Washington Wouldn't Take It but He Didn't Oppose the Idea
A historical survey traces early views on presidential term limits from Washington to Wilson. It cites Washington's refusal of a third term and his warning against domination, Jefferson's fears of office for life, and later calls by Jackson Hayes Grant and Wilson for limits or single terms to preserve republican government.
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New Jersey
Pennsylvania
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A. Mitchell Palmer
Pattern description for Barbara Bell 1905 B shirtwaist
The 1905 B shirtwaister pattern promises a slendering line with a slim panel skirt, squared shoulders, and a deep V neckline finished with a double collar. Designed for sizes 36 to 52, it notes yardage for size 38 and suggests fabrics like spun rayon, flat crepe, linen, or chambray.
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Barbara Bell
Stranger Acknowledges Introduction In Parish Sermon
A London area clergyman begins a sermon as three late strangers enter the wayside church. They are conscious of their lateness and pause near the door before one introduces residents from Edinburgh, Harry MacTavish and James MacPherson.
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London
Paul
Harry MacTavish
Edinburgh
James MacPherson
Keynoter at national convention and Lemonade Lucy nickname
Answers to ten trivia prompts include a national convention keynoter, First Lady nicknamed Lemonade Lucy, and questions about dog bark type, Finnish language, moonlit reflections, oldest US community, rain with no clouds, subtraction term, snowflake patterns, and phrasing about the English government.
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United States
What are all the people doing murmured a child
A church visitor asks why people kneel and pray comparing it to a bunk er on a golf course where blasting continues. The disused quarry now serves as a bunker on the course.
Second-hand car test drive remark sparks caution
A buyer tests a used vehicle advertised for sale and the seller praises its condition. The exchange includes a wary reply noting agreement, implying prudent scrutiny during the trial run.
Cane and beat sugar named in classroom exchange
A teacher prompts Johnny to recall two sugar types from the lesson. He stalls and the teacher grimly suggests the chair. Johnny finally answers cane and beat, revealing the joke setup.
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Johnny
Beginner Aims Higher After First Round
A returning golfer reports a 72 as the lead player congratulates the novice for a solid start. The beginner vows to improve on the next hole, signaling cautious optimism about the round.
Appointment Etiquette Delights a Busy Visitor
A perky traveler breezes into the office and is told the custom requires an appointment with the secretary. The traveler replies that the secretary is booked, and the exchange ends with a polite chuckle.
Dyspepsia Joke Heard In Doctors Office Exchange
A humorous dialogue features a doctor asking about indigestion and a patient replying with a pun about spelling. The exchange hinges on wordplay rather than medical details, reflecting lighthearted office banter.
Fraud Detection by Fur Expert Reveals Counterfeit Coats
A New York scientist who identifies fur frauds uses microscopes and special lighting to spot counterfeit coats. By magnifying hairs and pinhead skin, he can determine animal species origin region and season killed. He notes fictitious telephone numbers in scripts and costly, rarely thorough audits of large firms.
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New York
Answers Quiz Roundup From Historical Puzzles
A set of trivia responses covers a temporary chairman, Mrs. Hayes lemonade at the White House, debates on dog barking after domestication, language links to Japanese Turkish and Mongolian, the term Moonglades, Oraibi Arizona’s 14th century origin, a Weather Bureau note on rain from a clear sky, the word subtrahend, claims about duplicates, and a historical note on a united British parliament since 1707.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
White House
Oraibi
Ariz
Weather Bureau
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