Badness in Lida A Frontier Tale of Love and Reform
An old frontiersman recalls Lida a nineteen year old half blood who stabbed a man in Edmonton jail and defied reform. Her path crosses Rev Johann Hautfer later Hauser as she seeks redemption through love and finds him in Edmonton now a Moravian pastor. She ends by supporting his church and raising a family.
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Edmonton
Alaska
Lida
Northwest
Wong
Johann Wanter
Corea
Hanter
Padre
Reverend Hautfer
Reverend Hauser
Edmondton
Shamus’ Hotel
Main Street
Winter Bird Feeding Aims To Save Insect Eaters
A Chicago grain broker argues winter feeding could curb billion-dollar crop losses. He runs a suburban station with a protected suet box to attract and retain birds, including species not seen in Chicago in winter. He notes Northward migrants stop there, aiding pest control.
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Chicago
Book Lover's Method Insight on Building a Library
A commentary on assembling a fine library by always buying books friends rarely borrow. The narrator praises the approach as a clever method to accumulate a diverse collection and nurture lifelong reading.
Bedridden Patient Laments Chores Over Dinner
A bedridden speaker declines dressing for the air citing discharging his man this morning. The dialogue shows a comic exchange as the patient and companion discuss daily tasks and mobility limitations.
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Puch
Rhubarb Dishes for Children and Table Appeal
Rhubarb is at its best and cheap now and should appear on tables. Recipes include Rhubarb and Fig Jam Rhubarb Jam Rhubarb and Orange Jam Rhubarb Dumplings Rhubarb Jelly Rhubarb sponge and Rhubarb Compote detailing ingredients, preparation and serving notes for each dish.
Washing Shawls for Knitted and Crocheted Pieces
The Dallas News advises washing shawls by folding flat, placing in a pillow case with basting thread to keep shape, and washing like woolens with lukewarm water. Do not hang to dry. instead dry in an oven on a platter or lay on a clean cloth in the sun, turning occasionally.
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Dallas News
Gingerbread Cake Dough Recipe From Vintage Note
Drop Gingerbread. Beat to a cream one half cup brown sugar and one half cup butter softened. Add two eggs molasses cinnamon ginger soda sour milk and flour. Bake in moderate oven on buttered paper with space to rise for a rich brown cake.
How to Clean a Copper Kettle to Restore Brilliance
To clean a copper kettle wash with soap and water. Then make a paste from knife powder and paraffin and scour well. Two or three cleanings may be needed to restore its original brightness.
Chateaubriand Steak Broiled With Mushrooms
A tenderloin steak is wiped with a damp cloth, broiled over a fire until done but moist. It is transferred to a hot platter, buttered thickly, and covered with closely arranged broiled mushrooms.
Butter Gravy Recipe Note
A brief cooking note describes making butter gravy by mixing one tablespoonful of butter with one heaping tablespoonful of flour. Add pepper and salt, then work butter into flour and gradually stir in hot water until the mixture reaches the correct thickness.
Notice to Bidders for Burr Oak School House
Proposals for the erection of a rural school house in Burr Oak Mills County Iowa will be received until 1 p m July 10 1915. The board meets to consider proposals and may reject all bids. Bidders specify foundation mason work lumber materials plaster and labor options with plans on file at the County Superintendent Glenwood Iowa. A five percent certified check accompanies each proposal. Secretary A H Culver Pacific Junction Iowa.
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Burr Qak
Lyons Township
Mills County
Iowa
Glenwood
A. H. Culver
Pacific Junction
Automobile axle and suspension description with forged I-beam parts
The excerpt details front and rear axle components including forged heat without welding, adjustable taper roller bearings, steering knuckles for short turning radius, floating differential gears, removable shaft bearings, and four bevel gears. It mentions springs including a full-elliptic front and rear setup, various measurements, and electric switches.
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Paul Strong
W. G. Chapman
J. A. Fackler
East Side Square
Brewster
E. V. Rhoades
Lenwood
St. Mary
Oak
Ingraham
Platteville
Center
Lyons and
Rawles
Hastings Overland Company
Hastings
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