Plans for New Public Buildings Deferred
Washington plans for new public buildings for the state justice and commerce departments south of Pennsylvania Avenue between Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets NW will be delayed at least two more years. Congress will not appropriate funds before 1917, due to economy and defense priorities. The departments now occupy leased quarters and the commerce department rents its current home at 65 000 dollars annually on a five-year lease. The tract was purchased with intent to erect three department buildings, but no appropriation followed and portions have since been leased by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
State
Justice and Commerce Departments
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth
Fifteenth
Congress
Treasury
Labor, Justice and Commerce Departments
Commerce Department
Pennsylvania
Avenue
Fifteenth Streets
Lock and Key of Peking Captures Youthful Curiosity
Two young Chinese men at a museum case study an ancient lock and lever described as the front gate of Peking. They copy the exhibit card with quiet excitement while other visitors, including a conspicuously dressed bridegroom and companion, comment on the scene. The tale recalls the 1900 siege of foreign legations in Peking and US military actions that followed.
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Peking
Emperor’s Palace
United States
Philippines
Cable
Taku
Adna R. Chaffee
Jim
New Air Fighting Gun That Shoots Both Ways
The United States Navy, through Commander Cleland Davis, tests a novel air fighting gun that fires a 15 pound shell with one pound of high explosive. The design allows recoil control by loading buckshot in the cartridge rear, enabling larger explosive projectiles on aircraft without destabilizing the plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviation Corps
United States Navy Department
Cleland Davis
Davis
Navy
Department
Why They Cheered Downey Transfer From Comptroller Post
Transfer of George E. Downey from comptroller of the treasury to a court of claims drew cheers from alleged beneficiaries of irregularities. Descriptions cite expense-account graft, with Downey reportedly blocking questionable vouchers seen as improper even when legal. Officials accuse Congress and military bills of lax oversight and note improper charges such as fuel allowances and inflated home rents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Downey
Hedrs
Comptroller of the Treasury
Court of Claims
Downey
Comptroller’s Office
Downay
Army
Comptroller's Office
United
Java
Navy
Value of the Trees and Tree Surgery for Climate and Health
An early 20th century piece argues for expanding tree planting to boost climate, soil moisture, and property value. It describes tree surgery to repair cavities in diseased trunks, detailing cavity cleaning with copper sulphate and filling with a cement mortar to seal and protect the tree.
Storing Cabbage In Field Storage Tips
In choosing a site for a storage pit select a ridge with good drainage and gravelly soil. Pit depth six to ten inches, size based on amount stored, wide enough for three to four heads on the bottom row. Harvest by pulling roots, remove damaged leaves, fold remaining leaves over the head. Do not store overripe or cracked heads. Arrange heads heads down with roots up, two layers max to avoid crushing, cover with earth, add straw or manure in cold weather. Cabbages keep better in pits than in cellars.
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M Kunr
Colorado Agricultural College
Best Butter Ladie and Hardwood Bower Label Endorsement
A brief note highlights a hardwood bower label described as the best to use for butter ladie. The terse endorsement emphasizes quality and suitability, reflecting a practical preference in packaging discussions.
Ways to Attach Wire Fencing to Concrete Posts
The article outlines several methods for fastening wire fencing to concrete posts, criticizing staples in green concrete and hole drilling as weak or unsatisfactory. It proposes a simple method using a fastening wire wrapped around the post and twisted to the fence wire, with tension kept tight to prevent movement. It notes roughening the post if needed and cautions against embedding wooden strips due to swelling. The piece also briefly mentions superstitions about gamblers in China and luck charms, including tiger imagery and gold pig charms, while warning the black cat is viewed unfavorably.
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China
Tallaman
Dont Quit Wheat Crop Plan Despite Late Season
Farmers face delaying threshing with fall wheat plans. Plow soon if possible, or next best, plow 48 soon after double-disking to deepen seedbed. Repeat disk and corrugated crusher to fill air spaces, reducing winter troubles. Consider selling poor seed wheat and buying early-threshed grain for better yields.
Adjustable roof for silo patent from Galesburg inventor
An adjustable silo roof is described to keep silage nearly full after settling. The roof opens to extend upward during filling, then folds to a closed top to shed rain and snow. Independently elevatable sections with a cap lock together for stability.
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Galesburg, UL
Change Causes Logs in Milking Manner Shift
A change of milker alters the milking method and causes a temporary loss of milk as the cow adjusts to the new milker.
No More Gray Hairs Ray's Hair Health Ad
An advertise for Ray's Hair Health claims to restore natural youthfulness by an air reaction from a famous preparation. The product promises to prevent gray hair, remove dandruff, and tone scalp. It offers money back if it fails and is sold for 60 cents to $1.00 at drug stores with receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyelcians
Ray
Philo Hay Specialiog Co
Newark
N. J
Nageer couple to separate amicably
A local record notes that Mr. and Mrs. Nageer have agreed to separate. The remark is presented in a light exchange, highlighting their rare agreement since marriage.
Denison's Coffee Advertises Urged by Neighbors
An advertising line urges neighbors to try Denison's Coffee when others fail to please. The message emphasizes consistent quality and customer expectations, aiming to attract local patrons with a simple, direct pitch.
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Denison
Man of Resource Seeks Counterfeit Money
A man with a suitcase asks where to buy counterfeit money. He says he wants to avoid trouble yet complete formalities and not be bothered by waiters. The exchange suggests a plan to obtain fraudulent currency with minimal friction.
Cleansing and Healing Skin Care Ad Copy
An old advertisement extols Cuticura soap and ointment for skin scalp hair and hands promising clear skin clean scalp good hair and soft white hands. Free samples offered by mail with book. Includes a humorous line about Boggs and a note on single men and double dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Hoax and Attainments Describe a Husband’s Wit
A fragmented line suggests a discussion of a wife’s cleverness and a hoax about a husband. The wording implies a marriage context where wit and manipulation are linked to a spouse’s behavior. Readable elements point to a literary or theatrical reflection on marriage roles.
Splendid Swamp-Root Testimony From Michigan Resident
Peler Van Demar of Greenville Montcalm County Michigan testifies to the merita of Dr Kilmer s Swamp-Root for bladder trouble. He reports a cure after four fifty cent bottles and notes a Notary Public swears to the affidavit. Advertisement invites readers to bend ten cents for a sample and booklet, with sizes and prices for regular purchases.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Andy
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Andersen, Indiane
Chicago
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York
Citt
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Red A
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