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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
7
The Herald of Gice reports listing large sheets of carbon paper for tracing patterns among the items observed. The fragment mentions several numbered trains or times and a 11:22 am entry, but the readable detail focuses on office supplies.
Bayard Brown a wealthy New Yorker long rumored to wield money and fear aboard the Valfreya anchored at Brightlingsea. Doctors say he is critically ill and near death while locals debate the fate of the crew and the yacht once famed for strange capers and punitive acts.
The article offers household cleaning tips for removing smoke marks from ceilings and other tasks. It outlines steps for polishing floors, cleaning mirrors and windows, dust control with salt in carpets, marble cleaning with lemon and salt, varnish and paint cleaning with vinegar and warm water, and gilt picture frame care using a vinegar solution and camel hair brush for careful gilt cleaning.
The text explains wrapping sandwiches in waxed paper and storing in tins or cages, damp cloth in ice, and notes flavor transfer from boxes. It highlights fruit sandwiches as increasingly common and wholesome, better and easier to digest than cakes or candies.
A historic recipe describes mixing flour with corn meal, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, an egg, milk, currants and coriander seed to form a smooth dough. Roll to half an inch, cut rounds, bake in a hot oven for twenty minutes, then rub with butter on a cloth.
Instructions describe making handkerchiefs from scraps of lawn lace and beading. Roll the edges by moistening the thumb and finger and rolling tightly without stretching the material. More sheer fabric makes rolling easier and shaving every row is unnecessary for a prettier effect.
Fragmentary recipe text describes celery and croquettes with butter and other ingredients. Instructions are garbled but mention mixing, heating, and baking in a quick oven until crackled and brown. Details on quantities and steps are obscured.
Fragmentary OCR text describes rice cooking, noting tenderness and distinct grains with moisture control. No clear event, person, or organization names present to form a full summary.
The fragment discusses feathering and trimming techniques, noting curled and uncurling feathers, and describes small flower clusters sewn at the base. Mentions New York and references to craft details, without complete context or clear events.
A fragment references a pillow made from muslin sack material and uneven cuts. It mentions inch increments and a referenced count of eighteen by twenty seven, noting a handmade pillow construction context.
A detailed plan for building multiple ladders at a house and barn. The design includes a two foot rung spacing, six to eight foot long supports, and cross braces to prevent spread. The ladders are noted for use around a farm, including as trestles with a 2x6 plank for gate work.
A New Jersey guide describes squab dressing methods using rack hang and wing-locks to ensure thorough bleeding. The article notes rapid processing with 100 to 160 birds per operator, cautions against holding birds during killing, and stresses thorough bleeding and quality grain for profit.
Lesson text outlines Moses and Aaron declaring the Lord God of Israel as Pharaoh resists. It notes Moses’s duty to deliver God’s message, Pharaoh’s pride, and the people’s burdens under Egypt. The narrative emphasizes God’s power and the difficult path to deliverance. It cites scripture and historical bricks as context, urging faith amid oppression.
Pennsylvania speaker Marshall calls for dairy barn whitewashing to improve sanitation as a key measure against tuberculosis. He stresses cleaning stalls stables and walls, promoting use of chloride lime and whitewash on walls and partitions to reduce disease risk.
The text discusses expected growth and maturity of lambs and animals, aiming for strong vigorous offspring. It emphasizes producing strong animals that will develop into profitable sectors while achieving desired development and maturity levels.
A fragment notes that the garment should not be expensive and must be tight enough to shed rain and snow while remaining well ventilated in hot weather when shade is needed.
The fragment discusses paving a road lot and feeding cattle in half-fed condition, suggesting concerns about resource allocation and agricultural efficiency. No clear events, people, or organizations are identifiable in the text.
Fragmentary OCR shows mentions of La Canibe and Grow Glover shaping hay and corn yields. Indicates row planting and potential band referencing harvest activities. Readers see sparse, unconfirmed names and unclear context amid agricultural terms.
Danville reports a Gypsy funeral for old man Mitchell, king of the Mitchell clan. The ceremony featured beeswax candles, wine and perfume offerings, a tiny burning silver vessel, and a procession of tribe members in their own language. The aging queen led a poignant vigil before a lively crowd dispersed amid cries, chatter, and disputes over the grave site.
The 1910 Indian census shows 265 688 Indians in the United States with Alaska included. About 5.8 percent are full bloods. The population increased since 1900 and reflects the nationwide distribution of native peoples.
A woman handles a domestic service dilemma on her own, managing chores and organization without outside assistance. The account highlights self reliance and practical problem solving in daily life.
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