Why Aristotle Shud Dered
Peter and Jane visit Captain Tanner the old fisherman who shares meals and tall tales about Brother and Sister the Easily Lost Children and their dog Aristotle. The fifth tale recounts a desert night in a prickly pear fort with wolves nearby, making Aristotle shudder at the danger.
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Peter
Jane
Tanner
Tan
Aristotle
Uncle Tan
Momsie
Sister
Brother
Cousin Nell
Connecticut
Nell
Crickey
Sahara
The Fort of Prickly Pears
Uncle Tan narrates a tale in which siblings on a western visit endure a mislaid trek to a desert fort amid prickly pear fort, wolves, and a brave rescue. The adventure ends with dawn rescue by their Cowboy Relative and a true wolf tale from Uncle Tan.
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Uncle Tan
Peter
Canada
Green Tomato Marmalade With Citrus Twist
A U S Public Health Service recipe from agriculture officials describes making green tomato marmalade. Tomatoes are sliced and simmered with syrup sugar lemon and orange rind, with optional caramel note by browning at the end.
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U. S&s. Public Health Service
Department of Agriculture
Watch Labels on Bottles
Public Health Service warns against tasting unlabeled substances and stores poisons safely locked. Sudden illness after meals may indicate ptomaine poisoning from rotten food. seek medical help immediately and administer emetic if needed without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Public Health Service
Department of Health
Salt Pesky Fleas to Death
Fleas swarmed last year. prevention advised with thorough cleanup then salt sprinkled on floors and kept moist. Repeat treatment every three days if needed to drive fleas from basements and dog sleeping areas.
Household tips for pantry and fabric care
Practical household notes suggest using cold roast pork as mock chicken salad and fine white stockings as wash cloths. It also notes blackberries as a base for shortcake and advises not to seal cheese in tight containers. A stray tip mentions a teaspoon of vinegar to counter sugary frosting issues.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps Wisconsin Woman
A Onalaska Wisconsin woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving severe back and stomach pain and restoring ability to do housework. The testimonial praises the medicine and urges others to write their experiences. Constipation and digestive issues are noted as common symptoms treated by Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lester E. Warner
Onalaska
Wis
Possible Explanation in Census Counting
Knicker argues the last census may be erroneous and Becker questions counting persons or souls as the basis.
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Knicker
Roneous
Becker
Katonic Purportedly Relieves Longtime Stomach Ailments
Edward W. Bragg of Mecca Indiana reports quick relief after using Katonic for stomach trouble. He says it removed excess acids and gases and led to improved strength and vitality. Eatonic marketed as quick and safe with drugstore availability at low cost.
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Edward W. Bragg
Mecca
Ind
Katonic
Eatonic
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The
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Wright
Ady
Texas
W. H. Beasley
Whitesboro
Texesboro
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
Xiggotbllyers
Louisville Courier-Journal
Dees
Houston
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