Oldest tollgate keeper Margaret Rhoads honored in Pennsylvania
Article chronicles Mrs. Margaret Rhoads of Montgomery County who has served at the Springhouse and Sumneytown turnpike tollgate for over fifty years. She first collected tolls in 1849 and, at eighty, remains the longest serving tollgate attendant in America.
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Margaret Rhoads
Montgomery County
Springhouse
Stown
Sumnertown
Rhoads
Philadelphia
North Wales
West Point
Sumneytown
America
Simple Household Budget Rule Cited by Susan B Anthony
A club woman recounts Susan B Anthony proposing a simple budgeting method for a reduced salary couple. The wife suggests the husband figure only car fares luncheons and tobacco costs and hand over the rest for household expenses, replacing full itemized calculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan B. Anthony
New York Press
Ventilation Pitfalls in Cellar Cooling and Moisture Control
The article warns that venting cellars can trap heat and dampness. It explains that cool entering air moistens and condenses, causing dew on walls. To avoid this, keep windows open at night and ventilate before bed, as night air is purer and drier.
Cooking times and prices for beef cuts
The fragment lists beef cooking times and prices per pound for sirloin 8 to 10 minutes, well done 12 to 15 minutes, and mentions rolled rib or rump. It lacks complete context and full pricing for all items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Gems
Square centerpiece inspired by curtain pattern
A girl sought a square centerpiece and traced a curtain border four times to form a square. The pattern’s turned corner proved inspiring, leading to repeated copying and adaptations into braids. The square piece suits certain occasions when other shapes fail.
Consult Your Dressmaker for Photographic Poses
A dressmaker, the writer says, is the best adviser for a lady who wants a flattering photo. She knows the sitter better than any photographer and can guide poses that bring out the most becoming lines of her figure.
Hidden Routine of a Busy Homemaker with Six Children
A writer describes a friend with six children and one servant who maintains order and calm. She claims to declutter every two months by giving away items not imperatively needed, arguing the practice is practical even if occasionally painful for older belongings. Jeremiahs small regrets are dismissed to protect harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah
Remedies For Scars From Tissue Injury
The article explains that complete tissue destruction leaves a permanent white blemish while partial injuries may improve with nightly zinc ointment and morning boric acid baths. Electric massage is noted to improve skin health by increasing blood flow and stimulating glands.
Dressed calfskin covers and fringed decorations noted
The Philadelphia Press describes a popular library table cover made of russia leather dressed calfskins lapped and stitched flat. The edges hang in original shapes with legs, necks and tails free, often decorated with burned wood and slashed fringe.
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Russia
Philadelphia Press
A Colorless Cement for Paper Work
A method describes making a colorless cement by mixing powdered rice with water and boiling to a thin paste. After reaching the right consistency it is boiled for a minute and used for delicate paper work requiring a strong colorless cement.
Emergency Screen For Illness Rooms Or Other Emergencies
A simple screen is advised for illness or emergencies using a common clotheshorse and two sheets. A darker drapery is preferable if available, but washable material is essential in a sickroom regardless of color.
Suffered For Month Operation Advocated Saved By Peruna
Mrs Louis Lacomb of Hayward Wisconsin writes of nearly year long pains and headaches. After two doctors balked at recovery without operation she found relief following a short course of Peruna. She credits Dr Hartman and offers free medical advice from Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
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8S. B. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, Ohio
How overshoes aid carpet laying and smoothing
Guidance on using overshoes while laying carpet to reduce snagging. Dragging the feet helps smooth wrinkles as the rubber grips the carpet, making the installation easier and more efficient.
Smile Through Gray Hair Says Youth Is a State of Mind
A reflective note urges that happiness and a smile preserve youth despite a few gray hairs. It emphasizes that aging is not a barrier to joy and living fully.
