White lead paint and early female postal leaders noted
The article extols white lead paint as a protective armor for wood and promotes National Lead Company Dutch Boy trademark. It also traces early women in postal service, citing 16th and 17th century examples in France Germany and the Netherlands, and mentions Elizabeth Harvey and Lydia Hill as early American postmasters.
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National Lead Company
America
Braine le Comte
France
Europe
Alexandrine de Rue
German Empire
Netherlands
Burgundy
Lorraine
Elizabeth Harvey
Portsmouth
N. H
Lydia Hill
Salem
Mass
Not Ashamed of Economy in England and America
An American writer in England notes that in England everyone from king to commoner values thrift. In contrast American society portrays economy as mean, while waiters in America profit from portraying frugality as foolish. The piece argues Americans are fools to be duped into wastefulness.
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England
America
Cheyenne River
Standsing Rock
South Dakota
Pierre
Pierra
Pierre Land District
Pierre Board of Trade
Alas For The Egg And A Kitchen Table Debate
A playful relic of wordplay features an egg on a kitchen table lamenting its fate as the cook’s beater approaches. The dialogue riffs on desserts and whipping, with mock references to hunting guides and a snap shot past.
Prominent men tout Postum over coffee for health
A North Carolina public schools superintendent recounts his mother’s long heart trouble and stomach issues from coffee. After switching to Postum, her headaches reduced and her general health improved. the family all preferred Postum to coffee, and he notes others have shared similar letters confirming its benefits.
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North Carolina
Postum
Wellville
Taft Begins Across West and South Tour
President Taft sails into a 13 000 mile Western and Southern tour starting in Beverly Massachusetts with Chicago stops and a 1000 member guard. The journey includes Minnesota Iowa Colorado Utah Nevada California and a meeting with President Diaz in El Paso. He celebrates his fifty second birthday as the trip unfolds.
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Beverly
Mass
William H. Taft
Boston
United States
Taft
Chicago
Commercial Club
Hamilton Club
West Side Ball Park
New York
Congress Hotel
Orchestra Hall
Wisconsin
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Milwaukee
Madison
Portage
Winona
Minn
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Denver
State Capitol
Chamber of Commerce
Shasta
Siskilyou Mountains
Mount Shasta
San Francisco
Sacramento
Oakland
Cal
Berkeley
Yosemite Valley
Los Angeles
Diaz
Grand Tany
Albuquerque
N. M
Fl Paso
Mexico
Mexico City
Ciudad Juarez
President Taft
el Paso
President Diaz
Corpus Christi
Charles P. Taft
Cairo
Hickman
Memphis
Tenn
Helena
Ark
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Cape Girardeau
Natchez
Miss
Jackson
Columbus
Birmingham
Ala
Macon
Savannah
Charleston
Augusta
Wilwie
Richmond
Humble Genius In Cooking And Everyday Tools
A piece on practical homemaking cites Phillips Brooks on virtue and real genius in cooking with scarce materials. It shares tips like using castor bean leaves as grape leaves, manila paper as a bread board, a dish on a kettle as a double boiler, and dried cheese turned into cream cheese for macaroni and crackers.
Fresh Fruit as an Appealing Luncheon Starter
The article extols fruit as the ideal luncheon first course. It notes orange sections with cherries on the stems, garnished with green leaves, for an attractive presentation. The emphasis is on simple, colorful, natural garnishes to enhance the dish.
FIAT furniture and a German Salad recipe excerpt
Quote about FIAT furniture and beauty of women precedes a German Salad recipe. It instructs to chop cabbage and onion, season, add salt pork cubes, fry until brown, then pour over the cabbage. Mix well and finish with a splash of hot vinegar.
Refrigerator Etiquette for Food Safety and Flavor
A historical cook’s note advises proper refrigerator use to prevent flavor transfer. It warns against placing ham near roast and onions near butter, and suggests airflow and careful hanging of meat and poultry to avoid spoilage and preserve quality.
Peach Blossom Cake and Picnic Kitchen Tips
Save paper boxes for picnics and keep a flexible broad-bladed spatula for scraping dishes. Peach Blossom Cake recipe uses sugar, butter, baking powder, flour, milk, egg whites, peach extract, baked in tins, iced and sugared with pink coconut.
Sweet corn fritters recipe instructions from a cook’s note
Sweet corn fritters require six ears of corn grated then mixed with three eggs a good pinch of salt and a tablespoon of sugar a cup and a half of milk a teaspoon of baking powder beaten thoroughly. Drop spoonfuls into smoking hot fat and fry until done. Serve with or without syrup.
Chicago to New York and Return Fare Highlights
Travel deals list fares to major destinations with Chicago to New York at 25.50 and Atlantic City at 25.70. The ad promotes the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley double track route with liberal stopovers and daily tickets until September 30th, featuring agent contact for W. B. Cookson, A. G. P. A., 185 Adams St., Chicago.
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Chicago
New York
Atlantic City
Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley
Cookson
Adams St
Chicago, Ill
The Black Hand Letter Threats Upset Local Families
Mrs Bart reports a threatening letter received by her husband warning of dire consequences unless a sum of money is sent. Mrs Smart says her husband also faces pressure over unpaid bills. Both cases reflect extortion fears in the community.
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Bart
Smart
Four Rare Good Ting and Feet Relief Claims
A testimonial touts Allen's Foot Base as essential for sore tired feet from Mrs. Matilda Holtert of Providence Rhode Island. The ad notes it is sold by druggists and invites readers to inquire today. A separate line remarks that any girl can hear compliments if she talks to herself. A Wrigley Spearmint chew is promoted for digestion, and a statement claims Britain has 600000 horses for warfare.
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Allen
Matilda Holtert
Providence
R. I
The
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