Auto wager ends with unexpected wrench in Aunt Ellen tale
Mr. Semple loses a bet that he can drive 15 miles and back with his auto. A knockabout in front of Aunt Ellen's house leads to a shotgun confrontation before Florence Williamson and her mother arrive. The car is fixed without a wrench and Semple pays the bet, smiling at his near-miss and old Kansas bravado.
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Eny Arma Feos
Fred Semple
Kirke
Semple
Long Island
Colonel Kirke
Ellen
Mr. Semple
Aunt Ellen
Kansas
Peter
Raffles
East
Beef Trust
Farmer Orator James Martine Draws Laughs in NJ Dinner Tale
James E. Martine of New Jersey, dubbed the farmer orator, recounted a Moonlit New York tale at a dinner. He described visiting a Pennsylvania Railroad office and humorously noting his many runs for public office despite never winning. The exchange underscored his persistent political ambitions.
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James E. Martine
New Jersey
New York
Moon
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bad manners of tourists in Europe and Mexico offend locals
A citizen living in Mexico recalls experiences with American tourists. He criticizes overbearing behavior abroad, recounts intrusions into private homes, and notes locals retaliate with price adjustments and subtle harassment. He calls for considerate travel and cautions about tourist antics.
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Europe
Mexico
Fifth-avenue
Described Parlor Talk On Boxing Footwork Sparks Mystery
In a quiet parlor a pretty girl recalls her father once being a skilled pugilist. The young man shows interest as they discuss boxing, then the girl notes his quick step work before he abruptly leaves, puzzling over why he asked for the bat and cake and vanished.
Jones compliments Mrs Catterson on daughter's dance seating
A brief social note from Life records a compliment by Jones to Mrs Catterson about how beautifully her daughter sits out the dances at a ball.
Pass Granted at Building as Messenger Delivers Access
A messenger delivered a pass allowing passage through the building, enabling access for the unnamed recipient. The note appears in the N. S. Tribune as part of a dated report on entry procedures.
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N. S. Tribune
Sale Astonishing
Philadelphia report notes surprising events observed during a visit with remarks about removing pictures and a reference to Chicago.
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Philadelphia
Fd Balle
Chicago
Much Lies in Pleasant Manner Manner Shapes Value in Speech
A brief note observes that the way something is said or done greatly influences its perceived worth, suggesting tone and presentation often matter as much as content. The saying emphasizes that manner can elevate or diminish value in everyday communication.
Pastry Craft Techniques and Frugal Beef Heart Dishes
Practical notes on pastry pastes and flour selection. It covers paste types plain puff and flaky, water temperature, mixing methods, and water flour ratios. Also offers economical use of beef heart with boiling, using ears for hash and roquettes, and a suggested turkey dressing in a single, concise home cook guide.
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Good Housekeeping
Canamilk to canaplums taste of canned life tale
A Washington Star item recalls a cowboy in sagebrush country who sent weekly orders with a string of can foods. The joke underscores the monotony of tinmed meals and a bland, repetitive diet.
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Washington Star
Sage-Brush
Jellied chicken Mold With Egg Ring and Celery Mayonnaise
A recipe outlines dressing and cooking a young chicken then shaping a jellied dish. It covers simmering the chicken with spices, straining broth, adding gelatin, chilling in a mold with hard boiled eggs, and slicing for serving with celery mayonnaise.
How to Make a Fine Quince Preserve
Quince yields rich preserves. wash dry pare and quarter the fruit. Simmer in minimal water until tender, skimming. Strain the liquor, dissolve sugar, boil ten minutes, return quinces and simmer until clear and richly colored. Pack in jars and seal air tight.
Cherry Dumplings From Old-Time Method
Cherry dumplings made like apple dumplings with a sauce of cherry juice. Mix flour eggs butter sugar baking powder water and pitted cherries into a thick batter. Drop by spoonfuls into boiling salted water in batches, cook twelve minutes, drain, and serve hot. For the sauce beat powdered sugar with butter then blend in egg and cherry juice gradually.
Leeks Backward and Child Prodigy Quip
A quirky exchange features the phrase Leeks Backward and a remark about Boston children. It recalls a three year old who could enter a reminiscent vein.
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Boston
To Cook Oatmeal Properly in a Double Boiler
The article advises selecting good medium-ground old fashioned Scotch oatmeal and cooking it in a double boiler. For each quart of water add one teaspoon salt and eight tablespoons oatmeal, sprinkled slowly, then cover and cook very slowly for five or six hours. It notes rice as summer food and oatmeal as winter food for breakfast value.
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Congress
United States
Pugil
Canafood
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