Political Views Divide Washington Families Over 1916 Candidates
Meredith Nicholson and wife split over re election with Nicholson backing Wilson and Mrs Nicholson supporting Hughes. Several prominent couples including William Kent and George Midd leton share the divide citing national woman suffrage as a key issue.
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Ashington
Meredith Nicholson
Wilson
Nicholson
Hughes
Aten
Aong
William Kent
California
Kent
Fremont Older
George Middleton
Fela la Follette
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
J. A. H. Hopkins
New Jersey
Richard Lloyd Jones
Madison
Wis
Rapid progress on Lincoln Memorial terrace walls and approaches
Contractors have let for terrace walls and masonry approaches for the Lincoln Memorial in Potomac Park with a 309500 appropriation. Officials expect completion ahead of schedule, with the colonnade and outer walls finished and interior largely in place though the ceiling and roof are pending.
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Potomac Park
Tate
Lincoln
Mermorial
Owicluls
Post Office Department Runs Big Laundry
Uncle Sam operates a centralized laundry to cut costs for towels used by the Post Office in Washington. Beginning with a small machine, the program expanded to wash about 4 600 towels daily at a cost under 18 cents per 100 towels versus bids near 50 cents. Estimated annual savings reach about $500.
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Sam
Post Office Department
Washington
Washington City
Post Office
Launtry
Rat Proves Prediction On Fashions Is Correct
A large rat fleeing two bulldogs charged toward a crowd near Thirteenth Street and Penn Avenue. The dogs fought over the rat, causing women to rise and skirts rise as the scene ended with the rat captured.
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Thirteenth Street
Mr. Rut
Kipling
More Horses Still Abound Despite Cars and War
Census data from Chicago shows horses remain numerous amid rising motor vehicles. In five years, motor vehicles grow from 11 000 to 43 000 while horse drawn vehicles fall only from 63 000 to 49 000. The trend implies horses will stay on streets for a long time.
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France
Great Britain
Chicago
Frock for Child Home Dressmaker Guides Easy Yet Elegant
A home dressmaker guide outlines how to design and construct a blue silk mull child’s gown with a tall fluffy skirt and blue taffeta trims. It covers ruffle assembly, bias fold application, and avoiding visible stitching, plus fashion notes on fabrics, lace reuse, and initials on handkerchiefs for a practical, economical wardrobe.
Sashes and Dress Standards for Children and Adults
The text notes differences in sash use for summer age children and adults. It advises that children may wear soft satin or silk sashes or child specific ribbon sashes, but two children should not wear grosgrain or brocaded sashes of the adult style.
Return of Shawls Sparks Fashion Nostalgia
Ohio State Journal notes a renewed interest in shawls, especially Paisley styles, recalling 1960s aesthetics. The column muses on women resuming shawl wear and wonders if men will join the trend, recalling past fashions and the brief prominence of gray or striped shawls.
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Ohio State Journal
Easy to Trim Handkerchiefs for Frugal Style
Cheaply trimmed handkerchiefs are in poor taste. Girls can make nice ones at half the cost with white sale linen and a small hemmed border. Trims include crochet borders, tatting, and simple corner embroidery in Anglaise style for a dainty finish.
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Bkroiderie Anginise
Autumn and Winter Coats and Hats for Young Children
The article describes silk and fur trimmed toddler coats in sage green dull blue old rose and tan with padded linings for warmth. Rich boy suits feature middy styles short navy serge trousers and white blouse with arm insignia. A popular hat is a tam o shanter in white plush or corduroy with silk or fur rosette and colored facing.
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Paris
Anti-pickpocket Stockings Demonstrated by Violet Bristow
Miss Violet Bristow reveals the latest anti-pickpocket stockings with a hidden pocket for a handkerchief and small valuables. The article notes stockings have evolved from simple protection to finer fabrics and new, compact security features.
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Violet Bristow
Milk as a Hair Lotion Reported to Aid Growth
Milk, though unpleasant as a scalp lotion, is described as a hair nutrient. Warm milk used as a wash may promote growth and reduce shedding, provided the treatment is paired with frequent soap and water cleansing.
Plum Color Prompts Strong Fashion Interest Across Shades
Plum and various purple tones are noted as highly stylish and versatile in contemporary wardrobes. Designers highlight depth and warmth of plum as a statement color for accessories and apparel.
