, add, cook until thick, season with salt and pepper, add butter and stir until smooth.
Thirty Minute Mincemeat Recipe Summary
A historic recipe outlines making thirty minute mincemeat with chopped meat suet currants seedless raisins citron apples spices sugar and vinegar. Ingredients are simmered in a porcelain lined kettle for thirty minutes to create a ready to use filling.
Spanish Baked Beans Recipe Summary
Navy beans boiled well with a small piece of bacon and one large onion. Add half a can of tomatoes, two tablespoons sugar or molasses, and season with a pinch of cayenne and salt. Finely chop the bacon and onion, mix, bake in a dish for one hour.
Stubborn Eczema On Hands Solved By Cuticura
Miss Mary A. Bentley of Montreal recounts a nine year battle with stubborn eczema on her hands. After consulting doctors and hospital care with little relief, she found burning and itching eased by Cuticura Ointment and Soap. Six months of use left her hands clear and sleeping better. She urges publication of her testimonial.
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Mary A. Bentley
University St
Montreal
Qus
Wright’s Christmas jab on aircraft orders in New York
Orville Wright comments to a reporter on flying in New York and foreign orders. He quips that the French claim better machines but foreign orders reveal otherwise, likening it to a Dayton boy and a new pair of pants. The joke highlights pride and humor in aviation diplomacy.
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Orville Wright
New York
Dayton
Perfect Mother-in-Law Reveals Hidden Virtue
Dialog suggests a husband is disappointed yet praise for his mother-in-law who is described as completely perfect. The exchange highlights irony as the speaker concedes high regard despite initial doubt. The tone mirrors a witty social quip from a domestic or comedic piece.
Parody Lines and Ads Spoof Historic Banter
A collage of quips and minuscule ads shows playful chatter about quarrels and romantic hints. Miss Rocksey jokes about being called treasure while banter flows between critics and smart set readers. Publicity blurbs promote tonics and Buckwheat flour as wholesome breakfast options.
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Rocksey
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