Lords Pass Veto Bill Amid Threats of New Peers
In London on August 11 the House of Lords approved the veto bill by 181 to 114. The Commons pay raise for members was approved 256 to 169. Lord Morley warned the king would create new peers to secure Liberal passage if needed, while debates grew bitter with Unionist opposition and a charge against the government by Lord Rosebery.
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London
Asquith
House of Lords
House of Commons
Lord Morley
Lords
Morley
Lord Halsbury
Lord Camperdown
Duke of Norfolk
Halsbury
Lord Rosebery
Crop Damage Report Reveals Sharp August Decline
Washington reports the worst monthly drop in crop conditions since 1901 driven by drought and heat. July yields fall below prior years with corn down 335 million bushels to 2.670 billion. spring wheat down to 209.6 million. oats, rye, and barley also show sizable reductions from last year.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Aviator Weinberg Falls 950 Feet During Training
Bud Weinberg attempting qualifying flights at Mineola on August 12 fell 950 feet after his monoplane overturned in a figure eight. He was badly bruised with a fractured cheekbone and multiple contusions after landing on his face and right side. He had just left the hospital from a previous collision incident.
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Summer millinery display of white hats and soft hues
In a sea of white outfits summer gatherings showcase hats decorated with pinks blues lilacs and cerise. Two white hats are pictured: one with gray net and white bead pattern and a second in white hemp with lace and nattier blue ribbon. Brown roses mossy stems and ostrich borders add color while white scarves provide warmth late at night.
Easy to make sandwiches for picnic season plan
The article describes a simple method to prepare symmetrical sandwiches by trimming crusts, halving the loaf, buttering halves, and slicing from each side to fit fillings. It also notes a pineapple tip, twisting the top to remove the stem and slicing and peeling as for apples.
Dainty Little Frock Dress Description
A dainty white batiste dress is elaborately trimmed with swiss embroidery and valenciennes lace. The skirt is plaited, the blouse forms a corslet, and the girdle of ribbon is fastened at the side with a cockade and long ends.
Brown Straw Hats Rise In Fashion This Season
Brown straw hats become nearly as popular as black hats with brown linen suits. The new sail hats feature small or large heads, small or medium brims and high crowns, favored by fashion conscious women who tailor their outfits. White bands on black and dark brown hats and darker brown bands on burnt straw shades define the smart, extreme straws in rough or smooth finishes.
Changeable Taffeta Garments Attract Early Notice
Changeable chiffon taffeta gowns are gaining attention though scarce now. Retail shops price these fabrics from 2.50 to 3.50 per yard, reflecting a rising trend as domestic makers plan affordable lines for the next season.
Collar and cuff sets replace Irish lace in fashion notes
Fine muslin chiffon and marquisette fashion collar and cuff sets for short jackets replace Irish lace, which is discounted. Eyelet embroidered batiste complements striped coat sets in any color, with a long collar edged in clung lace or colored muslin to match the stripe.
Fashion Description of White Cachemire Frock with Peachblow Stripes
A quaint gown described with a frock of white cachemire de sole and peachblow satin stripes. The bodice features a fichu drapery of Marines Ince and a pale pink chiffon rose on the velvet girdle. The slightly gathered skirt is trimmed with narrow white taffeta ruches.
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Marines Ince
Confidence Grows of Trade Broadening into Autumn
R G Dun & Co reports a cautious expansion in trade activity for autumn with steel demand rising slowly and competition increasing in finished lines. Subways contracts for 16,000 tons boost structural iron, while pig iron output declines from June to July. Bank exchanges show a strong gain though two-year comparisons dip, and gains are noted in Philadelphia Baltimore and New Orleans.
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United States
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New Orleans
Trade optimism and cautious buying amid August trade data
Bradstreet reports moderate improvement in trade with expanding house and road sales and optimistic buyers from cotton regions. Yet overall purchases stay cautious. US weekly business failures total 2087 for the week ending August 10, with year over year comparisons. Wheat and flour exports from US and Canada reach 2.56 million bushels that week, six week totals 13.22 million compared with 7.55 million last year.
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Fair Regree
United States
Canada
Markets Report from Cincinnati Grain and Live Stock
Cincinnati markets show mixed grain prices with patent and common grades ranging from 2.40 to 5.45 for flour products and Wheat No 2 red at 89 cents. Livestock prices include cattle from 3.60 to 6.40 for shippers, hogs from 7.95 to 8.00 for packers, sheep at 3.50, and lambs at 7.25 to 7.00. Produce items list varied prices for eggs, butter, apples, carrots, celery, lemons, onions, and oranges with regional homegrown notes.
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Cincinnati
Michigan
California
Doan’s Kidney Pills Cure Logan Woman’s Pain
Mrs. Margaret Cook of North Market Street Logan Ohio suffered severe back pain intense headaches and terrible kidney trouble. She describes wasting away to a walking skeleton before taking Doan’s Kidney Pills which she says completely cured her and gave a new lease on life. Sold by druggists and general stores for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Logan
Ohio
Doan
A Personal Matter and a Child's Mishearing
A candid citizen questions trust inequality but admits limited knowledge of trusts. A nurse notes Mother ill with ptomaine poisoning, and four year old Janet mishears and says mamma has toe nail poisoning, revealing a child's playful confusion.
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Janet
Suitor challenged by judge over worthiness for daughter
The judge questions the suitor on worthiness for the daughter while the suitor fears he is not worthy enough, reflecting a clash of standards in courtly dialogue.
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