Quiet Thornybrook romance proves two hearts connect
William Douglass, Thornybrook manager, confesses love to his employer Annie Thornton in a sunlit room as plans for business and marriage unfold. He fears revealing his feelings may ruin the bankstock talk, but Annie hints she already shares his sweetheart status, realizing at last that they belong together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Douglas
William Douglass
William
Miss Anne
Douglass
du Quoin National Bank
Anne
Robert
Miss Thornton
Treasury collects large corporate tax total in 1910
Washington report says Supreme Court decision leaves Treasury about 27 million dollars richer as corporations paid taxes for the year ended June 30 1910. By February 1911 most assessments totalled ? amount due will be calculated by June 1 with penalties and interest if unpaid. There were 262 490 taxable corporations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Treasury
United States
Internal Revenue Collectors
Federal Treasury
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Mining town accident leaves one dead four hurt in Virginia
In St Paul near Big Stone Gap Virginia one foreman Joseph Meade died instantly while Fletcher McReynolds suffered crushed legs and body. conductor John Sturgill lost a foot, Noah S Keen was shot during an arrest of alleged bootlegger Ren Salyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Stone Gap
St. Paul
Joseph Meade
Fletcher McReynolds
John Sturgill
Noah S. Keen
Ren Salyer
Pennsylvania Railroad Votes to Increase Capital Stock
At the annual meeting in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Railroad authorized a stock vote to raise capital stock from 500 million to 600 million dollars. Shareholders may subscribe to ten percent of holdings at par in installments, likely May and August. The March 28 annual meeting will decide the proposal, expected to pass without opposition. An increase in the pension fund appropriation from 600 thousand to 700 thousand dollars was also authorized along with an additional operating expense of 35,247 dollars for pension-related needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
We For
Dispatch of 15,000 More Troops to the Mexican Border
War Department sources indicate railroads notified to prepare for moving 15,000 additional U S troops to the Mexican frontier. Officials cancel orders for Philippines redeployments, while naval and insurgent developments in Mexico add to a tense, prolonged border situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, PD. CG
War Department
United States
Mexico
Philippines
Navy Department
de la Barra
New York
Washington
Coahuila
Morelos
Republic
Rio Grande
Maneuvers Preparations At Leon Springs San Antonio
Plains for maneuvers report preparations underway at Leon Springs forty five miles from San Antonio to receive 16000 soldiers. Major General William H. Carter assumes division headquarters with staff as rain and mud delay setup. Troops energized by expectations of orders from Washington regarding massing near the Mexican frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Leon Spring
Leon Springs
Department of War
Washington
William H. Carter
Man Charged in Sister's Death at Allmutt Farm
Richard W. Allmutt, 28, of Allmutt Farm near Montgom ery County, allegedly killed his sister Valeria Venis by striking her with a pitchfork handle after an argument with their mother. Venis died at 7 45 p.m. in Montgomery County, as neighbors and physicians failed to save her. Allmutt is jailed in Rockville, charged with murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Valeria Venis
Dawsonville
Rockville
Allmutt Farm
Montgomery County
Richard W. Allmutt
Nathan Allmutt
Blood Balm Co Advertises Cure for Blood Troubles
An Atlanta based Blood Balm Co advertises cures for blood poison ulcers eczema itching humors and similar conditions. It claims free samples and testimonials of cures and lists druggists selling bottles at one dollar each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
Nature's Signals Warn Kidney Trouble Early
A testimonial from Mrs. Benjamin of Waterlooo Street Warren ton Virginia urges using Doan's Kidney Pills at first signs of kidney trouble such as backache hip and side pain and urinary issues. She credits Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York with relief after doctor advised a trial proving the product’s effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Benjamin
Waterloo St
Warrenton
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Revolt Spreads Across Mexican Provinces And Chihuahua Blockade
Special dispatch reports revolution breaking out in Coahuila and Morelos with Chihuahua cut off by rail, insurrectos led by Captain Alfred G Creighton near Juarez, General Blanco recruiting for Agua Prieta attack, martial law declared, captured soldiers to be executed, railways destroyed and relief to Chihuahua halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Coahuila
Morelos
Chihuahua
Mexico
Insurrectos
Alfred G. Creighton
Juarez
Blanco
Agua
President Taft postpones Panama trip noted in Augusta
Special from Augusta reports President Taft has approved Secretary Dickinson’s plan to delay his Panama Isthmus visit. The move aims to resolve freight-rate disputes between Panama Railroad officials and New York to Colon steamship operators, with no apparent link to Mexican border mobilization. Taft and Rockefeller met briefly on a golf course, exchanging a courteous greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Taft
Dickinson
Panama
New York
Colon
State Department
