Remarkable wind driven boat sails in six inches water
The article describes a flat bottom windmill powered boat that can move against the wind in water as shallow as six inches. It uses a center windmill and paddle wheel, drawing minimal water, with no sails, and is popular for water gathering season. It also mentions Theodore Fettuu of Wheatley as owner and notes orders for duplications. It then shifts to social commentary on Jewish immigration and a Henry Henry news item leading to duels, and ends with a note on Malay tin production.
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Lake Bintin
St. Paul
Bimsman
Theodore Fettuu
Wheatley
Jevws
Menoration Restrictionista
Ratte
Chicago
Egg Timbales For Breakfast The Home Cook’s Guide
A housewife recipe outline for egg timbales and bread sauce with instructions on mixing, baking, and serving. Includes steps for preparing dough and pastry, with notes on water additions, resting time, and handling to avoid dyspepsia.
Simple Pudding And Other Nutty Treats From A Recipe Ledger
A collection of vintage kitchen recipes including Simple Pudding with bread crumbs almonds raisins milk butter sugar lemon rind and eggs formed in a pudding mold and steamed three hours. Also Cheatanut Patties and Temi Rice Balls plus a nutty Nat Cake with pecans raisins spices and icing ideas.
How Do You Know That Couple Is Married
Humorous exchange from the Houston Post notes a couple’s status by daily car rides and who pays the fare. The quip reflects social observations on marriage and propriety in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
A 19th century advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward to anyone with catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice claims testimonials backing the product and lists Toledo druggists Walpier, Kinnea, and Manvix selling it at 50 cents per bottle.
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Sey Pete
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
F J Cheney
Waser & Trax
Walpina, Kinnaxé
Verse Recital Stirs Visiting Singing Teacher
A district school entertained a visiting singing teacher who asked pupils to memorize verses. One boy’s expressive delivery drew high praise for his practiced delivery while he joked that his skill came from “the hives” rather than gestures.
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Hunenry
Furve
Wei
Weither
Bester
Pais
Ny Tower i al Toum
Cima
Wat
Ean Timbates
Nagar
Icas Az
California
Davor
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