World News Summary From Indiana Democrat Plate
A panoramic seven day roundup notes Secretary Meyer’s report saving 5 million in navy estimates and 2.7 million in the supply fund. New York importers to repay over 100000 to the treasury in woollens valuation claims. Taft cites no Supreme Court slate. Justice department probes Rubber trust over tire firm blacklist complaints. November shows treasury surplus near 1,000,800 after Oct deficit. Tennessee population 2,184,789 up 8.1 percent since 1900. Increase since 1890 to 1900 was 14.3 percent.
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Meyer
Navy
New York
Treasury Department
Navy Department
Texas
Taft
Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Rubber Trust
United States Treasury
of Tennessey
Notable Society and Public Notices Across Cities
Personal Count Adolf von Goetzen dies in Hamburg and ex Governor Hill's will filed in Albany naming Dr. Parry S. Pearse and Peter J. Manweller as principal beneficiaries. The Tafts introduce their daughter Helen to society at a White House reception. William Thaw III marries Miss Bradley after an abstinence pledge. W C Brown of New York Central hints at retirement to a farm. John M Finley delivers first Sorbonne lecture in Paris. Rear Admiral Howard hosts Brest’s maritime prefect aboard the Georgia.
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Adolf von Goetzen
Washington
Hamburg
David B. Hill
Albany
Parry S. Pearse
Peter J. Manweller
Alibany
Taft
Helen Taft
White House
William Thaw 3d
Bradley
W. C. Brown
New York Central
Chicago
John M. Finley
The
College of the City of New York
Sorbonne
Paris
Howard
Brest
Georgia
New York Leaders, Legislation Dominate Busy News Day
Testimony by ER K Sturgis before a legislative committee reveals Isidor Kresel helped set 1908 racing association legal expense subscriptions at 488600. Jersey area students strike for shorter days, no homework while federal indictments target several rail and transport firms in Savannah. Cardinal Gibbons urges business fairness in major corporations. Governor elect John A Dix attends a Washington county reception in Greenwich New York. Fire exchange head Robb says fire insurance rates were fixed. Milk conference backs law for product grades. Widow of Clarence Glover cross examines in Cambridge murder trial. Philanthropist William Letchworth dies at Glen Iris New York state gains 1000 acres of parkland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. K. Sturgis
Jockey Club
Legislative Investigating Committee
New York
Isidor Kresel
Hughes
Jersey City
Hoboken
North Bergen
Savannah
Seaboard
Atlantic Seaboard
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
H. C. Miller
Morris
Miller
Albert C. Callier
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
John A. Dix
Washington County
Greenwich
N. Y
Robb
New York Fire Exchange
Legislative
Clarence F. Glover
Hattie LeBlanc
Cambridge
William Pryor Letchworth
Glen Iris
Portage
Genesee River
New York State
Atlantic Telephone seeks city franchise with low rates
The Atlantic Telephone company again seeks a city franchise promising low rentals and call rates and a 6 percent tax of gross receipts to the municipality. Also noted are labor actions, freight rights proposals, and other economic and political developments across several states and notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Telephone Company
Express Companies
New Jersey
New York
Pullman Company
Balfour tariff referendum eyed as election boost
A crowded British political panorama unfolds as conservatives back Balfour's tariff referendum and leaders from all parties spark a rapid election push. Reports note bankers favor a buyers guarantees scheme and an array of international events from Diaz’s eighth presidential inauguration to a Caspian storm disaster.
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Mr. Balfour
Imperial Senate
London
Willard D. Straight
Pedro Montt
Chile
Bretmen
Guildhall
Great Britain
Whitelaw Reid
Lord Byron
University College of Nottingham
England
Byron
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Lisbon
Macao
Portugal
China
Pino Guerra
Havana
Rafael Peres
Leutenant
Balfour
New Era in Finance Prompts Publicity for Western Union
The article chronicles Theodore N Wall and ATTs purchase of Western Union, the bold move prompting full asset revaluation. After eight months of audits, surplus dropped from 18.9 million to 5.1 million yet stock rose as investors welcomed transparency. The piece cites Harper’s Weekly praising openness as a dawn of a new era in corporate finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Union
Theodore N. Wall
Purchasing Corporation
Gould
Telephone Company
Theodore N. Vail
Telegraph Company
Vail
Harper's Weekly
Telephone and Telegraph
Timeliness in Reformation, Ruskin Quote
A compact reflection on reform with a quote from Ruskin about timeliness. It argues that reforms work only when timely, warning that delays let corruption grow and efforts to save the past fail as society exhausts itself on reviving the dead rather than preventing decay.
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Ruskin
English Trifle Delicacy Ready With Day-Before Whip
A detailed method for making a classic English trifle with whipped cream, sherry and cake layers. The whip is prepared a day ahead for firmer flavor, then soaked cakes with fruit jam, custard, and a generous cream topping, garnished with jelly and crystallized fruit.
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England
Old Time Fried Halibut Recipe Card
Cut halibut into one inch thick slices and pat dry. Dip in beaten egg, coat with cracker crumbs seasoned with salt and pepper. Fry in hot lard until brown. Serve hot with lemon slices and parsley. Test lard by dropping bread crust. it should brown promptly.
Fricassee of Calf Tongues From Early Cookbook
Roil tongues for one hour and pare into thick slices. Flour and fry in dripping about five minutes. Place tongues in a sauce pan with sliced onion thyme and parsley. Cover with soup or gravy and simmer half an hour. Remove tongues keep warm steam and thicken. Add lemon slices boil a minute and pour over fricasses.
