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The Washington times., 1911-10-11
Recent Popularity
J of Electric SIGNS

Very few realize how rapidly the
appearance of our cities at night Is
changing as the popularity of the
electric sign grows and grows.
The electric sign is not exactly
an innovation, but recent improve
ments in sign lamps and attention to
design have made a new sign-a
sign of the times, as 1t were-which
is in evidence in every modern COM
munity. .....
In Chicago, for example, the first
electric sign was used twenty-three
years ago in a political campaign |;
eleven years from that time there
were about twenty electric signs In
the city, and within the last twelve
years, this number has increased to
nearly 5000.
Other cities have, of course, I'M
dergone the same periods of slow
growth and sudden Transformation
in the matter Of electric signs, Chi
cago being only an example.
In Washington the growth in the
use of electric signs has been q
substantial one. Local and out-of-
town advertisers are finding the
electric sign a great aid in promot-
ing the sale of their goods here.
The new Mazda sign lamp has
been a great factor in this rapid
development, for the brilliant white
light which results from its use has
doubled the beauty and artistic
merit of the electric sign, making
it more effective and desirable for
every form of electric advertising,
or sign lighting, so that it is now
used by every business which
wishes to appeal to the public.
Churches are rapidly taking 1t up.
A cross outlined in electric lamps
on the steeple of st. Mel's Catholic
Church, at Forty-third avenue and
Washington boulevard, Chicago, Is
somewhat of an innovation. The
cross is nine feet high and six feet
wide Each side of 1t Is outlined by
thirty four-candlepower lamps. This
cross can be seen very distinctly at
night for a distance of twenty-five
city blocks in a direction at right
angles to the arms of the cross.
Rev. Father Mcdonald, who is in
charge of the church, expresses
himself as well pleased with the
results obtained by the use of cleo
tricity for lighting this church en-
blem.
The Washington times., 1911-10-11
Wireless Stations
Show Great Gains

From January, 1910, the wire
less stations in the world made an
increase of 464, reaching a total
of 1,2l7. Of this number 99s are
on ships and 2l9 on land.
A feature of the Panama Pa
cifc Exposition which will be held
in San Francisco in 1915, will be
the wireless telegraph station on
Telegraph Hill. 1t is planned to
erect the largest station ever built
on this occasion, by means of
which the passage of the feet of
battleships through the canal can
be continually signaled. Its
range must therefore be about
1000 miles. -.#.
An all-French wireless system
has been inaugurated to cover the
whole world. Stations in South
Oran and Dahomey will be in
operation before the end of the
present year, and one in NADIA
gascar soon will follow.
The Washington times., 1911-10-11
Electric Railways
In Universal Favor

Here are a few examples Of the
way electric traction Is working its
way into every land and into the
life Of every people.
The use Of electric current in
China is rapidly increasing. Power
stations recently have been started
in Hankow and in Wuchow.
Japan has thirty-one electric
railways, with a Fackage of SGT
miles.
The first attempt at applying
electric traction to a Spanish steam
line recently was made by the
Southern Railways Company.
An electric. railway in Russia,
connecting Sebastopol with Jalta
and Alushta, is in contemplation.
The cost is estimated at 14,50O,0 900.
The Washington times., 1911-10-11
Little Disc Stove
Highly Attractive

There is an electric disc stove in
the shops which almost has super
natural power for tempting the
cook and the near-cook to display
her skill.
The housewife, the college girl, or
the bachelor girl revels in the de-
light of preparing a hasty meal or
substantial spread when she has at
her command this little stove
ready to attach to any lighting
socket.
The Washington times., 1911-10-11
Electric Picture Show
Used for Advertising

A manufacturing company which
extensively advertises its products
promotes publicity by means Of a
moving picture machine, carried
about on q motor truck. In order
to be sure at all times Of a source
of current supply. a generator has
been bolted to the truck, and so
fixed as to be driven by the auto
mobile engine, while the automobile
stands at the place of exhibition.
The Washington times., 1911-10-11
Housewives on Ranches
Use Electric f|atirOnS

Electric fiatirons are being ex-
tensively used by the wives and
daghters of ranchmen located in
the agricultural sections of north
ern Colorado. Energy is supplied
throughout the district between
Lafayette and Greedy by the North
ern Colorado Power Company,
which has a large and increasing
motor and lighting load in the ranch
country. Out-of-door ironing is
very popular.
The Washington times., 1911-10-11
Government Buys
Twelve Big Trucks

