About the House and Household Pleasures
A Lowell Weekly Journal department invites readers to send practical household tips. The piece describes a domestic vignette about Papa going to town and how omitted details like stockings and shoes affect home life, then notes a New York Post claim on leaving radish greens for better digestion and contrasts French dining practices with common kitchen habits.
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Lowell
Lowell Weekly Journal
New York Post
Editorial Reflections On Domestic Life And Fashion
The Philadelphia Press lauds Mrs. Harrison as the best White House keeper, praising her home sense and reforms. It discusses dotted fabrics in fashion, cake frosting critique, Boston's School of Housekeeping success, affordable dish towels, toast perfection, and a tip for easy fritter turning through thorough pan scouring and greasing.
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Philadelphia
Household Hints On Pepper Garlic And Garment Care
Peppercorns are recommended for soups to avoid ulceration from ground pepper. Onion or garlic scents may be enough in dishes. rub a dish with garlic to adjust flavor. Chili sauce and piccalilli taste best when not overcooked, preserving freshness. thoroughly cooked versions keep longer. Silk stockings should be washed in lukewarm water and wrung softly. Woolen and silk underwear need warm soapsuds with a touch of ammonia. silk may soak briefly before gentle rubbing, then rinse and air dry carefully.
Polish Tartlets and Economy Cake Recipes Featured
Recipes from Table Talk include Polish Tartlets using egg wash and merengue, baked until golden and served cold with jelly. Economy Cake offers a simple, cost mindful bake using one egg, butter, sugar, milk, flour, molasses, raisins and spice with optional rich appearance. White Velvet Sherbet explains a lemon based frozen dessert with juice, peel, sugar, milk and a salted ice mixture, churned until firm and set before serving.
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American Kitchen Magazine
Bread Too Starchy Upsets Digestion Say Wiley
Prof William H. Wiley argues that bread from wheat flour with excess starch unbalances the diet. A balanced ration requires definite proportions of starch or sugar protein and fat. Overstarch bread can impede protein digestion and cause digestive upset, so housekeepers should stop over-starching bread.
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W. H. Wiley
Prof. Wiley
Summer Pickling Advice From The Exchange
Advice on making and storing pickles using high quality cider vinegar and glass or stoneware. Inspect monthly, remove soft pieces, and add a little sugar. Use whole spices, avoid copper, lead, or plated implements, and prefer wooden utensils for home pickle work.
Remedy for Plant Poison in Outdoor Work
A Religious Telescope note advises vigilance for poisonous plants and prescribes hot water as the primary treatment for poison ivy and poison sumac, applied hourly or as itching returns, with a cure in a couple of days. Linseed oil is recommended as another effective remedy, rubbed on affected areas once or twice daily.
Pendulum and Clock Debate About Hands and Strikes
A playful exchange from a Chicago Tribune piece features a pendulum telling the clock that full swing would spare its hands, while the clock retorts that its back-and-forth motion keeps the works from strikes.
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Chicago ‘Tribune
CA STORT. Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought
The note appears to be a fragmented trade label or advertisement claiming the signature phrase The Kind You Have Always Bought. It lacks clear entities, events, or dates. No verifiable person or organization details are readable to anchor a full news item.
Fall River Men Seek Radical Shift in Cloth Selling
Fall River mills weigh a bold move to strip selling power from individual treasurers. A proposed five man committee would control market prices and production, potentially dissolving the existing Manufacturers' Association. Stockholders urge united action to curb losses, while some back a new print cloth oriented body governing standard makes and 64s.
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Fall River
Manufacturers’ Association
New Bedford
Bruce May Win Nominates Bruce for Governor and Slattery for Lieutenant Governor
Worcester dispatch reports strong likelihood Alexander B. Bruce of Lawrence will be nominated for Governor with Edward J. Slattery of South Framingham as second on the ticket. Henry B. Lovering seen as possible veteran vote. Delegates focus on Chicago platform, anti imperialism, and denouncement of war department. Convention to be called to order by Hon. Christopher.
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Worcester
Alexander B. Bruce
Lawrence
Edward J. Slattery
South Framingham
Bay State House
Henry B. Lovering
Lynn
Bruce
George Fred Williams
Chicago
War Department
Christopher
Convention Nominating Session Poised for Harmony
Callahan of Holyoke and Senator J J Flynn of Lawrence will nominate the Lawrence ex mayor Bruce with other nominations following in order. George Fred Williams is expected to address the convention. his speech may be a leading feature. Leaders hope for a united front for 1900 as harmony dominates the day.
