Mexico and Her Great Centennial
Curtis Guild Jr reports on Mexico’s centennial celebrations marking independence on September 16 1810 and related patriotic events. He describes public festivities in Mexico City including the national palace balcony appearance of the president, bells, lights, and fireworks, plus civic projects tied to the anniversary. He notes the centennial medal, Diaz portrait, and America’s representation by Curtis Guild Jr. The piece promotes travel to Mexico highlighting scenery, markets, mines, climate, and historical sites.
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Mexico
Burry
Republic
Corndonga
Chapultepec
United States
Dolores
Mexica
National Palace
Liberty Elf
Bilargo
Vivas
Cathedral
Ciudadela
la Republicas
Varios
Soich
Ding
Diaz
Curtis Guild, Jr
America
Europe
Columbus
Hints for the Busy Housewife Inspire Frugal Kitchen Ideas
Article offers household tips and recipes including a smoke free frying pan with side opening and inner wall for odor control, sponge cake and ironing hints, crisper tips, finely chopped pickles and peppers for salad, fish cakes from codfish, bacon frying, and a tomato relish recipe using green tomatoes cabbage onions peppers mustard ginger and horseradish with vinegar.
FOR THE CHILDREN Sing of summer weather
Poem fragment from Youth's Companion celebrating summer days. Imagery of wind sky tea berry bloom haycocks and meadow birds. Refrain notes summer time and outdoor play with contrasting sigh as season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Candle Under Water and Whistle Puff Game
The passage describes an experiment where a candle burns underwater with cold water cooling the wax, letting the flame show through like a shade until air is blocked. It also explains a game named Whistle Puff where players circle and blow a feather while whistling before each puff to keep the feather airborne and prevent touching players.
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Dow
Chocolate Pudding and Watercress Salad Tips
A historic note describes making chocolate pudding by simmering milk with Irish moss and melted chocolate, sugar, and salt then straining into a mold and serving cold. It also covers a Normandy style watercress salad with apples, detailing washing, separating the cress, slicing apples, and combining just before serving.
Chines Game In Schools With River Sprite Folklore
A description of a game where players form two lines across a river from a sprite in the water who beckons players to cross. Crossing players exchange places as the sprite signals. If tugged, the crossed player becomes the sprite. Supposed Chinese origin tied to a legend of a spring sprite.
Navel Gleansing Method For Silk Underwear Care
A fragmented note describes rinsing silk or lisle underwear in a strong cream of tartar solution to restore color and remove a creaky feeling. It also mentions turning light blues vibrant again with a blue-tinted tartar water.
Umbrella Mending Method From Simple Plaster Patch
A brief note explains mending an umbrella with a small piece of black sticking plaster softened in water. The patch is placed over the hole from inside the umbrella to seal it neatly, offering a better result than burning the fabric.
A Merry Game and Burns Under Water
A description of a children’s circle game in which a blinded player uses a cane to elicit three grunts to identify a participant. The second fragment notes a method to make a candle end heavier to keep it upright under water.
Peanut Planting Idea Makes Fresh Snack Grow
Five cents worth of roasted peanuts lasts longer if planted. Plant a few kernels in loose earth, keep warm and water moderately. The kernels sprout quickly. plants grow with graceful foliage and can be grown for sale. Children can enjoy observing the plant habits.
Two Sparrows Stop Sarnia Clock in Curious Feat
In Sarnia Ontario a town clock stopped one morning when two sparrows tied the clock hands with strands of twine and grass. The birds attempted a nest in the clockface angle, tying hands to each other and to the framework, showing surprising engineering effort and perseverance.
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Sarnia
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Thos. Hayes
Nutley Agents
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Prest
Auewark
N.J
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Treas
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