Smithsonian International Literary Exchange System Expands Globally
The article describes the Smithsonian Institution's International Exchange Service, its purpose to diffuse knowledge, and its vast reach. It notes 60,000 separate addressee records, 22,000 annual government documents, and a network including London, Leipzig, and Budapest agencies. The program began with M Vallomare and grew to send and receive countless publications worldwide, supported by government appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veele Sam
Mighty International Book Exchange
International Exchange System
Smithsontag Exchanges
United States
Smithsonian Exchange
Cyrus Adler
Stanthsonian Tatitue Hon
Smithsonian
International Exchange
Smithsonian Exchanges
Alexandre Vattemare
Paris
Royal Library of
France
Louis XIV
American
American Philoapphileal Society
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Eciente
Vallemare
TAS
Europe
Washington Leving
Joel K. Poinsert
Gallan
Verplanck
Library of Congress
United Sta
National Institute
M. Vallomare
Smithwonian Pub
Slettind Valley
Santer ‘ Wes
Joseph Henry
Cooperaon
Washington
International Exchange Service
London
Leipsle
Budapest
Smithsonian Exchange Service
Ireland
South Africa
Great Britain
British America
Dories Battle Off Martha's Vineyard Sharks
Report from No Man's Land ports describes a fishing schooner Priscilla crew led by Capt. Fred De Wolf engaging a school of sharks near Martha's Vineyard. Dories stayed upright as waves surged, several sharks leaped, and three large specimens fought each other while fishermen rowed toward the Priscilla for safety. One shark exceeded sixteen feet in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No Man's Land
Marthas Vineyard
Priscilla
Fred de Wolf
Bome
Boston Herald
Buildings in Large Cities 1907 Costs and Permits Decline
The report shows total cost of buildings in the principal U S cities in 1907 at 661 076 286 dollars, a drop of 17 634 683 from 1906 but a rise over prior years. Building permits issued reached 184 066 in 1907, up from 181 174 in 1906, with declines noted in some cities and a combined total of 941 591 982 dollars, representing 26.64 percent.
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United States
Lost Maine Cottage Bargain Sparks Domestic Twist
George and Lina chase a two thousand dollar Maine coast cottage dream. An offer from Maria Gould upends the plan, as Lina secretly matches the bid, exposing strain in their marriage and a comic clash of fortune and desire.
Cometqueney’s Portland Claim Ties to Lat Woman
In a fragmentary tale from Portland Maine a character named Malone Cometqueney disputes a description of property shared with Priscilla claiming it exists “in her eye.” The odd exchange centers on ownership and a novelist’s reference, with a side note noting rubber supply and a South American share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menager Malone
Portland
Priscilla
Dresses for Girls Newt costume with linen and lace details
A 19th century pattern description outlines a formal girl’s dress set in delicate linen and muslin. It specifies a white linen gown with open front, long sleeves, tucked bodice, lace trim, and a matching straw hat with pale ribon accents. Material lists include muslin, lace, and silk trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andre Kinione
Care of the nails and grooming tips from a bygone guide
A period piece on personal care outlines daily nail hygiene using washing, cuticle work, shaping, and polish. Additional sections discuss fashion shifts, adult expectations, and a child’s daily sleep schedule, detailing routines for age one and a half to six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal
Eli
Hats For The Fall Styles Preview For Readers
The article previews fall hat styles with details on brim shapes including drooping and straight brims on sailor types. It notes trimming with wings quills and satin bands, plus brown and tan shades and champagne tones. Children's hats are simpler with bows rosettes and ribbons.
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Eatio
Pretty Linen Dress Described for a Young Girl
Description details a linen dress for a young girl with an etamine skirt, tunic style, trimmed hat and wide openwork band. Embroidery, buttons, and a matching embroidered tulle yoke complete the outfit. Girdle features liberty style elements and fine needlework accents.
Napkin Fastener for Baby Neck Comfort
A simple napkin knot technique secures a bib when traveling or visiting. Tie a small knot in one corner and slip it under the child's neck to prevent slipping. Keep knot low so it does not press at the neck and cause discomfort.
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By Charles Poole
Cleaves
Lina
Maine
Sinen
Amemiy
Vais
George
Yan
Pehaw
Mercy
Emiline
St Jottean
Delonge
Marta
Particulara
Jent
Priscila
Maine Coast Agency
Sam
Warkman
Weneralia Ives
Maria Gould
Cape Porpoise
Camden
Bheaven
Linn
Emiling Brubhe
India
South America
New College
W Nolee
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