Mrs Santa Claus Patti Collins Guides Unmailable Mail
Mrs Patti Lyle Collins heads the Opening and Unmailable Division at the Washington Post Office. She deciphers puzzling addresses and returns letters to children as Mrs Santa Claus. A linguistic, chirographic expert, she makes 90 percent of indecipherable mail reach its recipient and inspires a personal, charitable touch.
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Patti Lyle Collins
Post Office Department
Santa Claus
Uncle Sam
Mrs. Collins
Collins
Washington woman deciphers letters to reach Italians and others
Mrs. Collins, a Washington resident, uses street knowledge of European cities to decipher illegible envelopes and route letters to foreign nationals. She has traced letters to Italy, Spain, and Greece, aiding senders and recipients in finding correct addresses and avoiding lost correspondence.
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Mrs. Collins
Senator Harris Balked and Evans in Congress Tale
Senator Harris balked amid political friction as Henry Clay Evans, former United States consul general in London, once served in Congress, illustrating a historical thread of public service and shifting alliances.
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Henry Clay Evans
London
Congress
Corrupt Practice Bill in Congress Revisited
The piece discusses reform efforts to curb corporate campaign contributions, referencing Bourke Cochran’s proposed law and insurance company funding. It questions whether measures will pass, notes past disclosures including John A. McCall’s $150,000 in NY Life funds, and argues for moral and practical considerations alongside public demand for change. The article ends with a reflection on ancient wisdom and modern governance.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Third House
Equitable Life and Mutual Insurance Companies
New York
Gillette
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Congress
Bourke Cochran
Bell
Cochran
Cockran
District Court of the United States
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Ing
Moses
NEW PONTOON BRIDGES FOR ARMY ADVANCE
The United States Engineers Corps have developed portable pontoon bridges to cross small streams quickly and large rivers without delay. These adaptable boats enable rapid deployment for marching forces, facilitating troop movement and artillery crossings during campaigns.
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United States Engineers’ Corps
United States Engineer Battalion
White House Christmas Dinner Under Roosevelt Era
The article describes the White House Christmas dinner during the Roosevelt administration. It notes old fashioned cookery, the president carving the turkey, and the family festival atmosphere with Roosevelt children, cousins, and personal friends joining the festive event. The piece contrasts wartime pontoon trains with traditional holiday dining and emphasizes the annual, jolly nature of the White House meal.
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Rhode Island
Roosevelt
White House
One Good Use for Millionaires
Regret over species loss gives way to philanthropy as millionaires fund preserves and private zoos for wild animals. Wealthy owners create parks housing buffaloes antelopes giraffes gulls and other dwindling species. Europe and Asia follow with large game preserves and estates like the Duke of Bedford at Woburn Park housing rare waterbuck gnus sable antelopes and near extinct deer.
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Europe
Asia
France
Germany
England
Duke of Bedford
Woburn Park
Foote's Furrngo and the Trial of Funny Lines
Comedian Foote assigns job applicants a recalled verse test with ever changing lines to prevent collusion. A young woman recites a bizarre garden scene and a string of fantastical names as the narrative devolves into a playful “catch as catch can” game amid chaotic imagery.
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Foote
Trilby Dominates Popularity Among Novels of Its Time
The work Trilby drew greater readership than any novel published for a period, rivaling the enduring appeal of Uncle Tom's Cabin in its era.
Rastus and Master Debate Tool Placement
Dialogue shows Rastus delaying chores with humor about a rake and hoe. The master demands regulation while Rastus promises vigilance, ending with a jab about staying in charge of the interests. The exchange hints at hierarchical dynamics and racial language typical of historical dialect scenes.
Time to Move Hidden in a Phrase of Restless Yearning
The speaker frets over dislocation and longing, yearning to be where they cannot yet be. A paradox of presence and absence drives reflection on choice, place, and possibility, revealing a tension between desire and constraint.
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