National plan aims to turn Washington into municipal reform lab
Baye John Purroy Mitchel and Henry Bruere urge President Wilson to use the capital as a model city for nationwide efficiency. They propose a formal survey of Washington, centralizing best practices from U S cities to guide district governance and spread proven methods nationwide.
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Washington
Baye
John Purroy Mitchel
Board of Aldermen of
New York
Henry Bruere
Bureau of Municipal Research
Wilson
District of Columbia
Akwlat
Clitea
Laying out city ideals and federal research drives reform
A discussion on municipal administration urges ideals of public service and business efficiency, arguing city government should improve health education and economic capacity. It notes the lack of a federal information bureau and urges Wilson to support Washington research, with focus on practical testing of theory.
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Washington
Lea
Abduriakment
Bruere
United States
Bureau of Information
Bureau of Municipal Research
Wilson
Remarkable Hig Production and Large Cast in New Musical
A vivid note applauds a remarkable production described as a musical comedy with especially large cast. It highlights an unusually expansive troupe and praises the energy and humor of the show.
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Chardotere
An Old Fashioned Maiden and a Chiropodist
A demure elderly lady explains she plans to visit a chiropodist not for foot pain but to boast of having had a man at her feet. Her friend is shocked at the confession and the humorous innuendo.
Rash on Face Cured by Cuticura in Two Weeks
Miss Pansy Hutchins of Sioux Falls says a two year facial rash with itching and scabs disappeared after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She bathed with hot water, applied the ointment, and in four weeks the rash was gone with clear skin. Sample offers and postal address noted.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Pansy Hutchins
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Ad Hominem Facial Exchange Sparks Comical Debate
A brief humorous exchange features a man with a bulbous nose and a man with a bulging brow trading quips about personal hygiene. The sharp banter highlights social pretensions and comic miscommunication.
Ady Quote Shaped Note on Virtue and Truth
Fragmentary text mentions water and blue liquid buying Red Cross Ball Blues. Attributed to Ady with a maxim about virtue, truth, and doing good to others. The readable lines appear as a mixed quotation and promotional note with unclear context.
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Ady
Arlian
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