How Names Are Given to Orphan Children in Seattle Homes
A Chicago styled reminiscence explains naming practices in Seattle orphanages. Records show many children arrive nameless or with generic surnames, then receive given names chosen by staff, nurses, or donors. Some names reflect arrival incidents or people who found them, while duplicates are avoided by adding middle names or surnames.
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Seattle
John
On Children
Fium
Jennie
Dren
Hke Smith
Jones
Brown
Lafayette Hall
Marquis de Lafayette
Supt
Covington
Washington
Mrs. Ryther
Ryther
Marys
Willam
Joe Gray
Edna Basket
Labor Saving Rides Herd of Autos Through Field
Farmer Contasses notes a streamlined harvest day as tractors and autos move across the field. Hayrick readying proceeds with ploughing while drivers adapt to new efficiency measures.
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Hayrick
Cinnamon and spice mix for twiced flavored teapots
A rule from a New England family gives a home spice blend. It lists two tablespoons of cinnamon one tablespoon of cloves one tablespoon of allspice two teaspoons of mace and one grated nutmeg. Mix thoroughly and store in a glazed jar for best flavor.
What Women Are Doing What Women Are Doing
Mme Lagerprants wife of the Swedish minister has brought furnishing from Stockholm for the Swedish legation at Washington. Mrs Theodore Roosevelt has been gathering nonsense verses and quatrains from papers and magazines for years bound in volumes with paintings or embroidery beneath.
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Mme. Lagerprants
Stockholm
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Buttona Blunder Amid Political Shift
A satirical note reflects confusion over party labels and buttons as readers lament a misstep in political branding. The piece humorously contrasts mismatched button placement with the scale of the mistake, signaling public weariness with branding errors.
Baby feeding tips for solids and eggs
If a baby just starts on solids and rejects soft cooked edges, try scrambling eggs until well done. If that form is not accepted, make a custard. A baby usually enjoys the custard and gets similar nourishment.
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Equality League of Self- Supporting Women
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Eugenie R. Busco
Paw
Jimmy
Snookums
Mary
Maw
Snooktime
Paria
Willie
Kianters
London
Elco Silks
Ted Foulard
Yara
Tuy
Eads
Mdon
Specia Smyrna
Axminster
Auiar
A.Y.P
lLondon
Dover
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