Survivor Tale of a Capsized Schooner Rescue at Sea
The account recalls the 1877 capsizing of the Cod Seeker with Captain Philip Brown and crew of fourteen. Sam Atwood and another survivor endure hunger thirst and freezing water trapped in the forecastle while the Matchless and Ohio rescue teams battle gale and danger to haul them to safety aboard the Ohio. The tale ends with long recovery and lingering pains.
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James
EB. Smith
Shelburne’. County
Nova
Scotia
Mr. Smith
Halfax
Barrington
Philip Brown
Brown
Sam Atwood
Sam
Atwood
Capt. Brown
Nat Knowles
Cook
John Smith
Cape Island
Clark’s
Ohio
Gloucester
Edward O’dor
Cape Shore
O’dor
Ridgway Co
President Criticised in a Fragment on War and Credit
A fragmented 1813 critique portrays the President as smooth in a war tale while urging continued borrowing. It notes emphasis on victories, omission of defeats, and hints at confidence in credit despite ongoing military strains.
Summerland Wells Offshore Oil Field Near Santa Barbara
An excerpt notes the Summerland group of offshore California wells extending into the Pacific with 141 producing wells located about eighteen miles from Santa Barbara. The wells are drilled outward from the shore in the offshore field.
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Ing Journal
California
Pacific’ ‘Ocean
Santa Barbara
Snow powered velocipede patenting a new ride
The device resembles a standard velocipede but uses runners instead of wheels. A driving wheel is journaled in front forks and moves vertically via a handle lever. The wheel lifts when coasting downhill and lowers for traction on level ground or uphill pedaling on snow.
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Pennsylvania
MEN WHO MAKE THEIR NESTS LIKE BUSHMEN OF AUSTRALIA
The article notes Australian bushmen, among the lowest orders of men, construct grass and twig nests in thickets as homes. Families curl together in these nest homes and rely on natural shelter as rain protection. They show a remarkable homing instinct, finding their way home blindfolded miles away.
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Africa
Australia
Language of Gifts Seeks Subtle Reminders in Style of Puck
A playful catalog of gifts delivers pointed social judgments. Items like a valise, bouquet, and necklace critique the recipient’s taste, behavior, and character, inviting self reflection or humor as the speaker signs off from Puck.
Mine Rescue Automobiles for Central Stations
English requirements call for a fully equipped rescue automobile at every central rescue station. The vehicle carries all emergency gear including palmotors pumps fire extinguishers oxygen cylinders lamps tools self contained rescue helmets and jackets used by the rescuers.
Greenbacks origin traced to 1862 treasury notes
The term greenbacks is said to originate with Secretary of the Treasury S P Chase during the Civil War. It referred to the green ink used on the notes’ reverse sides. The tint, first produced by a Canadian, was noted as hard to counterfeit or photograph.
High School Recitation Slips Over Word Reformer Issue
A local high school recitation faced a misstep when a student stumbled over a translated word. The incident occurred during a German language lesson as progress in the program was noted.
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Actoss
Hher
She. Stum
Gyroscope Toys Demonstrated By Scientist
A Dundee Advertiser report describes gyroscope toys, including a doll figure moving hand over hand on wires, three acrobats with gyroscopes performing feats, and a tight rope bicycle rider. The scientist explains potential car safety uses, noting a gyroscope could prevent overturning on curves by keeping balance.
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Iecreaseinay
Dundee Advertiser
Boy Scouts Impress City Juvenile Court View
A Kansas City judge credits the Boy Scouts with reducing gang influence, noting 1200 scouts in the city and praising the program’s outdoors training, self reliance, nature appreciation, first aid, discipline, and respect for others. The Denver Weekly Post lauds the movement as a strong outlet for energetic youth.
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Kansas City
Denver Weekly Post
Boy Scout Organization
Make a Doll Parlor Chair From Simple Cardboard Pattern
Easy guide shows how to craft a neat dollhouse parlor chair. Follow the printed pattern on cardboard, cut along solid lines with sharp scissors, fold along dotted lines, and align sections marked with a cross.
Craft a Painted Enamel Chair from Simple Woodwork
The instruction outlines making a basic chair from paste and wood, then upholstering if desired by sticking cloth to the seat and back. It suggests painting the legs and woodwork or leaving it plain white enamel for a simple finish.
Mistletoe myths and Celtic legends of healing
The article recounts an ancient Celtic legend where mistletoe was a forest tree that became a parasite after its wood was used for the Saviour's cross. Druids valued mistletoe for magical healing and performed rites, with English customs like kissing beneath it reflecting this belief.
Equal Rights Question Stirs Pedestrian Debate
A citizen questions if pedestrians have the same rights as motor vehicles in street conduct. A policeman replies affirmatively while noting potential dangers from foot traffic noise. The exchange reflects street etiquette concerns raised by the public.
Memnon s Harp A Term Sometimes Applied
A fragmentary note references Memnon s Harp as a term used in certain contexts, indicating its rare or symbolic usage in historical or literary discussion.
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Memnon’s. Harp
Cleaning Fabric Grease From Textiles
The guide explains stain removal using absorption and melting methods for fresh grease. It suggests white blotting paper heat, cold absorption with French chalk, and applying chalk as a paste with benzine, plus solvents for long standing spots with woolen and silk recommendations.
Curtains Are Worth Care In Handling Fine Drapes
The article advises using shrunk cheesecloth or old sheets to back heavy curtains to prevent tearing. Soak, boil, rinse, and blue or coffee-stain as needed. Pin evenly from center outward on a stretcher while keeping fabrics wet. four curtains can be pinned at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecru
Six Months Cake Preparation Method
Instructions detail a cake recipe combining shortening, sugar, eggs, molasses and flour with spices. Milk, raisins, and pastry flour are folded in, then the batter is divided between two bread pans and baked in a moderate oven for about 45 minutes.
Recipe for Lemon Butter Drops
Butter Scotch Three cupfuls of white sugar half a cupful of water half a cupful of vinegar or half a teaspoonful of cream of tartar a tablespoonful of butter and eight drops of extract of lemon Boil without stirring until it will snap and break just before taking from the fire and a quarter of a teaspoonful of soda pour into well buttered biscuit tins to the depth of a quarter of an inch Mark off into squares when partly cold
Zinc cleaning soot from stoves and chimneys
A Home Department note from National Magazine recommends placing small pieces of zinc in a burning stove to dissolve soot. For chimneys the zinc is placed in the fire and its chemical action cleans the chimney quickly.
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Home Department
National Magazine
Crown Roast of Pork Guide for Roasting
The recipe describes tying a dozen pork chops to form a crown with ribs trimmed and equal length. Fill the crown center with small onions or sausage meat mixed with bread crumbs. Roast in a dripping pan with hot water, baste frequently for about three hours until thoroughly done.
Sauce wins with chopped cranberries for smooth sauce
The St. Louis Star recommends running cranberries through a food chopper to break the berries and cut the skins into small bits. This method yields a smoother sauce with a nicer appearance than stewing whole berries.
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St. Louis
Chocolate Walnut Pudding
Boil one pint of milk with half a cup of sugar and two tablespoons grated chocolate. Stir in two beaten egg yolks and cornstarch until thickened. Remove from heat, add half a cup chopped nuts, mix, and cool. Serve in tall glasses with a spoonful of whipped cream on top.
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Will Kenney
Crowell Nickerson
Leeward
Jesus
Het
Puck
Gray
Royal Society
BOY Scouts
GANGS
Miss Dolly
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