Lakeside cottage chaos tests Lalia’s hospitality
Lalia Dartmouth, owner of Lakeside on Lake Penewee, faces a summer of constant guests as friends and relatives flood her retreat. Overfull plans collapse into headaches and charity as neighbors organize chores while she recovers from exhaustion.
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Alia Dartmouth
Ida
Harry
Lakeside
Uarry
Lakeside Cottage
Lindy
Dartmouths
Lalia
Lain
Meachams
Bordens
Mattinglys
Ida Sterns
Mrs. Sterns
Lalia Savas
Lalla
Libbie
Mrs. Meacham
Mr. Meacham
Lilarry
Bud Mattingly
Penewee
da Sterns
Hidgs
Dartmouth
Latia
Mr. Mattingly
Ida Stern
Gray Wolf Narrates Wild Life Versus Zoo Life
The gray wolf in a conversation with a prairie wolf laments the zoo’s tame life and recalls his dangerous, free days among cattle ranches. He explains why sharing credit for others' deeds feels wrong and reflects on his many names and wild family. Dated 1929 via Western Newspaper Union.
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Cnttle Ranches
Fredom
Western Newspaper Union
No Man's Land as disputed territory in US history
The text describes No Man's Land as a 170 mile by 35 mile area in northern Texas later part of Oklahoma, lacking government between 1850 and 1890 and known as a refuge for outlaws. It notes a Delaware Pennsylvania district also claimed by both states with some residents ignoring state obligations.
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No Man’s Land
United States
Texas
Oklahoma
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Coral Growth Rates in Fort Jefferson Specimen
A Macandrina labyrinthica coral specimen measuring one foot in diameter and four inches thick was taken from a concrete block at Fort Jefferson Tortugas that had been submerged twenty years. Researchers estimate average growth at Key West is about half an inch per year.
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Fort Jefferson
Tortugas
Key West
Removable Golf Holes Endangered by Theft at Sea Post
In 1925 near Wanshein, 1,200 miles from Shanghai, sailors from the US warship Palos built a golf course. They used tomato can holes, which the Chinese stole for metal, prompting the crew to reclaim their 18 improvised holes each night.
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Wanshein
Shanghai
United States
Palos
Smart New York perfumer releases pricey scent
The Detroit News notes a distinguished New York perfumer introducing a new fragrance priced at 59.50 dollars per ounce. The piece hints that paying such a price requires discernment and taste.
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New York
Detroit News
Fancy Train Names Across English Rails
An American noting how English trains and goods trains bear colorful names from the Flying Scotsman to the Flying Pig. Freight services like the Grimsby Fish and Southampton Meat move at speed while the public sleeps, contrasting with American naming habits.
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England
United States
London
Edinburgh
Paris
Channel
Wrighton
Christopher Wren
Howard
Effingham
Pullman
Flere
Grimsby
Southamptom
Southampton
Australia
New York
Gumbo with Meat and Vegetables Molded Over Rice
United States Department of Agriculture recipe from the bureau of home economics presents a gumbo featuring ham, beef, okra, tomatoes, and celery. The dish is served in a rice ring mold with buttered rice surrounding the stew, and seasoned with salt pepper and Tabasco.
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United States Department of Agriculture
South
Bureau of Home Economics
Modern Illinois Farmhouse Adds Water and Bath Comforts
An Illinois farmhouse completed running water gains a modern bathroom and a remodeled second floor room. The space includes a built in tub, linen drawers, two medicine closets, a lower cup board for sick room equipment, and light from windows on two sides. The photo is by the United States Department of Agriculture reflecting a home improvement urged by the local home demonstration agent.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Illinois
States Department of Agriculture
Novelty Sleeves Dominate Fall Coats and Jackets
Fashion writers note dramatic sleeve trends for fall with unusual silhouettes. Hollywood star Mary Philbin showcases a navy and yellow crepe frock with button trimmed flowing sleeves, while designers experiment with fur trimmed coats, belled sleeves, and diagonal cuff finishes for dramatic effect.
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Mary Philbin
Hollywood
Western Newspaper Union
Mexican Salad Out of the Ordinary
A slightly unusual Mexican salad uses peppers and tomatoes with onion and chili flavor. Bacon fat substitutes dressing. mix vegetables with hot bacon fat with vinegar and chili powder, chill, then fold in crisp bacon pieces and serve on lettuce with the sauce as dressing.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Flavor Mixture for Potatoes Card
A home economics note suggests a novel potato dish. Slice potatoes and onion, brown in butter, then simmer with strained tomato juice, salt, and pepper until tender. The tomato juice thickens as it cooks, producing a flavorful coating without extra thickener.
Hints for Housekeepers on Canning and Fresh Prep
Practical tips on canning fruit and berry preserves to avoid failures. Advice covers cooking times affecting flavor color and texture. Also guidance on teaching children to try new vegetables with small portions and tips for ironing delicate fabrics and packing soda fountain straws for picnics. Lettuce leaf preparation is included for attractive salads.
Rayon Garments Gain Popularity and Care Tips
Rayon garments, especially underwear, are rising in fashion and manufacturers improve quality for wear and care. Laundering fabric without ironing is common for silk or rayon knit items. use lukewarm water, neutral soap, and gentle squeezing. Avoid hot water, direct soap rubbing, and clothespins. rayon can tear when rough handling. Air dry and reshape gently. if ironing is used, keep to medium heat to avoid damage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Candy and Sugar Fuel For Flight and Endurance
The article extols candy and sugar as portable, energy boosting foods for pilots, actresses, and soldiers. It notes chocolate and hard candies stay palatable when chilled, cites stage performers consuming candy during performances, and mentions sugar used to energize vegetable cooking and athletic performance.
How to Cook Peas and Eggs for Groceries
Fresh peas should be simmered in boiling unsalted water in an uncovered pan after bringing to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer for tenderness and better color. Add mint leaves if desired. Use minimal water to avoid losing nutrients. The piece then shifts to a rural Mexico barter scene where a woman requests “an egg's worth of salt and candles” from a grocer.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Mexico
Noah Had No Competitors
Detroit News notes Noah, once the leading wildlife author of his era, faced a lack of peers to argue with, a possibly disagreeable situation for an expert with no challengers.
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Noah
Detroit News
Bread and milk diet urged to save malnourished children
The Department of Labor cites 5.69 million U S children in malnutrition and argues 4 million could be helped without extra spending. It champions bread with milk as the cheapest, healthiest staple, asserting proper food, not climate, dictates child health. Emerson quote ends the piece.
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Federal Department of Labor
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