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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
2
The Goshen Daily Democrat notes that by April 28 1909 national banks total resources rose to 774 261 000 since May 14 1908 a 9 gain in a year of gloom. It suggests stronger growth in good times could exceed 5 000 000 daily and over a billion yearly, fueling confidence in American wealth and power.
The American Agriculturist cites favorable weather and finance pushing corn plantings to 102,750,000 acres, about 5,000,000 more than the previous peak. Other cereals rise similarly and no famine is foreseen as the United States aids global food supply.
Warm weather boosts fruit industry with a record Delaware Maryland peninsula strawberry crop. Shipments total 16 676 000 quarts, 2 600 000 quarts above last year, despite heavy rains. Abundant supply for shortcake jam and fresh berries promises notable public happiness.
The passage discusses zeal to expose errors, noting some people rush to refute fallacies. It cites the New York Evening Post praising hortatory correction, while Walter Bagehot is quoted about listening to dull speakers and intending to expose them. It argues life is short and not all blunders require exposure.
The treasury statement shows the national government ended the year with a deficit of 89,811,000. Estimates had forecast 114,000,000, and receipts and expenditures converge. Uncle Sam remains with a surplus from prior years and strong credit.
A company operating steamships to Hawaii contracts with an eastern firm to build three large vessels of American construction. The ships will be operated by Americans under the American flag, signaling increased national shipping capacity and pride for the American people.
Article portrays President Taft on the links, detailing his earnest driving stance and sand tee, stern look, and trademark laughter after each shot. It notes his discipline to follow through on every stroke, his unique putting method, and how his laughter unsettles rivals.
The article notes the Chinese takin, or Chinese buffalo, was brought to the United States and stuffed for exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Mason Mitchell, a U.S. consul in China, is said to be the only Caucasian who has seen one in its native habitat.
The takin, an animal of Sze Chuan highlands with mixed antelope goat yak features, is noted for curved horns heavy body and tough hooves. Its dry hide challenged taxidermist Figgins but was prepared with patterned fur to show its complex anatomy as Mr Mitchell sent more rare Chinese specimens to the American museum.
A young man asks why she looks sad and the answer hints at personal troubles. The exchange centers on a frail speaker and a moment of intimate ambiguity.
A Houston reminiscence notes iron relics uncovered at the site of Old Fort St Louis erected by La Salle in 1685 on the Navidad river east of Port Lavaca. A cross of iron was found beneath the bank and is now owned by Harry Bickford of Port Lavaca along with scattered stones and metal relics marking the former fortress.
The narrator rides from Colon to Panama on the Panama railroad, a 44 mile isthmus crossing. The red hot track carries passenger trains daily with a two hour and a half trip and a fare of $2.40. The journey passes lush vegetation and the Culebra cut with shovels chewing seven or eight tons of clay per bite, then reaches Panama City where the Tivoli hotel hosts a New Year’s dance for American travelers.
A party led by Capt. Shanton prowls the Chowera River near Panama for alligators at night. They stalked a dozen or more beasts, fired with Marlin 44s and an elephant gun, and preserved a captured alligator by removing its claws as souvenirs.
The article extols rhubarb as ideal for summer toning and cooling the system. It describes uncooked tanning in water jars, sauce preparations with skin, and preserves like Rhubarb Conserve and Orange and Rhubarb Marshalade with detailed recipe steps and quantities.
A fragment quotes Robert Houts Stev urging that duties gentleness and cheerfulness precede morality. It cautions that rigid morals can be dreary and suggests concealing these virtues like a vice to avoid spoiling the lives of better people.
Soak six slices of stale bread in cold water then press dry. Add four medium potatoes, one small onion, sage, pepper and salt. Mix with soaked bread and four cups cooked split peas, add one egg. Bake one hour in a greased pan, garnish with parsley. Serve cold tomato sauce made from strained tomato onion juice and cornstarch.
A Housekeeper urges a simple method to obtain onion juice quickly for salads and meat dishes. Cut a thick slice from the onion end without peeling, place it on the table, and scrape the cut side with a teaspoon to release juice. One to two teaspoons suffice for flavor.
A blithe outdoor tea dish features small bright egg tomatoes peeled after scalding and arranged in a pyramid on tender lettuce. Drizzle French dressing or top with mayonnaise for serving on a yellow or green dish.
A short recipe note says beat two eggs until light then add one cup brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir in two tablespoons flour and one cup chopped walnuts. Drop spoonfuls into greased pan and bake in a moderately hot oven until brown.
Fragmentary instruction describes mixing 1% quarts of flour with a bread sponge. The text mentions morning steps and combining with pints of some liquid, but specifics are unclear.
Miss Passay asserts she has never been kissed. Harry recalls kissing her years ago, but she claims not since she can remember.
A city clerk boasts of a vast garden to colleagues who visit to see hundreds of roses. They find a small 12 by 10 foot yard but the clerk points to the sky and proclaims its height. The anecdote ends with a quip about time and marching to Zion.
A short ad style line proclaims that every package of Post Toasties brings toastable cheer with a quirky slogan. The claim suggests consistent product quality and celebration in every box.
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