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The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1909-07-01
Proposed confederate Memorlals.

The United Daughters of the Con
federacy have undertaken to carry to
a successful conclusion two patriotic
projects. One is the erection on the
battlefield of Shiloh of a monument to
the memory of the confederate sol
diers who fell in one of the greatest
battles of the civil war The other is
a memorial in the confederate section
OF the National cemetery at Arlington
to commemorate the valor of the
southern soldiers buried there.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1909-07-01
The Easiest WAY.

He-Oh, no doubt, IL women were in
public office they would do great
things. But to come down to particu-
lars how, for instance, would you in
troduce the sweeping reforms you say
are needed in the street department?
She-With brooms.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1909-07-01

Elderly persons who want to sleep,
although they may pride themselves
on their kind hearts, still feel that
they would like to touch off a bunch
of tirecrackers that was tied to the
pig-tail of the Chinaman who invented
them
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1909-07-01


passed when the pill
grim to Valley Forge in search of
sights and relics of the historic camp,
perhaps the most hallowed of our
revolutionary reminders, was obliged
to tramp over fields of none too
friendly farmers and be constantly an
noyed by signs warning off trespass
ers. Apart from which, the fatigue
of such trip was great, as there
were no roads leading over the camp
ground and no signs marking the way
to the historic spots, only fields of
waving grain or woodlands over
grown with underbrush. Consequent
ly the hardest kind of walking over
the steep hills was required to view
but few of the sights. Only the
young and physically robust were
Of Valley Forge.
Through the untiring efforts of
number of patriotic men, all this has
been changed and the state of Penn
sylvania has been induced to assume
and complete a task which was first
offered and refused by the federal
government, although the undertake
ing was clearly within it's province, as
the camp ground of Valley Forge is
relic which should belong not only
to Pennsylvania, but to the entire
nation. as every patriotic American
must wish for its preservation and
would feel proud in being part owner
nj hot hnr I,xyD Ixa, To 81
national government, 1t must be at
least gratifying to the nation to learn
that the neglect of century has been
atoned for, and under the able and
enthusiastic direction of the Valley
Forge Park commission, work of al
most incalculable historical value has
been done on the bleak heights above
the Schuylkir. to which Washington's
barefoot army crawled when the de-
feat of Germantown left them no
other refuge.
Fort Washington and Fort Hunting
ton have been restored. An iron tow
er l05 feet in height for observation
purposes is being finished on Mount
JOY, and from this tower not only a
Wow VI llt tHllIe CAMP
ground and beautiful surrounding
country can be had, but also Philadel-
phia, 20 miles distant. can be made
out. beautiful commemorative
chapel of the Episcopal church has
been built on the spot where Wash
ington, in his direst hour of distress,
knelt in prayer. The headquarters of
the commander in the Isaac Potts
house have been purchased, complete
ly restored and turned into revolu-
tionary museum Roads have been
built which make possible quick coin
munication between all points of the
park, besides which, lawns and flower
beds have been laid out and planted
and even guard house has been
built to further heighten the park eff
feet
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1909-07-01

GAIN are the Stars
and Stripes, the ma
tional emblem Of
American liberty, JUS
tice and independ-
ence raised on high.
Again the lavish and
vivid display of the
IL q t ION al colors
a W a k e n S recollec-
tons of our coun-
. ~ 49, ,t,,-nI1, 80
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1909-07-01
Valley Forge
Restored
INDEPENDENCE da

