Battle 15 Now On How the Congressional Committees Work
Washington flurry as Republican and Democratic campaign committees open in New York Chicago and Illinois. The article details how the committees run literature, franking privileges, and strategy with leaders Loudensinger McKinley Lloyd Clark and Clark and longtime party figures shaping the national contest for control of Congress.
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Campaign Literature Rush Spreads From Washington
The yearlong political effort shapes discussion and educates voters for months before November. From early in the year Washington has disseminated speeches and literature to fuel party campaigns. Republicans have circulated McKinley’s speeches and Nicholas Longworth’s remarks as core material for mobilizing supporters.
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Storing Celery In Winter On The Farm
Farmers store excess celery by trenching a pit eight feet wide and long enough, twelve to fourteen inches deep, placing roots close with soil, watering, and closing with boards and straw. A roof of boards and straw then covers the trench to protect from frost, keeping until late winter. The method suits small growers for its simplicity despite being laborious for large operations.
Valley Forge Restored With Forts And Memorials
Valley Forge has been revived as trenches are cleared forts restored and markers placed to show the positions of state headquarters. A Memorial chapel and Patriot's hall mark the spot where Washington prayed, illustrating his patience and resolve during the harsh siege.
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Hitchcock Explains $11 Million Post Office Savings
Postmaster General Hitchcock reports the Post Office Department saved over 11 million dollars in the past year. Reforms in city deliveries and rural services led to about 4.6 million in savings, with further cuts in money order handling and miscellaneous expenses. Despite the deficit drop, employment rose as reorganizations did not curb service.
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Keeps Country Roads Good
A description of using a King split log drag to repair dirt roads. Dragging after rain pushes out water, leaves a puddled surface that bakes hard. Over years, repeated layers form a strong crust that supports heavy traffic and keeps ditches clean for proper drainage.
Dentist claims substitute for gold in fillings
The piece discusses alchemy origins and claims by Dr. William Wyckoff of Philadelphia that he has devised a durable silver alloy suitable for tooth fillings, rivaling gold in permanence and reputation. It notes public interest, scientific context, and a noblewoman figure's appearances linked to the story.
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William T. Wyckoff
Philadelphia
Dr. Wyckoff
Facts About Duck Rearing for Safe Ducklings
Do not set duck eggs under a duck as they make poor mothers. Place eggs under a large hen. Water troughs must be deep enough for ducks to submerge their heads. Keep duck runs clean and provide shelter for youngsters during storms. Round up ducklings before storms. Ducks may sit with bills open during heavy rain.
Squirrels Cause Major Disruption to Telephones
A large population of gray squirrels has become a public nuisance and harmed telephone and telegraph wires. Hundreds of wires are enclosed in lead pipes while the mammals gnaw through holes large and small, causing heavy economic losses and widespread disruption.
Spoory fed planta Uke poorty animals, are always lean
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a creature described as sated bee on Yuneal the Mager rue and references lean conditions and unprofitable reality, but lacks clear journalistic context or identifiable facts for a fuller item.
Princess Swot-Paringhy Takes $25,000 Yearly Hotel Suite
The Hungarian princess Swot-Paringhy signs a three year lease for a hotel suite in New York at $25,000 annually. The 17 room third floor apartments include a private conservatory and the rent covers only the room. extra charges apply for other services.
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From Lumberjack to Congress: Jo Steph Fordney of Michigan
A biographical sketch details Hon. Joseph Stephenson Fordney of Saginaw, a sixth-term congressman from Michigan’s Eighth District. Born near Hartford, Indiana, he left school at 15, worked as a grocery delivery boy, then spent nine winters in northern Michigan lumber camps as a chore boy and timber cruiser. His early grit, storytelling, and mix of temper and judgment earned him buyers among pine merchants, leading to wealth and a political career. Known as Sugar Beet Joe for his devotion to sugar beet farming, he rose from woods labor to millionaire status and Congress.
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Britain appoints Sir Arthur Nicolson as foreign secretary aide
Sir Arthur Nicolson is named permanent under secretary at the British foreign office succeeding Sir Charles Hardinge as vice regal India appointment proceeds. Nicolson, a veteran diplomat, will direct embassy and ministerial work abroad, with honours and a baronetcy indicating expected peerage.
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Earl Granville
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