Taft's Private Secretary Frederick W Carpenter
Frederick W Carpenter rose from stenographer in San Francisco to Tafts private secretary as Taft led the Philippines commission. Minnesota native, 36, nephew of Senator Matt Carpenter, well connected with public men, few enjoy greater esteem in Washington. He enjoys horseback riding and opera in his spare time and belongs to the Metropolitan and University clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Warner Carpenter
San Francisco
Manila
William Howard Taft
Philippine Commission
Carpenter
Islands
Aft
Philippines
Mr. Taft
National Capital
R Elies
Taft
Minnesota
Matt Carpenter
Washington
Mr. Carpenter
University of Minnesota
Metropolitan
Hampton’s Magazine
Insomnia Remedy: Hot Bath Before Bed
A nervous woman may sleep better with a hot bath before bed lasting about fifteen minutes. After the bath, go directly to a well ventilated room and sleep. Keep a glass of milk by the bed and sip slowly if wakeful.
Amica Tincture Relief for Sore Muscles and Wounds
After a hard day’s work use fifteen drops of tincture of amica mixed in half a glass of water. Take a teaspoonful hourly until relief. Internal use allegedly yields quicker relief than external application and aids absorption to prevent inflammation in soft tissue injuries.
Instructions from an expert presser for ironing trousers
Directions advise brushing trousers, folding, brushing again, applying a wet cloth, and pressing with a hot iron to create a crisp crease. After pressing remove the cloth and brush to remove shine and raise the nap. The guidance comes from an expert presser.
How to Prevent Eggs From Bursting When Boiled
A tip to stop eggs from bursting during boiling. Prick a small hole at one end with a needle before cooking to vent air and prevent expansion.
How the Bureau of Statistics Gathers Crop Data
The Bureau of Statistics runs monthly reports on U S agricultural conditions via a field service and a large corps of state and local correspondents. Traveling agents, state agents, county and township correspondents, and individual farmers feed data, with cotton reports supplemented by cotton correspondents and census inquiries. A separate note explains an adjustable gate brace design with mortised gateposts and pins to fix sagging gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Washington
Bureau of the Census
Manure Improves Soil Texture and Water Retention
Experiments at Wisconsin show manure increases water storage in soil, up to eight to ten tons per acre in the top foot and thirty four tons in three feet, while improving texture, warmth, and moisture retention more than screened manure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station
Guido of Arezzo and the gamma gamut origins
A 1009 account credits Guido of Arezzo as the inventor of the gamma gamut and the six solmization syllables Ut Ref Ah Fe Sol La drawn from St John the Baptist’s hymn. He claims mastery of plain song could be achieved in a year or two with the gamut, unlike ten years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guido
Arezzo
Tuscany
Diamonds In Peanut Patch
A young Ohio man who came to Arkansas to raise peanuts now digs diamonds in his former peanut patch. W. A. Gilcher of Sandusky owns the farm at the center of the diamond fields in Murfreesboro Arkansas, where planting peanuts and harvesting diamonds were his former plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Ohio
Murfreesboro
Ark
W. A. Gilcher
Sandusky
Gilcher
Death of Bruce C Mintier in Sigourney
Bruce C Mintier of Sigourney died suddenly at his home at about 10 this forenoon. He was about fifty eight and active in the horse buying business for many years and well known in the region. Mrs A T Burris, sister of the deceased, received word by phone and plans to travel to Sigourney this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce C. Mintier
Sigourney
A. T. Burris
Minner
Local Social and Church Activities Reported
Mrs Mathers of Columbus Junction visits daughter Mrs Briley. Mrs J P Clark travels to Washington to care for ill Mrs Mary Clark. Mrs E L Davis Miss Mary White and Mrs James Miller visit Washington. Mrs H Hull goes to Wilton Junction for Presbyterian duties and Marengo meeting. Mrs J Benn returns from Washington. D Z Wonderly travels to Monmouth Indiana for father’s illness. Lena Grimm visits Illinois after staying with brothers. Rev Mr Aikman to preach Presbyterian services Sunday 11 and 7 30 United Presbyterian 11 o'clock No evening service Methodist 11 and 7 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Clark
Washington
Mary Clark
E. L. Davis
Mary White
James Miller
H. ©. Hull
Wilton Junction
K. J. McAulay
Presbyterian Church
Marengo
J. Benn
Daisy McFarland
D. Z. Wonderly
Monmouth
Inl
Wonderly
Lena Grimm
Illinois
Mr. Aikman
Presbyterian
United Presbyterian
Miss Lena Wickham Returns to Chicago From Visit
Lena Wickham returns to Chicago this morning after a weeks visit with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. T. Y. Wickham in Ainsworth. Sr. J. W. Larsen was west bound yesterday morning. P D Hazlett attended a horse sale at Fairfield yesterday. Mrs. McChurch left for Washington yesterday after staying with the D. C. Stephens home. Ms. W. T. Trotter and son Lawrence depart for Bennett Iowa to visit her son J. A. Trotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Wickham
Chicago
T. Y. Wickham
J. W. Laren
PD. Hazlett
Fairfield
J. A. Trotter
Bennett
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indie i Steck
Electric Theatre
Featuring
Western Justice
Little Red School House
Louis
the County News
Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Clothcraft Clothes
Manhattan
Elgin
Gimbel and Royal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!