The United States Navy Depart
ment has bought twelve electric
trucks for the use of the Bureau Of
Yards and Docks. Eight of these
are 5,000-pound trucks, the other
four being standard fiye-ton trucks,
and all are now equipped with lead
batteries. The distribution will be
as follows: To the Boston navy
yard, one 5,000-pound truck; to the
Portsmouth IN. H. navy yard, one
five-ton truck; to the New York,
Norfolk, and Mare Island navy
yards, one OF each size; to the
Philadelphia, Charleston, and Puget
Sound yards, and public works Of
ficer, Island of Guam, one each OF
the 5,000-pound size.
The Washington times., 1911-10-11
keyIess Clock Runs
By Electricity

A keyless clock that runs with
accuracy for two years without
any attention whatever is one of
the remarkable manufactured
products of Baltimore. After
having been thoroughly tested by
the supervising architect of the
Treasury Department, Washing
ton, it has been installed in a
number of Government buildings,
including postoffces and United
States court houses, in both of
(which absolute time accuracy is
essential.
The self-winding or operating
apparatus is controlled by a pair
of inexpensive galvanic batteries.
1t Is especially adapted to use in
public buildings, factories, offices,
private residences, and other
places where accurate time is es-
sential or desirable. Clocks for
private use have been sent to
Canada and Cuba, and inquiries
have been received from many
foreign countries, including Chipa,
Japan, South Africa, and Brazil
The Washington times., 1911-10-11

Large carpets which can be
heated by electricity have been put
upon the German market by Baur
& Co, of Zurich, Switzerland.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05

bol, will in the near future take the
place of opium Ia the far east
II is of small bulk. this deadly weed,
is cheap IN comparison with its elder
brother, opium and can be Struggled
easily. The opium convention does
not, as far as we know take account
of the danger which threatens from the
Importation OF this drug.
The French authorities in Indo-C Chi
ma absolutely prohibit the hemp plant,
but nevertheless ii is being taken in
To the country in ever-lhcreasing
quantities. 1t can be used as drink,
can be smoked or chewed; the physi-
cal and mental effects are deadly.
We have not been able 90 ascertain
as yet whether this noxious drug has
made It's appearance in Hong Kong.
but we take this opportunity of calling
the attention Of the authorities to the
danger of it doing so. 1t is a danger
that should exercise the thoughts OF
the legislative council.
This noxious weed Is smoked much
by the lowest class Of natives in South
Africa, whore it is known under the
name of dahgha and causes many
crimes. the Bushmen and Hottentots
running amuck when saturated with
it's hellsh effects.-Hong Kong Tele-
graph
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
COLD STORAGE IN EUROPE.

Many Of the European cities are fol-
lowing the example of America as re-
CARDS cold storage plants. Paris is one
of the centers whore such questions
are now being promoted, ard the Ref
rigeration society is endoavoring to
bring such question before engineers
and manufacturers. not long since
there has been built a large cold stor-
age plant in the suburbs &C. Paris and
signed 10 store home products which
are 20 be exported as wei as foreign
products brought in by rail TO be con-
sumed in the city. There are now
eleven cold storage chambers in opera
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
SALT PORK AND CREAM GRAVY.

This is just plain country dish, but
one which almost everyone likes. Slice
salt pork thin and put in a frying pan
with water to cover. Cook until the
slice of pork looks pinkish and the
water has evaporated. Roll each slice
i'm IA little flour shaking off all that is
superiluous, and return to the spider.
Fry until crispy brown on both sides,
Watching closely that they do not
blacken. Take up the slices of pork
onto hot platter, then stir into the
fat remaining a tablespoonful of flour.
Stir until well blended then pour in a
cup of milk. Stir again until smooth
and thickened, add n half cup cream
or more milk. with pepper to season,
and pour over the pork. This cream
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
STATE BANKS SHOW GAINS;
Sl7,467,l9S IN RESERVE
STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER
DOYLE VERY PLEASING.
Fourteen New Banks During First SIX
Months of the Year.

