Fragments of a rambled era in a crowded street scene
A jumbled mosaic of vignettes discusses early noise, a small wagon incident, and the city street scene. It weaves in a school moment and a girl’s vanity with powder, then shifts to fashion and luxury, contrasting old and new furs, velvet, and jewelry as symbols of status.
Peach Desserts and Meadow Delights From Old Menu
An elaborate, recipe filled fragment describes peach based desserts and accompaniments. It outlines peach shortcake variants, peach tapioca pudding, a peach omelet, and a layered peach dessert with sponge cake and creams. Rich with named items like jam, sponge cake, and whipped cream, the text blends cooking steps with dessert ideas from a bygone menu.
Two Women in Parliament Move Toward Membership
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs and Lady Astor, and a possible Englishwoman entering Parliament. Unclear context but hints at women MPs and debate on membership, with sporadic phrases about unemployment, Italy, and daily needs.
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Lady Astor
Slang to-Day Becomes Correct English Tomorrow
Fragmented OCR text discusses slang and idioms evolving into standard English. Mentions a professor and examples like “Beaten Biscuit” and cooking instructions, but most details are garbled and unclear. The readable portion notes a transition from slang to accepted usage.
Etiquette Worth While in Office Stifle Petty Animosities
The piece argues that office ambition without restraint leads to quarrels and payroll clashes. It urges self control to maintain pleasant relations, noting business is a small world and long term success hinges on forgiving rivals and avoiding overt displays of spite.
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Neil
Cesar
Hiie
Fragmentary Tech Repair Note Hints at Brief Instructions
A garbled OCR fragment mentions heat, exit light, and a doveh that should be firm and smooth. It describes a one-half inch thickness and a round cutter to trim a tip, with attention to delicate brown details. The text is incomplete and uncertain.
Married Women Make the Best School Teachers
A readable fragment discusses women’s higher education and training for teaching, arguing married women and mothers bring real readership and leadership to the home and community, with emphasis on women’s preparedness for schooling and child rearing.
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Teaca
Word to the Wise in Fashion Lore
A garland of Second Empire fashion is described with silver and rose shot taffeta and a girdle of narrow ribbons ending in rosettes. Slippers in silver brocade and black satin tone with negligees, while velvet feet and cape details showcase sparkle and glitter in a vintage fashion feature.
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Werth
Handy and Neat for Dish Drainer
A handy inexpensive dish drainer is described as easy to secure and keep clean. It promises quick drying after use and convenient storage, making kitchen cleanup simpler.
Do Women Fight More Than Men In Organizations
The article surveys opinions on whether women are more prone to internal conflicts in organizations than men. It notes some respondents think women’s groups experience more personal clashes, while others insist women are progressing and capable, with debates reflecting broader social expectations.
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Lda
Phearhi
Indian Women and Tribes Face Economic Roles
Fragmented OCR text references Indian women, tribes, and economic roles, noting values of homemaker work and debates on tribal economic participation. Mentions Rio Arran and Nea or Jega as unclear place names. No clear events or dates are established in the readable content.
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Remco
Jasot
Rio Arran
Lea
Pure White Fabrics Have Economic Advantages
Pure white fabrics offer cost benefits for housewives by staying whiter, washing easily, and resisting color fading. Alweya white textiles including tablecloths doilies and runners resist fading, boil-clean well, and avoid color running that complicates wash day. White aprons and children's clothes stay bright longer, aiding easy laundry sorting and replacement when worn.
Nursery Book Shelf For Children Drawn By Librarians
Clara W Hart supervisor of Brooklyn Public Library children’s department, Ruth Hopkins and Franklin K Mathews of the Boy Scouts of America contributed. The note promotes a book collection for nursery to growing time, with emphasis on appealing pictures and readable titles, highlighting Randolph Caldecott’s work as a recommended example.
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Clara W. Hart
Children's Department
Brooklyn Public Library
Ruth Hopkins
Franklin K. Mathews
Boy Scouts of
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Randolph
Caldecott
Kitchenette Kinks Worth Remembering
A cloth moistened with camphor will remove white spots from furniture or clean with soapsuds and salt then polish with kerosene. The most effective method for cleaning an iron sink is a cloth damp with kerosene oil. Swish stoves with kerosene and whiting then dry. A white sugar solution stiffens food for active faces. When peeling onions, keep them covered to protect the eyes.
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