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The Twelve Tables of Ancient Roman Law
The Twelve Tables were Rome's earliest code of civil and criminal law crafted by the decemvirs between 451 and 439 B.C. The original bronze tablets are believed lost after Rome's sack by the Gauls in 190 B.C., with copies once posted in the Forum during the second century A.D.
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Rome
Forum
Notifying Address Changes for Echo Subscribers
Echo subscribers are urged to promptly notify the gsubscription department of address changes. New postal laws require newspapers to pay postage due for notices of address changes furnished by the post office. Prepare in advance to avoid delivery delays.
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Echo
Smithsonian tale of benevolence and stamp sales
English benefactor James Smithson left $550000 to found the Smithsonian Institution, established 1846 in Washington. By 1904 his tomb is placed within the institution as gifts and ongoing exhibits spread. The piece notes the endowment, key exhibits like the Spirit of St. Louis and presidential gowns, and explains the postal system versus stamp engraving costs.
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James Smithson
Genoa
Italy
United States
Congress
Smithsonian Institution
Getton
Great Institution
Smithsonian
National Park
National Gallery of Art
National Zoological
St. Louis
Charles Lindbergh
New York
Paris
George Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Philatelic Agency in New Post Office Sparks Debate
A visitor describes a new department called the Philatelic Agency where stamp collectors can inspect and purchase specific stamps from torn sheets. Five windows resemble a post office, and collectors thumb through coins of stamps, with unsalable stamps counted, burned, or mounted on cardboard. The piece ponders the cost to the government and questions if the department is expensive.
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Washington
Decorah
Postoffice
Philatelic Agency
Township meetings explain new soil program details
Township meetings outline two farm payments under a new program. One is a crop depletion payment based on 15 percent of the crop base. The second is a soil-building payment to promote soil improving practices such as legumes and pasture improvement. State committees propose rates. Secretary approves. The total soil-building payment tops at $1 per acre of land devoted to soil conserving crops in 196.
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Iowa
Expressing Water Flow Rate in Hydraulic Terms
Describes expressing the volume rate of water flow in hydraulics using cubic feet per second or second feet. Explains that the rate doubles the amount of water passing a point. Notes an approximate conversion of about 74 gallons per cubic foot.
Flood Worries Grow as Potomac Waters Rise and Rescue Effort Continues
Bad floods flood city streets and government buildings with sandbags lining banks of the Potomac. Washington Monument visitors surge for views from its 6565 foot height. A lone island resident woman trapped in a tree is saved after Army and Navy attempts fail, and a river rat with a rowboat completes the rescue with a newspaper man assisting.
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Potomac
Washington Monument
Anacostia
Navy
Parking Woes and Townsend Inquiry Spark Capitol Debate
The DC parking crisis grows as government office clusters house thousands of workers amid limited spaces. Congress votes to fund a Townsend organization investigation, approving up to 50 000 after a lengthy dispute. The author favored a 10 000 cap but was defeated 203 to 113.
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Townsend Organization
Congress
Slave Holders in 1860 Census Facts
The 1990 census shows 3,953,742 slaves in the United States. Fewer than percent of southern whites owned slaves, totaling 284,884. Between 1850 and 1860 large holders rose fastest, with 40,857 owning 50 or more slaves, 2,202 with 100+, 312 with 200+, 1,500 with 300+, and one owner over 1,000. One-slave owners numbered 77,333.
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United States
Demagogue Must Be Convincing
The text argues a demagogue must persuade crowds he is sincere and aims for a clear end, and that he will not back away when the moment to fight arrives. It emphasizes the need to appear earnest and determined to secure goals without backing down.
Curious Blend in Gaels of Scotland
The Gaels of Scotland present a curious blend of blitheness and melancholy in their songs. Their melodies carry a gentle warmth yet hint at wistful undertones, inviting listeners to a reflective musical experience.
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Scotland
Flood recollections from Ern Harmon in West Virginia
Ern Harmon of New Martinsville recounts two spring floods in West Virginia as the Elgin post office boys hear his experiences. He notes a 62 foot first flood and 42 foot second flood, with water reaching second floors and 62 inches of mud in his courthouse office. He shares anecdotes about journalists, including a Wheeling reporter bungling boot sizes.
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Ern Harmon
New Martinsville
W. Va
Elgin Post Office
Ern
Court House
Wheeling
Echo invites readers to submit local news and items
The Echo urges community members to send or bring news reports and general happenings to the office to help publish town and community information. It emphasizes cooperation and assistance from residents in assembling news of general interest.
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Echo
Newspaper Shenanigans Prompt the Shuffle in Odds and Ends
Fragmentary line hints at editorial critique of newspaper workers needing to improve. Mentions removing shoes before a 10 boot on a 9 foot and warns fellow writers to sharpen up or risk being left out of the shuffle. No clear people, places, or events identified.
Winter's toll on pond fish along river sloughs
Federal ranger patrolling a 75 mile stretch near McGregor reports millions of dead fish piled on slough and pond banks after winter freezes nearly to the bottoms. One pile estimated at ten tons, with crows and gulls feasting as rising waters swept fish onto banks.
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Federal
McGregor
Old Belief Claims Camphor Pim Sou Fends Smallpox
A historical note reports a superstition that carrying camphor and spices would prevent smallpox and other contagious diseases. The belief reflects past health practices rather than medical evidence and shows how communities sought remedies outside formal medicine.
Painting and home exterior specialists advertise paints
An advertising collage touts Martin-Senours 100 Pure Paints for indoor or outdoor work and urges customers to choose from a wide color range. The piece includes playful vignettes about domestic life and a bystander quip about a local garage, ending with a remark that the garageman is an early settler.
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Martin-Senours
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