Prosecutions Under Oleomargarine Law Highlighted
Read in Harrissburg a statement by Dairy and Food Commissioner Foust on strict enforcement of oleomargarine and pure food laws. The report lists fines and case counts from 1901 to 1909 across Allegheny, Beaver, Fayette, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington, and Westmoreland counties, plus railroad wage figures and the push toward unified freight classification across three territories.
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Dairy and Food Commissioner
Foust
Commonwealth
Allegheny
Beaver
Fayette
Lawrence
Mercer
Washington
Westmoreland
Welles
Cope
State Treasury
Warren
Courts of Allegheny
Superior Court
Pennsylvania
Industrial Corporation
Massachusetts Judge Rejects 31000-Word Hypothetical Question
A Massachusetts judge ruled a 31,000-word hypothetical question in a murder trial as nonsense, pure and simple. The decision is viewed as an encouraging sign for the case timeline and courtroom efficiency.
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Massachusetts
Lions Surplus Affects Supply for Two More Weeks
Readable text notes a liquidity of lions that will extend through an additional two weeks. Authorities estimate stock will cover demand while markets adjust to the new level.
Uniform Freight Classification Progress Across Railroads
Railroads work toward a nationwide uniform classification system for rules, minimum weights, and article descriptions used to set freight rates. Variation in classification across three territories currently causes different rates and confusion for moving goods. Efforts stress that most commodities fall into a dozen classes and changing a item's classification would alter rates nationwide.
Administration Notice for Julia Johnson Estate
Letters of administration on the estate of Julia Johnson of Conewango Warren Co Pa have been granted to the undersigned. Debtors must pay promptly and creditors should present claims properly authenticated to Warren Trust Co by Geo E Colvin treasurer. May 25 1909.
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Julia Johnson
Conewango
Warren Co
Committee forms to unify rules for classification rates
A working committee with representation from each Classification Territory is appointed under the Executive Committee to unify rules minimum weights and article descriptions. It sets up headquarters in Chicago and will continue its task while classification committees and rate organizations cooperate to create a uniform freight classification reducing friction and trade disturbance.
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Chicago
Cherry Desserts From The New Idea Woman's Magazine
Instructional cherry recipes including Cherry Charlotte Stew Cherry Pudding and Cherry Shortcake. Directions cover making fillings layers butter sugar nutmeg baking powder and milk with guidance on lining molds baking times and serving with whipped cream or cherry sauce. July issue notes.
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New Idea Woman’s Magazine
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