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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
4
Local notice details for legal advertisements and obituary notices with rates. Advertising charges include 25 percent extra for figure and table work. Resolutions obituaries and poetry billed at three merits per line. Postal and subscription terms set at 81.00 annually in advance.
Monroe County engineer J T McClintock describes Rochester to New Orleans waterway plans using the Allegheny river from near Olean to Pittsburgh. He suggests regulation could generate 250000 to 260000 horsepower, with potential up to 500000, aided by storage reservoirs for flood control and dry-season flow. The Genesee river would be included in the same plan.
A December Delineator critique notes clergy wages lagging behind laborers, with some churches sticking to a fifty year old salary while living costs rise. It discusses the clergy's meager pay compared to workers and suggests social satire via an inverted Christmas party idea and humorous gifts.
The Piedmont region around Charlotte North Carolina is rising as a textile power center. Within a 100 mile radius there are 360 cotton mills with 4 744 468 spindles 410 258 looms and 2717 knitting machines. Electricity from streams fuels mills along with rail lines and copper wires. The Chicago Record Herald notes possible 2 000 000 horsepower from Piedmont streams. The Great Falls plant on the Catawba already surpasses Holyoke and Lowell in output.
Professor Philip Scheider of Syracuse University, employed by the State Department of Agriculture, reports in Pike county Arkansas that while much land is worthless, a few acres at the Huddleston and Money places yield diamonds. The soil resembles Kimberley in South Africa and he confirms genuine diamonds have been secured from the Ruddleston tract.
A syndicate of English capitalists plans a one million dollar woolen mill in Seattle led by Charles Farson of Worcester. Farson visited Seattle last Friday to inspect sites and argues Seattle can rival old country factories in quality. He notes proximity to wool growing regions and coastal freight advantages for Australian wool blends.
The Venerable Archabbot Archaphat Leander Schnerr, head of the Pittsburg diocese Benedictines, will mark his 51st vow anniversary next Monday at St Vincent's Archabbey Beatty Pa. Benedictines nationwide attend the celebration with plans for the September golden jubilee pending health. Born January 17 1886 in Commersdorf now Germany he came to America August 17 1850 and entered the Benedictine order by 1857 ordained September 20 1869. He served in Chicago Johnstown Iona Creensburg and El Paso and was earlier rector of St Marys Allegheny remaining 15 years. He was elected abbot of St Vincent's in October 1892 and later became archabbot.
Dr Bela Revesz concludes heredity does not determine a child's size. He argues the mother’s age governs birth size with older mothers producing larger, sturdier children. Younger mothers yield smaller offspring and notes regional differences in maturity and physique across Europe and Asia.
A method from December Delineator explains mending holes in table linen and sheets. Stretch the fabric in embroidery hoops, remove the machine presser foot, loosen tension, place hoops under the needle, and sew back and forth to fill the hole. Repeat across stitched areas for a neat repair in moments.
The article offers a biscuit revival method for failed dough using flour lard and warm liquid, producing light biscuits. It also advertises a subscription renewal opportunity in Indiana for a monthly magazine, seeking an agent with commissions. Address Publisher Box 59 Station O New York.
D H Tomb attorney announces letters of administration on the estate of JG Campbell of Homer City Borough. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated for settlement and debtors should promptly pay. For printing needs, contact the Democrat.
Railway Age data shows 1907 railroad construction near 1906 levels, the heaviest since 1888. U S new track totals include 1720 miles with Louisville 422, Florida 341, South Dakota 8, Texas 84, Washington 8. Canada 723 and Mexico 349 miles. Orders for cars and locomotives declined to seven-year lows, while block signals rose by 8712 in the year ending December.
The December Delineator notes how wealthy children discard pricey toys while giving away old dolls to poorer kids. Mrs Carnegie tells daughter Margaret about many girls lacking a home and mother, and Margaret offers all her possessions except her beloved old doll.
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