Flynn Considers A B Bruce Nomination For Governor
Boston reports Senator Joseph J. Flynn of Lawrence arrived en route to Worcester for the Democratic state convention. He declined commitment but said he would accept Bruce’s nomination if asked, praising Bruce and noting Lawrence’s large delegation backing his candidacy.
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Boston
Joseph J. Flynn
Lawrence
Worcester
Flynn
A. B. Bruce
Bruce
Mr. Flynn
Ancient and Honorable Artillery heads to Quebec
Three hundred members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery company left Boston by special train for Quebec to celebrate their 261st anniversary and fall field day. They carry guns swords halberds and ammunition as they prepare to assault the heights and carry the strongholds, with a warm reception anticipated and celebrations planned afterward in Fanueil Hall.
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Boston
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Quebec
Faneuil Hell
UNION HOPEFUL Brockton Strikes Await End of Price List
Brockton officials report encouragement from out-of-town manufacturers as the lasters strike enters its third week. Secretary Smith says negotiators aim to prevent expansion of the strike as the 2 PM deadline to accept the new price list approaches. Randolph Rockland North Abington and Whitman provided hopeful notes of settlements with outside firms.
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Brockton
Smith
Randolph
Rockland
North Abington
Whitman
First Heavy Artillery to Return Home from Camp Dalton
The First Heavy Artillery at Camp Dalton South Framingham prepares for furlough. Men will dine at 11 30 a.m. on Wednesday and march to South Framingham for a 1 p.m. special train to Boston. Arrival about 1 45 p.m. at Boston and Albany station. Troops will parade, be reviewed by the Governor, then dismissed.
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Camp Dalton
South Framingham
Boston
Albany
Washington Mills Starts Up After Suspension
Washington mills resume all departments after a partial shutdown. About 4500 workers are employed. Overcoatings cloakings worsted yarns and dress goods are produced. Boston convention selections list Republican nominees for Congress and state offices headed by Gillett Walker Weymouth etc. Renominations noted.
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Lawrence
Washington Mills
Washington
Boston
Congressional
Frederick H. Gillett
Springfield
Joseph H. Walker
Worcester
George W. Weymouth
Fitchburg
Samuel W. Bez- Call
Winchester
Wrilliam W. Davis
Roxbury
George N. Swallow
Charlestown
Hampden
George F. Fuller
George N. Tyner
Holyoke
Charles G. Washburn
Francis A. Harrington
Sherman Hoar Comfortable at Concord
Concord Mass October 3 Hon Sherman Hoar is reported as holding his own resting easily and experienced a comfortable day in hospital or home care format with no complications noted in the dispatches
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Sherman Hoar
Concord
Mass
Choice for low priced tenements in city
We offer choice tenements in various parts of the city priced from dollars to 10 per month, unmatched for value. Winter option includes steam heated rooms at a price barely higher than unheated. T. H. Elliott, 64 Central Street.
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T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Manila peace talks eyed as Merritt meets commission
Maj Gen Merritt arrived in Paris to brief the peace commission on Manila. American and Spanish commissioners adjourned to Friday after a long session. Merritt will join the 4.45 pm reception at the Palace de L Elysee, as both sides seek a swift accord on the Philippines amid Madrid resistance to ceding sovereignty.
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Paris
Merritt
Manila
Peace Commission
Faure
Palace de L’elysee
Associated Press
Madrid
Philippines
America
Tod Sloan Fails To Take Nottingham First Plate
At Nottingham autumn meeting Tod Sloan rode Variety gelding in the London first plate race, finishing second to Saxon Prince owned by W Johnston. Dancing Wave ridden by Sloan won the 600 sovereigns race. Other winners were La Lune in Bastwood Nursery plate and Manatee in Maiden Plate with Sloan aboard.
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London
Nottingham
A. E. Whitaker
Peter Flower
Tod Sloan
Mr. W. Johnston
Prosperous
Acmena
A. Steall
la Lune
Bastwood Nursery
Sloan
Mr. Cockfield
Santa Regale
Lorillard-Beresford Stable
Manatee
Sickness Rising Among Puerto Rico Volunteers Triggers Moves North
In Ponce on Sept 27 the AP reports the Puerto Rico volunteer forces, numbering about 10,000, face worsening sickness with over 2700 hospitalized or quarantined. Army staff unanimously supports relocation north to curb the outbreak and restore health and readiness.