Keep Milk Sweet Bottle Sealing Method
A recipe advises sealing milk by halving the neck, fitting a perforated rubber stopper, boiling in water, then inserting a glass stopper into the rubber. The process claims to render milk germ free and prevents souring, with the seal remaining intact until needed.
Soup Stock Preparation Tips From Old Kitchen Notes
Directions advise boiling soup stock the day before, simmer five to six hours, strain into an earthen dish, remove grease, and cool. Reheat jelly to make soup and vary flavor with tomatoes onions vermicelli tapioca vegetables or celery, adding enough boiling water to reach the desired liquor.
Stripped Potatotsa Stews Basic Preparation
A concise recipe describes peeling and cutting potatoes into strips, boiling, chilling in milk with salt and pepper, then finishing with a butter and flour roux and chopped parsley. The mix cooks briefly and is served as a simple dish.
To Clean Enamel With Damp Flannel And Rinse
When enamel discolors, scour with a damp flannel dipped in garden mold, then rinse with plenty of water. This method cleans without scratching or damaging the surface.
Godfish Fritters From Codfish Strips Recipe
A recipe instructs soaking codfish cut into finger sized strips overnight to refresh. In the morning the pieces are dried, dipped in a batter of eggs milk and flour, then fried in hot fat until crisp.
Fried Chicken with Bacon and Cream Sauce Recipe
A vintage style fried chicken method using one spring chicken, sliced bacon, eggs, milk or cream, flour, salt and pepper. The process includes salting the chicken, frying bacon, coating pieces in egg and flour, browning, slow cooking, then finishing with a fat, milk or cream sauce and serving with bacon. Optional accompaniments include cold boiled ham, boiled rice, and hot biscuits or corn bread.
New Dish Washing Device From Minnesota Woman
A Minnesota woman invents a simple home built dish washing machine designed for hotels and large households. The base supports two upright posts with a rotating shaft and eccentric wheels. A cross bar and wire basket rise and fall as the crank turns, keeping dishes immersed in hot water for thorough rinsing.
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Minnesota
German Apple Cake
A recipe for a German apple cake. Mix flour salt baking powder and butter then form a soft dough with milk. Layer quartered peeled apples in a greased pan, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, bake hot and serve with cream.
Cleaning a Black Skirt with Coffee and Heat
The guide explains cleaning a black skirt with minimal effort. Lay the garment flat on a clean table. Remove grease spots with brown paper and a hot iron. Rub the skirt with a sponge dipped in strong coffee, focusing on the front and edge. While damp, iron on the wrong side until dry.
Green Tomato Relish Recipe Prep and Canning Method
A recipe for relishing green tomatoes with onions. Mix one gallon tomatoes six onions one quart vinegar one pound sugar one tablespoon salt one tablespoon ground mustard one teaspoon each ground cloves and allspice. Cook gently until tender. Use an asbestos vat for heat protection. Pack into small jars and seal.
Swiss Soup Recipe for Pea Soup Consistency
A traditional boiled soup uses five gallons of water six potatoes and three turnips sliced simmered five hours until the mixture dissolves to a pea soup like consistency. A small piece of salt pork can be used or butter the size of an egg as a substitute. Salt and pepper season to taste.
Cabbage Salad Recipe Note in Dressing Method
Shred white cabbage finely and pour over a dressing for cold slaw or French dressing with a little prepared mustard beaten in. This brief guidance suggests a sharp, mustardy cabbage salad dressing as a simple preparation note.
Red Cross Christmas seals origins and early growth
The article traces charity stamps from 1862 Boston soldiers relief to an international spread. It notes Norway and Sweden pioneering tuberculosis stamps in 1904, and the Delaware Anti Tuberculosis Association with Emily P. Bissell partnering with the Red Cross to issue a national tuberculosis stamp in 1908. By 1909 sales expanded nationwide with expectations of one million for tuberculosis work.
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Red Cross
Boston
Portugal
Switzerland
Australia
France
Spain
Denmark
Norway
Russia
Sweden
Jacob Riis
Delaware Anti- Tuberculosis Association
Emily P. Bissell
Red Cross Society of Delaware
United States
You Are an Optimist Through Practical Arrangements
A brief quotation shows Dustin Stax debating optimism with practical planning. Stax asserts that hope is coupled with concrete steps toward the best outcomes, framing true characters as makers of wellness via action.
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Mr. Dustin Stax
Ant Invasion Threatens Japanese Fortresses and Temples
The Castle of Wakayama and forts at Awaji and Miyama are described as ruined by African white ants. Main pillars hollowed, barracks and kil district fortresses deteriorating. A military pest expert is sent to exterminate. If unchecked, Kil and Awaji waters forts may fail and Kioto temples could be lost in years.
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Wakayama
Awaji
Miyama
Kil
Hae
Kioto
Japan
Spreading Happiness Inspires Social Joy and Kindness
A Robertson quote from Robert Louis Stevenson emphasizes happiness as social in nature. It asserts that happiness depends on others and promotes kindness, with a cheerful person’s presence encouraging collective delight and goodwill.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
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Anna Haag
Newark
Louis D. Brandeis
Western Railroad
Union Theological Seminary
Carter
U.S
Seation
Frank Weldon
Atlanta
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Chienge
Thompson
Coughs & Coles
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