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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
2
Indiana discusses the concept of honorary city status as a long standing tradition in American and European cities. It traces the origin to medieval times and explains that the privilege grants civic recognition without conferring municipal rights to non residents, noting Roosevelt received such an honor in London as mere appreciation.
Hilda Chaplin, thirteen, at an English orphanage school, submits biannual school reports to King George and Queen Mary. The royal couple, aware of her late father a Sandringham stableman, watch over her progress and retrieve reports via Sir Arthur Drigge for the king.
The piece notes William Makepeace Thackeray’s speculative idea of London to Armagh travel in an aerial machine, cited from The Irish Sketch Book (1843). It reflects on Armagh Cathedral’s aging stones and gilding, and imagines future visitors arriving by air to attend morning services, while dismissing a then-sensitive tourist’s views.
Michigan Central brakeman C. Vandecar at Denmark Junction pulled his leg free from between a crossing plank and the rail to escape an approaching train. In the struggle the leg was torn from its socket and the ankle broken as he hurled himself clear, narrowly surviving the incident.
Indiana news items of interest gathered by our special correspondents cover local events, community notes, and brief reports from various towns. Highlights include civic updates, upcoming meetings, social notices, and brief mentions of notable residents.
Superintendent Calvin N Kendall urges a 40000 dollar total rise for Indianapolis teachers to maintain efficiency amid rising living costs and to attract talent. He cites Chicago school ventilation and heating, where 70 degree temperatures and 1800 cubic feet per hour per pupil are maintained.
An English traveler on the Canadian Pacific Railway between Chapleau and White River remarked that Canada could be described in six words. He said the description was lakes, rocks and blooming Christmas trees.
Greene says it depends. This morning I began driving downtown and reached work three minutes after starting. Yonkers Statesman.
The Twins discuss their father’s fairness. He says he cannot always distinguish them. if either one is in trouble, he punishes both to ensure compliance.
Isham Keith Post No 13 G A R held a special session to organize a district meeting and regimental reunion in Columbus on October 12. Indiana department commander and staff will attend with eight regimental reunions including the Sixth, Twelfth, Seventeenth, Twenty-second, Forty-fifth, Forty-fifth Indiana Infantry, Ninety-third, Twenty-second Indiana Volunteer Infantry and the Tenth Indiana Cavalry. Morning and afternoon business sessions precede an evening campfire.
Five trustees across Elkhart, Montgomery, LaGrange and Jefferson counties were found to have correct accounts by field examiners for their 1909 offices. Named passing trustees are Ulysses G. Cotton, O. L. Osborn, John B. Hopping, L. W. Meroney, and Harry Underwood. Jackson county trustees face charges of errors and shortages, including Oscar Allen from 1905 to 1919, and William H. Aikman Horatio Harriman for $718 excess salary as overseer of the poor. Henry H. Tinch of Salt Creek township is accused of drawing $40 excess salary.
Referendum among District No. 11 miners shows 7 490 for approval and 5 664 against the fining clause in the two year wage contract to start April 1. Despite idle Illinois mines, Indiana output could set a yearly record in 1910 as officials prepare the new agreement. President Van Horn defends the fining clause as necessary to ensure contract obedience and good faith.
Purdue university's agricultural department and experiment station present a 14 case exhibit for Indiana state and county fairs this fall. It outlines the Purdue school of agriculture instruction, its scope, and the work completed, including investigations and experiments at the experiment station. The display is touted as highly attractive and educational, surpassing previous Purdue efforts.
Interest in the One Hundred and Sixtieth Indiana regiment reunion grows as local Citizens aid Company L in preparations. Kenneth M Burr, former captain, will travel from Gary to attend, with Corporal Lee Newsom of Pittsburg and Corporal John A Ross of Kalamazoo among distant members planning to attend.
A collection of old fashioned seasonings and steps for summer meals. It includes tapioca cream soup with stock and mace, rice balls for soup, broiled bluefish au Bouranoir with a lemon parsley butter sauce, curried tomatoes served over rice, and a cottage pudding with orange sauce.
Indianapolis reports Myron D. King notes Democratic leaders meet as Senator Shively plans a conference with A B Jackson regarding Indiana politics. Shively cannot attend the Democratic state committee meeting and Bryan speaking invitations are deferred. Democratic critic Cravens predicts a tight race with no clear margin between parties amidst a volatile campaign.
In Evansville J F Felker thirty years old became violent in intense heat and tried to shoot his two brothers at their farm east of the city. Overpowered by the brothers and aided by three deputy sheriffs he was returned to the Southern hospital where he had been discharged six weeks earlier. Felker’s mental illness traces to a past sunstroke and warm weather triggers his episodes.
A recipe describes soaking gelatine, grating apples, and folding in whipped cream with blanched almonds. Cooked apple mixture, gelatine, and almonds are beaten by an assistant, set in a prepared mold, and chilled. The dish is finished with toasted almond strips, whipped cream, and optional chocolate substitute.
Escalloped foods improve when portioned individually using fireproof ramekins, casseroles, tin molds, and timbales. Reheat leftovers in hot water bath pans. cook sauces 5 to 15 minutes before serving. Best flavor comes from careful reheating and proper seasoning.
Three medium potatoes boil until tender, then mash. Fry onion in butter, mix flour and scalded milk, cook five minutes. Combine with mashed potatoes, add salt celery salt paprika tomato ketchup and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
A recipe directs boiling asparagus 12 minutes then layering in a deep dish with grated Parmesan. A browned minced onion in butter is added, topped with more cheese and fresh bread crumbs, and the dish bakes 15 minutes in a moderate oven.
A recipe instructs to shell and chop one quart of roasted peanuts and whites of two eggs, mix with three dozen oyster crackers. Dip crackers in egg then nuts, beat egg whites stiff, and bake on buttered paper in the oven.
A guidance note states batter ratios for griddle cakes and fritters. For cakes or muffins use one cup liquid to two cups flour, while batter for griddle cakes uses equal parts liquid and flour.
The excerpt shows Horace glancing sharply over his glasses and remaining mute, conveying unspoken tension between him and the woman. The moment relies on facial cueing and restrained reaction.
The passage identifies Pat O Rourke as president of the Hodcarriers union and notes his ascent to the top of a ladder as a symbolic moment. The excerpt frames him as the teacher and scholar figure in the scene.
A prisoner pleads guilty to stealing two melons and asks mercy, arguing the sheriff did not give him a chance to eat them. The judge questions the grounds as the inmate cites lack of opportunity to sample the fruit in a humorous exchange reported by the Atlanta Constitution.
Evangeline Rachel is accused of exaggeration and deception, while John expresses belief in her age based on her tendency to stretch the truth. The dialogue centers on trust and credibility in personal claims.
Yale Record reports on a baseball game where Knocker-Say AMCU-Real Novelty secures victory in the eighth inning rather than the ninth. Second Senior is noted in playful exchange as the team overcomes rivals with decisive late surge.
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