Washington Democrats Praise Governor Lister’s Reforms
The piece lauds Governor Ernest Lister for economy and efficiency, citing vetoes that trimmed about 5 million dollars from a 24 million dollar appropriation and the creation of monthly financial reports. It asserts executive budget discipline under Lister and pledges legislative support for anti tax burdens and reforms aligned with President Woodrow Wilson.
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Lister
Ernest Lister
State of
Washington
Ernor Lister
Rogers
Woodrow Wilson
State Hop Growers Respond To Prohibition Critique
The State Hop Growers Association led by President Alvin Muehler defends beer revenue flow noting profits support farmers transport workers and governments while arguing prohibition increases bootlegging and ruins tax bases. They reject Anti Saloon League claims and urge Washington to reject prohibition medicine.
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Anti-Saloon League
Washington
Kansas
Maine
Tennessee
North Dakota
North Carolina
State Hop Growers’ Association
Alvin Muehler
First Cup Defense Trials Feature Resolute and Vanitie
The Resolute led the early trial races while Vanitia impressed in light seas. Alex Smith Cochran plans to adjust Vanitie to beat the time handicap and expects to outrun both the Resolute and the Defiance.
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Alex Smith Cochran
Information Wanted Exchange Quip
A brief newspaper exchange noting a husband and wife remark over life together. Mrs Benham asks where he does his singing while Benham replies, highlighting a domestic exchange about their marriage.
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Benham
Poster Satire on New Officers by London Punch
In London Punch a cartoon and caption mock two new officers of the Imperial Yeomen. The first swears a bit and mutters about discipline while the second is a living showpiece who opens his mouth to express his likes.
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Imperial Yeomen
London
Conservatism in Investment Advice from 1900s Tribune
A thrift preacher and an investment banker stress prudence in money handling. They warn against rash bets and urge conservative gains, recommending savings banks and cautious consulting with seasoned advisers to safeguard principal and promote thrift.
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Savings Bank
Johbn M Oskison
Chicago News
Modern Opium Eater Reveals Cost of Addiction
An excerpt from an American Magazine piece explains how opium use escalates from small pills to a daily habit. The narrator details rising expenses including $3 per 36 fun, $4 daily for room and cook, and $25 to $30 per can, illustrating the financial ruin of addiction.
Slaves Turned Out Fast Roman Books at Low Price
In ancient Rome during the Augustan era publishers used trained slaves to write and bound books rapidly. A printer produced 1,000 copies of Martial's second book in ten hours at about 12 cents each, earning 100 percent profit. Slaves worked in batches under an overseer, with dictation and swift revision before binding.
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Rome
Martial
Argyll Family Venerated In Roseneath Parish Story
Principal Storey recalled a parish quarrel in Roseneath where a resident claimed the neighbour struck him in the presence of the duke of Argyll’s horse. The tale illustrates the high regard afforded the Argyll family in earlier times.
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Argyll
Roseneath
Storey
Westminster Gazette
From One Thing to Another
A humorous quote from the Washington Star recalls Gladys Ann being sent to cooking school to distract her from piano. The plan reportedly worked, and now the family aims to shift her study to political economy to keep her mind off cooking.
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Gladys Ann
Seventeen Year Locusts Describe Timed Emergence
The article explains the seventeen year cicada's life cycle from egg to subterranean nester to surface emergence. It details a long dormancy of up to twenty feet beneath ground, followed by a brief mating period and rapid transformation into a winged insect.
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National Geographical Society Bulletin
Lingerie Gowns Based on Kate Greenaway Style Rise in Girls Wear
Lingerie gowns inspired by Kate Greenaway pictures become popular for young girls party wear. Designs include plain or embroidered voile frocks with handsome sashes, high waistlines, puffed sleeves, and hand embroidered white nainsocks in princess cuts with ribbon bows and scalloped detailing.
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Kate Greenaway
Long Tunics Dominate Diverse Costume Styles in Apricot Linen Gown
The article surveys long tunics across outfits from street suits to lingerie frocks. It notes buttoned fronts or backs, simple or flared cuts, and tunics arranged with box plaits. A pictured gown features apricot linen, a tunic with box plaits, kimono blouse, vest, white organdie collar, bone buttons, and patent leather girdle.
Striped Sweaters Spark Summer Silk Trend
The striped sweater of silk emerges as the season’s must have sportswear. Available in green lavender blue wheat and tango, it features a sash and pairs well with white skirts or white suits.
Clock Thief in New York Given Time in Court
A New York burglar who specialized in clock thefts in recent months was sentenced last week to serve time.
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New York
Quote on wisdom from Talleyrand cited in divorce note
A fragment quotes Talleyrand advising caution before judging wisdom. It notes every divorce case aids appreciation of the French statesman's worldly knowledge.
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Tulleyrand
Greater London Boroughs and Suburban Towns Overview
Greater London comprises thirty eight city boroughs and twenty nine suburban towns in its administrative framework.
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Greater London
Sweet Clover Not a Weed with Major Agricultural Value
The Kansas experiment station states sweet clover, once seen as a weed, has substantial agricultural value. It serves as a soil improver and forage, with varieties including white sweet clover and yellow biennial, suitable for diverse soils. It fixes nitrogen, builds humus, and improves soil texture, benefiting even poor lands after several years of growth.
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Kansas Experiment Station
Soil Texture and Moisture in Different Soil Types
The article explains soil texture by particle size and classifies soils as sand silt and clay. It notes rapid moisture movement in sand but short duration, slow movement in clay but long travel distance, and intermediate movement in medium textures.
Sunday and midweek church schedule at Finch building
The notice lists services and activities: Sunday school at 10, church service at 11, Wednesday evening service at 8, and readings in Reading Room No 617 Finch Building open daily 1:30 to 5 except Sundays. tf. 7
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First Street
Broadway
Finch Building
City Carriers Urge Call for Undelivered Herald Copies
Subscribers missing the Herald on Tuesday and Friday by 6 pm are asked to call City Messenger Co at phone 72. The company will deliver a copy immediately.
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Herald
City Messenger Co
Phone 72
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