DEPENDENCE d ay,
1909, sees blood.stained.
historic Valley Forge
restored, and not only
restored. but greatly
beautified, improved
and turned into a public
park for the enjoyment
of the people.
1t is a fortunate thing
t h a t the time has
passed when the pill
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1909-09-25

mcnl 10 rhs cooperative action. Washington was
cc'od Tor the meeting place Of the congress in
l9l..
intellectual stimulus has been aroused through the
holding ot students congresses and the year zoos was
marked by an Increased number of LatinAmerican stu
druts IN United states universities well by vastly
anEmeutcd interest the part Of the United States
I'm The applied educational methods OF Latin American
countries
\ottho least contributing factor in this is the
hetrr knowledge nelrE daily acquired through the tide
at travel which Is setting toward Latin America and Tor
Nh'ga Improved communication facilities largely
span-sh'r
WAth The assembling q the fourth International Con.
fettH " American states in Bueuos Aires In 1910 the
yuw"eA interests u the American nations will be still
iaFt.rr accentuateG and the results ~ the previous
N,y..ars az Washington. Mexico and Rio de laueiro
f,#.a.H tn t1r NEht OF recent events demonstrate
TIE status ~ America whole In world AFFAIRS
Tie ackgrkate FOR the various countries com.
posing tae International Union 81 American Republics
during 1908 ltS&t0la.sAI, against T9SIsT in
the Preceding year This loss % over $50 600 goo i at
trhutsha a well knoNn economic causes Which Affected
comnerc.a eeuters throughout the world
In me total for the year the share Of the Unils1
States Is represented BIZ s2ssss.s3s composed OF in
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1909-09-25

demand for articles of LanAmerican origin created
trade balance in favor of the producing countries
extent of $9l229023, in which the exports the
year exceeded the imports.
In the years trade total for Latin America the United
States share was S46S216455, compared with $55S
Z92Ol in 1901 receipts of Latin american merchandise
figuring the trade lists the country for 1921 425
and shipments of United States goods those countries
being represented by Sl967lS 030 compared with i'm
ports worth $3l72633 and exports S240553O6S in 1907
In considering the figures given above, adverse
illusions must not be drawn the value of the Latin.
American field of trade The falling off in the exchange
OF commodities for the 1908 with the United States,
already suggested due almost entirely
able and unusual economic conditions The reliable
measure Of such value is determined by comparing the
statistics of the with those of 10 years ago
here great increase is shown The outlook for the
ing is good and there is awakening among bust
in both North and South America the posi-
bes of trade exchange heretofore uudeyelOned which
must have beneficial effect Pan.Amercan commerce.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1909-09-25

Conference of 1907 entered into by tho republics Of Cen
tal America In accordance with these conventions the
Contral American court OF Justice held session
May 1908 at Carriage. Costa RiCa the FIRST judicial dec
sion being rendered in December ON September Is the
Central American bureau naugurated the capital
OF Guatemala for the uthoranCo reciprocal interests
among the nations OF Central America and with the as
scmhlng OF the FIRST Central American conference Te
sucigalpa Honduras. In the first month 1909 additional
emphasis is given TO the intention Of tho nations inter
cstcd embrace all feasible means dcyelopu,
OF their material possibilities
The participation OF Fan America was a feature OF the
Lake Muhon conferences OF zoos and 1899 active in
tcrest Indicated in such industrial assemblies the
International Fisheries congress the Irrigation congress
the Trans Mississippi Commercial congress the Rivers
and Uarhors congress and the Conservation congress all
which held ia the United states and attended by
delegates from me republics 10 tho south
III the 0,d of science the rillh Pan American Medical
ronarr.s. meeting IN Gmtemna city during August was
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1909-09-25

crease of s477,313,O97 being indicated.
Latin America figured in the grand
total for $1,977,737,0l9, showing a de-
cline of SS9,647,5S9 in the trade vol
ume as compared with the previous
year.
Imports into all of Latin America
during 1908 amounted in value to
$S93,255,99S, against $1,000, 297 $50 in
1900 the indicated decline for this
branch Of trade being $101043,S54.
On the other hand exports with a
total valuation of $1,0S4,4S3,021 show
a gain of $15,57S,70l over the figures
Tor 1907, when Latin-American mer.
chandise was shipped abroad to the
value of $1,O6S,9 O4,320
From the foregoing statement it is
seen that in spite Of certain adverse
conditions in the financial world the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1909-09-25

cntIlic congress, marked
tho entry OF the United
States into the realm Of in
tcllertuai activity covered
by the four Latin American
scientific congresses preyi-
ously held As compli-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1909-09-25

ports, $L116,449,6St, and
exports $1.752.S33.247. as
compared with $3,346,596,-
025, composed of $1,423.169,-
$40 and $1,923.426, POS for
imports and exports. re-
spectively in 1907, a de-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1909-09-25

marked by numerous gatherings OF
the representative elements Of nation
al life both in Latin America and the
United States and on all occasions
indications Of a unanimity Of scnti-
ment and community of interest were
markedly displayed
OF paramount importance was the
carrying into effect Of the various
conventions of the Washington Peace
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1909-09-25

