Asthma cures and factory lore cited in old notes
A collage of scattered excerpts notes exercise and breathing aids for asthma, then shifts to factory output and employment at Lindners and E K Smith, with references to Belgium woollen trade and a Brabant city scene. The piece blends dialogue about aging work and a quiet town under industrial strain.
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Waa
Brabant
Belgium
Louvain
Eighteen Years Cold Storage Hind Quarter at Smithfield
The eighteen year old hind-quarter, stored since 1896 in Malta then moved to London, was exhibited at Smithfield Market. Experts judged it still sweet and nutritious. A banquet will honor the joint with other dishes, and guests are not required to eat the whole portion.
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Smithfield Market
Malta
London
Passage on Joan Bright evokes Death Angel amid Crimean War
Fragmentary passage recalls Joan Bright and the Angel of Death with lines from a wartime statesman speech. It reflects themes of sacrifice and consolation amid the din of arms and national bloodshed, ending with a vow tied to patriotic duty and memory.
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Joan Bright
Angel of Death
Sir Edward Cutsse Shorthand and Its Distracting Mysteries
Sir Edward Clarke, B.C., retires from the bar amid references to a shorthand system he devised in school days. The article recalls memories with his reporter and notes his pursuit of a simpler method between complex codes and Morse like signals.
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Edward Cutsse
Sa Seeraeas
Edward Clarke
Eral
Eatendener
Charles Dickens
Young Frocks Reflect War Mood in Somber Styles
A writer notes that wartime unrest colors youth fashion with dark hues and severe cuts. He observes American society restricting levity while Parisian relief efforts continue, and foresees broader hardship for the nation as the conflict spreads. A small illustration shows a tiny figure at left.
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Europe
United
Paris
Aesthetic colors past and present spark fashion debate
A London Daily Mail correspondent notes Russian ballet influence on modern dress. The piece cites M Baker and Thamar as designers who champion bold, vivid hues. It discusses 1880s aesthetic colors as muted then, now revived in dramatic palettes of blues and emerald greens.
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Yuart
London
Baker
Thamar
Fashionable French Darning Basket Sets Trends in Early Nineteenth Century
An imported French darning basket lined with cretanne and florals includes wooden darners, reels of cotton and silk, an emery pincushion, and needlebook pocket. M. Haket’s designs captivate fashionable ladies, influencing autumn color trends since Paris launches seven years ago.
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M. Haket
Deoigna
Paris
The Hobble Skirt and Fashion's Exotic Flourish
The article surveys the hobble skirt's rise and the era's fashion theatrics. It notes the queen figure in a dramatic staged reveal and praises the Persian scene from La Khovansky translated by M. Fedorovsky. Exotic costumes and Western adoption of Eastern motifs are highlighted as modern style milestones.
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M. Fedorovsky
City duties shift as acting mayor serves in La Fayette
While Mayor Bauer attended a convention in another city, Mrs Elizabeth Yonkers assumed duties of mayor and led all city departments. Mrs Charlotte Hunt of California is identified as the oldest known blind reader at ninety one, who learned to read by embossed method.
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Bauer
Lafayette
Ind
Elizabeth Yonkers
Ctty
Charlotte Hunt
California
Shele
Egg Curry and Grapefruit Nut Salad Feature in Orchard Cookery
A dated recipe entry describes Egg Curry with olive oil or butter, red pepper, coconut fiber, a ney, and curry notes, followed by Grapefruit Nut Salad layering grapefruit, grapes, Jordan almonds, romaine, and French dressing with salt and Tabasco. It includes Fish Balls with curry coconut milk, lemon, and rice, plus a codfish ball variation and potato mash with oats.
Fragments of Kitchen Recipes From a Historic Page
An OCR passage describes multiple dish preparations including fish with potatoes baked with onion and curry, a lemon scented fish bake, rice cooked in milk then cooled into cylinders, and corn gems with butter and baking powder. Details mix measurements and steps in a faded menu-like format.
The High Cost of War Seeks Figures and Burdens
A distorted wartime reflection notes enormous costs in the billions and questions the presence of a discerning figure. The text hints at wide economic tolls and public concern over war expenditures without specific names or dates.
Make the Punishment Fit the Grime
Discussion traces historical shifts from retribution to reform in child discipline. It contrasts primitive payback with modern methods that aim to correct behavior rather than punish harshly. Emphasis on avoiding anger driven punishment and misjudging offense severity.
Bazaar Novelty Sale Offers Telephone Covers
A local bazaar features a variety of telephone covers priced to attract holiday shoppers. The display includes several novelty items and seasonal trifles.
Womaning through ages and labor of men urged by Beecher
Fragmentary lines reflect a quote credited to Henry Ward Beecher on gender roles and female labor through generations. The text mentions ongoing gendered expectations, men performing domestic tasks, and permanent cultural coloring of sex.
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Cere
Tae
Tenry Ward Beecher
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