Mysterious Steel Pipe Selloff Drives Firm to Dismiss Hastings
A Chicago financial intrigue unfolds as Col Willard covertly coordinates stock moves in steel pipe. Rumors of a hostile raid spark frantic trading across Swift & Sanger and Hudson & Taylor, ending with Hastings dismissed after revealing a profit plan and the firm’s loss of confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Wulard
Chicago
Fim
Nuno
Ind
Swill & Banger
Det
Hastinss
Messrs. Husson & Taylor
de Fore, Harry & Co. Puvers
Col. Willard
de Fere, Merry & Co
Mr. Hastings
Hudson
Therheer
Hastings
Vaying
Ward
Talerel
Swift & Sanger
Hudson & Taylor
Kuropatkin: Master of War Tactics and Leadership
Ge n Kuropatkin is portrayed as a gifted soldier and capable administrator with over 30 years in service. He is described as disciplined, indefatigable, and modest, praised for his strategic patience and leadership during the eastern campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoffrey Drage
Europatken
Gen
Skobelef
IMS
Ve Cnat
Kuropatkin
Farmers of Jeffersonville Plan Seed Co-op Sale
Jeffersonville farmers hold about 2000 sacks of orchard grass seed worth 15 600 to 000 bushels at 1 50 per bushel aiming to corner the market. They will share sale proceeds among co-op members and ban sales below agreed price. Investigations show seed houses paid only about half value. A board of directors and two agents will set rates as the Grange notes past success in buying but not selling. The piece mentions national Grange discussions of storing wheat for higher prices and cites Shelbyville Democrat on Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Combine
Investigaton
Snray
National Grange
Great Stevatora
West
Grasn
The Long Coat and Household Tips from a Bygone Era
A collection of DIY care guidance covers stockings washing tips using vinegar to fix colors, glass cleaning methods, and marble top care. It includes stray notes on mouse traps, cut glass shine, and preserving baby’s eyes, plus social observations on hosting and fashion remarks about hats and coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas Iran
Gown and Chalice Imagery Feature In Fragmented Verse
Fragmentary lines describe an autumn dress paired with a white chalice and red accents. The text references a red belt and tie, a red tar, and a white hat with a red wash, with the scene described in a chaste, decorative tone. The overall sense is a decorative, period-like verse snippet.
Bath Recipe for Catmeal and Castile Soap Mix
In the bath mix five parts catmeal with two parts powdered orris root and one part pure Castile soap to create a creamy preparation for the skin. The batch should be burned when the goodness is destroyed.
The Sewing Glass Ring Trimming Popular in Fall
The article notes the sewing glass trend with ring trimming as a popular fall accent. Rings are described as being covered with crocheting or button holing, reflecting common craft methods of the period.
Ornamented Rings in Silk Stitchery Designs
A brief note on simple embroidery motifs for rings. Designs use silk with looping rings, culisse stitchwork, and French knots to create uncomplicated patterns.
Grape Jelly and Mint Flavoring Tips in Home Cookery
A guide to making grape jelly from early turning grapes with step by step heating and draining, plus tips like adding mint to alter flavor. Includes quick bacon fried chicken flavor boosts, mint in tea, and mint as a table centerpiece. Mentions variations for wild grapes and serving suggestions.
Peter I Crowned King of Servia in Grand Ceremony
Belgrade September reports a smooth coronation of Peter I as king of Servia. A vast crowd watched from streets lined with soldiers, police, and the king’s guard, while the crown prince rode nearby as the pageantry unfolded with colorfully dressed peasants and diverse attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter I
Servia
Scripps-feRas Press Association
Belgrade
King of Bervin
Geneva
Ron
Crown Prince
The Gentler Sex and a London View on Fashion
A London visitor lauds the modern promenade of women in white garments in Washington, noting it as a peak of feminine fashion. Also reports a counterfeit bill scheme targeting downtown merchants by a well-dressed woman, with detectives assigned to watch shops. The piece critiques the term lady in modern parlance, suggesting true ladies retain refined manners despite changing usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Golbey
London
Shoreham
Ibis
America
Washington Post
St. Pauly
Charleston News and Courier
Bicycle for sale in Sun's classified column Ten words
Bicycle for sale listed in Sun's classifieds. Ten words span the entry as requested.
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Yukon
S. A. Nelson
Ralace
Thamgke
Hasting
Aocobl
Dow
de Fere
Win
de Ferre
Lem
Wittard
W. Savage
Sultan of Sulu
Gen. Kuropatkin
Kure
Fabius Cunetator
Hannibal
Rome
Kuropathin
Walting
Youere
Mar
Samarkand
St. Stanianus
St. Anne
Skoheleff
Shelbyville
AMES
Star
Simpson's
Hamilton's
Oxford
Indianapolis
Alwaya
Uleg Torands
Dale
Sei
HK. Pana. Ste
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