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Semi Weekly Herald in Eldora, Iowa

27 Mar 1909

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Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1909

Page

3

Disastrous Year in 1908 Marked by Global Catastrophes

A Time digest chronicles 1908 as the most terrible year in history, citing a quarter million deaths and billions in losses from earthquakes, fires, floods, cyclones, and mine blasts. It details disasters from Canton to Lisbon, Boyertown to Hankow, and notes the high toll on children, miners, and urban centers worldwide.

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Helen Taft Becomes White House Social Highlight

Helen Taft joins Washington society as the president's daughter. Her circle includes army aides Gen Bell and Gen Edwards, and Miss Ayleshire and Miss Webster as intimate friends. She plans a debut at the White House, with her mother guiding church ties and social invitations across multiple cities.

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Blen Harron Taft Washington Miss Taft White House Belle Episcopal Church Cathedral Bishop Satterlee Ethel Roosevelt Julia Alice von Meyer Murray Bay Taft Union Church Roosevelt Ethel St. John's
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Cabinet Wives Dominate Social Scene In Washington

Mrs. Meyer is tipped as social leader among cabinet wives, with Mrs. Knox and others hosting gatherings in Washington. The article profiles the wives of Taft administration officials, their homes, backgrounds, and social influence across diplomatic and political circles.

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Washington Mrs. Meyer Knox Lfe Meyer Rome St. Petersburg Diplomatic Corps Julia Alcea Meyer Taft Hear K Street George W. Childs Lillian Smith A. D. Smith Pittsburg Reed Hugh Philander
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White House Budget Reveals High Cost of Presidential Living

The late congress debated raising the president salary as the White House budget shows substantial costs beyond salary. Expenses include $25,000 for travel, $2,000 for greenhouse repairs, $9,000 for grounds, and lavish dinners and receptions. The article notes the president bears most entertaining costs and supervision rests with the president's secretary and steward.

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