Memoirs of Ringling Brothers and Barnum Barnum era show
Vignette recounts Ringling brothers collection of posters and relics from the circus era. An anecdote recalls Barnum and Bailey as leaders, a tense ar dispatch with a new acrobat, and the early days before the show’s expansion. Also included is a colonial political anecdote about Michael Dempsey and a county courthouse cornerstone inscription.
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T. Ringling
Ringling Brothers
Eltens
Nife
Barnum and Bailey
James A. Bailey
Po O T. Barnum
Barnum
Mr. Barnum
Pine Bluff
Barnum and Bailey's Circus
Pine Bins
Arkansas
RENEW DISCARDED FURNITURE AT HOME WITH CARE
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines do it yourself methods to reupholster and renew furniture. It covers pattern reuse, inspecting for insects, discarding infested stuffing, cleaning frames, outdoor gasoline treatments, fumigation limits, tightening webbing and springs, and using cotton batting to deter moth larvae. Extension workers report many women learn refinishing woodwork and upholstery, bringing old pieces back to usefulness.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Iown
Gelatin Dessert Delight Prepared by USDA
A USDA guidance shows a lemon flavored gelatin dessert using beaten egg whites for a foam sponge and egg yolk custard. It explains mixing gelatin with cold water, heating, adding sugar and lemon juice, then folding in stiffly beaten whites before setting. The custard sauce uses milk, yolks, sugar, salt and vanilla.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Greyhounds Sunbaths At Wembley Racecourse
A description notes sunbaths for greyhounds at Wembley stadium in England and mentions a complete dispensary and water closet aiding treatment for illnesses and injuries among greyhounds.
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Wembley Stadium
England
Incoherent Expression Sparks Discussion on Origins
The fragment questions who originated a phrase and why it spread, noting confusion over its meaning and attribution. It hints at styles of speech and possible misheard or altered expressions without clear sources or dates.
Eggs With Vegetables
Fry onion in butter until brown then add canned tomatoes and simmer. Season with salt sugar and pepper. Slip eggs into the sauce one by one without touching. Bake briefly in a hot oven and serve the eggs atop the sauce.
Handy Shoe Bag for Any Closet
A U S Department of Agriculture guide explains using a cretonne shoe bag hanging on a closet door to keep shoes off floors. It notes bags hold a pair with trees, often strengthened by curtain rods, and that 4-H club girls promote neater rooms with DIY shoe bags as sewing projects.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Thea
Etruscan Crematories Reinterpreted as Lime Kilns
An Italian archaeologist contends that ancient Etruscan crematories were repurposed by Romans as lime kilns. The arched fire chambers capable of sustaining intense heat were used to produce lime, revealing a practical reuse of cremation structures.
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Judea
China
Detroit News
Palmistry tale in a playful card game exchange
A witty exchange about palmistry features George bragging of a fortune told from a friend’s hand. He claims predicting money led to the friend receiving a useful sum, with the hand shown containing the ace through ten of trumps. The banter centers on luck, cards, and the art of palm reading.
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George
Costly Omelet on Amador County Highway
A supposed record omelet was served on a California highway near Jackson for $25 without coffee after a collision between Manuel Lopez and J H Williams. Williams paid the amount to cover the costly dish created from the wreck.
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Amador County
Jackson
Calif
Manuel Lopez
J. H. Willams
Williams
Resting on Dad Harrington quotes born tired joke
A humorous exchange notes a son’s laziness mistaken and jokes he was simply born tired. The speaker adds that his rest has come from him, while remarking that few prayers are answered.
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Dad Harrington
Carrington
Disjointed Notes on Bridge, Earthquake Tales and Letters
A garbled collection mentions a new bridge project with glowing contractor reports and requests for photographs. It cites a 1735 Lisbon earthquake tsunami claim, and notes a large archival gift of 10 000 letters by notable reformers to Syracuse University via Gerrit Smith.
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Wendel Phillips
William Wroyd
Garrison
John Brown
Charles Summer
Syew Use
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