Canal Zone Romance Ties Riis Addams and Squiers Figures
The piece notes Riis and Addams in debates over settlement work, and reports the elopement and marriage of Canal Commissioner Harry Rousseau to Gladys Fargo Squiers, daughter of Minister H. G. Squiers, with details of their wedding and family objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. Riis
Jane Addams
Hull House
Rousseaux
Squiers
Seventh United States Cavalry
Helen Targo
William G. Fargo
Buffalo
Express
Fargo Mansion
Canal Zone
Harry H. Rousseau
Herbert G. Squiers
Gladys Fargo Squiers
Supreme Court
Gudger
Ancon Chapel
For the Housewife For an Oily Skin
Advice on care for oily skin notes lemon juice as a cleansing aid and suggests rice powder as a remedy. Recommends a facial wash made from equal parts water and cologne for refreshing yet drying effects, highlighting alcohol content and gentle scent.
Dandelion Wine Recipe From Boston Globe
A note on dandelion wine highlights its spring blood purifying qualities and provides a recipe: two quarts dandelion blossoms two oranges with skins two lemons with skins four pounds sugar and four quarts boiling water. Let stand 24 hours, strain, squeeze into a jar and ferment four weeks or until fully fermented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
Curry of Tripe Recipe Steps
Parboil one and a half pounds of tripe ten minutes in salted water drain and cook fifteen minutes in fresh water. Add two thirds of a cup of washed rice simmer until tender. Fry two onions until brown then combine with tripe and add hot water to cover. Season with salt pepper and curry powder then dish and serve with rice.
Wick Drawer Aids Lamp Burner Wick Insertion
A Wyoming man designed a device to draw a wick through a lamp burner tube. The tool has a finger piece on one end and prongs on the other to grip the wick. Inserted through the burner tube the pronged end attaches to the wick and a pull on the handle draws the wick into the tube and through it.
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Wyoming
How to prepare corn mash for patient drink
The method instructs to parch common field corn until thorough but not burnt, grind finely, then mix two to three tablespoons with a cup of boiling water. Allow to settle, drain the water, and give the liquid to the patient in small swallows every few minutes.
Remedy For Sore Throat Gargling Mix
A sore throat remedy combines Cayenne pepper two ounces salt one ounce and vinegar half a pint heated slowly. Gargle throat and mouth every hour until relief is achieved. If the condition is stubborn the instruction continues.
Maitre d Hotel Sauce For Planked Shad
The dish pairs onion and garlic poultice with a classic Maitre d Hotel sauce. Cream butter with salt pepper parsley and lemon juice then spread over the fish as served.
To Clean Tarnished Silver With Sal Soda
To eight quarts of soft boiling water are one half pound of sal soda. Stir until dissolved. Into this mixture dip the pieces of silver one by one. Rinse in clear warm water and dry with soft cloths. Polish with chamois. The tarnish will disappear as by magic and the silver looks like new.
Freckle Remover Mixture from Historical Formula
A noted remedy advises mixing one dram sal ammoniac two drams eau de cologne and eight ounces distilled water. Apply with a soft cloth twice daily to reduce freckles.
When the Soup Is Salty House Tip
A home remedy suggests adding raw potato slices to salty soup and cooking longer. The potato is said to absorb excess salt, reducing the dish's salinity.
Fall From Alpine Cliff Inspires Cautious Courage
German scientist Professor Albert Tleimm recounts a 70 foot Alps fall that left him conscious and detailing a vivid near death journey. He describes flying sensations, hopeful thoughts for others, a divine light filled vision, and a painless earth impact followed by recovery with no serious injuries. He notes vivid mental imagery and a final return of consciousness after the fall.
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Albert Tleimm
Alps
Anon
Earth
Heim
A Horseman's Getup 1662
Sir James Verney writes about buying a sword and tailoring a stylish outfit. He jokes about belts saddles topps and his legs being short while planning his horseman attire and gear. He mentions borrowings from Sir Rich Temple and concerns over saddle value and social rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Verney
Phaney
Rich Temple
Bath
Sutton
Sheriff Sale of Sheridan Real Estate in Indiana
By decree from Hamilton Circuit Court in a case with plaintiffs Nolan and Slattery against Harris, I will sell at public sale on May 16 1998 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Noblesville Court House. Rents and profits for up to seven years cover the decree and costs. If insufficient, fee simple title to the property in Sheridan Hamilton County Indiana will be offered to satisfy the decree. This sale is without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. Frank Randall Sheriff Hamilton County. Pearson and Pearson Attys for Plaintiff. April 23 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Circuit Court
Thomas Ebnolan
William F. Slattery
Thomas C. Harris
Mary Harris
Court House
Noblesville
Hamilton County
Indiana
Thistlethwaite
Sheridan
Frank Randall Sherif
Hamilton County, Pearson & Pearson Attys
Public sale ordered in Vickery vs Durand case in Hamilton County
Clerk of the Hamilton Circuit Court issues a decree requiring fifty dollars and ninety six cents with interest and costs. On May 16 1908 the rents and profits of Lot 6 in Block Three in John H Cox Addition Sheridan will be sold at the court house door to satisfy the decree. The sale at public auction will include the fee simple of the real estate or enough thereof to discharge the decree interest and costs. Sheriff Frank Randall notes the sale takes place without postauction relief from valuation laws. April 23 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Joseph Ll. Vickery
H.C. Durand & Company
Henry St. Clair
Court House
Hamilton County
Indiana
John H.cox
Sheridan
Tiamilton County
State of
Frank Randall
Pearson & Pearson Attys
Notice of Final Settlement of Polly Cox Estate
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Polly Cox deceased to appear in Hamilton Circuit Court Noblesville Indiana on May 16 1908 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Clerk Terry J Patty April 1608.
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Polly Cox
Hamilton
Noblesville
Indiana
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Charles E. Littlefield
Maine
Booker T. Washington
Temperance Wave
Jacob A. Ris
New York
Chicago
James B. Curry
Church of St. James
Cherry Hill
Curry
Miss Addams
Catholic Woman’s League
Mr. Riis
Lapland
Lap Funder
Jane Addame
H. G. Squires
Charles H. Littlefield
Congress
Seth Low
Samuel Gompers
Federation of Labor
House Judiciary Committee
Messrs. Low
Gompers
Littlefield
House of Commons
Egypt
Commonwealth
Corporation
South
Leutenant
Canal Commission
Panama
Isthmus
Papa Squiers
Booker ‘T. Washington
H. H. Rousseau
Hibs Bride
Old Statesman
Sailor’s Pride
W. N. Tinsley
the American Tobacco CO
St. Louis
Terry J. Patty
Sheridan Markets
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