According 10 the report Of Banking
Commissioner Doyle. Michigan state
banks continue To show an increase
of business and conditions are first
class During the first six months Of
this year fourteen new state banks
We're organized with "A total capital of
$4,000, while fifteen banks and trust
companies increased their capital.
The aggregate gain in business Of
the 40 state banks and five trust
companies since March :, the last re-
port. was S12,9;1.32I22. Durlng the
period there was net increase in
loans of $1O,55l,lS2.23 and an increase
in deposits OF G11,5ig17549. OF which
$G747. 5SS.37 was IN commercial de-
posits ana S4,SO1,5S712 was ia say
ngs deposits.
In a comparison of conditions with
the corresponding report Of year ago
the commissioner shows total in
crease in loans during the year Of $19.-
i5917O.O4. a total increase in deposits
Of $23,5G4 .O91.G5.
There has beer an increase in cap
ital stock during the year Of $1,237.-
353, while the total reserve maintlined
by state banks is shown TO be s17.-
iG719S.49 more than the requirements
of the banking law.
The savings Investments of the
banks, together with the savings re-
serve cvcee1 the cavipos dapocit, Ia,
$4,124754.54
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
gravy is especially delicious with
buckwheat cake.
CHOCOLATE CUP cuSTARD.

Tut three ts,'vspoonfu's % grated
;focolate i'm aaucopau and set over
bot water until IL melts Ma grad
1aliy one cupful of milk. stirri1g until
h"at together three tao'espaonfuls OF
sugar and three eggs, aGd bLe cupful
of cold milk, tl,en the contents of the
saucepan. Pouf into cu)' Get I'm a
dver pudding DISH ANA pour around
;nom sufficient vi y1trt t. reach a
little more than half way up the sides
of the cups. Place in slow oven and
cook until firm in the center; test by
putting in the point of a knifeblade, IL
done, il should come out clean.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05

SMOKED SALMON ON TOAST.

Cut salmon into strips, pour boil
ing water over them and parboil for
10 minutes. Wipe dry place then i'm a
saucepan with good sized piece of
butter and little boiling water and
simmer gently, with frequent basting,
until the liquid has been absorbed.
Season with pepper, butter and lemon
juice toss and serve on slices of deli
Cately Drowned toast.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
PINEAPPLE.

Pare pineapple so that the fruit
shall be wasted as little as possible and
in order To do this, notch it in and out
and carefully remove all the specks or
eyes with silver fork, pick the fruit
from the core i'm pieces as large as n
bean, place the dish which contains it
ON ice until wanted. Sugar may be
strewed over the fruit or not 1t
draws out the juice, which is always
desired.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05

EMBROIDERED LINEN SETS.

Very attractive coat and dress sets
consisting of square, rounded and
pointed back collars, with cuffs To
match, have been brought out in white
linen embroidered in hand effect and
with fancy scalloped edges A new
form of the scalloped edge in which
the scallops are not round, but square,
is being featured on these. Many are
showing inset medallions of imitation
Venise and Irish.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
TO SET coLoRs.

In washing the light summer fabrics,
the one hope of every woman is that
they will not fade. Follow these sug-
gestions and YOU need not have any
anxiety ON this point In washing
blue put handful of salt into the wat
err; green. a lump of alum; gray or
brown. a bit of oXgall; tan or linen.
hay water-pour boiling water over a
handful of hay; reds and pinks. use
vinegar.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
BEEF STEAK sTEWED.

Put in a saucepan one tablespoon of
butter and when hot lay in the steak
Ground steal) floured. Let it brown
with a sliced onion; add a pint of
boiling water and simmer for two
hours. Lay the meat on a not plat
ter. Thicker the gravy with brown
-four, add one-half can of mushroom
let sinamer-for afteen INMATES, -.-.-..--
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
SUBSTITUTE FOR OPIUM.
A Deadly indian Weed That Is Cheap
and Can Easily Be Snuaaled.

The Indian weed is being largely inn
ported into Indo-China at the present
moment. says our informant. who
holds a high position In the military
world He has given MS a sprig or
two of the hemp plant which obvi-
ously lends itself To the uses of snug
glers. With first hand knowledge of
more pernicious than opium or alco-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
TOMATO SAUCE.

