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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
5
A former associate of Commodore Vanderbilt recalls his habit of keeping large sums idle and misplacing money. The story centers on a New York Central dividend, a loan secured by stock, and the eventual discovery of $195 000 hidden in the safe, forgotten by Vanderbilt until the loan was repaid.
The article recounts a bribery episode in 1846 during Iowa's first U S Senate election. Nelson King testified that offers of money and rewards were made to buy his vote for Augustus Dodge. An investigating committee exposed bribery attempts, notably involving S T Marshall, and a public clash with editor A H Palmer. The affair intensified party animosity and delayed Iowa’s Senate representation from 1846 to 1848.
A Chicago Record Herald note describes a Dublin post office scene where signs on boxes read For Foreign Letters For Domestic Letters and For Letters Too Late for the Next Delivery, highlighting mail handling practices observed by a traveler.
The remark notes that maintaining revenue levels while controlling costs relies on balanced action and counter effects. It emphasizes equal pressure on income and outlay to sustain financial health.
Taft endorses a statewide drive to preserve California missions from decay. The Landmarks Club of Los Angeles aids the cause with Protestant Catholic backing, targeting missions at San Juan Capistrano San Antonio and San Batista. Governors and church leaders urge commissions, funding, and restoration of these historic sites.
The article discusses radium and radioactive elements as potential energy sources. It notes no method to accelerate energy production from radium, and cites its rarity. It references Soddy’s explanation in Harper’s Magazine and mentions radium’s energy output and dangers seen during the Simpson tunnel project.
In the fashion photo, a comfortable winter coat buttons up to the throat with front unbuttoning at the sides to lift a dress beneath it. Large patch pockets enhance practicality, and the ensemble includes a blue felt walking hat with blue velvet facing and gray blue wing trims.
A fashion column notes radical hair changes influence hat choices as women shift from fluffy puffs to two main looks. One is a straight loose braid with a crown band and turban compatibility, the other uses coils, puffs, and a long braid around the forehead for a softer face frame.
The Chicago Record Herald notes long strands of hair fetch higher prices if color is unusual. A fairly good piece runs twenty to thirty dollars, with rarer hues demanding more.
The piece surveys evening headwear from simple barrettes for debutantes to ornate styles for mature women. It notes gauze ribbons shaped as crowns, gold and silver braids imitating Grecian keys, and heron or paradise aigrettes on the left side, with marabout plumes and metal leaf wreaths enhancing various costumes.
A long gold satin cape uses a tenth century cut with a back point and front draping. Embroidered net hangs between the front and back with gold fringe and large embroidered flowers. Heavy cords and tassels finish the wrap giving a rich ornate look without excessive cost.
A girl who travels often finds a hat line a clever place to stash money and jewels. She threads a small silk lined money bag into the crown of the hat, securing it with a safety pin, avoiding uncomfortable neck or stocking pouches.
The notice stresses regular piano tuning twice yearly to keep pitch, avoid placing near outer walls or windows due to dampness, keep instruments closed to prevent dust on keys, and avoid metal ornaments as tone spoiling vibrations. It warns against artificial heat and favors constant room temperature, then abruptly questions if Thanksgiving turkey was worth 30 cents per pound.
In a late night scene at Professor Getem’s laboratory, Wiggins mentions a christening and the Professor naming a new microbe. Lord De Broke jokes about his marriage and his daughter’s upbringing as Lady De Broke recalls being sold.
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