Fragments Reflect Taft Canada Pact Debate And Press Reform
The passage notes opposition to the reciprocity treaty with Canada amid tariff free items and fisheries disputes. It mentions public interest in fortifying the Panama Canal, election scandals, and quotes from Joseph Cannon and Henry Watterson on press integrity and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Congress
Taft
New England
Menara “Lodge
Crane
Massachusetts
Dominion
Cannon
Danville
Lsingia
Among the Honors Bishop Burgess Dines at Presa Club
A Cincinnati Times-Star anecdote recounts Bishop Burgess of Long Island dining at the Presa club where waiters use humorous phonetic mispronunciations of his title. The head waiter mistakes him for admiral and colonel, then corrects himself, praising his "face cards" in his profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Burgess
Long Island
Presa Club
Harbor Head
Adm
Bis Burgess
Cincinnati Times-Star
Busy railroad president receives a pompous visitor
A private secretary quotes the railroad president’s busy schedule as a pompous visitor arrives for a friendly call. The visitor says he now rides on the suburban branch, addressing Colonel Nuriteh and the Catholic Standard and Times.
Symphony Quartet Quarrel Echoes in Brass
A humorous exchange among musicians mocks a loud bass drum as the loudest, likening it to a big headed, noisy human. The banter involves a clarinet, trombone, and others, highlighting personalities within the orchestra.
Shaking Hands in Public Etiquette Quip
Brief observation from London World noting many people mishandle handshakes with limp grips or overbearing force, affecting social encounters and first impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
How to Boil Milk Without Scorching
The article advises using a double boiler or a larger pot with a small saucepan inside to heat milk slowly. If scorching occurs, transfer the pan to cold water and stir with salt to reduce burnt flavor.
How to Preserve Butter
To preserve butter remove all butter milk then add salt and pack in air tight jars or cans. Store in a cool place to keep butter usable for years.
Hypothetical Advice From Uncle Henry on Suitors
The fragment shows a girl asking three suitors a hypothetical choice for a husband a preacher a polished businessman and a rich foreigner. Uncle Henry guides her to trust her own heart and love, while a second part discusses how to draw a circle and hints at gendered science commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabel
Mercy
Henry
Chicago Pribune
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Faawe T. Pearce
Ger Contin
Wekvene
Panama Canal
Keifer
Ohio
Hobson
Alabama
Merrimac
Woodmen of
America
Board of Directors
New York State Cancer Laboratory
Hi. R. Gaylord
Sherman
Ownless
Were
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Hrough
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier Journal
Dre Vven
Acter
James $. Sherman
Ge Om
Commonsense
Diller, Nebr
Asylum
Datee
Lendea
L. P. Raymond
DR. MH. Bauguess
Ve Diller, Nebr
E. E. Steffen
B. St
Fairbury, Nebr
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