Chinese Bernhardt star and moving dome studio plans
The article notes actress Chung called the Chinese Bernhardt and visited by an American writer in London. It also describes a Santa Monica reinforced concrete dome with a revolving second story for panoramic views and consumer appeal. It mentions Frank Woolworth’s rise to wealth and his Broadway skyscraper plans surpassing the Singer building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chung
London
Balmont
Mme. Chung
Santa Monica
Cal
Frank Woolworth
Broadway
Singer
Woolworth
Utica
Fragmented musings mix religions with politics and art
The piece critiques Chinese religious practices as offering numerous temples idols and busy priests while noting a parliamentary bill to rebuild a jail uses old materials. It also reports on M. Henri de Regnier and Rostand as young academicians, Ollivier as doyen, the Santa Fe railroads switching to bronze fixings, and pianist William Kuhe claiming world’s oldest musician status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Henri de Regnier
Academy
M. Rostand
M. de Regnier
Napoleon III
Emile Ollivier
William Kuhe
Patti, Trebelli
Christine Nilsson
England
Prague
Herring Barrels Sold and Ready for Pickling
Delicatessen shops offer large barrels of herring at 12 to 15 dollars, with housekeepers curing and spicing them with vinegar and spices. Stores retail these cured herrings for 6 to 10 cents each.
Indians lose military posts in west due to uprisings
The text notes that there is no longer any army post east of the Missouri River because authorities fear an Indian outbreak, signaling a shift in strategic priorities and adaptability to modern needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Census figures reveal hogs far outpace other livestock in 1909
Government data show 4 483 000 more hogs killed for food than all other animals combined. In 1900 hogs totaled 46 443 000 while 31 900 000 were from all other animals. Also notes kings of France and Jerusalem titles in earlier eras and various brief items on sewing cabinets and coal shipments.
Early Mexican Railways Shape Nation to Modernize
The article traces Mexico's first railroad from Mexico City to Vera Cruz begun after 1877, noting government concessions, logistical challenges, and the 1873 Vera Cruz line. It also covers English-operated lines, Southern Pacific projects, and plans for 1,177 miles of new track including a Tam pico to Vera Cruz oil corridor and a Tehuantepec to Tampico link to Yucatan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Guadalupe-Fidalgo
Vera Crus
Vera Crug
Mexican Railway
Republian
Maximilian
Foreign investment dominates Mexico's development drive
The article notes Europe and America fund Mexico's resource development with vast foreign capital. It highlights tax burdens and high profits for investors, detailing American and British roles from Diaz era onward. It cites Arnold Shanklin's estimate of $1 billion in American holdings and 35,000 Americans living in Mexico with investments across rails, mines, agriculture, timber, hotels, stores, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Europe
America
United States
Monterey
Wall Street
Arnold Shanklin
Republic
Americans in Mexico's San Angel Exude Trade Influence
The piece notes American presence in Mexico's San Angel area from Inn to Edificio Roosevelt and Aztec Land. It highlights American management of key businesses and widespread use of American goods, contrasting with Britain’s waning trade position while urging British exporters to emulate American success in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angel
Mexico
San Angel Inn
Missouri
Palace of Maximilian
Mexico City
Edificio Roosevelt
Dublin
United States
Benor
Latin America
England
Foreign enterprises shape Mexico’s industrial landscape
The article details major foreign investments in Mexico including the Industrial Boup company’s 1,000 ton glycerine mill and dominance of cotton seed and soap production. the Bueno Tono cigarette factory with 12 million daily output and 12 percent dividend. the English-backed National Packing company with exclusive slaughtering rights and tax rebates. and the Monterey Iron and Steel works with a $5 million capital supplying rail and steel needs, signaling heavy American and European influence on Mexico’s industry and rail expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
America
Boup Company
The
Laguni
Bueno Tono Cigaret
Pugibot
Mexican National Packing Company
Republic
New Jersey
Europe
American Beef Trust
Appear & Widow's Mice
Monterey Iron and Steel Works
Eugene Kelly
New York
National Railway Lines of
United States
Monterey Amellers
Railways and Prosperity in Mexico Under Diaz Era
An article notes that railway expansion boosted Mexico’s prosperity more than any factor other than peace guaranteed by Porfirio Diaz era. It states President Tejada opposed cross border lines to the United States and argued for a strong defense of a weak nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Diaz
Tejada
Mexley
United States
Through Sleeping Car Service Between Mexico City and Salina Cruz
A government tied network operates a through sleeping car from Mexico City to Salina Cruz, linking Vera Cruz Isthmus and Tehuantepec routes. The journey spans climates from semi arid to tropics, showing vast railroad mileage in Mexico with heavy American involvement and $500 million in rail property value.