Ambassador de la Tra
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
President
Mr. Rockefeller
Frank Gould Wins Fight for Board Seat at Missouri Pacific
In St Louis Frank Gould secured representation on the Missouri Pacific Railroad board as stockholders prepared to vote. The decision altered the plan from twelve directors to thirteen, due to Gould’s concession triggering an extra seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
ST. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Frank Gould
Chief of Police and Deputy Shot in Murfreesboro Tragedy
In Murfreesboro Tennessee Special Chief of Police Joseph Arnold was shot dead by Deputy Sheriff Hall after a dispute over arrests. Hall was wounded in the leg by Arnold before the chief died. Hall was immediately arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Joseph Arnold
Hall
Arnold
Dead Man's Wife Opposes Pardon in Stripling Case
Atlanta special. Edgar Stripling once Danville Va police chief under the name Morris was rearrested after fourteen years free on murder charges. Mrs. G M Nelson of Harris County Ga says the widow and relatives will try to block any pardon. Governor receives petitions against the pardon while many others urge mercy. The prison commission plans to consider the case at its April meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Edgar Stripling
Danville
Morris
Georgia Pardon Board
G. M. Nelson
Harris County
William J. Cornett
Stripling
Prison Commission
Alleged gambling joint at Lynchburg raided in Sunday raid
Police raided an alleged gambling resort near Miller Park in Lynchburg Virginia and arrested eight people including proprietor George. George was held on the scene until his trial Wednesday as the raid uncovered the operation in full blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Miller Park
George
Oldest Citizen on the Eastern Shore Celebrates 96th Birthday
William Nottingham Williams of North Amherst is celebrated for his 96th birthday marking him as the oldest Eastern Shore resident. Born March 4, 1815, he remains alert to current events, recalling public affairs from four score years and more. Family and neighbors gathered at his home in Cape Charten, Virginia, to share in the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. N. Williams
Northampton
Northampton Times
Cape Charten
Cape Charles
William Nottingham Williams
Virginia
Willams
Acore
Virginia M. Williams
Jennisen
W. D
Orella P
Annie D. Williams
M. W. Minter
Messrs
M. Bryant
W. Wilkins
Jessie
Nannie Bett Williams
Southy HK. Spady
Mary Margaret Spady
S. R. Spady
Thaw to Aid Asylum Inmate in Tehachap Motive
In White Plains New York Special Report Attorney Norman A Lees seeks private Thaw interviews in Matteawan for Myrtle Lappan an inmate fighting release on grounds of not being insane. The petition alleges misconduct by asylum keepers and sets a Supreme Court hearing for next Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lappan
Matteawan
White Plains
Harry K. Thaw
Norman A. Lees
Supreme Court
Mills
Thaw
Auburn
Missouri Allows Prize Fighting
Jefferson City Missouri legislators engrossed a bill creating a State boxing commission to regulate prize fighting in the state. Sponsored mainly by St. Louis sporting writers the measure legalizes prize fighting and observers forecast rapid growth of St. Louis as a publishing hub and central venue for events and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
House of Representatives
Missouri
St. Louis
St. Loui
Walls Collapse Kill Three in Nashville Hardware Building
In Nashville three people were killed and ten to fifteen injured when the J H Fall Hardware Company building collapsed during a gale. The six story brick structure, felled after the walls gave way, trapped workers beneath debris as firemen and volunteers, including Mayor Hillary E Howse, aided in rescues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Manghal
Jd. H. Fall Hardware Colmunny
George M. Kaddy
Atlanta
W. B. Lewis
Fire Department
Hillary E. Howse
Buffalo Bill seeks United States Senate from Arizona
Special dispatch from Tucson says Buffalo Bill, long tied to business, now vows to run for U S Senate. Friends back him as a Democratic group forms to back the candidacy for a new Arizona seat. Cody claims Arizona as his home with ranch properties near Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Buffalo Bill
United States
Wyoming
Arizona
Cody
Immense Power On Va Rivers
Salisbury N C Special March 15 there was organized a $1 000 000 water power company under a North Carolina charter The Virginia Power Company Dr J J Mott of Statesville NC has been the moving spirit behind the organization He has purchased water power sites on Virginia rivers and turned deeds over to the new company covering more than 106 000 horsepower Most power secured is on New River and the company plans early development to generate electricity for power and light Dr Mott and associates say they have more power than Southern Power Company
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Salisbury
N. C
North Carolina
Virginia Power Company
J. J. Mott
Statesville
New River
Dr. Mott
Southern Power Company
South Carolina
Cardui touted as nerve tonic in Tennessee letter
A Rolita Tennessee reader Mae liegle Perry credits Cardui with curing three years of severe headaches and nerves, swelling memory and pain, claiming she’s now stronger and like a new person. The Chattanooga Medicine Co advertises Cardui as a natural vein friendly tonic for women with fifty years of success and offers a home treatment book upon request.
