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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
3
The Illinois Historical Society and State Department urge local groups to organize a public celebration to honor the Lincoln and Douglas debates marking the centennial of Mr Lincoln’s era. They seek public involvement, archival materials, and strong speakers to reflect historic importance and community unity.
A domestic guidance piece by Alice E. Whitaker outlines a social summer luncheon. It covers decoration with greens over pinks, placemat and tableware choices, and presents detailed steps for a carrot soup and fish in aspic as courses. It also suggests a rose-themed cake and a pink rose-plated serving presentation.
Illinois historical society plans commemorations in seven towns marking the Lincoln Douglas debates. Officials urge local committees to organize anniversary events on original dates with orators, survivor attendees, and memorial badges.
A New Broadway Magazine vignette praises Detective William P. Sheridan of Mulberry Street for his extraordinary memory. He supposedly recalls names and faces of about one hundred thousand people seen in his career, enabling him to identify criminals years after encounters.
A fashion note outlines a shell pink linen dress with white embroidery and a matching scalloped coat, paired with a white leghorn hat and pink parasol. The piece then shifts to poultry advice by Lizzle Groll, advising on Pekin ducks for home raising, breeding ratios, incubators, and marketability, praising Rouen and Muscovy as comparisons. It discusses care, water use, and suggests mammoth Pekin for easier rearing and quality meat and feathers for pillows.
A compact tribute notes the simple granite monument marking Benjamin Harrison’s grave in Indianapolis. It lists the 23rd president’s birth at North Bend Ohio and key roles including lawyer, senator, and president, with epitaph praising his integrity and faith. Cleveland’s presidential wins and Harrison’s electoral history are summarized.
Scald milk in a double boiler then mix with bitter sugar and melted butter. Beat egg whites and add dissolved yeast, water, and sifted bread flour to form a dough. Knead until smooth, cover to rise, shape into small rolls, bake quickly in a hot oven.
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