Hilles Named Taft Secretary Amid Broad Support
Charles D. Hilles succeeds Charles D. Norton as secretary to President Taft. Hilles, about 40, from Ohio, formerly assistant secretary of the treasury, will be paid 7500 dollars annually after a 1500 dollar raise. The firing of Norton’s term made the executive staff effectively permanent. A Virginia girl quips about the president’s secretary being a “goat” for misfortunes, while Hilles reads Leviticus in response.
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Virginia Belle
Monaco Heir Faces Uncertain Rule Amid Casino Wealth
Prince Louis is heir to Monaco with Prince Albert ruling. Citizens demand a constitution and political rights after casino profits funded state needs, while allegations of misused funds and a $16 million fortune stir unrest. Revolution fears loom as demands grow.
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Fisher Succeeds Ballinger as Interior Secretary
Walter Lowery Fisher of Chicago replaces Richard A. Ballinger as secretary of the interior. Ballinger resigned in January but stayed on at the president’s request until after adjournment. Fisher, a lawyer and conservation advocate, has held public roles including Chicago Municipal Voters League president and Taft railroad regulation commission member. He is 49, a West Virginia native, and Ballinger plans to prosecute his enemies. Ballinger cites spent funds and health decline amid his political foes.
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Maine Governor and Editor Frederick Plaisted
The article portrays Gov. Frederick W. Plaisted of Maine as first an editor, lifelong newspaper man, and part of the New Age lineage with Gen. Harris M. Plaisted. It notes his ideal home life and his wife Frances B. Gulliver aiding in editing while remaining active in public duties.
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Women Build a Log Cabin in Cincinnati Family Project
Mrs. Austoff and her daughter designed and built a complete log cabin in their Cincinnati yard using found logs from a street-clearing. The family camped in a tent. they prefer outdoor life over a formal residence, inviting visitors who leave their names carved inside the cabin.
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Fabric Roses for Neckwear and Millinery by Julia Bottomley
The article details how to fashion silk and chiffon roses for neckwear, corsages, and millinery. It covers small bias folded roses, ribbon roses, and foliage from old flowers, with tips on colors, bow forms, and keeping leaves smooth using a warm iron.
Memorial to Pioneers Cross Marks Joliet Marquette Site
Chicago residents note the Marquette Joliet memorial cross on the Chicago riverbank near Robey Street. The mahogany cross honors Joliet and Marquette who wintered in 1674 75 and tracks their 1673 Mississippi Illinois and Lake Michigan expedition.
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Negligee Trends Rise in Women Wardrobes
The negligee secures a lasting place in women wardrobes due to beauty and comfort. Silk and satin varieties with sailor collars and soft crepe offer plain or ornate styles, with trims like soutache braid and lace buttons. Each piece suits spring and summer outfits and makes stylish gifts.
Crafting a Jabot for Stylish Collars
A seamstress shares a simple technique to finish collars by adding a finished inch and a half jabot centered on the collar. The small decorative piece hides the jabot end and enhances the neckline.
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Chicago Tribune
Butterfly Place Cards Craft Instructions
During butterfly season, prepare butterfly place cards by painting natural size specimens on water color paper. Cut out, color undersides, and mount to look as if resting. Include multiple species per card, place near floral centerpieces, or use butterfly designs on candle shades.
Adapting a Writing Table From a Wooden Box
A simple writing table can be made from a sturdy wooden box such as a small cigar box. Remove all paper, pad the lid with cotton, and cover with velvet. Line the box with silk to match, fit a string ball through a front hole, and attach a cloth strap for scissors with nails or fasteners. Small ribbon rosettes may decorate the cushion corners.
Icing of Water Cake Frosting Recipe
A simple water icing for cakes uses two cupfuls of confectioners sugar and enough water to form a thick paste. A pinch of cream of tartar is added then beaten well. If not stiff enough, more sugar is incorporated and a flavoring extract is added.
Maud Muller Ballads and a Dictionary Snippet
A comic verse recounts Maud Muller in a reckless march day with a two bushel hat and bold attire. The tale shifts to a dictionary editor noting slang coinages while a lexicographer defends adding coined words to language.
Insomnia and early rising haunt a sleep-deprived friend
In a brief exchange a friend admits waking at 1 o'clock and pacing all night, blaming teething for the sleepless hours. The narrator recalls the friend's thriving baby at home, adding a humorous yet sympathetic note to the scene.
Atmosphere blamed for student’s artist struggle
A despondent student laments inability to become an artist. Friends urge optimism and suggest the right atmosphere. The student counters with a mock acquisition of famous painterly props, insisting he has no talent to develop.
Duhll Silenced in Conversational Buzz at Local Meet
A lively crowd surrounds Mr. Duhll as chatter fills the room. Observers note he rarely gets a chance to share his old stories amid the clamor.
Union Demands Shift Wages Spark Worker Stand
A sociologist questions a manufacturer on union influence and the reply notes a striking effect as workers stood firm until wages met their demands. The exchange highlights labor pressure shaping pay in the period.
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