Debate Over Electric Railways Tarnishes Swiss Alps
A heated European debate questions whether electric railways should mar the Swiss Alps’ natural beauty. Proponents argue profitability and accessibility, while critics fear vulgarization of the mountains and loss of rugged appeal. Proposals include a narrow gauge line up to the Aletsch glacier at 7700 feet, with Alps railways already expanding such as the Gornergrat and Pilatus routes.
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Europe
Grand
Atrbulme
Swiss Alps
Aletsch Glacier
Zenbachen
Novel Sledge Railway Proposed From Zenbachen To Jungfraujoch
The plan envisions a sledge railway reaching the Jungfraujoch from Zenbachen to join the Jungfrau railway. It would cross the glacier and pass by famous climbers' locales, though the road would merely extend an existing policy.
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Zenbachen
Jungfraujoch
Jungfrau
Fence post shortage spurs farmer driven wood treatment
The New York Starled warns that post material for fences is scarce across the South and West. Farmers may cut costs by preserving open grained timbers like loblolly pine and cottonwood using simple in situ methods with a basic iron tank. Preservation lowers post costs and extends timber life, enabling farmers to replace scarce high quality timber with treated alternatives.
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Georgia
New York
South
East
Middle West
Old Scotchwoman Defends Faith in Church Fellowship
A sharp exchange during a church admission exam features a wise Scottish elder posing questions about the decrees of God and Adam’s nature. The respondent delivers blunt responses comparing Adam to people and to a man named Jeems Madden, concluding that nobody benefited and many were lost.
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Jeems Madden
Naebody
Curious Collector Buys Fabled Chinese Artifacts
A man named Mr Chow buys a string of allegedly ancient Chinese items after mistaking fakes for relics. He purchases a lacquer bowl linked to Emperor Shun, a rod tied to the Duke of Chow, and a Confucius mat, then roams begging for coins with the items. The tale ends with him carrying the rod and mat, seeking payment for his misjudged haul.
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Mr. Chow
Emperor Shun
Duke of Chow
Pak Kam
Confucius
Chow
King Woo
Two Men At Cemetery Gateheld By Polite Duty
Two men meet at a cemetery gate and bow to let the other pass. After moments of mutual deference the younger smiles and says the elder should go first. The elder replies that family quarrels do not count as bric a brac.
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Sourice
Alonzo
Marble slab pie board idea from old houses
A new pie board idea uses a slab of marble found in old house cellars behind torn washstands or mantels. Remnant marble ends could be bought at a marble yard for the price of a medium pie board. A housewife reports marble gives cleaner work and superior puff paste and pie crust to wood.
How to prepare apricots with sherbet and cake pairing
Select a good brand of canned apricots and drain the syrup. Peel the fruit with a sharp knife and dice into small pieces. Return to syrup, add sugar and nearly a quart of water. Stir well and freeze. Serve in sherbet glasses with sponge cake, or as a course between meat and salad.
Walnut Wafers and Cream Batter Instructions
A simple old recipe combines one quarter cup butter and one cup sugar with a pinch of salt and one egg. Add one cup flour and ground walnut meats, baking powder, milk as needed to form drop batter, then bake on greased pans in a moderate oven.
Remedy for Ants Suggested in Household Note
An old housekeeper tip prescribes melting a quarter pound of sulphur with two ounces of potash in an earthenware vessel then cooling and grinding the mixture to sprinkle where ants are seen. If ants resist, ensure the housekeeper endures the smoky melting stage.
Caper Sauce for Boiled Mutton
A simple rehearsal of sauce for boiled mutton. Stir two tablespoons melted butter and flour into the hot broth and milk. Season with pepper and salt, simmer briefly, then stir in two heaping tablespoons capers just before serving. Do not boil after adding capers.
Compote of Rhubarb in Molds
Cut rhubarb into pieces and cook with sugar and little water until tender. Mix corn flour with water, stir in, boil briefly, then pour into molds. When set, unmold onto a glass dish and serve with whipped cream.
Oak filing boxes with index cards for home use
Oak boxes with index and hundred file cards priced at 90 cents offer the best household filing arrangements. Women favor them for receipts as individual cards can be removed to the kitchen without carrying the whole book. New receipts are inserted by adding cards into their proper places.
Berry preservation instructions recipe style
Weigh the berries for use and allow three quarters of a pound of sugar per pound of fruit. Hull and rinse the fruit, drain, and place in a preserving kettle. Boil twenty minutes with no cover, add sugar and boil five minutes. Pack into jars, seal, and store in a cool place.
Fruit Filling for Cake from Boiled Raisins and Cherries
Combine half as many seeded raisins as candied cherries in boiling water until plump. Drain, chop, and season with lemon juice. Return to the fruit liquid and whisk in powdered sugar until spreadable and stiff.
Preparing Baked Tomatoes with Cheese and Butter
Instructions describe trimming firm tomatoes, placing American cheese rounds inside, topping with butter, and seasoning. Arrange in a roasting pan with small water or stock at the base, bake until tender, then transfer to a hot serving dish.
Peruna touted by ministers for catarrh and grip remedies
Refs from Rev Geo A Boutman and others praising Peruna for catarrh and La Grippe. Statements claim cures of throat spasm and chronic diarrhea after trying Peruna, with notes on Peruna tablets and a 1908 almanac offer.
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Catarrh
la Grippe
P. E. Swanatrom
Grantaburg
Wis
Hartman
Not Yet. Debutante Ball Delayed by One More Season
Mrs De Style and Mrs Rose Quyck discuss a daughter's coming out ball. They agree the daughter will not debut this season, delaying her entry into society until next year as she continues schooling.
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de Style
Rose Quyck
Curious Premier Entry at Dry Goods Emporium
A captioned scene shows a man and woman entering a large dry goods store. The man appears sad as he contemplates a purchase, while the woman looks happy for the same reason, suggesting she anticipates an advantageous buy. The judge’s quip underlines the commerce motif.
Wild Man of Borneo Delivers Grim Demeanor at Dime Museum
In a Chicago Tribune item a wild man of Borneo, fac ed with a dearth of visitors, removes his wig and wipes his cropped head while muttering about hard work. The scene highlights the showman’s attempt to draw interest amid waning crowds.
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Borneo
Chicago Tribune
I Love Sunshine and Hay Amid Humble Pleasures
A playful fragment from the Cleveland Leader contrasts cherished simple joys with dislikes such as cassowaries and arithmetic. The verse also nods to June, youthful maidens, and rustic scenes in a lighthearted tone.
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June
Jay
Cleveland
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Lincoln Avenue
Walnut Hills
Cincinnati
Ohio
Peruna Almanac
Stev Gearee
Troutman
S.S. S
Atlanta
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