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Newspaper
The Semi Weekly Item
Location
Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
4
A wide analysis argues that famine risk in India is worsened by Hindu religious proscriptions against beef. It notes cattle as vital farm assets and transport, and contrasts Hindu and Muslim dietary practices influencing meat trade and famine response. It laments import limits driven by faith while praising teetotalist restraint in Islam.
The piece argues counterfeiters expose the complexity of paper money and the Bank of England notes as the simplest and most counterfeited, presenting a paradox. It cites the Bank of England notes as a constant object lesson while asserting the public benefits of renowned security amid changes.
Australian hawk problem feared in the west with government offering two shillings for each hawk destroyed. Claimant must present head and talons to a justice of the peace, who will oversee complete destruction.
A Washington Star report describes clerks creating benevolent associations to provide immediate insurance on death. It cites Pension Bureau, Post Office, Treasury and Interior departments with varying assessments and payouts, noting about 1 060 members and roughly 6 600 dollars yearly receipts. The War Department group, reorganized 14 years ago, has 430 members and 250 dollar death payments with several thousands disbursed.
The article surveys spring and summer fashion shifts. Fringed sashes fade from hats while lace ends and white Neapolitan braid appear on visiting hats. pearls, earrings, bracelets, brooches, and tiny watches trend small and delicate. Military hats feature maize ribbons and black cowslips. Belts move to a smooth bias look, with flat waists and no leather belts, urging women to measure their waists before buying.
In Philadelphia a movement grows to ban corsets as unhealthy and demeaning. Dr Grace Spiegel advocates free movement and loose clothing for girls and women. A Society member notes Wu Ting Fang compared corsets to foot binding during his visit.
A theater audience watches a dramatic telegram arrive for Miss Vermont of Washington. The message hints a family emergency and drives the woman to fear and suspense as she learns it is from a relative in need. The scene unfolds with all eyes on her as she reads the urgent missive.
In a Richmond Dispatch quip a German parliament member is said to have spoken 42 hours non stop. A companion recalls private performances exceeding that, joking about a wife’s long conversations since marriage as a counterpoint to public record.
A ready bread dough is enriched with one beaten egg and two cups warm mashed potatoes. The mixture is mixed, rolled to half an inch, cut into cakes and baked. The note preserves a home baking tip from Good Housekeeping.
Passenger trains depart Mt. Carmel for Buffalo Scranton Kimbra Wilkes Barre White Haven Hazleton and other stations at set morning and late afternoon times. Trains to Philadelphia and New York run at 7:13 a.m 12:15 p.m and 4:40 p.m with additional services and Sunday schedules. Trains for Mt Carmel leave New York Philadelphia Pottsville Wilkes Barre and Shamokin at specified weekday and Sunday times. Lehigh Valley Railroad promotes westward emigrant routing and through baggage checks with connections to major cities and service points.
Time table from the Philadelphia and Reading Railway effective November 12 1899 lists numerous daily and Sunday departures to Mt Carmel New York via Tamaqua Easton and via Philadelphia with connections to Pottsville Sunbury Milton Williamsport Alaska and other points. It records trains leaving New York Philadelphia Reading Pottsville Williamsport and Alaska routes with varied morning afternoon and evening slots.
Atlantic City Division timetables detail weekday and Sunday departures from Philadelphia Chestnut Street and South Street wharfs, Atlantic City Depot, and Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City routes. Parlor cars on express trains, numerous excursion times, and notices for New York and Atlantic City Express. Officials A Whigard Edson J Weeks sign.
Direct connections with the finest lines to Cleveland Detroit Chicago Omaha Butte Portland Seattle and other western points. Fast time low rates and superb equipment. For schedules and full details consult D. Powers P R Agent.
Pennsylvania Railroad timetables show departures from Mount Carmel to Shamokin Sunbury Harrisburg Williamsport Lock Haven Elmira and Watkins as well as western routes from Harrisburg to Altoona Pittsburgh and beyond with multiple daily Express and Local trains. Time cards and full details available at the station ticket office. J B Hutchinson General Manager Passengiery Agt
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