Revised tale shows simple facts in a Washington saga
A Washington author rewrites a story after editor’s critique seeking plain facts. The revised tale centers on Jonas who loves Eliza, faces a wealthy father, a Wall Street venture, a near bankruptcy, Eliza’s accident by a pond, and a reconciled marriage after Papa borrows money from Jonas.
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Washington
Jonas
Eliza
Papa
Wall Street
Mill Pond
Washbington Post
What the Steerage Brings Us
An opinion piece argues immigrants are unfairly branded as undesirables. It contrasts American prejudice with European concerns about emigration draining skilled workers. The author urges distinguishing between harmful elements and desirable arrivals to preserve potential gains from immigration.
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America
Germany
Europe
Express profits debate and Aldrich birthplace proposal
The article discusses hidden profits in express companies like Adams and their link to railroads. It notes $24 million in surplus profits and $36 million in shareholder payouts over a decade, suggesting railroads could capture some express earnings to lower rates. It also proposes memorializing Thomas Bailey Aldrich in Portsmouth.
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Portsmouth
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Adams Express Company
Harriman
Gibcitaal Ats Bs
Hill
Eighty Eight Rheumatism Remedy Restores Newport News Man
Last summer CHAS E GILDERSLEEVE of 618 82nd Street Newport News Va suffered severe inflammatory rheumatism confining him to his room for months. After trying doctors and various liniments with little success he found an advertisement for 8 8 8 Rheumatism relief. He tried it and after three bottles felt much better and fully recovered, now stronger than in years.
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Chas
Gildersleeve
82Nd Street
Newport News
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Bainbridge
South Georgia
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