Quincy Blaze Destroys Bloomer & Michael Packing Property
Fire at the Bloomer & Michael Packing company in Quincy causes about 150000 in losses to the buildings and stock. Watchman Barnard Barker was overcome and is in serious condition. Other Illinois towns report fires and local bank and crime notes.
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Bloomer & Michael Packing Company
Watchman Overcome
Quincy
Middle West
Barnard Barker
Springfield
Public Accounts
Brady
Chicago
Auditor of Public Accounts
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Freeport
Thirteenth Congressional District
Charles BE. Merriam
Merriam
Illinois
Washington
Illinois Nuggets Chronicle Murders and Disappearances Across Cities
Springfield deputies theorize murder in the Cruickshank disappearance after a bloodstained buggy and overcoat are found near the family home. The case follows a romantic engagement with Mae Hall, set for February 26.
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Springfield
Medford
Young Cruickshank
Miss Mae Hall
Cruickshank
Angel Cake With Frosting Recipe From An Old Exchange
A detailed method for angel cake with a light batter and stiff egg whites. Whip nine egg whites with salt, fold into sifted sugar and flour, bake slowly in a tube or brick pan, and top with boiled frosting made from sugar syrup beaten into the egg whites.
Economy Club The Latest
An economy club formed by four housekeepers plans a luncheon within one dollar total, wash gowns under two dollars, bring sewing, read aloud for an hour, and share current news while banning gossip. Meetings occur every two weeks, aiming for frugal hospitality and sober fun.
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St. Louis Republic
Marking Clothes with Pencil Under Stitch Technique
The method suggests writing a name or initials with a pencil on fabric where ink is unsuitable, then stitching over the mark with white or chosen thread using a coarse thread and long stitches for permanence.
Cheese Toast Sauce Instructions From Old Recipe
Instructional note describes making a cheese sauce by whisking in flour and butter, adding hot milk and salt and pepper, cooking five minutes, melting cheese, then pouring over toasted bread slices and serving immediately. The steps emphasize butter flour, hot milk, salt pepper, then cheese and toast.
Like Lamb Chops
A note on cooking mutton chops suggests simmering in a small amount of water on the stove before broiling or frying to achieve a flavor similar to lamb chops.
Silver Custard Recipe Summary Card
Whites of three eggs beaten with two tablespoons milk and sugar plus a pinch of salt. Mix well and pour over one pint of hot milk. Bake in a small dish set in a pan of hot water until firm.
Scotch Short Bread Instructions
A short bread recipe describes creaming one cupful of butter with two cups of Bugai, adding flour to form a dough. Roll to half an inch, cut into squares, prick with a fork, and bake.
Packing Food with Ferns Gains Steam in Germany
The article notes ferns are increasingly used for packing food in Germany and England, aiding transport of fresh fruit, butter, and fish. It compares practice with English adoption and cites marks of improved preservation, plus mentions general commentary on practical habits.
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Ferna
Germany
England
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