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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
8
A eulogistic message praises Independence Hall Philadelphia as the scene of a unique historic deed. The author laments desecration of the hall and urges future generations to honor its sacred role as the shrine of the Declaration and salvation.
A 1908 look at Fourth of July celebrations centered in Independence Square Philadelphia where Charles Thomson read the Declaration, John Nixon spoke from the balcony, and Edwin Forrest performed. Valley Forge park hosts ceremonies with thousands visiting, including dignitaries and foreign envoys, marking a long tradition of liberty and national pride.
Minna Irving in Leslie’s Weekly celebrates Betsy Ross who sewed the first Stars and Stripes. The poem links Betsy Ross to enduring freedom as banners rise in stately halls and humble homes. It emphasizes Betsy Ross’s craft as a symbol of national resilience.
Instructions for cleaning black lace without washing, including dust removal, deep blue gum water dipping, soap suds washing, rinsing, stiffening with deep blue water, rolling in cloth, pinning between sheet, tissue paper ironing, and avoiding a glassy washed look. Also mentions milk and water solution for washing lace and adjusting stiffness by altering mili water.
A versatile dish uses poached eggs atop a mushroom sauce. Sauté mushrooms with lemon juice butter and spices, thicken with milk and bread crumb, then simmer, strain, and reheat. Poach eggs in spiced milk, serve on sauce in a flat dish with fried bread squares.
Select large potatoes cut thick lengthwise to form large ovals. Fry in hot lard until golden brown and drain. Top each potato slice with crisp bacon, then a poached egg. Garnish with parsley and serve on a hot platter. Ensure eggs are dry for crisp bacon and potato.
Weigh four eggs in the shells and combine with sugar. Add half their weight in flour and three fourths teaspoon baking powder. Beat yolks and whites separately then fold with flour. Flavor with vanilla. Bake spoonfuls in paper canoes in a hot oven. Frost with melted chocolate and confectioners sugar beaten with egg whites.
The article describes making light puff paste, rolling to a quarter inch, cutting rounds, using center rounds to create openings, layering two rings on each round, pressing, and baking quickly. Patties should puff to about double thickness. if overheated, cover for the first minutes to prevent over-browning.
A compact description of a family's infant room setup detailing a small table beside the bed. The top holds a basket, basin, sponge, and folded napkins. The drawer stores bibs and two small flannel blankets while the shelf houses pads and large napkins for infant care.
English style recipe for mint crackers. Cream one cup butter with sugar, beat three eggs, add milk two teaspoons baking powder sifted with six cups flour and a tablespoon minced mint. Roll thin, cut squares, bake in hot oven until light brown.
A simple sauce method blends flour and butter into a smooth roux then adds stock for five minutes. Mixed mustard, catsup, and chopped pickles finish the sauce for serving with broiled meats.
A recipe instructs to simmer rich milk with two tablespoons rice two tablespoons sugar and a pinch of salt until thick cream like. Then cool and pack in a small pail inside a larger one with ice and salt between. Let stand three hours before serving.
A Milwaukee family tragedy left Julius Krueger’s wife and three children dead from a Sunday morning blaze at a roofing plant. The father and one son survived badly burned, aided by watchman Henry Hagan who carried them to safety.
Memphis reports full returns show Gov. Patterson certain nominee over former Senator Carmack under county unit plan. Carmack backed statewide prohibition while Patterson favored local option and pledged to sign statewide prohibition if the platform demanded it.
Robert Oha meiss Jr, cashier of the Marine Trust Co of Atlantic City, was arrested Sunday on a charge of defalcation totaling 20500 dollars. He confessed to stock market gambling with losses mounting until he was hopelessly involved. He is held on 11000 dollars bail for trial in October.
Municipal balloting across the isthmus closed with a large victory for the Obaldia ticket. Panama City reported no disorders and Colon Arraijan returns also favored Obaldia, signaling strong support ahead of next month’s presidential vote.
The shah of Persia has issued a general amnesty to restore order in Tehran after recent riots, a cablegram confirms to Gen. Morteza, the Persian minister. The move aims to ease unrest and reopen avenues for stability in the capital.
A Sunday fire in Maysville Kentucky caused about 75000 dollars in damage. Investigators think the blaze at Weool Kentucky was incendiary and insurance will partly cover the loss.
A policeman injured by a bomb blast in a Barcelona public square on Saturday died Sunday from his wounds. Nine people have been arrested in connection with the outrage.
In St Joseph Missouri Mannie Fisher Anna Taylor J Parker and Ruby Redman were returning from a party when high waves tipped the boat Fisher and Miss Taylor drowned while three others survived the incident occurred on Sugar Lake authorities reported the tragedy
The steamship Larache sinks near Muros with 150 aboard. Sixty-five rescued, 85 missing, including the captain and ship’s doctor. Most survivors are without clothing as fog hampers rescue efforts and fishing boats help amid rock and wreckage.
