National Museum and Smithsonian to share new Washington building
The National Museum and Smithsonian Institution will occupy a $3.5 million white granite complex in the Mall at Tenth and B streets. Construction started three years ago and should finish within six months. The facility will house natural history, Indian history, and related exhibits, with current galleries remaining in the old building.
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Europe
Congressional Library
National Museum
British Museum
United States
Smithsonian Institution
Tenth
B Streets
the Mall
Burnham
Washington
Capitol
White House Grounds
Pennsylvania Avenue
Potoman River
Taft Returns to Three Meals a Day Policy
President Taft announced a shift from a single daily lunch to three square meals. Cabinet members, previously adhering to a light noon meal, now dine at the Metropolitan club, savoring soup, roast or fish, vegetables, dessert, and a drink. Officials note weight gain and renewed energy as golf and horseback riding continue post Decoration Day.
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Taft
Metropolitan Club
Knox
Wickersham
Blaine Blunder Recalled From 1884 Campaign
Washington recalls the Blaine campaign blunder prompted by Dr Burchard in 1884. Andrew Devine, a House reporter and Blaine confidant, missed the ministerial delegation funeral, learned of the speech in papers, and alerted Blaine to a fatal phrase. Blaine blamed Dr Burchard for the loss, according to friends.
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James G. Blaine
Burchard
Washington
Brooklyn
Andrew Devine
Long
House of Representatives
Devine
Blaine
Associated Press
Dr. Burchard
Sea Fighters Wrestle Cupid in White House Bout
Taft battles Dan Cupid in a 12 minute framed clash at the White House. Taft, weighing 310 pounds, defeats the smaller opponent amid a comic scene as a naval marriage ban, once set by Roosevelt, is discussed. The piece notes new naval regulations restricting midshipmen from marrying within six years of cadet life.
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Bill
Taft
Dan Cupid
White House
Dan
Ole Maid
Ture
Annapolis
Roosevelt
Ohe
Poor Man's Gym Boarder Rejected Over Bathroom Raga
Mrs Bourdalot questions a prospective boarder about his fitness. He cites morning gymnastics while the couple declines boarding him citing a past bathroom raga polized episode. The humorous exchange centers on improvised, domestic quirks in a boardinghouse setting.
Building a stylish cement block bungalow for a couple
A Radford advice column promotes building a cement block bungalow as an affordable alternative to flat living. It recounts a couple leaving a high rent flat for suburban life, detailing costs: $4,000 for build and lot, $240 annual interest, with taxes and upkeep. William A. Radford offers free guidance by mail.
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William A. Radford
Wirth Ave
Chicago
Ill
Builalow
Flata
Benefits of hollow block construction for bungalow design
The author argues hollow cement blocks provide better insulation, ventilation, and consistent mortar fit than stone walls. A bungalow features a sunken cellar potential, a 12 by 18 living room with a north fireplace, and integrated block chimney. Builders used on-site sand blocks via a block machine, avoiding extra hauling costs, and standard forms ensure doors and windows align with joints, reducing waste on finishing.
Untouched by Time's Action: Cedar Shingles Show Ages
Washington mill shingles cut from a moss covered cedar log that lay underground with another cedar growing over it. The roots formed a circle around the log and the outer rings indicate 750 years of age while remaining sound and rot free. The shingles match modern cedar shingles in color and durability. Seattle Post and Intelligencer.
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Washington
Seattle Post and Intelligencer
National Library's Vast Collection Expands Rapidly
The American National Library houses about 2.5 million items including 1.5 million printed books and 1 million other articles such as manuscripts maps prints and music. Growth runs at roughly 70 thousand books and pamphlets plus 50 thousand other items each year.
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American National Library
National Library
Western Hemisphere
Charm of Flowers for Seasonal Arrangements
A study of flower arrangement notes beauty depends on proper placement and seasonal color. Carnations iris daisies and pansies prevail in spring, with bright hues in winter and cool tones for summer. Use few blooms per vase, ensure harmony, and select appropriate receptacles and greenery for summer homes.
Frock of striped wool described with blue silk trim
A girl's frock of blue and white striped wool features a bias cut back and sides pleated, a crosswise striped plain front, matching plaited blouse, narrow box plait with buttons, and a large blue silk collar with cloth applique. Girdle and chemisette in white lace complete the outfit.
Hanging frame for photos design amid cardboard and silk
A magazine drawing describes a pretty hanging photo frame. It uses stout cardboard cut to a square outline with an oval centre or other portrait shape. Front is padded with cotton and silk sewn on, glass fronted, and glued back. A ribbon loop and rosette allow wall hanging or a counter stand.
Embroidered frame gift idea surfaces in advice note
A brief tip suggests embroidering an initial on the lower portion of a frame when a frame is intended as a present, reflecting a small decorative customization. The suggestion emphasizes personal touch and craft as part of gifting etiquette.
Extender for Shirt Waist Design Described
The article details a new shirt waist extender with a long top ruffe sewed to shoulder straps, adjustable fullness via a casing tape, and riveted hook and eye or ball and socket fastenings along strips of tape. These improvements promise time savings and precise alignment compared to traditional hook and eye closures.
Popular Collars Styles for Summer Shirtwaists
Three collars in vogue include Dutch Vandyke, simple Eton, and deep Puritan with bow. Colored neckwear shown for summer shirtwaists, with women making them themselves. A white collar is hand dotted and scalloped in color. eyelet embroidery jabots attach with bows, pairing with white or colored blouses.
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