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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
9
The guide covers preserving with or without stones, sugar and spice syrups, spiced cherry relish, and a range of desserts. It details cherry cakes, layered tarts, cherry bread pudding, custards, ice creams, and salads using fresh or stewed cherries, with preparation tips and serving suggestions.
Senator Chauncey M Depew mourns the loss of his Angora cat Taffy a beloved feature of his Washington home. Taffy, noted for his large size silky taffy colored fur and white throat, helped the senator dress and shared breakfast. The pet’s death followed an incident near the fountain in the White House garden as the two strolled together.
A kitchen tip describes mixing equal parts lean veal and chicken pulp, sieving, and folding into a Bechamel enriched cream. The pulp is molded and steamed, then unmolded and topped with Bechamel, chopped tongue, parsley, and egg yolk stars as a decorative finish.
Fashion notes describe Paris cases in foulard gowns and matching taffeta. Wash silks suit summer negligees while gold and silver ribbons adorn belts and collar bands. Large brick hats complement foulard gowns and Empire gowns feature sheer materials over fitted linings. A satin cord edging replaces narrow ribbon in ruffles and lace, adding texture to delicate fabrics.
A collage of social maxims about weddings, politeness, and aesthetics. The excerpt jokes on credit for feeling blue, dress codes, home manners, and the pitfalls of guest decorum. It also highlights chipped pie and a tiny, stylish ice cream freezer as domestic quirks.
A six year old East Side girl carried a baby near Central Park’s seventy second street when runaway horses and a light wagon charged the crowd. A fashionable man saved the child and the police rescued the baby unharmed. The trio of saviors then dispersed amid relief.
A narrator recalls how her husband’s letter closings grew briefer over the years. From a full affectionate sign off to a simple initial J, the changes mark seventeen years of marriage and changing affection in a single domestic correspondence.
Consuelo Vanderbilt the Duchess of Marlborough appeared at the Queen's birthday reception in an elaborate satin gown. The exquisite design featured long bowing lines and a graceful tail, highlighting her tall slim figure as she moved through the venue.
Readers note the craze for eye pictures and new single eye images as part of novelty collecting. The column mentions eye related curiosities and references recent developments at Sussex with claims of novelty and spectacle.
A West End shoemaker notes average female foot size has grown by one or two sizes in fifteen years. He attributes the change to athletics and outdoor games. The piece links physical activity to wider shifts in women’s bodies and minds.
A fire at Calumet and Hecla in Houghton County Michigan caused a five million dollar drop in stock value. Once the world’s largest copper mine, the company suffered a drastic share decline from 87.5 to 0.875 and a market drop in capitalization, with the mine described as vast and richly ore bearing beneath Calumet.
A fragmented note reports Mrs John Appleton being forced to open four sets of books amid a dispute over borrowing. It mentions a copy titled Tores and To Held and includes unclear names. The text is incomplete and lacks a clear outcome or date.
The piece explains large scale egg canning as a storage and supply method. It notes millions of eggs broken in transit and in storage, then canned whites and yolks sold to bakers. Canned eggs preserve quality, aid bakers in winter, and export potential, with shells used for fertilizer and hen foods.
Sam Bedford recalls a tale from Owensboro Kentucky where a trial in Judge Owen's courtroom was disrupted by a nervous young man wandering the rear, lifting chairs and peering under benches while claiming he was seeking his missing overcoat.
A department store cuts prices on matting for summer homes. Rolls originally $2 to $5 higher are marked down, with Chinese and Japanese mats now listed at $6 down from $89. Premium $11 mats reduced to $8,650 per roll and $29 quality to $24 per roll, with party yards included.
The church on Swanson street below Christian celebrated its two hundredth anniversary yesterday. It stands as a picturesque landmark to the Swedish settlers who preceded Penn’s treaty with the Indians and helped establish early religious fervor in the city.
The two hundredth anniversary of Old Swedes Church on Swansea Street was observed with special services despite bad weather. Prominent rectors led prayers and a sermon by Rev. Jesse Y. Burk. Bishop Coleman preached. Night services featured Rev. Leverett Bradley and Rev. William Knight McGown. The day highlighted the church history and renovations led by Rev. Dr Snydeg B. Simes, noting fifteen rectors since 1700.
Seventh Day Adventists ended a week of camp meetings at Fifth Street and Wyoming Avenue after rain. Twenty eight baptisms were reported in an artificial pool built from a local creek, Elder Smith leading the ceremony. Villanova College began commencement exercises with Rev. John L Wind of Brooklyn preaching and plans for further ceremonies and dedicatory events.
The sacrament of the church was administered yesterday morning at the Presbyterian Church on Broad and Pine streets with Rev John R Davies officiating. Twenty seven adults joined, twelve by profession and the rest by letter from other churches. The service marked the second anniversary of Dr Deceded, with further contributions to the church both spiritual and material.
The Rev. Dr. T. W. Henderson was installed yesterday as pastor of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church on Sixth Street. His sermon opened the service this morning as he began his tenure, with congregants noted for their welcome and prayers for guidance.
Charles Bronson assumed charge of West Hope Presbyterian Church yesterday, taking on leadership duties as the new pastor.
Several hundred Methodists gathered despite rain to lay the corner stone of Gethsemane Church at Broad and Westmoreland streets. The ceremony opened with a prayer by Rev. T. W. McKinney of Rehoboth Church of Frankford, followed by an address from Rev. J. G. Wilson of Columbia Avenue Church, and the stone was laid by Rev. C. M. Boswell with Pastor Rev. G. W. Herson assisting.
In Sellusgrove on June 17 a new church of the orange cal creed was dedicated at Hoover's Mil. Rev. W. E. E. Brillhart of Port Trevorton conducted the consecration with help from Presiding Elder Rev. Mr. Gravers. Children's Day festivals were held at First Lutheran and Odist Churches tonight.
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