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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
3
The report lists dividends by sector including Railroads Industrials Public service and New York banks and companies with totals for 1908 and 1907. It also lists interest on bonds by category Municipal and City and a grand total for July 1908 and July 1907.
Railroads push a nationwide plan to raise freight rates by September to boost revenue. W C Brown of New York Central promotes the move as restoring investor confidence and opposing wage reductions. He addresses shippers groups and industry meetings claiming 1.63 billion tons of freight move at 40 to 50 percent lower rates than abroad.
The Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton railroad was fined 100 dollars and the Pere Marquette railroad 300 dollars in Detroit federal court for operating cars without proper coupling devices and grab irons. Judge Robert W. Taylor ruled the Interstate Commerce Commission can enforce the appliance law for cars in state traffic hauled in interstate business, and held that employer liability persists despite employee misconduct.
Hi D Mannington secretary for the Ohio railroad commission says after a Chicago meeting no subject was discussed about dishonest conductors. He states conductors are men of high character honesty and integrity and deserve defense from the commission.
R. R. Hayes division superintendent of the Northern Indiana railway was in Chicago yesterday on business.
Victor Johnson, a frog man in the T-rail shop, caught steel in his right eye while grinding yesterday. His eye is much inflamed today.
Trinity Methodist church plans a social event aiming to raise funds. Local members invite neighbors to attend charitable activities and fellowship at the church hall this Saturday.
Step by step bakeable cake and pastry notes with detailed ingredient lists and methods. Includes Pineapple Cake Austrian Puffs Fig Cake Lemon Cake and directions for mixing creaming beating folding and baking in moderate ovens. Provides amounts for butter sugar milk eggs flour baking powder cocoa and flavorings.
A housewife proposes a reverse cleaning order starting from the top room down to the cellar arguing that cleaning the cellar first prevents dust from rising to cleaned upper levels. She claims dust travels upward through registers, making subsequent first floor cleaning redundant. The reasoning is presented as plausible.
A test method instructs placing a small piece of butter in a large iron spoon and heating over a flame. If the butter foams freely, the sample may be impure.
A recipe fragment describes making icing by boiling water and granulated sugar without stirring until thickened, cooling, then beating until smooth and creamy. It suggests adding candied cherries citron candied pineapple apple and blanched almonds, with about an ounce of each.
The passage describes making a cheese sauce by melting butter in a pan then gradually stirring in grated cheese and the beaten yolks of two eggs along with cayenne and salt. It instructs to simmer until thick and smooth then pour into the hollow of a potato base.
Instructions to bake angel cake using seven ounces winter flour and cornstarch plus a half pound sugar and cream of tartar. Whip egg whites stiffly, fold in sifted dry ingredients, bake 35 to 40 minutes in a moderate oven, cool upside down, frost with vanilla orange or almond icing.
A simple sand bag makes a convenient heat source in a sickroom. Use dry sand in a flannel bag sewn shut, wrapped in cotton or linen. Heat in a stove or oven, then place behind the patient. the sand retains heat longer than hot water or a brick. Prepare several in advance for ready caregiving.
Whip thick cream to stiff peaks then fold into pints of fresh berries cut small. Soak gelatin in water, dissolve gently, and mix with berries and cream. Sweeten with powdered sugar, chill in a mold, then unmold onto a dessert platter.
The piece notes that ice cream mold design has become an art form. Customers request specific forms for occasions, and caterers execute the ideas. Favorite shapes include flowers and fruit, with roses matching table colors. Tiny automobiles Teddy bears and dolls are also popular mold choices.
A historical hairdressing tip for baby girls with straight hair. It describes snapping a ribbon from ear to ear with bows rosettes at each end and a narrow elastic to fit under the hair. Brush the hair back and place the ribbon rosette to hold hair in place.
Counterpanes for metal beds may be made with little labor and small expense by buying a pair of lace or muslin or tains. Fasten the sides of the cut which are not tufted with in ser cambiie near the top cover.
The couple, Gertrude Sherwood daughter of a Grand Rapids maker, and Mr Snell, wed after a summer resort meeting and a swiftChicago elopement of about eight years. The marriage lasted only a few months before divorce proceedings and a heavy settlement were reported.
Snell and attorney Zigler left Elkhart at 6 35 last evening in the Thetis flyer en route to New York City. They plan to reach Cleveland tonight and expect New York by Saturday night or Sunday morning barring bad weather. Zigler will stay in New York while Snell hopes to return by train mid next week. Zigler may buy the car from an eastern buyer after delivering it in good time.
A political convention showcased strong support for Taft and Sherman with a party platform endorsing tariff, anti corruption, and campaign funds limits. W S Hart faced derision from delegates over Delliver's vice presidential candidacy as groans and hisses drowned his remarks.
President Roosevelt issued a proclamation mourning Grover Cleveland saying the nation loses a great citizen. He served as mayor governor and twice as president and upheld duty and upright private life. Flags will be at half staff for 30 days with military honors at the funeral on June 24, 1908.
City school board held a special session with Superintendent Drake and supervising architect R A Bradley to accept plumbing estimates for the new Central school. Contractor Thomas Foy was absent but arrived later. building not yet ready for turnover due to finishing touches.
Cyrus B. Frye, treasurer of Elkhart Bristol Beard and Paper Company, appeared for assault and battery. The case was continued to next Monday at 9 am. Warrant issued by Reepe. Frye posted bond for appearance. Incident followed a plant altercation with H A Metzger, company president.
A large group from Elkhart attended the state preggists association sessions at Lake Wawasee yesterday. Attendees included Fenater, A. R. Beardsley, A. J. Pettit, L. J. Til, S. Burhans and daughter Ada, H. M. Keppler, C. A. Mixer, A. H. Beardsley, and Miss Clara Ziesal. The Sparky autos shuttled delegates. Shicks’ carryall took Sidway concert band to the lake, providing music yesterday evening. About 250 delegates are present as the meeting closes tomorrow.
The article notes Jerusalem as the oldest historical mention in the Tel el Amarna tablets around 1400 B C and Damascus in Genesis 14 15 as existing 1916 B C, claiming the romance of Syria as the oldest continuous historical city.
The article notes Mr. Risk calling Taft weak and predicts Bryan will likely win the presidency. It mentions Risk and family traveling to Denver via Lincoln, Neb., staying at the home of Democratic leader William J. Bryan and suggests Risk could become a key aide or representative at the convention from Indiana, shaping events though not a delegate.
A motivational line emphasizes that a man with will and purpose can achieve the impossible. It describes steady effort, turning struggle into progress, and overcoming obstacles until success is attained.
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