Statue of Freedom: Mills Crawford Heroes Behind Capitol Dome
The article recounts Clark Mills and Thomas Crawford guiding the statue of Freedom atop the Capitol. It details Mills’s early life, his famed Jackson equestrian statue, and his role in casting Freedom during the Civil War era despite obstacles. It also covers Crawford’s Paris and Rome training, bronze casting delays, and the monument’s eventual placement in 1863.
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Gutzon Borglum
Jo Davidson
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Have Women Shaped Politics Said Miss Cayenne
A Washington Star quote shows Miss Cayenne asserting women have made politics more interesting, noting that change comes without pay and with added vigor. The comment reflects attitudes toward women’s involvement in public affairs.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Burglary Night Cracks Home In Ohio Locale
A Motorist recalls a burglary incident the other night in Ohio. He notes that a slender thief entered while he was out with friends and took items his wife mistook for the husband returning home. The report highlights a domestic home intrusion and suspected loss.
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Ohio
Wrong Touch Quote Reveals Harsh Poverty Talk
A Boston Transcript item records a boastful remark about being "dead broke" and sleeping outdoors, followed by a counterclaim that the speaker met someone equally desperate who needed a doctor’s advice to cope with the weather.
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Boston Transcript
Elopement Plan Unmasks by Father in Odd Reveal
A clandestine elopement plan is interrupted when a terrified suitor is confronted by a stern father. The young man falters under questioning until he straightens and declares with confidence that he is the woman's brother, ending the tense moment.
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Father
On to the Klondike Matrimonial Agent
The Pathfinder Magazine item describes a humorous matrimonial pitch with a salesman offering a second woman who squints and has false teeth. The applicant asks if the teeth are gold, reflecting lighthearted schtick.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Nix on the Nude Peggy Script Dialogue
A fragment from a Boston Tran script shows Peggy offering to learn dressmaking while her father resists. Peggy volunteers to cut out gowns and bills like cigarettes and taxis, reflecting a tense family moment. The exchange hints at cost concerns and practical help.
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Peggy
Dad
Peg
Boston Transcript
Traces of Crime and Finger Printing Vision
In the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin a discussion centers on universal finger printing and its impact on crime tracing. The piece notes potential difficulty for small offenders when sampling evidence appears. A household tip advises oiling screens before winter storage to prevent rust.
Bayer Aspirin Promises Quick Relief From Neuritis
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin tablets as providing rapid relief from headaches rheumatism and neuralgia. It claims a scientific discovery makes the tablet dissolve in two seconds after moisture contact and begin easing pain minutes after ingestion. The image shows the glass illustrating instant disintegration.
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