Washington State Insurance Chief defends conduct and calls for reform
State Insurance Commissioner John H. Schively rejects resignation and touts his department as protective of the people. He notes only a fraction of insurers filed reports and many fees were untracked as several companies went out of business. He reiterates that an actuary and examiner were needed and that the legislature approved an examiner to boost oversight.
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Schively
Nichols
John H. Shhively
Thensurance Department
State of Washington
Insurance
Insurance Department
Napkin History From Platter to Fashionable Fold
A curious chronicle traces napkins from infancy use in the fifteenth century to widespread etiquette. Early tables used floor-length cloths, while napkins evolved from shoulder wear to neck ties, with French disdain noted. By later eras, napkin folding flourished, featuring ornate shapes and a treatise on service.
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France
England
Lierre David
THE AMERICAN LEAGUE CLEVELAND MOST FEARED
President Comiskey of Chicago American speaks for the White Sox declaring 1909 aims and added players will drive them to the championship. He predicts better health for Parent Isbell and Dona hue, and notes strong opposition from Cleveland and St. Louis with Young and Criger joining those clubs.
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White Sox
Sox
Parent
Isbell
Donahue
Cleveland
St. Louis
Young
Criger
Tigers optimistic after July 1 with Moriarity and Bush
Detroit star Hugh Jennings predicts the Tigers will improve after July 1 citing strengthened lineup Moriarity and Bush. He notes rival AL teams were close last season but believes Chicago remains the key foe to win the championship.
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Tigers
Moriarity
Bush
Chicago
Cleveland Fans Rally Behind Cy Young and Naps Hopes
Larry Lajoie from Cleveland reports fans savor Cy Young acquisition and pennant talk. He cautions 154 games remain and praises the Naps as a strong hitting and fielding squad with potential returns of Flick and Turner improving their chances.
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Larry Lajoie
Cleveland
Cy Young
Flick
Turner
Naps
Surprise Highlanders and Athletics Poised for Strong Seasons
In remarks attributed to George Stallings and Connie Mack, expectations rise for the New York Highlanders to rebound from a last place finish and for the Athletics to rebuild with new blood. Both managers express confidence in improved rosters and a competitive showing once the season opens.
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George Stallings
New York
Highlanders
New York Highlanders
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Athletics
Ball
Cleveland
Red Sox aim for pennant with youth driven squad
A team executive touts a fast young roster and predicts strong progress this season. He notes criticism for letting Criger and Young go but promises improvement over last year, relying on players with bright futures.
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Red Sox
Criger
Young
Washington Club Poised for Best Capital City Tea Season
By Joe Cantillion of Washington, the writer notes the Washington club appears strong with a balanced pitching staff and departments. He predicts the team will make the best showing ever and expects continued trim for Cleveland, hoping all games align with that aim.
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Joe Cantillion
Washington
Capital City
Ingtons
Cleveland
St Louis Opinions on Player Strength In A L Race
Jimmy McAleer of St Louis argues that adding a strong bat will boost team power by at least 35 percent. He praises Lou for having the best back tops and notes the advantage of securing such a player amid much uncertainty in the American League race.
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Jimmy McAleer
St Louis
Lou
Tre
Jimmy Maleer
Penn Relay Meet Set for April at Franklin Field
Preparations are underway for the fifteenth annual intercollegiate and interscholastic relay carnival to be held at Franklin Field on April 24 under the University of Pennsylvania. Over 206 teams have promised entries, with plans for a wide slate of relay events and open scratch events for college men and graduates.
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University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Quaker Collegians
How Babies Are Dressed In Italy
A Strand writer notes Italian infants about six months old are wrapped in long bandages binding arms and legs so they cannot move. He recalls a Genoa area village’s astonishment at an English baby lacking such wrappings and the claim that binding helps children grow straight.
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Italy
Strand
Genoa
Honey Sweets Recipes for Honey Based Candies
The article presents candy recipes using honey as the main ingredient. Honey Nougat combines strained honey white sugar eggs lemon or orange extract almonds and is formed into bars. Honey Cream Candy blends sugar strained honey thick cream and water and is cooked until stiff then pulled into pieces.
Fire Alarm Box Numbers and Locations Listed
A list details fire alarm box numbers and intersecting streets across Aberdeen and surrounding areas. Imaginary boxes are marked with quotation marks. The entries include locations such as City Hall High School Building Market Street and Harbor Street along with several Curtis Evans Front and Washington intersections.
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North Aberdeen
Cleveland Avenue
City Hall
River Street
Hume Streets
Benn
East Heron St
Harbor
East Heron
Second
North Aberdeen Bridge
Broadway
Heron St
Third St
Sixth St
Hart Wood Mill
Heron
Michigan Ave
Western Cooperage
Hume and
Washington
Market
Curtis and
Clark Street
Evans St
Front St
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New York American
Lajoiettes
Cantillion
Comiskey
Hugh Jennings
Detroit
Fred Lake
Boston
PENN
Evans Drug Co
Waterman
Dean’s
Dean's Tea and
Dean’s Tea and Coffee
Gurney
A. Star A. Transfer Co
JOS. Farrell & QO
East
Wishkuh Street
Aberdeen
Kansas City Times
New York Herald
Aanar
Aberdeen Carriage Company
Peter Ibsen
General Blacksmiths
Wishkah Street
East Humes
Aberdeen Livery & Transfer, Co
C. E. Murray
APPLE
Ackroyd’s
W. Heron St
Herald Printery
W. Dam
First St
Wash
F Street
American Mill
Wishkah
G Streets
F Streets
Fourth
G Street
M Street
Hume
H Street
Anderson and Middleton
L. L. Maley
Telephone 1701
Patterson d Locke Co
Ae Insurance Agents
Elephon
Pioneer
Sea Beach Packing Works
Aberdeen, Washington
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