August events and tips from a 19th century almanac list
A dated miscellany lists events for August across years including Calais under Edward II and a 1863 British treaty, with notes on a 1830 French king, a 1864 Confederate flotilla defeat, and a 1529 Cambray peace. It also gives home care tips: moth prevention by camphor, shelf cleaning with turpentine, and wash guidance for lilac fabrics using vinegar and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blenheim
Calais
Edward iI
Moody and Sankey
England
Gail
America
Along Came Ruth Reveals Handy Cleaning Hack
Ruth and her mother discuss a recurring nuisance of mislaid dust cloths. Ruth cites Mrs Jones who used a cut off old undergarment as a sleeve mitten to hold cleaning cloth, avoiding misplacing it and reducing rubbing of furniture. Mother vows to try the idea immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Night Bridge Stands Silent Over Sleeping Town
A solitary figure stands on the bridge at midnight observing a quiet town. The speaker notes there is no place to sit, emphasizing solitude and stillness in the nocturnal scene.
Kitchen Kinks on Vinegar Storage and Rug Handling
Advice warns vinegar should not be stored in a stone jar as acid may affect glazing and spoil the vinegar while recommending glass jars. A note adds that a small rug can be shaken with both hands to manage dust or looseness.
How to wash a lavender dress without fading
Instructions describe soaking the dress in cold water with alamin then washing in tepid water using bran as soap. Rub with bran in cloth to remove stains, rinse, and air dry away from sun to preserve linen strength. If fading occurs a few drops of cold water dye in the final rinse may restore color.
Surprising Irish horse trader swindles farmer one pull
An Irish horse trader praised a horse to a farmer promising strong pulling power. The farmer asked if the horse could pull. The trader replied it would surprise him to see the horse pull, and the farmer bought it. The next day he returned furious, accusing fraud. The trader calmly claimed the horse did indeed pull, just as promised.
Canning Fruit Juices and Practical Presses
The article outlines securing a fruit press or cider mill to press juice, and notes canning fruit juices follows similar steps to canning fruit with tweaks in rinsing peeling and time. It warns fruit juice flavor declines with excessive cooking and recommends keeping salt and pepper on hand.
Wisconsin State Fair Promises Wisconsin Exposition Glory
Oliver E. Remey outlines plans for a Wisconsin exposition at the 1915 State Fair in Milwaukee. Wisconsin exhibitors only due to foot and mouth disease, enhanced dairy and horticulture displays, new departments, and a major auto show with multiple days of concerts and attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Badger
Emanuel L. Philip
Oliver E. Remey
Madison
Milwaukee Retail Automobile Dealers Association
E. M. Sullivan
Jack Selter
Chicago
Bay Aviators
Racing Department
Parge
Lightning Destroys Rural Property and Barns Cited
Lightning causes hundreds of thousands of dollars in property loss yearly, with barns especially at risk as they are high and conduct the electrical charge to ground. In cities safety is greater due to metal structures, but country buildings lack such equalizing features. The text also includes an 1886 Hall’s Catarrh Cure advertisement and generic remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys and Girls Agricultural Club
T. L. Bewick
Agricultural College of University of Wisconsin
Douglas
Calumet
Marinette
Richland
Eau Claire
Also Mentioned on This Page
AE Nur Scrip Basket
Rexall Orderlies
RA. J. Straues
Tosacco
Domini Ae
Department of Horticalture
U.S
Highway Commission of Wisconsin
Philipp
Labor Day
SOO Castoria Rss
Fletcher
the Centaur Company
Alien Pret
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A.W. Gleason
Kirk
POP R Mechanics
Father and Son
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Michigan Avs
G. F. Cole
Adler Building
City Hall
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