Gathered Smiles and Failing Memory Clash in Court
A lawyer quarrels with a client in a damages case after the client admits seeing a beautiful woman before losing consciousness. The judge-like irritation leads to a remark about the client being non compos mentis. Also noted is a stage tease for Uncle Tom's Cabin and a joking line about Little Eva and dying in a poor house.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin
Eva
Uncle Tom
Little Eva
Were you ever surrounded by wolves
The quotation contrasts danger with a domestic memory as the speaker recalls opening dining room doors at a summer hotel and facing wolves in a figurative sense.
Neighbor’s Morning Song Sparks Public Stir
In a humorous exchange a neighbor wakes someone with patriotic singing. The other party suspects louder motive, guessing the chorus was to drown out sharp remarks about a rough night at home.
Amusing Exchange About Gardening at the Club
A golfer voices frustration at the club insisting his digging in the soil earns harsh looks, while a friend asks if he enjoys turning fresh earth. The light exchange highlights social tensions over hobbies at the club.
Simple Life Hype and Lazy Habits Questioned
City Point of View riffs on patience and laziness in marriage and boasts about a millionaire claiming the simple life. The piece mocks those who avoid action like registering a kick and questions what truly constitutes simple living.
Down at the Club
The piece mocks Jenkins who rarely visits the club yet plays the fool. It riffs on the idea that one should follow local customs, echoing the saying when in Rome do as the Romans do.
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Jenkins
Rome
Domestic Quarrel Sparks Varied Portraits of Husbands
In one vignette Mrs Slowboy laments her husband’s laziness claiming he would never rise without her. In contrast Mrs Gayhoy describes her spouse as different and notes he rarely goes to bed in time to wake up.
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Slowboy
Information Wanted About Cows Supplying Milk and Beef
Miss Citybred asks about the animals described as queer looking. Farmer Geehaw explains they are cows that supply milk and cream. Miss Citybred asks where the beef cattle are sourced.
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Miss Citybred
Geehaw
Local shopper dodges plans with wife
Dialogue captures a tired traveler admitting exhaustion and reluctance to join a spouse on shopping, revealing a tense moment of negotiation about accompanying others.
Do poets write in a fine frenzy or ad mood
The Commercial Bard quips that poets rarely stay fired up unless an advertising manager forgets to mail his payment, reflecting on the brisk world of advertising and creativity.
Stingy remark on Aimee’s beauty prompts brand clue
The exchange notes Omar praising Miss Aimee’s complexion and Hazel asking Wort about the brand she uses, implying a guess about cosmetics. The brief hints at a light social remark and curiosity about product choice.
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Omar
Aimee
Hazel
Two of a Kind in a World of Vices and Vexations
A humorous series of wry criticisms addresses women as archetypes from the flirtatious girl who paints to the woman who conquers cigarettes and the broader folly of earthly desires.
Room for Improvement in Song Titles
A piano player asks about songs without words and the other man suggests removing the music entirely to improve them. The exchange humorously imagines turning instrumental pieces into hits by stripping away the melody.
Perils of Another Sort in a Grocery Saga
A boy’s grand dreams of adventure give way to grocery life as a prosaic man handles fractious telephone customers. The narrator reflects on how heroics feel when calming difficult shoppers.
The Policeman's Joke in a Suburban Cottage Incident
A white-clad figure leans from a cottage window shouting for help against thieves. The policeman declines assistance saying he is not paid to aid thieves, then vanishes into the gloom.
Glad He's Free and The Letters That Remain
A fragment shows a conversation about a packet of old love letters. The man remarks the sight of them doesn’t depress him. He notes the sender’s daughter has moved on to controversial causes and reform movements.
See any bad men while out West
A dialogue notes a single dangerous man seen by a narrator in the West. The man allegedly crouched before a moving picture director threatening to ruin several hundred feet of film.
War-chest financed by moving-picture concern
On the way, a remark notes soldiers appear well fed and confident, while claims the ongoing revolution is funded by a moving-picture company, suggesting a broader financial backing behind the conflict.
Consultation Aide Demanded For Urgent Assassination
A dialogue reveals a request to bring in multiple accomplices to accelerate an assassination, with one party pressing for urgent medical consultation to enable the crime. The exchange implies planning and intent behind a violent act.
A Smart Man
A dialogue notes Dobbs as a man of unusual intelligence and aligned views. The exchange hints at mutual regard and personal assessment.
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