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Vera Cruz and Isthmus
Mexico City
Salina Cruz
Pacific Coast
Mexico
Mexican
Tropics
New York
St. Louis
Republic
United States
The
National Lines of
Mexico railways push new international links and power
The article details ongoing railway construction in Mexico and along the U S border. The Mexican Northwest line extends 6 miles supplying timber to the Atlantic coast, while the Kansas City Mexico Orient line advances gaps from San Angelo to Presidio de Norte and from Bancah to Hornelltos, linking Kansas City with the Gulf of California. The San Angelo to Del Rio segment will join National railways, creating another international entry and an all-rail route between Mexico City and Kansas City. The Cararigo & Western line advances to the Conchos river dam site, where a 26 mile lake will power mining camps within 100 miles and irrigate 600,000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mexican Northwest Railway
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway
San Angelo
Tex
San Sostrenes
Presidio de Norte
Banchez
Hornelltos
Mexican Railways Tie To Government Control Through Speyer Deal
The article traces the 19th century reorganization of Mexico's railways with the Speyer interests and the Mexican government leveraging stock to gain controlling stakes. It explains the shift from narrow to standard gauge, the Interoceanic Railway, and how the National Railroad of Mexico came under government influence while controlling both lines.
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Mexico
Mexican National Railroad Company
National Railroad Company of Mexico
Speyer
Tampico
Interoceanic Railway Company
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Diaz
Speyera
Interoceanic
Limantour
Europe
New York
National Railroad of Mexico
National
Merger Consolidates Mexican Rail Lines Under Government Control
The 60,000,000 stock merger of the National and Central railways secures government equity with an $18,000,000 investment and a guaranteed bond issue. The new Mexican corporation now operates with centralized control, eliminating duplicate offices and improving efficiency.
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Mexican Central
National
Ita
Diaz
Limartour
Central
National Railways
United States
Tehuantepec Route Aims at Transcontinental Rivalry
The Tehuantepec route in Rincon Antonio Mexico is government owned, run by an English firm and managed by American railroad officials. It competes with northern transcontinental lines and bids for business against the Panama railroad, aiming to rival the Panama canal when completed.
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Rincon Antonio
Mexico
Tehauntepec
Panama Railroad
Dream of Translathmian Ship Railway Across The Isthmus
The article discusses a proposed translathmian ship railway inspired by James B. Bada. It describes the Tehauntepec route with a two mile rail link from Contan conicos to Salina Crux, enabling cargo to move from Pacific ships to Atlantic steamers via the isthmus. It notes nearly 1,000,000 tons of freight annually, much of it Hawaiian sugar, handled by this route and lists multiple lines serving the Pacific and Atlantic sides.
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James B. Bada
Tehauntepec
Contanconicos
Atlantic
Salina Crux
Pacific
Ballne Crua
Cara
Tehauntepée
Hawaii
Saling Crag
Isthmus
Coatlacoalcos
Paeble
Tehauntepec route and Panama canal outlook in Mexican progress
A historic look at the Tehauntepec railway, rebuilt under Pearson and Pengwon partners, and its current operation amid Panama Canal hopes. The piece notes Rincon Antonio as a hub of American activity, confidence in renewed trade, and expected surge of freight to flow to the West and Pacific states.
