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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
7
A historic baking guide explains shortening the creaming method for cakes, combining eggs sugar butter flour milk and baking powder in one sequence. It notes using water as a milk substitute, warns against overusing baking powder, and describes Sunrise Cake with lemon vanilla flavor.
A girl with long golden curls tells her mother that a stranger praised her hair in the street and notes the remark about her use of the word ain't. The mother smiles at the compliment but gasps at the child’s innocent critique of the phrase.
New York officers present as Dutchess County authorities and Canadian immigration officials gather in Sherbrooke Que for Harry K Thaw habeas corpus hearing. Judge Globensky grants the petition amid secret proceedings as Thaw and lawyers avoid interviews. Authorities plan to detain if released while district attorney and officials scrutinize the case of Roger Thompson linked to Thaw’s escape.
Condensed news notes cover renewed anti American demonstrations in Acapulco and property attacks, a Denver Knights Templar parade, Isidora wreck near Cape Carranza with one survivor, bonds buyout bill, indictments on election fraud, deaths in aviation and war zones, leprosy case, tariff amendment, and various federal, state, and local actions across the United States.
Aboard the Pacific Coast Steamship State of California the loss of life reaches thirty two with twenty five passengers and seven crew. The ship struck an uncharted rock in Gambier bay near Juneau and sank in three minutes. Eleven bodies recovered include Mrs. A Birnbaum and others with many missing. The vessel valued at 460000 dollars and Alaska Steamship Jefferson rescued survivors.
The thirty second triennial Knights conclave closes in Denver with a grand ball in the Auditorium. The main contest was for grand junior warden, won by W H Norris of Manchester Iowa on the third ballot. Leonidas P Newby of Knightstown Indiana was elected grand senior warden from the floor.
Seventeen western railroads signed a telegram to Postmaster General Burleson urging higher compensation for handling mail. They cite increased volume from parcel post expansion and expect further rises after August 20.
The so called dove of peace seal used by Secretary Bryan is revealed as an eagle symbol. The design, copied from an ancient coin, features Zeus on a throne with a scepter and is tied to peace treaties with other nations.
Maury I. Diggs was found guilty by a jury on the charge of violating the white slave law. He transported Marsha Warrington from Sacramento to Reno for immoral purposes, in a case tried in San Francisco on August 21.
Regular communion is set for September 7 at 11 am with new members received beforehand. A Friday 8 pm Lord's Supper for railroad men precedes the service. Catechumen classes for ages 12 to 16 start September 9 at 4 15 pm, with a class for older youths at 7 30 pm weekly. Rev. Ixase promotes Christian education at Midland College. A visit by Rev. Ixase to Atchison sparked interest from prospective Midland College students. The Kruegers Lake picnic drew 63 attendees, treating a North Platte train crew to ice cream and earning praise for the committees and overall day.
Rev G. W. Hanks of Thedford Nebraska stayed with Mr and Mrs S J Hedges eight miles north of Sidney. He left for home Friday expressing great appreciation for their kindness during his visit.
Mr and Mrs Fred Slawson of Lodgepole visit daily to attend institute sessions and refresh their intellects in early familiar fields.
A historical advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as beneficial for kidney trouble. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. O. Pearson of Sidney Nebraska who reports backache and weakness improved after two months of use. The ad names Foster Milburn Co as U S sole agents and warns to remember the name Dean's and take no other.
Co. & E. Harper sold a new Studebaker 35 H. P. electric self starter and lighted car last week from Denver. The purchaser was Chris Jurgens of Weyerts. The six passenger vehicle has two folding seats and is described as the finest of its kind. Harper has recently sold three of this make.
W D Magli, a Whitemound Wisconsin merchant, bought a stock of Chamberlain’s medicines to supply customers. After receiving them he fell ill and states that one small bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more to him than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.
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