Desolate Saltee Islands Sold for Pleasure Resort
The Saltee islands off Hire near Kilmore Quay were sold by the Irish land commission and planned as a postwar pleasure resort akin to a British Monte Carlo. South Saltee rises 186 feet and North Saltee 114 feet, with rugged cliffs, bird life, and a history of shipwrecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltee Islands
Hire
Irish Land Commission
Kilmore Quay
South Saltee
National Geographic Society
North Saltee
Mineral Losses in Vegetables and Ways to Save Them
The article explains two main ways minerals are lost from vegetables during preparation and cooking. Green parts and peeled portions shed calcium iron and phosphorus into cooking water, which can be saved by using the cooking liquid in soups gravies and dressings or by cooking with minimal water to minimize waste.
Cleveland Second Term Troubled by Crises and Policy Strains
The article surveys Grover Cleveland's second term 1893 to 1897 highlighting political turmoil. It notes the repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, federal troops in Chicago during the Pullman strike, tariff clashes with Senate changes, Hawaii treaty withdrawal, and a December 1895 message warning Britain over the Monroe Doctrine amid the Venezuela boundary dispute.
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Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Congress
Chicago
Senate
Harrison
Hawaii
Great Britain
British Guiana
Venezuela
United States
Care tips for linoleum floors rugs and varnished wood
The guide recommends refreshing linoleums and waxed floors with a solvent such as turpentine or warm soapy water, drying, and applying paste wax. It advises cleaning hard to replace rugs with vacuuming, shampooing, rinsing, drying, and brushing nap, then restoring faded furniture with warm water linseed oil and turpentine for a renewed look.
study finds corn syrup improves home canned fruit quality
A months long study by home economists and a food chemist in Westfield New Jersey tested sugar and corn syrup mixes to determine the best preserving proportions. Fruits such as sour cherries peaches apples plums blackberries and pears were packed in home kitchens to assess texture flavor color and overall appearance.
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Westfield
N. J
Postwar Flying in Your Home Town
Post war airpark planning is urged for communities to add landing facilities and feeder air service. Civil Aeronautics Administration offices, state aviation commissions, and groups like the National Aeronautic Association assist towns. Eldon Missouri serves as model. other groups plan nationwide airpark development.
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C. C. Campbell
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Administration
National Aeronautic Association
National Aviation Trades Association
Kansas City
Missouri
Personal Aircraft Council
Aircraft Industries Association of America
Washington, D. C
Eldon
The
American Road Builders Association
American Public Works Association
Association of Land Grant Colleges and Universities
American Association of Nurserymen
Trey
Consumers Public Power District
Nebraska
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John Deere
Tretchla Mail
P Grinder
Vator
Aodern
Erates
Aviation Writer
Washington, D
Little Dogies
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette —Plus
Cartoon and News
Cornell Wilde
Merle Oberon
Paul Muni
Bob Hope
W. S. Desch Sons
York and
Central City
Nebsatha
Bordes G Body
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