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Associated Press
Ponce
Porto Rico
Porto Rico Commission Progress in Evacuation Talks
American and Spanish commissioners near completion of Porto Rico evacuation. In San Juan on October 4, authorities expect all Spanish troops to sail home within three weeks. The mission reportedly proceeded without friction and the stars and stripes soon to be raised over San Juan.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Malt Extract Promotes Health Says Hoyt’s Leader
No eaction No eaction follows the use of Johann Hoff's Malt Extract. It puts the nerves in good trim, creates appetite, and a cure for indigestion, promoting sound restful sleep. Richard Staal, General Director, Hoyt's Theatre, New York, author and composer, writes: I find.
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Johann Hoff
Richard Staal
Hoyt’s Theatre
New York
Johann Kotf's Adalt Extract Strength and Vitality Claim
An advertisement for Johann Hoff's original malt extract promotes its powers to restore energy and satisfaction after overwork. It urges buyers not to be misled by cheap substitutes and notes Johann Hoff’s presence in New York Berlin and Paris since 1847.
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Johann Hoff
New York
Berlin
Paris
Prisoner Held in Bow Street After Identity Evidence
A Bow Street court hearing linked a woman to the Vancouver steamer arrival at Liverpool through initials N A G found on items in her possession. The prisoner remained unmoved during testimony and was removed to a cell, to await papers from America.
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Bow Street
Liverpool
Vancouver
America
Docking at Hong Kong by Dewey squadron ships
London dispatch notes the Charleston arriving at Hong Kong from Manila and slated for dockside upkeep along with the Boston and Raleigh. The Osceola was put out of commission today in Boston as part of the Dewey squadron maintenance.
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London
Charleston
Hong Kong
Manila
Boston
Raleigh
Admiral Dewey
Osceola
Great Slugging Game in Boston as Tenney and Collins Turn Double Play
Boston defeated Baltimore 13 to 10 in a rain-darkened Yankee League outing. Boston broke loose in the fourth with six runs, Bergen homering off Maul after five singles and a double. Willis pitched well after the first three innings, while costly Boston errors helped Baltimore early. Attendance 6000. seven innings played due to darkness. Other scores: Brooklyn 3 Washington 0. Philadelphia 3 New York 0. Cincinnati 8 St Louis 0 and 7-5 after 7. Chicago 3 Louisville 0 after 11 innings, called in eighth for darkness.
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Boston
Maul
Collins
Tenney
Bostons
Baltimores
Willis
Bergen
Kitson
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Cheago
Louisville
Bhpoa Hamilton
Seeees
Wees Ceed Lowe
Sceeeed Collins
Ween
Stahl
Aeons
Bergen c
Ceed Duffy If
Willis P
McGraw
Keeler
Jennings Sf
Ceeed Kelly
Wee of McGann
O'S
Long
McGann
Kelly
Oner- Maul
Jennings
Gaiiney
Andrews
Cleveland
Pittsbu
Nancy Guilford Remanded in Bow Street Court in Death Case
Dr. Nancy Guilford, alleged Bridgeport midwife, was remanded at Bow Street Police Court in London on October 3 in connection with the death of Emma Gill. The case centers on the Bridgeport practitioner’s involvement and the investigation continues.
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Nancy Guilford
Bow Street
London
Bridgeport
Conn
Emma Gill
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Letter from Burke
A Maine man Thomas Burke of 12 Garnet street praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and relief after trying doctors and remedies. He credits Edgewood and Co. Merrimack and Central streets and says he will keep and recommend the pills. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States.
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Maine
California
Lowell
Thomas Burke
Garnet Street
Dean
Edgeewood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
M. Y
United States
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School of Housekeeping
Woman's Educational and Industrial Union of
Mille
United Action
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Spain
Philippine Islands
Rios
Visayas Islands
Antigua
Bugason
Ibason
Tod
Johann Kotf’s Adalt
Carter & Sherburne
Gan An
Williams
Greece
Samuel C. Smitiif
Middlesex
Samuel C. Smith
A. D. Isus
Central Block
John J. O'Connor
Wes William L. Harris
Commonwealth
City Hall
Ashe General
Charles F. Coeden
City of
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co
Newars, N. J
Dudlews
Glidden
Courier-Citizen
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