Marble Room Portraits in Treasury Press on Capitol Beauty
The marble room in the Treasury Department hosts a black Vermont square with a life like Queen Victoria profile and a French soldier in relief. A crack runs through the square and reveals a Quakeress and other figures as workers note the likenesses while the room doubles as a cash room for $262,000,000 distributed annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Treasury Department
General Grant
United States
Department
Italy
France
Vermont
F. E. Spinner
W. H. West
A. B. Mullett
Hugh MccCulloch
the Treasury
W. E. Chandler
J. F. Hardy
Queen Victoria
W. R. Elliott
Washington Post
A Beecher Family Quarrel Over Prideful Jabs
The anecdote recalls Rev. Thomas K. Beecher of Elmira New York clashing with a man named Smith in Cohoes. Beecher sent a defiant note asking if Smith wished to quarrel with the Beecher family, prompting a sharp retort about fighting the Smiths. Beecher then rushed to terms to end the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas K. Beecher
Elmira
N. Y
Henry Ward Beecher
Smith
Cohoes
Beecher
Life span limits of famed men and biblical age
A quotation notes that many renowned figures from ancient and modern times did not reach the biblical age of seventy, suggesting that greatness does not guarantee long life. The remark contrasts historical achievement with longevity.
Greedy Mackerel Devour Small Fry in Rocky Pool
An vivid Longman’s Magazine description portrays a mackerel mobbing a trapped shoal of fry in a shallow cul de sac. The predators surge in, gulping prey one by one as panic spreads through the water and fish leap onto nearby rocks seeking escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longraan
Setting Tires Through Hydraulic Wheel Press
The article describes the shift from heating and shrinking tires to mount them on wheels to using a hydraulic tire setting press. The press bed has 18 radiating sections forming a collar that contracts to squeeze the tire over the rim, then continues until the wheel achieves the desired dishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Old Moon in the Young One's Arms Observed in Sky
Photographs and descriptions of the crescent moon show a pale earth lit glow on the unlit portion. The phenomenon, named the old moon in the young one's arms, results from earth light reflecting onto the nighttime side of the moon. French efforts to photograph the effect yielded intriguing images cited by Youth's Companion.
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France
Tommy Atkins Buys His Coffin In India
A New York World piece describes Tommy Atkins in India earning one rupee monthly, deducted until 15 rupees buy a coffin. The sum funds a regimental soda water machine, which would bury him if he dies. if he survives and leaves India he gets back the 15 rupees plus a share of profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Atkins
India
New York World
Narcissus Legend Tells of Daffodil Origin and Punishment
The tale explains daffodil as a corruption of affodilly from Asphodelus and a form of narcissus. It notes Narcissus loved his reflection, a nymph died for him, and he was spellbound by his image in a pool until he pined away and transformed into the flower bearing his name.
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Asphodelus
Narcissus
He Won and Brother Brother Hurt in Window Leaning Game
Two youths, Tommy and Tion, compete to lean farthest out a window. Tommy wins but injures himself in the stunt, prompting a passerby to learn Tion is his brother.
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Tion
Tommy
The Devil Reaches The Boy Through His Father
A proverb-like line notes that the devil uses the father as the entry point to reach the boy. The remark implies a morally dangerous influence can come via parental guidance or absence. It reflects themes of family, temptation, and ethical caution.
Auctioneer Posegate Offers Live Stock and Bankruptcy Sales
E F Posegate an auctioneer based in Ames advertises readiness to handle live stock and bankrupt sales with small commissions. He offers one telephone line at his expense and invites inquiries at his office for dates and details.
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Ames
Northern grown seed potatoes and millet for sale
Grain and seed sale notice offering Early Ohio potatoes at 60 cents per bushel and pure German millet at 76 cents per bushel. Also lists 35 bushels of Stowell's Evergreen sweet corn at $1.25 for 2 mood Ames Iowa.
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Ohio
Stowell
Evergreen Sweet Corpet
Mood Ames
Lowa
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Arbuckles
Pers of Ar
J. R. Torrey
J. R. Torrey Razor
Express
Coffer
Pearest Express
Arbuckle Bros
Dore
Adsress Air Communications
Notion Dept
New York City
New Haven
New Haven Clock Co
Charces
O. K
Union National Bank
Frank E. Bellamy
Iowa
OM the
Spring & Son
Daniel Embree
Ames, Iowa
Town Central
Y Co
Marshalltown
St. Paul Mail
St. Paul Express
Mason City Mail
St. Louis
K. C. Mai
Peoria Express
Peoria
OS. P. Barry
Little Bros
W. W. Mayhew
Merton, Wis
L. M. Bosworth
Real Estate and Insurance
Minnesota
South Dakota
Boswot's
H Wresterman
F. T. McLain
Westerman
MLAIN
Aries Lowe
E. FE. Posegate
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