One-haif can tomatoes or fresh
steWed tomatoes, one onion. three TIA
blespoon butter, two and one-half ta-
teaspoons flour, one-fourth teaspoon
salt one-third teaspoon pepper. Cook
onion with tomatoes fifteen minutes,
rub through strainer, add To butter
and flour add seasoning, cook together.
II tomatoes are very acid add few
grains soda.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05

when strong smelling vegetables
have been boiled in pans to prevent
the bad odor from clinging to them
put little salt on the stove and in
vert pans over it, In few minutes
pans will be sweet
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05

Keep several sizes of safety pins in
sewing basket and use in place of bod
kin or hairpin for drawing tapes or
elastic. Fasten pin through the tape
and il will run smoothly.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
LAURlUM BUSINESS DIRECTORY
pu PONT MOTOR CO.

Agent for the Ford automobile, a
thoroughly reliable car for all pur-
poses. Full line of bicycles and sport
ing goods, tires and auto equipment.
Repairing of all kinds. Phone S2O-J.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05

ton. A convenient. system Is tile use
OF AN automobile wagon with freezing
compartments which plies between
the city and the storage house. II car
ries the products 10 the sellers In
town and also takes back the unsold
products for storage. Scientific Amer
lean.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05

To bake potatoes quickly. boil them
in sailed water 10 minutes, then put
them i'm the oven. The boiling water
will heat them through and they will
cook in a short time.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05

The variation of the temperature
of the water at the Equator and at
the Poles varies less than 10 degrees
i'm the course of the year, but between
these points the variation sometimes
reaches 40 degrees.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
CONFECTIONERY & FRUITS.

A nice line of candies. fruits. canned
goods and the standard brands of
cigars and cigarettes. We manufac-
ture ice cream. Wholesale or retail or
ders MIchelini e. Bertasso. Phone 6I9I..
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
CHICAGO DECORATING CO.

Artistic interior decorating in most
modern style. Paper hanging, tinting
hardwood finishing. Picture framing.
plate moulding. mirrors resilvered, fur
niture refinished. r. Pentzold. Phone SS7.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
M. E. o'BRIEN INSURANCE.

Insurance is good sound business
propos'''@" and a man cannot do bet
ter in taking a life insurance policy
with the Detroit Life Insurance Co.
First Nat. Bank Bldg, Laurium.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
MAC Leop,s LIVERY srAeIE

First class livery and prompt cab
service day or night. Hacks furnished
for funerals and etc. Baggage hauled
to and from trains Special attention to
boarders. Malcolm Macleod. Phone 30.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
NATIONAL BILLIARD HALL.

Six regulation billiard and pool ia
bles that are kept in good condition.
with good lights and courteous atten-
tion. Leading brands cigars and cigar
cites. Agts for Markham's box candies.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
CENTRAL HOTEL.

Osceola street. Laurium.
Special rates by week or month
Special attention to transcient trade
l.. l.. Distel. Phone 267-LA
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05

Keep all wax paper from the crack
er boxes, as they make excellent fiat
iron polishers.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05

Ask for a Nestor Cigar. They say
they are fine. jll3
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05

Boston. said of a far-famed imam.
cier:
"He is all right at heart. but his
outside is prickly. and you must han
die him with great caution. as they
handled the Tin Can gambler.
"A gambler of Tin Can borrowed
a sum from a money lender. and wher
the note fell due he said he could not
settle.
"'You must settler" shouted the
money lender. If you don't settle
nj.
But the gambler. taking a revolt
yer from his boot, pointed it at the
money lender and said:
"'Eat that note or I'll ,et daylight
through you"
And the money lender, after a mo-
ments silent thought. crumpled the
note into ball put it in his mouth,
chewed vigorously. and then, with a
gulp. swallowed the pulpy morsel.
THAT dose saved your lifc.' said
the gambler I'm molifed tone. and
the next day he had streak of luck
and paid the money lender i'm full
The money lender was much
pleased with this honesty and when
the gambler a few weeks later called
and asked for a new loan he was read
lily accommodated.
THE gambler, having pocketed the
new loan, sat down. dipped a pen In
the ink and selected a sheet of paper
whereon To write the usual acknowl-
edgment But the money lender hast
lily interposed.
Hold on. my friend he said. and
he ran TO cupboard
"'Wait a minute. my friend. Would
YOU mind writing IL on this soda
rracker?' Washington star.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
COPPER CITY BoTTLING WORKS

Our S, II drinks are pure, healthfui
and invigorating. Made by modern
sanitary machinery, enabling us TO
quote special TO parties and entertain
ments. Phone 241
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
FASHIONABLE TAILOR.