HE SPIRIT Of n
terpationalism in It's
broadcast applica.
ton was the per
vading Characters
tic Of relations be.
tween the various
countries Of Amerl-
ca during 1908.
The year was
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1909-09-25

Totals 49, .ssoos 7o3.s,s $. S27.sle2eS ,.sc.oi9s.,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-07-16

Lord Rosebery, ex-premier, made a
grave, eloquent and alarmist speech to
a London congress of journalists
short time ago. The outlook In Eu'
rope, he declared, was ominous and
even appalling. The preparations for
war everywhere were on tremendous
scale, and little England was being
well as the liberties Of her colonies
across the seas. She would go on
building war ships as long as she had
a shilling to spend, but would that be
enough? Would that avert the dan
ger of reaction? Europe Is rafting
herself into barbarism," and the great
question Is how that calamity can be
avoided. There are few observers In
Europe who will indorse this disheart-
ening view of the situation or outlook.
The frenzied naval competition spells
terrific waste, but 1t does not spell
barbarism. Even the most militant
champions of big-navyism loudly dis
avow aggressive designs. Peace and
protection of commerce are every
where the declared objects of tho Gle
ments opposed to limitations Of arEna-
ments or budgets. Germany fears
British control of all foreign trade,
but every one of her responsible states
men denies that she Is preparing for
war. France Is determined to keep
the peace and has given up all notion
of "revanche.' 1t is deeply to be re-
GREETED that the powers cannot agree
on a sensible plan of armament limi-
tation, but nothing will be gained III
the end by eKaggeratioR and pessim-
ism. Barbarism? Old-age pensions,
insurance against unemployment and
education, science and industry, the
Of constitutionaltsm and democracy,
capitalization of the arts, the march
Of constitutionaltsm and democracy,
the growing power Of public opinion,
the increasing influence Of woman
are hardly to be regarded as fore
runners of barbartsm. In fact, It is
the pressure Of the great lower ami
middle classes for social and political
reforms that will eventually force the
governments of Europe to take up in
earnest the question Of economy in
military and defense expenditures.
Pantcs come and panics go, but the
movement for economic amelioration,
for the prevention of misery and Dig.
eases, for the equalization of oppor-
tunity, proceeds unchecked. The
forces of civilization are too strong
in any part Of Europe to make re-
barbarization even remote possibil-
ity.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-07-16
FRIGID REMEMBRANCEs.

The contrast between the life OF the
young in the twentieth and In the
early part of the nineteenth century
Is most striking, and one wonders
how the Scotch children of former
times survived their early training.
Lady Richie gives in "Blackstick Pa
pers' a description Of home life in
Scotland in 1906, which she took from
the Memoirs of Highland Lady"
Although seldom ailing, we inherit
ed a delicacy Of constitution, demand
ing great care during our infancy. In
those days 1t was the fashion to take
no care of it. All children alike were
plunged into the coolest water, sent
abroad in the worst weather, fed on
the same food; our life was one long
misery.
'In town a large, long tub stood In
the kitchen court, the ice on the top
of which had often to be broken be-
fore our horrid plunge into it. We
were brought down from the very top
of the house, four pairs Of stairs, with
only cotton cloak over our night
gowns, just to chill us completely be-
fore the dreadful shock. How 1
screamed, begged, prayed. entreated to
be saved! All no use!
Nearly senseless, I have been TAX
en- to the housekeeper's room, which
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-07-16
THE SOUL OF MUSIC.