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Rolita
Tenn
Maeliegle Perry
Cardus
Cardui
Cardul
N. B
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Italian Spaghetti and Dumplings From Woman's Department
Cooking tips from a Woman's Department page cover pasta and dumplings. Instructions detail boiling spaghetti then finishing with a tomato butter sauce and Parmesan. A dumpling crust method offers a shortcake style base with fruit fillings and steam bake, plus a sugared fruit syrup preparation and mild canning guidance.
Sleeve length etiquette for day and evening wear
The article explains sleeve lengths for different times of day and outfits. Wrist length in morning, elbow or three-quarter by afternoon, and evenings often omit sleeves. Short sleeves suit chiffon and afternoon dresses, with three-quarter sleeves popular for hip-length coats and as a modest choice for women.
Slip Easy Collars Marketed By Up-To-Date Dealers
Collar Comfort insured if you wear Slip Easy Collars with the Slip Easy Tab shown above. This tab allows the necktie to slide easily and is the most marked improvement in collars in recent years. Available in all styles from dealers. write C. W. Ferguson Dollar Co. Troy New York for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Ferguson Dollar Co
Troy
N. Y
Huntington Pudding Recipe Summary
Rice pudding made by cooking 1 to 2 cups rice in 1 quart milk until soft. Stir yolks, sugar, butter, and lemon rind into the rice, bake until brown. Beat egg whites with sugar and lemon juice to stiff froth, spread on top and brown again.
Johnny Cake Recipe Tradition Returns to Kitchen
A simple home recipe lists one cup sugar one cup sweet milk one egg a small piece of butter one cup bread flour one cup balanced meal two teaspoons baking powder baked in two jelly cake tins.
RIPE TOMATO PICKLE AND ORANGE MARMALADE RECIPE NOTES
A fragment outlines a three pint tomato pickle with celery onions pepper salt sugar mustard seed cloves cinnamon nutmeg and vinegar plus a method to rest a week and store. It also describes an orange marmalade made from grated rind honey and oranges boiled to jelly consistency. A separate line mentions white waists with large polka dots in spring walking salts.
Pineapple Canning Prep and Use in Desserts
Remove skin and eyes then cut pineapples into half inch slices and cubes discarding the core. Follow canning directions. Pineapples may be shredded and cooked with sugar without water, then jarred for sherbets and fancy desserts.
Spiced Currants Recipe From a Vintage Page
Seven pounds currants and brown sugar plus cinnamon cloves and vinegar form a preserving method. Currants are picked washed and stemmed then cooked with sugar and the spiced vinegar for about 11 to 12 hours until boiling. The final product stores in a stone jar and pairs well with cooked meats.
Pare and Cut in Strips the Rind of Ripe Melons
Pare and cut the rind from ripe melons into strips then soak in alum water to preserve firmness and whiten the rind a moment before using or drying for decorative or culinary purposes.
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Maude Parsons
Thornybrook
Robins
Billy
Anne Thornton
Darling
W. E. Griggs
Westbrooks Elevator Co
Bank of Danville
Milam
Denville
Plains
Farwell & Rhines
Mee
Eve Ere
E. R. Palmore
Richmond
Nature
Murfreesboro (Tenn
Boom Buffalo Bill
United States Senate
Mrs. Perry
Cardal
Woman’s Department
Put Basay Collar
Srr
LePvan Lene Qeauire
Tee Bear
Spreto Brown
Huntington Pudding
Richmond, Va
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