Ferocious Mountain Lions and the Lion Hunter Ordish
Charles Ordish and assistant Joe Mothka traced to British Columbia to assist wardens with a band of nine lions estimated infesting the region. Ordish captured two unusually large lions. hides sell for 25 dollars, bounty 15 dollars each. He hunters lions alive with dogs, lariat and a rope noose, climbing trees to trap them. The dogs force the lion to perch, where patience and skill seal the capture.
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Allspell
Mont
Charles Ordish
Fas
Northwest
Joe Mothka
Kitchener
Columbia
Ri Ding
Ordish
Airdale
Idish
Jilted Girl’s Revenge in Wheeling Tale
A North Wheeling teen Desgie McIntyre cuts her hair and dresses as a man to confront rival Miss Henrietta Aiken in Bridgeport. After days of pursuit and disguises, a confrontation ends with police, a reprimand, and McIntyre’s brief jail time amid a dramatic vengeance narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Desgie McIntyre
North Wheeling
Harry Pendlleton
Miss McIntyre
Miss Henrietta Aiken
Bridgeport
Miss Aiken
McIntyre
Dessin
Aiken
Aiken Pendleton
Miss M
Market Street
Bothy
Imported Recipes Show Unusual Macaroni and Egg Dishes
A diet focus on economical Italian and German maigre dishes features macaroni with eggs, cheese, and tomatoes, plus chestnuts and potatoes prepared in olive oil, butter, and lemon. Recipes include Macaroni and Chestnuts, Patate Alla Provenzale, and Rice Spinach, with oven finishing and breadcrumb toppings.
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France
Italy
Germany
Rat Poison Blows Up Home Owner Prefers Rats to Danger
In Wilmington Delaware Patrick Muldoon placed poison pellets in a cellar to control rodents at his Yorklyn home near a drug compound. An explosion occurred early next morning after a rat had consumed the poison, blowing the rodent to pieces and scattering pieces of poison. Muldoon says he would rather have rats than risk the house exploding again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Yorklyn
Patrick Muldoon
Muldoon
Man Cuts Off His Own Foot in Self Surgery
An elderly Bassett, a devout Bible reader, severed his left foot with a jackknife after a toe swelled and caused pain. Believing he did right by atonement, he removed the foot at the ankle, then hopped about pain free. He had little medical knowledge and claimed relief from the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassett
Adm Burgery
Stork In Contempt Reported In Scranton Case
Three women witnesses in Scranton Pennsylvania faced contempt charges after a magistrate reported the stork in contempt following their recent births. The judge noted the unusual circumstance as they testified in a local proceeding.
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Scranton
Mofr
Fragmented recipe notes for a fruit pie and meringue
Fragmented instructions describe combining pineapple banana and apples with starch, heating, and baking. Mentions meringue topping, cooling, and layering fruit components. Notes unclear quantities and steps, but hints at pineapple pie and baked fruit preparation.
Plum Pulp Custard Mold With Starch Rich Sauce
A recipe fragment directs simmering plums with pulp and juice, then thickening with corn starch and cold water. It instructs pouring into a wet mold, boiling briefly, turning out onto a plate, and serving with rich yellow ice cold custard poured around it.
Unclear culinary note on cucumber preparation
A fragment describes peeling four ripe cucumbers and cutting them into two inch pieces, with a suggestion to serve half a lemon and parsley. The text is incomplete and lacks context, making precise interpretation difficult.
Coffee Service Ideas for Meals and Desserts
A compact note suggests serving coffee during dinner or freezing coffee without cream, then whipping the cream and placing a spoonful on each glass. It offers practical, prep oriented steps for a refined coffee presentation.
Meat and Vegetable Salad Preparation Steps
Instructions describe freeing meat from skin and bone, dicing it, and marinating in a French dressing of olive oil, salt, vinegar, white pepper. Set aside to marinate, drain, and combine with lettuce or green salad, garnish with nasturtium or watercress, and finish with onion juice or chives for seasoning depending on meat.
Household Hints From An Old Paper
A old newspaper section offers practical tips on home care. It covers recipe ideas and storage, boot care with castor oil, drying curtains, making cold slaw in green pepper shells, washing a shawl in bran, buttering bread ends before slicing, keeping cut flowers fresh, drying wet shoes with paper, removing door marks with kerosene, and eggplant prep by pressing under water to prevent browning.
Unclear Crank of Ads and Humorous Verses From Page
A fragmentary clipping mixes old patent medicine claims for Mrs Winslow's syrup with a note about a disliked neighbor and light humorous snippets. It includes a jokey postal cartoon line about mail and animals and a brief gag about a glee club refrain.
Lawson Debut in London Draws Dress Complaints
Mildred Lawson, an American dancing girl, debuted in London last month. Critics praised her dances but complained about scanty costumes. She sent some critiques to a New York agent with a letter saying the fuss over her dresses is about nothing.
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Mildred Lawson
London
Miss Lawson
New York
Itching Terrible On Limb Affected by Cuticura Cure
S O Garden of Clarkfield Minnesota describes years of severe itching on a leg with red and yellow spots. After trying many salves he found relief using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, using them for six weeks until complete cure. The advertisement notes Cuticura products are sold worldwide with a free sample offer.
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Clarkfield
Minn
S. O. Garden
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Boiled Onions In White Re Peel the onions and cut off the dropping
Fragmentary OCR describes peeling onions, boiling them briefly, and adding milk to a dish. It mentions dipping onions in cold water, draining, and cooking steps with salt and gentle simmering. Names and clear events are garbled and not recoverable.
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Bej
Lavite
Ted
Unclear fragmentary note on milk and heat
Fragmentary OCR content mentions milk, heat, cream, oven, evaporation, and an unclear brain reference, with no coherent event or identifiable subjects or actions to ground a news item.
Insult Added to Injury Over Bold Lion Horse Claim
A buyer sues over a horse described as bold as a lion yet shying at a straw. The seller’s misrepresentation leads to dispute over purchase terms and potential damages. Court records note tensions between buyer and seller without graphic detail.
Summer hotel guest seeks perfect sunset
A landlord recalls a visitor who praised meals rooms rates and scenery yet lamented sunsets failed to meet his high expectations. The tale underscores the stubborn quest for perfect views in travel lodging.
Dough Cutting and Frying Techniques From a Vintage Kitchen Page
The excerpt describes mixing and rolling dough, cutting large round shapes, and shaping with a floured surface. It mentions dipping cuts in quarters, removing grease, and pouring cold water to leave a mark as part of a method for preparing fried or baked items.
Starch Mixture Claims Long-Lasting Garment Freshness
A vintage cleaning tip advises using good starch with a pinch of soda and a teaspoonful of glycerine to keep collars and cuffs stiff. The recipe is said to prevent mildew for up to 36 hours, suggesting extended garment freshness and care.
Damp Cupboards Cure Quicklime Advice
The note suggests placing a quantity of quicklime inside damp cupboards to absorb moisture for several days, claiming it dries the space. It presents a practical tip but lacks context on safety or source verification.
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Vienna
Fey
Pauleg Ary
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Daisy Fly Killer
Hamenta
Onews Express
Harold Somers
DeKalb Avs
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Cash
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