Heroic stand in Glencaid siege and escape with Naida
A detachment of the Eighteenth Infantry trapped by Indians in a gorge endures a three day siege. Hampton and a girl escape, join a cavalry finding them later at Miners Home in Glencaid. Brant learns of past murders, tension with Slavin and Murphy, and a tense standoff as townsfolk threaten to take justice into their own hands.
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Eighteenth Infantry
Fort Bethune
Hampton
Gillis
Seventh Cavalry
Brant
Glencaid
Red Slavin
Phoebe Spencer
Silent Murphy
Custer
Miss Spencer
Miss Rencer
Naida
Iss Spencer
Miss. Spencer
Bob Hampton
Slavin
Murphy
Robert Nolan
Maj
Samper
Buck Mason
Mason
Reckoning of Brant and Naida in a mountain meadow
Lieut Brant confronts Naida Gilis in a quiet glen above the Bear Water as memories and doubts swirl. He wrestles with Hampton's supposed reform and a hidden peace effort while Naida asserts dreamlike practicality and steadfast trust in Hampton. The two spar over trust, loyalty, and what their futures may hold.
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Brant
Miss Spencer
Hampton
Bear Water
Lieut. Brant
Naida
Lieut
Spencer
Bob Hampton
Aluminum the Most Satisfactory Material for Kitchen Utensils
The article urges aluminum as the best material for kitchen ware highlighting safety ease of cleaning and enduring appearance. It advises avoiding chipped enamel ware and praises porcelain jars from Germany England and Holland in blue or brown Delft patterns for pantry storage. It suggests a wall board with hooks for efficient utensil storage and notes color choices like blue and white or green and terra cotta for jars and pots.
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Germany
England
Holland
Delft
Practical Fashions No 3115 Shirt Waist and Coat Guide
The article promotes striped flannels and ginghams for summer wardrobes and advises on economical laundering with colored waists. It describes pattern No 3115 for shirt waists in seven sizes and lists fabric yardage for 36 bust with options for different widths. It also notes a one piece dress for children and a long box coat pattern 3473 for ages six to twelve with fabric needs.
Rice and Curry with Mutton Broth
A simple dish combines strained tomato juice and clear stock in a hot saucepan with well washed rice. Add curry powder and let it absorb the liquid, then finish with butter and seasonings before serving, pairing well with boiled mutton or chicken. Parmasan cheese optional.
Glass baskets for Philadelphia ice cream serving
The article describes serving Philadelphia ice cream in tall handled glass baskets. It notes that well frozen cream forms perfect balls with a ball scoop and suggests a red ribbon bow as a garnish. A red strawberry or raspberry syrup around each ball enhances the dessert’s look and taste.
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Philadelphia
How to Salt Almonds for Crisp Browned Nuts
Boil one pound almonds, cool, blanch a few at a time. Dry thoroughly, then bake. Add butter the size of a walnut, stir well, salt to taste. Return to oven and stir until a delicate brown. Do not overheat or they will burn. watch closely.
Recipe fragments for spiced nut biscuits
A list of ingredients and directions for cookies or biscuits including brown sugar eggs water spices and hickory nuts. The method suggests rolling half an inch thick adding flour to stiffen and cutting shapes with a small wine glass.
The Good Time Coming Airship Promise
A brief note envisions a future with airships becoming common and mentions the value of people who can tell distances by crow flight. The tone hints at practical guidance and technological optimism for new transport.
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Placer
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Elderness
Big Jim
Buck
Cheyenne
Bob
Marshal
Jimmie
Scott
James
Naida Gillis
Washington Irving
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