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Tehauntepec
Sir Weetman Pearson
Pengwon
Pearson
Rincon Antonio
Mexico
Panama Canal
Ryan
Central America
Pacific
The Postal Deficit Highlighted by The Christian World
The United States postal system posted 224 million dollars in total business for the year ending June 30 1910 but recorded a deficit of 5.8 million dollars. The piece criticizes mismanagement while noting the department’s vast footprint of 69680 buildings and about 280000 employees. It argues opposition to a postal service monopoly framed as philanthropy. It compares deficits to 1909 and metaphorically describes political influence as a prize.
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United States Postal Department
Ihs
Postal Department
Fouth
Simple methods to distinguish linen from cotton in textiles
In Good Housekeeping, Carolyn Trowbridge Radnor Lewin outlines household tests to identify linen. Wetting, breaking threads, and chemical tests using sulfuric acid, caustic potash, or oils reveal linen by fiber length, color changes, and translucence versus cotton.
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Saya
Carolyn Trowbridge Radnor-Lewin
Good Housekeeping
Hints for the Kitchen from a Salad to Beverages
A collection of kitchen tips on salads sandwiches and dressings. Includes celery mint mayonnaise olives caviar paste brown bread with jam and cream cheese as sandwich fillings. Also notes on beating eggs for cake chilling vegetables and reviving root vegetables with water.
Ganned Apple Sauce From Home Companion
A brief note on canning apples for late spring use. Peel core and cook apples with minimal water without sugar. Keep jars warm and processed until the sauce is ready to store. Apples will keep for an extended period in proper containers and temperatures.
Bordering chiffons dazzle with delicate shades and patterns
The article surveys new chiffon fabrics in mono tones and pastel grounds. It highlights border and marquisette chiffons with printed flower patterns, velvet and satin bases, ivory and red border motifs, ribbons and antin stripes, gold hues, and bead embellished bordered chiffons including a striking black design with jet and old blue beads.
Belts and Girdles by Decorative Ribbon Flowers
The article explains selecting ribbon girdles based on a girl’s figure, using six inch soft satin ribbons to craft crush belts and large flower rosettes. It details loop sizes from six to eighteen inches, petal curling, and adding stamens and leaves for a realistic bloom effect.
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Magerle
The Wedding Ring Through Ages and Beliefs
The piece traces the wedding ring from ancient times when it adorned the right hand on the first finger to Christian use on the third finger. It discusses the origin of the ring finger belief and a historic rite where the priest placed the ring on successive fingers while reciting names of the Holy Trinity.
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Duve
Normal Waist In Cotton Fabrics
The passage discusses how skirts rise above the water line in cottons and how sheer fabrics can be handled to avoid rubbing and maintain style. It notes that heavier materials pose more rubbing issues and suggests methods to keep the garment smooth over curves with a snug girdle and tied bodice.
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Olae
Orange based recipes fill a cheerful breakfast menu
A quirky collection outlines orange centered dishes from cocktails to desserts. It lists Orange Cocktail, Orange Salad, Orange Custard, Orange Feel, Orange Meringue Pie, Orange Roll, and Orange Dumplings with steps and ingredients for each. The tone mimics a home cooking feature with practical guidance and varied uses.
Orange Fritters from a Vintage Batter Recipe
A historic recipe instructs to whisk one cup milk two well beaten eggs two ounces butter and one and a half pounds flour sifted with one teaspoon honey powder Peel oranges section them remove the white pith mix with batter drop spoonfuls into hot oil fry until golden brown drain on paper and dust with sugar
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Inter Mountain Globe
H. H. Gunderson
Pub
Hulett
Crook County
Wyoming
China
Atchison, To& Santa Fe Railroad
France
Jost
Maury
Jerusalem
Charles J. Grayson
F. K. Peterson
Brockton
Mass
Peterson
Japan
Henry
4 Man
Montreal
Hal Reid
Hindles
Oix
Frederic J. Haskin
Southern Pacific Railway of Mexico
Arizona
Guadnalajara
Verna Crus
Gulf Coast
Santa Lucreia
Tehauntepecc
Tampeche
Yucatan Peninsula
Mexican Railway Development
Christian World
Weather Bureau
Arizona Desert
Roosevelt Dam
Phoenix
Ariz
Roosevelt
Salt River
Dave
Leon Say
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