Tea Revival Brings Men Back To Washington Afternoons
After a seven year hiatus during the Roosevelt era Washington men resume afternoon teas. Taft favors the revival as diplomats, army officers, and officials host teas for Miss Roosevelt and others. The trend gains among embassies, military posts, and clubs, with Taft planning lawn parties at Easter.
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Roosevelt
Fort Myer
Marine Barracks
Cheney
William
Marquis de Villalobor
Washington
Lisbon
Taft
Chevy Chase Club
Country Club
Uncle Joe Forces Cox To Sit As Cannon Points Pistol
A Washington tale recounted by Rep James M Cox describes Speaker Carlisle asking Cox to yield for a question. Cox agreed only if Rep. Cannon behaved by keeping his hand in his pocket, but Cannon again raised his hand and Cox demanded Cannon sit down, ending Cox’s speech.
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Joe
Benton McMillin
Tennessee
James M. Cox
Dayton
Washington
Gov. McMillin
McMillin
Sunset’ Cox
Ohio
Cox
Mr. Carlisle
Kentucky
Carlisle
Illinois
Cannon
Leguminotherapy Diet Promoted to Curb Vices and Costs
A Washington agriculture department piece touts vegetables as temperament regulators and life savers from rising costs. It claims boiled carrots curb tempers while peas curb flirtation, potatoes cause laziness, spinach boosts energy, and beans strengthen nerves, proposing a meatless regime for moral welfare.
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Disraeli
Carlyle
Daudet
Ibsen
Vice President Sherman Joins Capitol Guide Duty
Vice President Sherman takes to guiding at the U S Capitol with Miss Helen Taft and friends. He shows the whispering stones in Statutory Hall and points out notables in the House of Representatives. Kennedy, renowned as the Capitol guide king, could be out of a job if Sherman pursued guiding full time.
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Sherman
Capt. Kennedy
Capitol
Washington
Helen Taft
Senate
Statuary Hall
Sunny Jim
House of Representatives
Taft
Kennedy
Harry
Florence
Sadie
Darry
Artabanus Biffle and His Feet Changed by Surgery
An illustrated tale from Betzville recounts Artabanus Biffle undergoing a radical foot operation by Doc Weaver. After both feet were reattached in new orientations, Artabanus navigates town in spirals and sideways, finally finding success only by sideways walking as the author notes humans are not built to run sideways.
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Artabanus Biffle
Betzville
Doc. Weaver
Artabanus
Rhinocoura Betz
Doc Weaver
Childhod
Arabanus
W. G. Chapman
Mulready Envelopes and the First Penny Postage
The Mulready envelopes were the first stamped envelopes used with penny postage in England. They were half sheets folded to close the letter, featuring an ornamental design by Mulready and a central address space. They failed for daily use and lasted only one year under the initial government sales contract.
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Mulready
England
In the Danger Zone Doctor Faces Love and Duty
Dr. Henry Forester, courting a scientist, battles a sister's matchmaking with a plan to protect his friend Turner. He courts Miss Florence Myerly to deter Turner from Europe, only to discover Florence harbors real affection for Turner.
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Henry Forester
Sadie Wetherby
Harry
Sadie
Keystone
Peters
Jackson
Florence Myerly
Graham
Stevenson
Halsey
Dolly
Dr. Turner
Turner
George
Europe
Florence
Dr. Forester
Dresden
Flossie Myerly
Miss Myerly
Flossie
Sadie Wetherly
Moving with Caution
A brief dialogue shows a wary young man fearing advancement in a business. An employer encourages growth, while the boy prefers remaining at the bottom to avoid rising too high. The exchange underscores caution about upward mobility.
Praise poem hides meaning in the exchange
A brief dialogue frames a poet asking about hidden meaning and an editor affirming its depth. The exchange highlights a playful meta commentary on interpretation and craft within a concise poetic moment.
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