Refuge of a King at Boscobel House to Be Sold
A historic property near Brewood on the Shropshire Staffordshire border, including the 700 acre estate and the oak tree sheltering King Charles II after Worcester, is to be auctioned. The narrative covers its use as a refuge for royalists and priests, the hiding of Charles II, and his later restoration to the throne.
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Boscobel House
Oak Tree
Worcester
London
Charles II
England
Shropshire
Staffordshire
Brewood Forest
Charles
King Chart
Prince Charles
Charles I
the Hague
Virginia
North America
Scotland
Scone
Durr Bar
Cromwell
Wales
Boswobel Wood
Major Carlis
France
Great Britain
Ireland
Napoleon
Elba
Dover
Big Annie Long jailed after odd arrest in Farrell
Constable George Bird went to the home of Big Annie Long, weighing about 550 pounds, on a warrant for disorderly conduct. He found her partly clothed, improvised a drag by wrapping lace curtains around her, and, with a brother officer, escorted her to jail.
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Farrell
George Bird
Big Annie
Bird
Lee’s Farewell Sold At Auction In Philadelphia
Original copy of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s farewell to his army after surrender at Appomattox sold in Philadelphia for $426. The sale highlights the historic document’s value and the sizable bid attracted by its connection to Civil War end.
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Lee
Philadelphia
Robert E. Lee
Grant
Appomattox
Preserving Day Do’s and Don’ts for Home Canning
Instructions on exact measures and careful timing for making preserves jellies and pickles. Highlights include using proper tools jars and kettles keeping jars submerged during boiling and proper sealing labeling for a convincing home look and best taste.
Kenyons Fight to Free-List Aluminum Defeated
Washington Sept 4 Senate debate over tariffs includes hemp jute and aluminum. Kenyon led a bid to free-list aluminum but his amendment lost 55 to 12 with all Democrats opposing. La Follette proposed a cotton substitute later. Paragraphs on plush velvet paper envelopes beads and other items were agreed to.
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Kenyon
Oliver
Pennsylvania
Washington
Senate
Bradley
Simmons
Baltimore
Aluminum Company of America
Pittsburg Corporation
Aluminum Corporation
Brandegee
Clark
Wyoming
Dillingham
Gallinger
Lodge
Root
la Follette
House
Helpful Hints for Housewives Manicure Device
A California inventor created a novel manicure tool a finger ring holds at mid second knuckle. Pivoted supports carry an adjustable nail file kept in continual contact with the nail. The user moves the file with a handle, creating a precise semi circle and automatic shaping.
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California
To Stiffen Croquette Mixtures For Easy Molding
To firm croquette mix soak a tablespoon granulated gelatin in cold water and dissolve in minimal boiling water. Stir into the mixture and chill until set. Frying heat melts the gelatin, leaving a soft creamy interior. If grease is low bake in oven instead.
Home remedy for burns using castor oil and egg white
A simple burn treatment mixes castor oil with beaten egg white to form a thick paste. The paste is applied with a feather and repeated to prevent drying, with the advice to keep the burn surface uncovered and free from dressings.
Household Tips From Practical Kitchen and Laundry
Do not salt cabbage cauliflower or Brussels sprouts as it darkens them. Cook carrots and beets whole then slice. To whiten scorched linen dampen with soapsuds and sun dry or boil in milk with shaved white soap. A little lard added to starch prevents sticking. Store empty fruit jars to avoid scent transfer to butter and milk.
Fried Summer Squash From Simple Summer Produce
Take three or four small summer squashes cut into half inch slices and seeded. Boil in slightly salted water for about thirty minutes until tender, then fry in butter until a delicate brown. This straightforward method yields tender, flavorful squash as a side dish.
Wright unveils aero boat and hydroaeroplane models
Orville Wright showcases a new aero boat claiming 67 mph speed and utility for postal service over inland waterways. Grover Loening notes a hydroaeroplane model C-H designed for stability on water and inland rivers with up to four passengers and 58 mph speed.
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Orville Wright
United States Postal Service
Wright
Wright Company
Grover Cleveland Loening
Dayton, C
West
Alaska
Loening
Mr. Loening
Miami River
Dayton
Mr. Loen
Banana custard pudding with meringue topping
Ingredients include lady fingers stale cake two large bananas sliced seeded raisins eggs cornstarch milk. Line dish with cake lay bananas and raisins, make custard from yolks milk and cornstarch, pour hot custard over fruit, whip egg whites into meringue spread on top and bake until browned.
Candy Making With Brown and Granulated Sugars
This candy combines one and a half cupfuls brown sugar and half cup granulated sugar with three quarters cup milk or cream cooked to a soft ball in cold water. Remove from heat, add one cupful nut meats and one teaspoon vanilla, stir until creamy, spread on greased dishes and cut into squares when cool.
Orange Rings Dough Craft From Woman's Home Companion
Roil two cupfuls of granulated sugar and a quarter cupful of water until a ball forms in water. Remove, add stiff white of one egg and a half cupful orange pulp. Beat until creamy, turn on greased board, roll thin. Cut rings with a lid, dip in grated almond meats.
Apron Design Suggestion with Full Ruffle Bottom
The note recommends adding a complete ruffle to the apron bottom to create a stiff starched edge that lifts outward and shields the dress hem. It emphasizes a dramatic fringe of fabric to extend protection and shape.
Sour Cream Salad Dressing Recipe Note
A simple dressing combines one cupful sour cream one tablespoonful sugar one teaspoonful salt one level teaspoonful dry mustard and four tablespoonfuls vinegar.
Thaw Granted Release From Jail In Habeas Corpus Case
Harry Thaw was released after Judge Hutchinson ruled on the habeas corpus writ. A small crowd gathered as the decision was read, with Thaw in a grey suit and straw hat. The judge stated that when in doubt, courts incline toward liberty, a point Thaw's lawyers say overturns prior intent of the writ.
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Harry Thaw
Hutchinson
Thaw
Hounds Hunt $44,000 Stolen in Iowa Robbery
Blood hounds aided the probe into the $44 000 theft at Henry Woodford's home in Waverly Iowa. The eccentric bachelor gave no details, the housekeeper said large sums were kept in his room and $18 000 in bonds were recovered near a window while $26 000 cash remained missing.
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Waverly
Iowa
Henry Woodford
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