Realty Deals Start Debate Over Washington Real Estate
Washington debate centers on George Washington real estate ties in the capital as Representative Sisson questions Congress members owning property here. Republican Leader Mann argues Washington as President wielded veto power, sparking clash over propriety of owning Washington real estate by lawmakers.
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Washington
House
George Washington
National Capital
District of Columbia
Sisson
Mississippi
Congress
Mann
Mr. Sisson
Mr. Mann
Doings of the Van Loon Family Deliberation on Washington Real Estate
A discussion cites the father of our country for backing real estate development in Washington. Mann argues the credit lies with supporting capital location rather than opposing it. Representative Garrett notes Washington city never served as government seat during George Washington’s presidency.
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Mann
Garrett
Tennessee
Washington City
George Washington
Sewing Circle Forum for Boston Post Women
The paper invites New England homemakers to share problems and solutions on home life, family, babies, budgeting, flowers, and gardening. Correspondents may use pen names and ask questions of each other. Write on one side of the paper and send letters to Sewing Circle Editor, Boston Post.
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LEE Post
New England
Boston Post
Reading through the Sewing Circle letters on budgets and marriage
Readers discuss marriage finances and life plans in the Sewing Circle column. Topics include a woman seeking a husband able to provide or a man who earns enough, frugality for large families, caution against marrying for money, and advice on debt and self sufficiency.
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Sewing Circle
East
Boston
The Wrong Man Dear Sewing Circle
Letters from readers warn against marrying for reasons other than love, noting dangers in coerced marriage and eugenic ideas. A sister named Misery shares a troubled dilemma about love, children, and unhappy arrangements, while others urge choosing love and personal happiness.
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Mae
New Hampshire
The Eleventh Hour Auction at the Old Home
A classically staged sale unfolds at an old house as an auctioneer opens in the attic. A white haired man returns to bids, rescues his foster mother, and later reunites with Celia, revealing a late life fortune and renewed love. The estate sale ends with the couple found at the car, ready to begin anew.
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Celia
John
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