Census costs and methods for the thirteenth US census
An article explains the thirteenth census begun in 1790 and conducted every ten years. It details projected costs around 18 million, salaries for offices and staff, the use of electric card punching and tabulating machines, and the permanent census bureau reforms under Director Durand. It highlights manpower, safeguards against data misuse, and the aim for July 1, 1912 completion.
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DR. A
Uncle Sam
Sam
Ae Amoun Eae Tee
Dad
Alaska
Porto Hico
Manila
Iran
Census Bureau
Francis A. Walker
United States
Hi’ Durand
Permanent Census Bureau
Durand
Uncle Sem
Panama Canal
BE. Dana Durand
Masterpiece Vase Rescue and Portland Legend
An account of the Portland vase at the British Museum, its 17th century discovery by Italian laborers near Rome, and its journey from Barberini palace to the Duke of Portland. It details its material as glass with cameo-like work and notes past identifications. Also includes an advertisement for Deans Kidney Pills claiming prior kidney trouble relief.
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British Museum
Indow
Sefffe
Rome
Barberini Palace
Duchess of Portland
Duke of Portland
Breval
Cialedony
Misson
Bartoli
Caylus
No Openings Nowheres
A woman proud of a rose pinned by a friend walks in the street drawing envy from onlookers. A stranger questions the origin of the rose and jokes about openings for a zone. The exchange ends with playful curiosity and a tossed remark.
Elise Hensler: Springfield girl who became Countess Edla
The article recalls Elise Hensler of Springfield who married King Ferdinand II of Portugal, becoming Countess Edla. Born there about 60 years earlier, she studied music with Signor Guidi, sang in Europe for royalty, and met Ferdinand in Lisbon after Queen Maria II’s era. their marriage, long regency, and the king’s refusal of Spain’s throne influenced European history, with Elise renowned as the woman who changed the map of Europe.
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Manuel
Portugal
City
Hifse Hensier
Springfield
Edla
Don Ferdinand II
Elise
Henslers
Boston
Europe
Lisbon
Maria
Ferdinand
Maria II
Pedro V
Carlos
Miss Hensler
Spain
Alsace
Lorraine
Germany
Napoleon Bonaparte
Elise Hensler
Bala
Cintra
Mules Refuse Bath Breaks at Stable Entrance
A Washington Post note describes mules lingering in a pool by a mine entrance as stablemen urge them to leave for a shower. One stubborn old mule, noted for yawning and resisting, finally exits within ten minutes, prompting a humorous scene about their reluctance to quit the water.
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Washington Fost
Discourse on Plagiarism Sparks Husband Claims
Mrs Quis denies her husband’s plagiarism accusations. The exchange notes discouragement of such claims and praises his writing as original, suggesting others might claim it but it has not been written by him.
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Cmase
Quis
Bpacer
Schurz
Papes Diapepsin Ad Claims Quick Digestion Relief
An ad touts Pape is Diapepsin as a rapid cure for indigestion and stomach distress, promising relief in five minutes and claiming large 50 cent cases cure dyspepsia gastritis and related symptoms. The piece also recounts a Carl Schurz anecdote about politics and office seekers.
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Pape
The Winning Candidate Tale
A candidate for office visits a town and asks a girl for water. He offers candy and a nickel while asking if another candidate previously gave money and kissed the girl and her mother. The incident portrays a questionable encounter during a political campaign.
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Sissie
Names From The Playground Raise Opera Link
A Newark playground encounter features a girl with two cousins named Alda Overture Johnson and Lucia Bextette Johnson. The child explains their father once worked for an opera man, tying the unusual names to their family history.
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Newark
Alda Overture Johnson
Lucia Bextette Johnson
Opera Man
Newark News
Pettit Eye Galve for 260 Motif Advise
A quirky old note quips that it is better to inherit a fortune than to marry one, hinting at apt humor and social norms of the era.
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Porto Rico
William C. Hunt
le Grand Powers
William M. Stuart
Cressy L. Wilbur
Joseph Adna Hill
Charles S. Sloane
Albertus H. Baldwin
Valer V
Hugh M. Brown
Robert M. Pindell
Meda
Cal
Déan
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
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Ture
Litera
Mtain
Denver, NO
Uae
K. Gizman
Warren St. Rozbury, Mass
Sloan
Ada
Earl G. Sloan
Reston
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