Secret Traction Papers And A Stock Gift
Evelyn Porter and James Wheaton discuss papers in the Porters box at the bank The box holds documents about the Traction Company plus an unassigned stock certificate for one hundred shares made out to Evelyn Porter Wheaton signs as a witness to the transfer The scene hints at business ties and a quiet personal connection between the two amid family illness and trust arrangements
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Wheaton
Evelyn
Evelyn Porter
James Wheaton
Porter
Keaton
William Porter
Traction
Fendon
Jim
Margrave
Bank
Smatt
Ilinois
Flo
William Wheaton
Traction stock theft unfolds in bank vault
In a bank vault Wheaton steals a Porter's Traction stock packet while a watchman lowers the lights. Margrave pressures Wheaton with a web of threats and past misdeeds as Evelyn's signature lingers over the seized shares and a Dictum of future power looms.
Bank visit as Margrave demands Wheaton meet him
The watchman calls Wheaton to address Mr. Margrave, who then enters the bank and strides inside, thrusting certificates into his pocket as he heads to confront Wheaton. The tense moment unfolds at the doorway with the door held partly closed.
Margrave presses Wheaton over Traction shares deal
In a dim bank room, Margrave confronts Wheaton about Porter's health and a pending Traction shares deal. Margrave hints at past dealings, asserts trust, and recalls humble origins while pressing for control and repayment in a tense exchange.
Fatherly Advice From a Country Youth
A district school graduate asks his father for stage permission. The grandfather advises the world is a stage and directs him to perform locally on the farm, staging a dramatic life on the ten acre lot behind the barn with the mules and red plan.
Foundation of a Housekeeper Jokes in Talk
In a humorous dialogue Mrs Youngwed and Youngwed discuss starting a home with an indestructible foundation. Mrs Diggs quips about Mrs Dry Weeds and Mrs Biggs ponders another marriage as the exchange turns to superstition and marriage history.
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Mrs. Youngwed
Youngwed
Corn Fritters Cooked From Fresh Cob Sugars
Twelve ears of corn are prepared by removing silk and scraping kernels from the cob. The grains are cut in half and mixed with flour eggs pepper and salt, fried in hot fat until brown. Thicker batter yields three eggs for large or milky corn. serve hot for breakfast or dessert with sauce.
Preserved Green Grapes
Steam wash the green grapes then loosen skins with boiling water. Boil the pulp with sugar, strain, measure, and add two thirds as much sugar. Boil gently to prevent scorching, skim often, then seal in glass jars.
Celery Preparation With Rich Cream Sauce
Wash and scrape one bunch of celery cut into half inch pieces and cook in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and reduce liquid to one cup then make a butter and flour roux. Add water milk and seasonings, stir until thick and smooth, strain over celery and serve.
Diced Liver on Toast with Savory Sauce
Recipe for calf or lamb liver parboiled then simmered two hours until tender. Cubed, returned to the pot to brown with salt and pepper, served on buttered toast strips with the cooking liquid. Chile or Worcester sauce accompanies this savory supper dish.
How to make cheese from milk instructions
Add salt and rennet to a quart of milk to form a solid curd. Drain into a bag and let drip, possibly hanging a day. When dripping stops, remove curd, chop fine, place in a cheese box, and press for two hours. Wrap in tissue or foil and change the bag after twelve hours if still dripping.
Apple Biscuit Mixing Method Shows Light Dough Process
To one pint of light bread sponges add one-quarter cup of molasses one tablespoonful of lard and graham or whole wheat for a soft dough. Beat vigorously or knead circumspectly and finally work in a large cup of chopped apple cut in bits as large as the end of your finger. Shape in muffin pans sprinkle with brown sugar and let stand until very light before baking.
Tomato Salad with French Dressing Preparation
Peel and slice thick three tomatoes and slice six celery stalks. Chop half an onion and an eighth of a green pepper. Arrange on the tomato slices and drizzle with French dressing.
Peach Fritters with Halved Peaches and Crumbs
Peel and halve peaches not overripe. Sprinkle with sugar then roll in fritter batter or crumbs. Fry in deep fat until golden, drain and roll in powdered sugar.
Short Tips for Food Prep from a Vintage Note
A compact list suggests using a wire hairpin for pitting cherries and sea if convenient. Keeping young onions radishes and lettuces in ice cold water preserves freshness before serving. Bright sun can remove scorch from over heated iron. Slightly bloated milk can be used for cooking with a touch of soda. Store cherries in tin vessels covered with water in a cool place until ready to cook.
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Meredith Nicholson
Tre Bosss-Merrill Company
Bank of England
Greenbacks
Canadas
Snyder
Porter's
Tove
Shamrock Circle
W.C. W
Smith's Hall
Mabel Roberts
Georgia Bennett
Sugar Loaf
L. J. Roberts
E. Schneider
Myrtle Lodge No
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A. M
C. Giles
W. F. Hendricks
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J. C. Brown
Sec'y. W.M
W. 5S
King
BR. W. Lundy
Hl. Pearce
Hable
L. 4 Roberts
Myrtle Point
Oregon
E. A. Dodge
U. S
Coquille River Electric Co
Frank Morse
Coquille
Transportation
Steamer
ECHO
W. R. Panter
Coquille City
Rivea
D. Whiter
Macrua
Bandon
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