Piles and Common Sense in Uncommon Degree
A fragmentary quote preserves a pun on Trask's Ointment and a reflection on rewards for work, citing Coleridge and a moral note about common sense. The readable text hints at a historical print clipping with author names and a rough phrase structure.
Seed offer for French bean coffee seed and catalog
An advertisement from John A. Salter Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin promotes French bean coffee seed at one cent per pound with gardening claims. It promises aHealthful drink and garden growth in 90 days. Readers urged to send stamps or money to receive seed packets and a free catalog.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
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la Crosse
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Edmonon
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Alberta
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Ottawa
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W. W. Bennett Bee
Omaha
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Woman's Letter Tactics Emphasized by Prevost
The piece notes M. Marcel Prevost's theory that women write letters with veiled meanings rather than direct truth. It argues women use letters like glances or smiles to effect perception, questioning the idea that letters reveal real thoughts.
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M. Marcel Prevost
Young Willie Recalls First Theater Experience
The tale follows Little Willie and his father as they attend Uncle Tom's Cabin. Willie initially finds the show awful but reassures his father after a second outing that a later performance was nicer, prompting plans for another visit.
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Eva
Willie
Uncle Tom's Cabin
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Little Willie
Honest Confession A Doctor's Talk on Food
A Texas practitioner from the old school admits bias against advertised foods like Grape-Nuts and explains he never tried them until now. He describes how doctors often reveal honest admissions when shown to be in error and acknowledges a long prejudice against certain foods.
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Texas
Sanitary Dairy Barn Ventilation and Stalls Guide
The article outlines state and city dairy sanitation demands and how farmers can improve barns. It covers King ventilation with dual flues, fresh air intakes at ceilings, foul air flues, and construction tips for airtight joints. It also describes affordable yet sanitary stalls, concrete floors with proper slope, gutter design, and cow mangers to reduce fouling and keep feeding accessible.
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King
F. H. King
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Frills of Cookery Oyster Cocktails and Edible Delights
Practical hints for elegant table fare from oyster cocktails in grapefruit halves to sugared sweet potatoes in burning brandy and inventive desserts. It suggests serving methods, garnishes, and presentations that enhance flavor and appearance for dinners and luncheons.
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Bar-Le-Duc
Cooking a Tender Heart Stew From Rich Paraleg Recipe
After washing the heart cut it into small squares and simmer in enough water. Skim off any scum, strain the liquor, return the meat with onion celery pepper salt paprika and drippings. Simmer until tender, then thicken with browned flour and water and serve.
Biscuit Recipe Note with Spices and Nuts
A recipe lists ingredients including sugar shortening eggs flour soda dissolved in hot water cinnamon raisins and nuts. It notes the cookies are delicious and keep well for a long time.
Gelatin Custard With Coffee Variation
Prepare two envelopes gelatin in three cups milk. Beat four egg yolks with one-half cup sugar, add to milk and gelatin and cook slowly. Beat four egg whites with two tablespoons sugar to stiff foam, fold in. Season with salt and flavoring. For coffee cream, add one cup strong coffee and three cups milk.
Provisions guide for a social event
Planning tips for a social suggest quantities to serve fifty people. The rule states five loaves of home made bread two pounds of butter four pounds of boiled ham for sandwiches two pounds of coffee one pound of leaf sugar two quarts of cream for coffee and seven loaves of cake.
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