Soldiers Pension Bill Heads to Harrisburg This Winter
The proposed bill would grant a $6 monthly pension to Civil War veterans who served ninety days and reside in Pennsylvania. A three member pension board and a Commissioner of Pensions would oversee applications and payments. Wages for officials and an oath requirement are specified, with quarterly payments starting after Feb 28, 1810. Deserters are excluded from benefits.
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Harrisburg
Stuart
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Pennsylvania
Pensions
Pension Board
United States
Alaska rail link and farming outlook dominate 1909 review
The Alaska farming and railroad potential is highlighted, arguing 500000 miners and 500000 other workers could be employed in the next quarter century. It cites rich mineral resources, diverse valleys, long daylight, and seed distribution, urging homestead expansion as rail access grows. The piece, by Frederick H. Chase, notes government seed aid and agricultural stations in Copper Centre and Rampart.
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Alaska
Iowa
Minnesota
Michigan
Fairbanks
Arctic Circle
Japan
United States
Copper Centre
Kentucky
Canada
Frederick H. Chase
American Review of Reviews
Financial comparisons show imports and exports in 1908
Imports reach 1 397 225 and 602 193, while exports face no foreign funding constraint. Mercantile collections and bank settlements are robust though slightly below 1906 levels. Dun's Review notes 1908 US commercial failures total 15 690, with 222 315 684 dollars in losses, up from 1907, and manufacturing failures at 3 827 with 96 829 015 dollars.
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New York
United States
R.G. Dun & Co
Dun’s
How to Cook Dried Vegetables and Navy Beans
The article explains preparing navy beans by soaking and boiling with a pinch of baking soda, then baking with pickled pork and molasses to yield Boston baked beans. It also covers Lima beans cooked with butter, pepper, salt, sugar, and vinegar, plus a cold salad with pecans and chicory dressed with French dressing.
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Boston
Flavorful Soup Bases From Legumes and Gumbo Roots
A New Idea Woman's Magazine recipe notes lentils with rich stock and water as a soup base, and describes using garlic rubbed tureens for flavor. It also suggests gumbo okra and dried beans like red kidney and hari cot as winter dishes when paired with a cream sauce.
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New Idea Woman's Magazine
English Fashion and Phosphate Rock Outlook of 1907
The piece surveys English fashion with sharp remarks on women’s dress and a historical note on Queen Victoria. It then reports US phosphate rock data for 1907, noting 2,265,000 tons mined and 900,000 tons exported, with depletion of South Carolina and Florida, rising Tennessee output, and a 54 year high-grade reserve life. It urges government control of public lands to deter export and sustain domestic supply.
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Piccadilly
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January Scribner
United States
South Carolina
Florida
Tennessee
Arkansas
Warren and Surrounding Notes Roundup
Local items report improving patients in Warren County doctors and new officials. County Auditors audit accounts. M Brady named superintendent of Rouse Hospital and Dr Shortt appointed physician. Snow and cold weather, travel to New York for testimony, poultry shows, school law draft, and community events fill the week.
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C. E. Cobb
New York
Rome
Italy
Lydia Marsh
Russell
Sidney D. Blackman
Frank J. Lyons
Seigfried
M. Brady
Youngsville
Rouse Hospital
H. C. Preston
W. H. Shortt
Grace M. E. Church
F. W. Hinsdale
R. A. Winchester
Winchester
Wyoming
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Penrose set to become veteran senator after third term
The piece notes Senator Penrose will be among the younger but longest serving members after starting his third term. Among 92 senators, 19 have longer continuous service, with nine ahead by only two years. It recalls 1881 arrivals Eugene Hale March 4, William Parge March 11, and Nelson W Aldrich October.
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Penrose
Senate
Eugene Hale
Maine
William Parge
Nelson W. Alrich
Rude Island
Oct
Warren Library Association Holds Annual Meeting 1909
The Warren Library Association met Monday evening. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Treasurer W F Messner reported for 1908 and was accepted. Trustees and librarian reports were presented. Officers elected: President J P Jefferson Vice President Rev H M Conaway Secretary Rev W H Jones Treasurer Theodore Messner Board of Control: Mrs W H Filler Mrs A D Wood W D Hinckley W L MacGowan M V Ball. The secretary was instructed to stress a small surplus and urge more funding to expand library work.
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Warren Library Association
W. F. Messner
Struthers Library
J. P. Jefferson
H. M. Conaway
W. H. Jones
Theodore Messner
Board of Control
W. H. Filler
A. D. Wood
W. D. Hinckley
W. L. MacGowan
M. V. Ball
Castro Defies Fear as He Vows Unyielding Resolve
Several thousand miles from the Venezuela upheaval Fidel Castro proclaims in a confident speech that fear does not exist in his vocabulary. His defiant stance signals unwavering resolve amid regional turmoil.
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Venezuela
Castro
Cabinet Nominations Reveal Political Prominence in Nation
Once all nominations for Mr. Taft's cabinet are in a clear view emerges of the major figures in American politics, showing a broad spectrum of influence across the country.
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Mr. Taft
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