Fez reports Mulai Hafid has ordered 18 000 men raised from nearby tribes as he consolidates power. Tangier ruler Abdel Aziz seeks a $600 000 loan from French bankers backing government mortgages in Tetuan Rabat and Saffi. Rabat grows anxious amid Mulai Hafid actions in Fez and Tetuan.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra watched Jean Reid daughter of Whitelaw Reid the American ambassador wed Hon John Hubert Ward brother of the Earl of Dudley equerry in waiting Tuesday afternoon in the Chapel Royal St James Palace. The Tudors era chapel was prettily decorated with flowers for the ceremony.
W. B. Leeds died suddenly at the Ritz in Paris on Tuesday with Mrs. Leeds present. Once president of the Rock Island railroad, he had been ill for years and reportedly left a fortune, with Paris friends estimating his wealth at about 35 million dollars.
Washington notes the cruiser Tacoma arrived at Colon with 80 marines. Overall the American government will have 1,250 marines in the canal zone before election day.
A collision between an express and a freight train on the Bombay and Baroda line near Baroda results in fifteen deaths and about 270 injuries. Four passenger coaches and four mail cars of the express train burn, along with four cars of the freight train.
Constantinople reports the sultan has awarded the order of Cherakat to Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and to Miss Roosevelt in a ceremonial honor signaling high regard from the Ottoman court.
Sioux City audience erupts in cheers for William J. Bryan and the Iowa state ticket as the four hour dispute over the Vigner plank ends. The liquor plank passes by a good majority affirming the party's traditional policy on local self government.
Two thousand visitors from Boston attending the General Federation of Women’s Clubs biennial session were returning from carriage drives when a tally ho coach broke a forward axle on a steep hill. The coach collapsed and overturned trapping riders. Three women suffered serious injuries and were hospitalized. others endured bruises but mostly recovered after treatment.
Representative James Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate showed rapid improvement with no immediate operation needed. Dr. Carter reported a comfortable day and near recovery with vital signs nearly normal and plans for home next week.
A trio of lightning sparked fires in Bradford Warren and Washington causing the destruction of three refineries and the consumption of over 100000 barrels of oil. The insured loss is estimated at around 600000 dollars as electric storms swept western and northern Pennsylvania on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Burlington VI reports the Democratic state convention adjourned after an animated session. Delegates to the national Denver convention were chosen and a resolution to vote for W. J. Bryan was tabled by 198 to 37 amid a lively debate.
Five priests and several deacons were detained Friday in Tiflis in connection with the June 10 assassination of Archbishop Nikon, exarch of Georgia.
Miss Eva Faler sixteen Miss Maud Worlds nineteen of St Peter and Max Sues twenty drowned in flood waters at Mankato while bathing as the river overflowed.
San Francisco federal grand jury returns a 19 count indictment against Southern Pacific for releasing shipments connected with lumber dealings.
Denver crowds heard Thomas Taggart, chairman of the national Democratic committee, predict that William Jennings Bryan would be nominated on the first ballot with John W. Kern of Indiana as running mate. He scheduled a national committee meeting for Saturday July 4 to settle delegate contests.
A blast at the Pabst Chemical plant on Huron Street killed five people, including four Nolan family members. The four-story building housed living quarters above a factory and offices. Firefighters responded quickly but the explosion and fumes caused suffocation as upper floors burned. One engineer, John Doody, was trapped when the engine’s rear axle failed en route to the scene.
A fire at Rice's Point, Duluth, destroyed elevators of Consolidated Wheatery company and damaged the Northern Pacific docks and nearby property worth over a million dollars. Tug boats fought flames as crews battled from 12:35 to eight o'clock, leaving only ruins and scorched slips nearby.
Harvard varsity eight surged to the finish in London Connecticut amid steam whistles and cheers, defeating a crippled Yale crew. Yale lagged far behind with seven rowers. Griswold, the stroke, bent forward exhausted from the opening miles.
Pittsburg district reports Pat H W Tiers a former discount clerk at First National Bank of this city was arrested Thursday on an information by National Bank Examiner Fulds charged with the abstraction of about 51000 from the bank.
The White City amusement resort eight miles from Indianapolis burned late Friday night. The fire caused an estimated loss of 150000 to 200000 dollars. The evening was cool and few people were present.
Worcester residents dedicate a monument to honor Senator George Frisbie Hoar, unveiling the memorial in a city ceremony. The tribute remembers the statesman’s public service and local impact.
Congressman William H. Parker of Deadwood died Friday after a three week illness from cirrhosis and dropsy. He was 71 and a native of Ixcane New Hampshire.
London reports the King Edward birthday honors issued Thursday. Four new peers ten new privy councilors eleven baronets and twenty six knights were named in the official list marking the celebration.
Davenport of the South Dakota grand lodge served as master of ceremonies as the corner stone of the new state capitol was laid in Pierre on Thursday in a ceremony marking the project milestone.
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