Central Park memorial chosen for New York war memorial
New York City to build a memorial in Central Park after debates over arch or sculpture. The plan removes a sunken garden and swimming pool, adds a 37 acre landscape with a clear park vista from the Museum of Natural History to the Metropolitan Museum. Rodman Wanamaker chairs the committee. Hastings designs the memorial to be neither arch nor building. Public hearings will be held.
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New York City
Board of Estimate
Rodman Wanamaker
Fifth Avenue
Twentyfourth Street
Central Park
Museum of Natural History
Metropolitan Museum
New York
Howard Greenley
The
Architectural League
J. Gamble Rogers
Beaux Arts Society
John Mead Howells
Societe Des Architects Diplomes Par le Gouvernment Francaise
Herman A. MacNeil
National Sculpture Society
Charles Butler
Eighty-second Street
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Central Park West
Eighth Avenue
Seventy-seventh Street
New York Historical Society
Maine Memorial
Seventh Regiment
General Sherman
Alexander Hamilton
Sir Walter Scott
Columbus
Daniel Webstar
Samuel Morse
Burns
Beethoven
Schiller
Thomas Moore
Cervantes
Simon Bolivar
Thorvaldsen
Halleck
Francis D. Gallatin
Thomas Hastings
Charles Downing Lay
Park Department
Charles N. Lowerle
Hastings
Wanamaker
Gallatin
Coney Island
Board of Water Supply
Mall
Washington
Paul W. Hartlett
Mr. Hastings
Europe
New York Chooses Central Park War Memorial Concept
City officials say the memorial in Central Park will be neither an arch nor a building. After committee review, the Board of Estimate will hold public hearings to decide the design.
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Central Park
New York City
Board of Estimate
Publc
Double Stars and Spectroscopic Binaries in Astronomy
The article explains spectroscopic binaries as very close double stars whose dual nature is revealed by their motion. It notes that Doppler shifts split spectral lines when one star approaches while the other recedes, with Beta in Lupus as the most famous example and two binaries shown to move at 290 and 380 miles per second.
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Constellation
Lupus
No Cause for Alarm in Muncie Birth with Colic
A young married couple in Muncie known to Dr Earl Green report a newborn subject to colic. The baby’s condition prompted concern the other night but doctors reassure there is no serious danger.
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Muncie
Earl
Green
Bedtime tale ends with a joke jab from wife
A tired father, Jim, walks the floor with an infant then tries to sleep. His wife, awake and alert, jabs him in the side asking about a noise. He replies he was simply falling asleep. The exchange is recounted in the Indianapolis News.
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Jim
Indianapolis News
Two Classes Quote Drives Reflection on Action and Inquiry
A two sentence quotation by Oliver Wendell Holmes divides activity and contemplation. It contrasts those who act with those who question why things were not done differently.
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O. W. Holmes
From Evil to Come Quote in Isaiah Style
A biblical exhortation notes the righteous perish and merciful men are taken away, urging readers to ponder life and divine protection as the holy text contrasts evil days with patience and faith.
Assurance in Trials and Conflicts
An anonymous line on faith offering comfort amid trials. It emphasizes tender sympathy from heaven guiding believers.
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Anon
How Easy to Love Unknown Quote
A brief verse fragment reflects on the paradox of love to the divine, noting ease in loving and the challenge of knowing that love. The lines express reverent wonder and personal difficulty in grasping the extent of love for the beloved.
No one tries to reform hell for reform purposes
A terse aphorism noting that hell is not a target for reform but used as a tool to promote reform efforts. The line suggests critique of reform rhetoric that invokes severe consequences to inspire change.
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Hell
Diamond Dyes advertisement promises easy home dyeing
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes with simple directions for dyeing or tinting fabrics at home. It claims the dyes will not spot fade streak or run and instructs buyers to tell the druggist the fabric type such as wool silk linen cotton or blends.
Public office seen as wasteful if not desired by voters
Opinion notes that many public offices cost taxpayers money unless residents want them. Authors argue against keeping offices that lack public demand and suggest scrutiny of governmental expenses.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine promotes relief and sale
For over 40 years Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been used to treat catarrh. It comprises an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation. Sold by all druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. There would be fewer undesirable mothers in law if there were more good sons in law.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cuticura Ad Promotes Scalp Relief and Clean Skin
Advertisement urges using Cuticura Ointment on itchy scalp and dandruff, then Cuticura Soap with hot water for daily cleansing. Claims clear skin and soft, white hands from routine use, followed by a stray note about harsh knocks from supposed friends.
Euphrates honey and Lake Geneva tides noted
A historic observer notes honey from the Euphrates banks has intoxicating qualities and observes Lake Geneva water levels rising and falling irregularly, resembling ocean tides.
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Lake Geneva
Men’s Profanity Echoes Differently Across Voices
The line suggests that profanity affects men differently in speech, with some speakers only causing mild ripples while others provoke strong disruption. It implies variation in reaction or impact of vulgar language among men.
Red Brass Ball Blue Ad for Household Linens
Advertisement promotes Red Brass Ball Blue as a versatile laundry product for all housekeeping needs. Appears suitable for kitchen towels table linen sheets and pillowcases.
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Department of Housekeeping
It Wasn't for an Ice Palace Weather Permits Prompt
A humorous exchange suggests the hold up on building permits is weather related. The quip teases bureaucratic delays tied to seasonal conditions affecting permit approvals.
Mt Everett height and Ladrones sea depth noted
The report states Mt Everett rises about 29 000 feet while the sea off the Ladrone islands sinks to 31 620 feet. It also cites Europe holding 25 000 000 more women than men, with 225 000 000 men in Europe.
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Mt. Everett
Ladrone Islands
Europe
Understanding Gold Fineness and Alcohol Poisonings in 1922
The text explains carat fineness for gold, noting 24 carats is pure and 16 carats equals two thirds pure. It reports wood alcohol poisoning from whisky causing 130 deaths and 22 blindness cases across 21 states in the first half of 1922. It also describes twilight behavior in distant and near equatorial countries with darkness falling suddenly after sunset.
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Cel Giral
Manhattan Island
Prodigal
Llattattans Seyl Mne
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Sun-Maid Raisin Growers
Dept
Fresno, Calif
Fresno
California
Euphrates
Muan Ie
Equator
the Gold Nursery Co
Mason City
W. Va
Lathrop’s
Haarlem
Firecox Chem
Patchogue
Drugegista
Wiscox Chemical Works
N.Y
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