Steamed Fowl and Jellied Chicken Dishes from Old Cookbook
A historical recipe segment describes steamed fowl with rice and mushrooms and a pressed chicken mold. It details simmering a young fowl with vegetables, reducing broth, cubing meat, and assembling a mold with hard boiled egg slices to set cold. It also covers jellied chicken with gelatin layers and olives for a chilled presentation.
Cleaning Rings Care Guide Highlights
Inspect rings with claw settings for loose gems and wash periodically in warm soapy water with a few drops of sal volatile. Do not damp turquoises. Clean claw settings with blotting paper to remove dirt from interstices.
Cheese Wafers Recipe Note
Instructions describe a cheese wafers snack using sugar shortening milk grated cheese and egg with baking powder. Dough rolled thin baked quickly. Recipe warns wafers burn easily and are handy for lunches.
Wash-Tub Wisdom for Wool Shawls
Advice on handling a woolen shawl during washing. Do not wring or pull out of shape. Wring gently by hand, place inside a clean towel, and dry laid flat on a table or bedspread with a cloth.
Grape Juice Punch From Harper's Bazaar Recipe
Make a pint of strong lemonade then add boiled sugar syrup and cool. Stir in a quart of bottled grape juice. Pour over ice in a bowl and garnish with sliced orange lemon and pineapple.
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Harper's Bazar
To Remove Scorch From Ironed or Sunlit Documents
This note states that any article scorched during ironing or exposed directly to the sun can be restored to its natural color with no scorch trace remaining. It describes a method or assurance for treatment of affected papers.
The First Aids Valise for Motorists
The latest product from the purveyors of useful motoring items is the first aid valise a compact emporium of remedies for bruises cuts and other traveler ills. It includes lint lo tions scissors brandy and similar items in a leather box sized to fit the car interior.
A Seven Year Old’s Funny Ball Game Description
A seven year old boy, proud of his training, described a dog named Topsy catching a ball and running "like b—" with his mother asking what it means. The child confessed he did not know the exact meaning, but declared the phrase is faster than "licket split."
Case of eczema in South
Mrs. M. Robert of Hydropolis Louisiana suffered three years with eczema. After failed doctors she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and recovered completely following the full Cuticura regimen. She credits the remedies and plans to recommend them locally. Jan 5 and Sept 1, 1906.
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Robert
Hydropolis
Cheer Echoes Through Aged Veterans Parade
A Boston G A R department encampment scene recalls a civic spectator on a wagon who urged cheers from bystanders. She boasted of losing two husbands in the war and challenged others to show more enthusiasm.
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Boston
Defiance Starch Offers Safe Finish for Fine Fabrics
The piece notes Defiance Starch is free from injurious chemicals and safe for fine fabrics. Its strong stiffening power reduces required quantity, delivering a finish equal to new goods and noted for summer popularity of white goods.
Oldest Congregational Church in London Founded in 1616
The Pilgrim Congregational church near London was founded in 1616 and is the oldest of the denomination in the empire. It supplied the London contingent of the Mayflower men.
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Oldest Congregational Church
Pilgrim Congregational Church
London
Empire
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
Shake into your shoes for relief from painful swollen feet after wearing new shoes. Easy to use and available at Druggists and Shoe Stores. Do not accept substitutes. Address A. W. Olmsted, Le Roy, N Y.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
So long as we love we serve and are loved in return
A reflective quote attributed to R. L. Steven emphasizes mutual love as the source of value, claiming no person is useless when they have a friend. The line echoes timeless civic virtue.
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R. L. Steven
W. L. Douglas
Ward L. Douglas
Brocktom
Mass
W. Songlas
Deuaien
No Headache in the Morning Capsule Ad
An advertisement from Norman Lichty Mig. Co. of Des Moines Iowa promotes Krause s Headache Capsules claiming relief from over indulgence in food or drink with a promise of preventing morning headaches.
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Krause
Druges
Norman Lichty Mig. Co
Des Moines
What to Wear and Its Companion How to Procure It
A note on two related books, one titled What to Wear and a companion volume How to Procure It, suggesting the latter would meet a long felt need. The pair indicates a theme of dress and procurement guidance.
A Scottish Hen Fault Provokes Quiet Reflection
Dr. Everett Hale comments on a finicky attack on statements and asks who is blameless. He compares to a Scottish hen that seems flawless except for one fault: it will lay on the Lord's day.
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Everett Hale
Awell
Margot
Opening Lower Brule Reservation in South Dakota
Parties seeking full information on the land character access routes and participation in the October drawing may obtain details by sending one dollar to Chas. H. Burke Pierre South Dakota former Member of Congress and author of Lower Brule and Rosebud legislation.
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Tripp County
Rosebud Reservation
Chas. H. Burke
Pierre
South Dakota
Congress
After a Raise and Household Strains in 19th Century Textile Life
The fragment notes a man’s solemn mood after a raise as his wife and mother-in-law take 50 cents weekly, leaving him torn about demands. It discusses white goods and laundering, praising starch for stiffening textiles and promising better appearance with Defiance Starch.
Explosive Expert Dr August Dupre Dies in Surrey
Dr August Dupre, chemical adviser to the explosives department of the English Home Office since 1873, died at Sutton, Surrey. He examined bombs and internal machines found by police during the Fenton agitation, fulfilling his duty in public service.
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August Dupre
The
Explosives
Department of the
English Home Office
Sutton
Surrey
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Advertisement Promises Reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for catarrh cure that fails, with testimonials praising F. from WaLpixe Kixman Marvin and Whelessie Druggists Toledo. Internal remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents, reads F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo O.
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Hall
WaLpixe
Kixman & Marvin
Whelessie Druggists
Toledo
Hell
F. J. Cheney & CO
J. Cheney
Kite carriages revisit old kite powered travel
The article recalls a 55 year old kite craze with kite carriages pulled at 25 miles per hour. It also praises Defiance Starch for its extra content and inexpensive quality claiming strong value and satisfaction. The piece weaves in quotes about philanthropy and a remark on prompt debt payment.
Guns and Hunting Gear Offered at Low Prices
Advertisement from N. W. Hide & Fur Co. Minneapolis promotes low prices on guns traps and decoys with free writing and catalog number ss.
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N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
Quotations and product notices in a compact ad snippet
A fragmentary page item contains quotes about aging and conscience, plus promotional lines for Lewis' Binder cigar from Peoria, Mrs Winslow's soothing child remedy and a stray note about a soft answer provoking wrath. The text mixes ad copy with aphorisms and jokes.
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Little Son
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Lower Brule Indian Reservation
Thorold
Pac
Batt
New York
Bears
James Parton
Lewis’ Binder
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Dodds
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Cardus
M. A. Akers
Basham
Lincoln