The literary man was unhappy. He
was not great and successful literary
man, who could afford whole house,
and within the limits Of his fat quiet
was more than a matter Of comfort;
it was a matter Of bread and butter.
Over his head was a studio that had
been occupied by a quiet painter. But
now the painter had gone to Europe.
There was new neighbor in the stu
do. And the day before, with a hor-
ror that amounted almost to illness,
the literary man had heard the tuning
Of piano.
He sat at his desk and looked at a
blank sheet of paper. Try as he might,
there were no thoughts in him; he
was waiting nervously for the piano to
begin operations.
Presently there came a knock at his
door He laid down his impotent pen
and admitted a visitor.
She was a pleasant-looking young
woman, and her first words startled
him.
Il have come about my piano." she
said, hesitatingly. II am your new
neighbor, you know"
YES" said the literary man. Wont
you sit DOWN."
II understand" she continued, that
you do lot of writing down here, and
l thought, was afraid my piano"
II heard it being tuned" he replied
gravely.
And these ceilings are so low, too"
she went on THAT Is why I came.
thought perhaps we could make some
arrangement-abou hours, don't you
know. l expect to be painting during
the mornings"
THAT is the time write" he re-
piled. 1T is the time WIENER
music is most distracting"
Then If l promise not to play till
afternoon"
you will lift ton of my SOUL"
he said, smiling "a real ton. I am
always out in the afternoon. And in
the evening"
The young woman looked at him a
little mischievously.
DO you think you can stand it in
the evening, sometimes?" she asked.
her hand on the doorknob.
II shall enjoy it," he nodded. at
will remind me Of the only person l
ever met who applied the ethics OF
Christianity to life in an apartment
house"
But what is the use of the ethics
of Christianity" said his new neigh.
Dor, "if one doesn't apply them?" And
the door closed behind her.
The literary man went back to his
desk, and now he had thoughts to put
on his blank paper. But 1t was not
until evening, when he sat before his
fire with book and heard his neigh.
Dor settle herself at the piano, that the
look of worry entirely vanished Will
the first few notes that came down tt
him.
Il suspected as much" he muir
INJURED. She knows how to play"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-07-16

was always warm, to be dried. Re-
v1Ved by the fire, we were enabled to
endure the next bit Of martyrdom. an
hour upon the low sofa, our books in
our hands, while our cold breakYa st
was preparing. My stomach rejecting
milk, bread and tears generally did
for me-"
Six years later in the Highland
home austerities seem still part of
the education.
In winter we rose without candle
or hre or warm water; and really in
the Highland winters, when the breath
froze on the sheets and the water in
the jugs became cakes of ice, wash.
ing was a very cruel necessity.
AS we could play our scales in the
dark, the two pianofortes and the harm
began the days work How verv near
crying was the one whose turn set her
at the harp! The strings cut the poor.
cold fingers. Martyr the first sat in
the dining-room at the harp: martvr
the second put her blue fingers on the
keys Of the grand piano-forte in the
drawing-room"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-07-16
PAPERS bffnp PEOPLE

is an frremedabe she naturally takes ner oausn
ters side the difference she is apt TO 40 ner oes' ~
heal it. Besides in time Of trouble, who Is SO READY
IN helm and to comfort as the wifes motherY
The prejudice against mothersIn-laW Is modern one
for which Thackeray largely responsible The motn
ersnlaw whom he portrays are drawn with lampolacA
and acid and it Is difficult to how any man. though
endowed with the patience Of job could dwell IN peace
and harmony with such those whom ne IN
dicted upon Give Newcome and Philip But MRS Mac
kenzie and Mrs Baynes unusual let US nope as
;mprobabe as any of the villains of fiction and 1t Is
erosslv unfair to accept them normal types. Just
why Thackeray whose written cynicsm In the nam
was kindly and who in social intercourse was among
the most genial should have shown sucn rancor
towards nnothe,sinaw is hard to guess Certainly IL
was not from personal experience since his wife had
long been an orphan when he married her.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-07-16

Cut the corn from the cob (not too
ripe); mix as many beans with it as
desired; pack tightly into glass cans
pressing in with the small end of a
potato masher until the milk runs
over the top; seal tightly; put the
cans in vessel, cover with cold water
and boil for five hours. Tighten the
covers after boiling and place jars in
cool dark storage till used.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-07-16
New England Pudding.

