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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
3
Henri Sienkiewicz discusses his health and delays plans after his third marriage. He admires American democracy, widespread education, and labor respect while noting contrasts with Europe. He praises American women and criticizes European status notions, warning that civilization must aid happiness or be reconsidered.
A Vermont boy, David UW Barrivan aged eight, opens a basket workshop on his premises as part of the modern handicraft movement. He learned from observations of Samuel Shepard and uses simple tools to craft square, round and oblong baskets, all of which he has given away.
A Paris description notes German senior officers show extensive decorations. Miedertelk III’s group has 35 total, Hulsen Huegster 64, von Plessen 8 or more, five adjutants 100 together, and Marshal Gluch around 16 reflecting a highly decorated elite.
The United States Civil Service Commission appeals to Congress for an $800000 appropriation to build a permanent headquarters in Washington. Since 1883 it has occupied five locations, housing 194 staff and overseeing 1559 local boards with 4690 members. About 167391 applicants sought exams last year.
Analysis shows 280 lawmakers hail from cities and towns with over 19 000 population. 168 are lawyers. party leadership leans city-based in the House and Senate, with northern representation dominating and notable lawmakers cited for currency, commerce, pensions, and revenue roles.
The urgent deficiency bill authorizes 12 000 dollars for White House automobiles to replace horse drawn transport in Washington. President Taft favors cars for official travel while Theodore Roosevelt opposes them. The plan expects 35 600 dollars for maintenance in the new fiscal year and anticipates Mr Watt purchasing the initial machines.
A historic push in Congress calls for government carriages for the vice president and the speaker as part of a new appropriation. The plan assumes two prancing horses per carriage with a four wheeled varnished body costing about 5000 dollars. It notes not whether officers will have one or two horses or which carriage type, but confirms the policy.
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