We build our clothes from hand
some and reliable fabrics and our
prices are as low as could be i'm ac-
cordance with true values. Cleaning
ana pressing T.. X. Mech. 3rd ST.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
COLLINS & WAGNER LIVERY.
COPPER RANGE HARDWARE CO

Largest and most complete stock of
plumbing and heating goods i'm Laur-
ium. Special attention given To re-
pairing, also "a full line of general
hdwe., paints, oils, builders supplies.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
NELSON The GROCER.

We try to supply our customers ev-
cry wish and want by carrying fresh
line OF fine groceries our quality In
high, our prices low. Prone 4i7J
3l6, osceola St
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
JOHNSON MlLLlNER.
Hecla street.

A large selection OF the seasons lat
est creation in millinery is being dis
played. along with stunning models
from our own workrooms.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
The PALACE HOTEL

Centrally located i'm the business
district Of Laurium. Modern appoint.
ments with steam heat and bath. Spe
cial rates for regular boarders Fourth
and Hecla SITS. Mrs. T. Schrieber. Prop.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
PAuLL's CASH MEAT MARKET.

Choicest cuts Of fresh and salt meats.
Staple and fancy groceries, milk, but
ter and eggs. Special discounts for
cash. First class sausage Of all kinds.
Thos. PAUL. Phone 126.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
eouRp BROS. MEATS.
HosKINe ELECTRIC CO,
HAlRpREssINe g. sHAmPooINc.

Bring us your combings. We will
make them into switches. Parlors for
and clIiropody. Mclaughlin 81 Kelly,
over Faucet e. Guck's Office.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
EGeEN G. HoYEM.

A clean bakeshop. equipped with
modern machinery, is the basis Of our
success. We specialize in wedding
cakes at this time of the year. Let us
trim the brides cake. Phone 523.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
PENINSULA HEATING g. PLB. CO

Let us figure on a heating plant for
your home. Now is the time To have
II done. All work guaranteed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05
A SMILE OR TWO;
MAYBE A LAUGH

Mistress-"Bridget, how long would
You stay with me If | couldn't pay
you?"
Maid-"As long as you'd keep me if
l couldn't cook num- Harper's Ba-
Zar
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05

motorist was stopped by police
man, the light on the car being in
sufficient. lie gave his card to the
constable
&c. j. Smith" read the man i'm blue.
Il want your proper name and adj
dress. We've too many Smiths about
here. Now, look sharp!"
Then said the motorist, "if you
must have it, it's William Stakes
pcare. Stratford on Avon.
Thank you. sir" replied the po-
liceman. sorry To have troubled
you!"
And he carefully entered the par
ticulars i'm his book.-Tid-B Bits.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05

Agent-'Tm selling something To
prevent ROSTERS from growing at a.
m"
His Friend-"Marvelous! what is
it,"
Agent-"A recipe for chicken soup"
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05

Thomas F, Lawson. at a dinner in
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-05


In spite of the hot weather, Miss
Christie Macdonald has been taking
boxing lessons. so the other night she
was fully prepared when. upon leav-
ing the theater she was insulted by one
of the loiterers.
Rejoicing i'm her newly acquired
knowledge. Miss Macdonald landed a
right hand blow. which sent the Of
fender sprawling in the gutter.
Towering above him. she indignant
~ said. "TTow dare you insult de-
fenseless woman" and wrathfully
passed on.
The brute looked up and simply
murmured: "Defenseless!"- Youngs
Magazine.
John s. Sargent. the eminent paint
er. was being discussed IN a Philadel-
phia studio.
Sargent" said magazine iIlustra-
tor gets $4,000 apiece for his port
rats. Well. one day when he was i'm
America. a deputaton waited ON him
and asked him to paint certain colo
mel Of volunteers.
"'For this work, said the spokes-
man. we are willing to pay YOU. Mr..
Sargent. $500
"The spokesman. however, interrupt
ed hastily:
"'Of course. sir. at that price we
would only want half length
"'Oh. very Well said Sargent. and
which would you prefer?"-washing-
ton Post.
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