Mix together one cupful of pastry
-four and one heaping teaspoonful of
baking powder and sift them twice.
Now cream together one-half cupful Of
sugar and one tablespoonful of butter
and when they are smooth add one
egg. Thin this mixture with one-half
cupful of milk and season with one
saltspoonful of salt. Make cake
batter by adding the -four and baking
powder and turn into rather deep
oblong tin. Bake in a moderate oven
for twenty-five minutes and serve hot
with sauce.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-07-16

Heat four cupfuls of milk and add
two cupfuls of grated fresh cocoanut
and let heat for ten minutes. Cool and
add four eggs we'll beaten with half
cupful of sugar. Roll one cracker
very fine and pour into two paste
lined plates. Put rounding teaspoon
full of butter cut in bits on each and
bake. Cover with a meringue made
from the whites of two eggs beaten
stiff with one-half cupful Of powdered
sugar and brown in the oven. Cool
the pie before putting on the mer.
ingue
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-07-16

ASSh Railway News Statistics
the of business
little
The appliances the
of the lies in the opportunity
general impression that the American railroads
British
statement but misleading
Britain
O he respectable OF
All the number killed.
relative overlooked
The United States
Britain Our freight mileage
powerful freight
least
Kingdom by least 10 to 1900
calculation this
a matter Of fact, little
al.-Detroit
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-07-16
Cream of Lettuce Soup.

Wash the lettuce carefully and
while wet put into the inner vessel
of a double boiler, having boiling
water in the outer vessel. Cook until
tender, then rub through a fine colan-
der, return the PURGE thus produced
to saucepan, add pint of white stock,
season to taste and thicken with a
roux of butter and flour and when
smooth and thick add cup of cream
or rich milk and stir until very hot;
then serve.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-07-16
Short Suggestions.

Liver Is delicious cooked as follows;
Cut slashes in the liver and thread
into them thin strips of bacon; sea
son with salt, pepper and thyme and
bake for an hour or so.
Green peppers are good served with
boiled rice in the following fashion:
Cut them up and boil until tender,
Season them with salt, pepper and
butter, and turn over the rice.
A good sandwich for summer teas is
made of brown bread filed with
mixture of ripe currants and cream
cheese. The juice is strained from
the currants and mixed to a paste
with the cheese.
1t is better to have the ironing
board hang than stand, for there Is
less danger of It's cover becoming soil
ed. Drive a hook or staple in the
smaller end of the board by means
of which to hang it.
Cane sugar loses a great deal Of its
sweetness when boiled with fruit, anu
much more is required TO produce Ul0
same results than would be the case
were the sweetness added just as the
fruit is taken from the fire.
To make a green mayonnaise for
vegetable salad, add scalded choppeu
parsley to ordinary salad dressing
For afternoon tea toast seems to Do
better liked than almost anythlhS
else. 1t is thin and is cut in round
or diamond-shaped pieces.
To freshen stale cake dip it for
second in cold milk and then rebake II
in rather cool oven. Cake that nd"
been treated in this way viii taSIe
as IL it had been newly baked anu
may be eaten by any one. STAG
bread may be treated in the same
way.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-07-16
s eafOam.

This is one of the most delicious Of
the new candies; it is also very easy
to make. Dissolve two cupfuls of
sugar in one-half cup of hot
water, then add one-half cupful of
table syrup and boil until little
dropped in cold water will harden.
Have the whites Of two eggs beaten
very stiff, pour the boiling candy,
little at time, over these, beating all
the time. Add one cupful of nut
meats minced very fine and one tea
spoonful of vanilla. Beat until a lit
tie dropped on plate will stand up
in shape, then drop by spoonfuls on
clean wrapping paper, from which
they are easily removed when cold.