No Divorce for Ham and Eggs
A humorous note from the New Orleans States remarks that ham and eggs, united since the republic’s early days, are inseparable and will not be divorced. A quip about divine provision follows, contrasting human separation with natural pairing.
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The Old Beau’s Regret in a Witty Exchange
A weary wealthy gentleman recalls changing social rules as he once sought love through formal attentions. The woman with a past remains wary, guarding her memories and her copy of the tale.
Man Who Best For His Children Also Serves Country
A saying highlights that a father who does his best for his children often extends that effort to national service, suggesting personal responsibility and civic duty.
Cookies and quick kitchen notes from Western Union era
A mixed miscellany of recipes and culinary tips includes plain cookies with a basic fat sugar milk and flour base plus add-ins like nuts raisins and chocolate. It also covers Russian Rocks cookies and poached eggs with mustard sauce. Weather prognostics from Ralph Waldo Emerson conclude the climate swings from warm to cold.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Watercress and fruit salads with varied dressings
Edible guide presents watercress as a wholesome garnish for lamb and a versatile salad base. Includes Celery and Pepper Salad with chives, Chicken With Rice with rice and curry, Apple Salad with lemony water to prevent browning, and Grapefruit and Cabbage Salad with a French dressing. notes on preparation and serving ideas.
Reducing Waste in Home Building and Design
The article urges home builders to cut waste by avoiding leftover lumber and cheap fuel alternatives. It warns against unnecessary elaborate finish and costly equipment in small homes, noting oversized roofs, heavy brackets, and frills add unjustified costs without architectural merit. Focus plans on efficiency and essential features to reduce waste and expense.
Building a private garden with shrubs and screens
The article advises surveying the yard in six directions to plan privacy and views. It recommends shrubs with trees for boundary planting, fences covered with vines for confined spaces, and screening from undesirable external views. It also outlines a fuel soot removal method using dried salt to clean heating surfaces and maintain efficiency.
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Federal Fuel Administration Board
Advice Always at Hand from Building and Loan Officers
Building and loan associations offer guidance on home building problems. Officers across localities know the areas from many loans and can advise which house types suit a given street or neighborhood. They emphasize familiarity with the locality to steer borrowers toward the best construction choices.
In Defence of the Truth Against State Control Propaganda
A Catholic priest argues against nationalizing railroads and big industries, condemning progressive politicians and claims of public mismanagement. He defends private capital, disputes “watered” railroad stock charges, and urges fair play while warning that demagogues threaten American freedoms with socialism and allied governance.
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Madison
America
Minneapolis
South Dakota
Iron From Cuba Discoveries on North Shore Deposits
Explorers report large iron ore deposits along Cuba's eastern north shore in three areas, totaling 2 to 3 billion tons. When dried, ore yields 40 to 45 percent iron. Ore has already been exported to the United States. Experience teaches a few and fools many.
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United States
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