Weather Bureau site approved for $3500 transfer
United States District Attorney Wheeler approves the chosen site for the weather bureau and the Zeisler owners contract transfers for 3500 dollars. Attorney Schweizer reports final payment and transfer pending completion in Washington review.
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Weather Bureau
United States
Wheeler
Washington
Schweizer
George and
Leonard Zeisler
Jam Making Tip Prevents Air Bubbles in Storage
Pour a small quantity of syrup in the jar base before adding the jam to keep air bubbles from forming and improve preservation.
Unsanitary Fridge Tied to Serious Illness
A reminder that dirty refrigerators can cause serious sickness and should be cleaned regularly. Housekeepers often overlook this source of contamination, risking food safety and health. Regular maintenance and sanitizing routines help prevent illness.
Carbolic Acid as Disinfectant Mixed With Boiling Water
A concise instructive note explains using carbolic acid as a disinfectant by mixing the chemical with boiling water to improve effectiveness.
Bids For High School Supplies Delayed By Legal Issues
Bids for slates blackboards clocks and other miscellaneous supplies for the new high school were submitted but contracts were not awarded due to ongoing legal difficulties.
Lookout mine scheme tests love and wealth
Elizabeth Mellen invites Teddy Davenport to marry despite his ruined Lookout mine investment. She secretly buys up his shares to restore fortune, foreseeing a prosperous future as she rebukes his need to start over. The couple finally reunites as her gamble pays off and he realizes their combined wealth.
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Elizabeth Mellen
Teddy Davenport
Teddy
Davenport
Elizabeth
Sanford
English Gentleman Tells Exaggerated Plow Tale
An English farmer told a village tale about plowing with fifty yoke of oxen in England. He described the team stretching across hills, a stump snagging the plow, and the plowman hanging on to pull free, finishing without tearing his coat.
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Ohio
England
Buffalo Times
Excursions to Fairs From C M S P Tickets Offered
The C M S P Ry will sell tickets at low rates for fairs in Wisconsin. Sparta fair at Sparta Sept 3 to 7 Manston Juneau county fair Sept 3 to 7 Tomah East Monroe county fair Sept 10 to 14 West Salem La Crosse county fair Sept 10 to 14 Viroqua Vernon county fair Sept 17 to 21. Call at the ticket office for rates and sale dates.
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C. M
St. P. Ry
Sparta
Wis
Juneau County
Manston
East Monroe County
Tomah
la Crosse County
West Salem
Vernon County
Viroqua
Dr George Powell Remembered As Consulting Physician
Dr George Powell, a consulting physician and surgeon, is profiled by The Tribune noting his professional integrity and commitment to honesty in all matters.
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George Powell
the Tribune
Excursion Tickets to Fair and Race at Elroy Wis
Reduced rate excursion tickets to the Elroy Wisconsin fair and race available August 27 to 31 with return until September 1. Apply through Chicago and North-Western Railway agents.
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Elroy
Wis
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Excursion Tickets to Galesville Fair and Races
Travelers may ride the North-Western Bay line to Galesville Wisconsin for the county fair and race meeting. Excursion tickets are offered for a limited period with return routes via the same line.
Want as the spur to invention in classifieds
The quote notes that pressure from need drives invention and that want ads prove especially useful to those feeling this pressure in daily life.
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Reales
Peruna
Louis Lacomb
Hayward, Wis
Gowry
West Ave
South Eighth Street
South Ninth Street
J. H. Lightbody
Main Street
New York
D.C
Mr. Sanford
Sanford & Rollins
Theodore Davenport
Galesville, Wis
Nernst
Wisconsin
Main St
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minnesota
North Dakota
Manitoba
Ontario
Canadian Northwest
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
British Columbia
Great Northwest
Northern Pacific Railway
Pacific Northwest
Oy, Ana
A. M. Cleland
Mina
C. W. Mott
St. Paul Mina
C. L. Townsend
Dist. P. Agt
4Th and Broadway
St. Paul, Minn
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