Food purity urged at New York exhibition
At the Woman's Industrial Exhibition in New York, the State Department of Agriculture promoted pure food, urging buyers to read labels and demand unadulterated products. Demonstrations showed colored peas, vanilla extract, oils, tomato catsup, coffee, and milk versus cheese and vegetables to reveal nutritive value. The Housewives' League showcased moisture proof bags, calling for sanitary packaging and demand for paper bags to prevent contamination.
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New York State Department of Agriculture
Grand General Palace
State Department
Housewives’ League
West
New York
Nour
Life on Venus and Mars as Homes for Man
An early science note argues life likely exists on Mars and Venus. Mars has a thin rarefied atmosphere, long days, poles with snow caps, and desert-like conditions. Venus resembles Earth with 23 hour 21 minute rotation, abundant air and water, oceans and clouds, and a 225 day year suggesting possible habitation.
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Mars
Venus
Himakira
Earth
Leslie
Panic on Ocean Liner and Quips at Club
Passengers fear and alarm rise aboard a stormy voyage as a crew officer notes crowd anxiety and unsolicited advice from critics. A club scene then depicts a broker joke about a loan of 60 cents and a quip about typos in a Clyde Flick scrapbook.
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Steamship Company
New York Times
Reginald
Rosenwasser
Hosenwasser
New York Post
Tynurraphread
Phesa
Ellenw ‘Terry
Portia
Port
Susie Scolded Over Kitchen Toy Mess
A mother warns Susie to keep toys away from the kitchen after a near miss with loose items. She threatens a firm punishment if the hazard repeats, emphasizing safety in the home.
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Susie
Mother
Theo
Satire and Happiness in Thoughtful Reflection
A compact meditation on satire and self perception. The passage contrasts satire as social mirror with the pursuit of happiness through duty, suggesting happiness grows from fulfilling duties rather than chasing pleasure. It references Swift and Sir John Lathack in a reflective tone.
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Walt Vix
Sir Jann Larthack
Paper Bags Protect Flour From Health Hazards At Every Step
The article urges consumers to ask for flour in paper bags to ensure proper protection from health risks during transport. It argues paper packaging guards against contamination and recommends insisting on paper bag delivery, noting no extra cost.
Romance in the Realms of a Sugar Bush
Zeb Taylor recalls Nell Tompkins as she returns from school. A night in the woods leads to a confession and a kiss as sap boils and an owl hoots echo romance and uncertainty. The tale centers on a long childhood bond and a looming marriage choice.
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McClure Company
Taylor
Nellie Tompkins
Zeb
Nell
Nell Tompkins
Flo
Mr. Tselor
Eouchet
Farmer Tompkins
Abigail Spooner
Vins Zeb Taylor
Nisht Lad
Nell Tonp King
Nile
Io Weman
Nell Twokins
Zelan
Ull
Neil
Zach
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Cellulaid Cement
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Centre St
Union Avenue
Nutley
N. J
Nutley Terrace
Paterson Ave
Princeton St
St. Elmo Hotel
Sam
John Hart
P. O
Passail R. F.D
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S. E. Blair
Prop
Centre Street
Franklin
Building and Loan
A. Savings Bank
Town Hall
Brown
J. A. Connory
Erhesit Y. ‘Cockerairn
Willliam H. Pasry
Passaic
Avenue
Yantacaw Place
Wayne P Sie
Cunningham Street
Picture Sa E Nutley
Nutley Realty Company
Will’am
A. Lambert
West Nutley Plaza
Broadway
Woolworth
Nutley Coal & Supply CO
Charles E. Johns
Pittston
Lehigh and Spencer
West Nutley Station
W. O. Davis
Passaic Aye
Chestnut ST
Lehigh, Jeddo and
Buck Mountain Coal
Jeddo
John Hawkins
New Jersey
Chas. Greeme & Son
Washington Place
Main Ave
Wate
Erie R. R
Chester L. Colton
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