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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1906
Page
3
Long profile of Miss Helen Cannon daughter of Speaker Cannon. Describes her influence in national politics, her secret-keeping reputation, and her role at the Cannon home in Danville Illinois. Notes unwritten etiquette of Washington social calls and her independent stance as a prominent figure in national affairs.
The article highlights Miss Helen Cannon as a central social force in Washington, hosting confidential gatherings at Speaker Cannon's home. It notes her role in shaping political elites through hospitality and cooking, suggesting her influence could extend to a future First Lady role if her father becomes president.
Associate Justice David J Brewer backs a scientific regulation of English spelling. The Simplified Spelling Board, chaired by Brander Mathews of New York, has about 750 adopters for twelve proposed spellings. Andrew Carnegie donated $15,000 for the cause.
A Philadelphia rescue story recounts a powerful tug towing a large iceberg into harbor off the Delaware Bay. The feat halted shipping, sparked panic, and required exceptional seamanship as the crew faced frost, risk, and frenzied telegraphs before confirming the astonishing capture.
The article argues for school gardens as a proven, citywide program. It cites municipal and school garden movements in Philadelphia Boston Chicago Detroit and New York. It describes centers run by a School Garden Association in Boston where children plant and cultivate, learn culinary skills, and care for rooms, aiming to broaden curriculum and engage girls and boys alike.
The Maine fishing scene favors live earthworms for many species. Bangor florist Carl Beers built a thriving worm business, shipping to Boston and serving locals, while Sidney Cook of Presque Isle later promoted a worm catching method inspired by Canadian Indians using bird lime on blankets to harvest worms.
A proposed joint action by the United States and Canada aims to curb water diversions from Niagara Falls. The International Commission urged strict limits on water flow to protect the falls and its scenery, warning that without action private interests threaten the falls. The piece notes potential Canadian revenue from water rights and urges New York State to act locally to preserve the falls before private control erodes public access and natural beauty.
At Stanton Okla a photographer shot by a Comanche chief Parker reacted after the man aimed a camera at him. The Indian drew a knife and Parker grabbed a revolver, prompting police intervention as Morgan Rockefeller and Rogers reportedly sent messages of support to the chief in question.
W P Hall of Hembroke N C unveils the largest incubator, 162 feet long and 4 feet 4 inches wide, with 100 compartments and 76 eggs per tray, capable of replacing 1000 hens. It includes automatic temperature control via a thermostat and steam-heated water jacket, and can hatch about 15,000 eggs at a time.
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