The Volta Bureau in Georgetown Crowds Curiosity
A Washington Georgetown building likened to a library and mausoleum houses the Volta Bureau. It contains vast deaf statistics and a fireproof stack of global books. The center links to Dr. Bell and the visible speech system, aiding governments and scholars worldwide.
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Washington
George Town
Volta Bureau
Italy
Alessandro Volta
Nake
Napoleon
Mexander Graham Bell
Georgetown
Bell
Alexander Melville Bell
Scotland
Gardiner G. Hubbard
Earning His Salary in Washington Aisle Waltz
A Washington letter notes frequent teller demands in the house during a law revision committee review. Gen Keifer of Ohio quips that walking 26 miles to show Missourians on the other side proves he earns his 21 dollars per day.
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Committee
House
Washington
Gen. Keifer
Ohio
Mr. Dalzell
Magnificent Gettysburg Painting by James Walker Unveiled
A grand painting of the Battle of Gettysburg by James Walker is displayed in a room of the national house in Washington. Walker, who also painted Chapultepec, spent eight years on the work. The foreground features General Bingham of Pennsylvania, dean of the House.
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Gettysburg
National House
Washington
Battle of
James Walker
Chapultepec
Senate
Capitol
General Bingham
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Tips as Necessaries Reflect Uncertain Tariff System
The essay argues that tipping has become a near universal expense and a social burden. It laments fear of humiliation from service staff and calls for a standardized tariff to replace arbitrary gratuities. It notes higher tips in the United States versus Europe and critiques scattered small payments. It suggests codifying tipping amounts to avoid financial anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Walter
Germany Ships 20 Million Feathers to London for Millinery
A historical note reports Germany sends about 20 million feathers annually to London for hat making. The exchange underscores a thriving textile supply chain linking German farms to British fashion houses.
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Germany
London
Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham Remedy For Cure
Lena V Henry of Norristown Ga says she avoided surgery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports relief from female troubles and urges others to try the remedy. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lena V. Henry
Norristown
Lydia E. Pinkleham
Rich man who didn't smoke sparks unlikely tale
A clipped notice jokes about a wealthy man who forgoes smoking and the imagined savings, reflecting a humorous take on lifestyle choices. The line uses a bit of satire to contrast wealth with common health advice.
Summary of 19th Century Ads and Notices
A collage of vintage advertisements and snippets including patent medicines for teething and anti rheumatic rings, a baseball uniforms and equipment note, a free catalogue offer from W. R. Burkhard Co of St. Paul, and wry lines about human behavior and pride. Includes scattered product names and humorous observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend
W. R. Burkhard Co
St. Paul, Minn
Kimball
J. H. Allen & Co
Allen Square
St. Paul
WEW Arrivals in Canada Near 300000 in 1907
A newspaper piece notes that nearly 60 000 Americans chose Canada as a home in the year just ended, following trends from earlier years. It highlights favorable climate, fertile land, low prices, free 160 acre grants, light taxes, education, and social conditions as reasons, with Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton likened to Chicago and Omaha in the West.
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United States
Canada
Winnipeg
Chicago
Edmonton
Omaha
Calgary
Nothing-Something babies cry for and men fuss about
A short reflective item notes that infants cause cries and adults argue over perceived needs, highlighting common parental concerns and domestic tensions without specifics.
Careless Effects and Hidden Patents in Vintage Ad Tone
A fragmented newspaper quip jokes about fashion and Paris styles then promotes free patents via Edwin L. Yewell in Washington DC. It urges readers to enclose a stamp and hints at money driven ads for milk and top market deals with brief references to love, cash, and St. Paul dairy.
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Edwin L. Yewell
McGill Building
Washington, D. C
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THE
Dodds
Gury
Paris
Miller & Holmes, Bt
Paul
Minn
J. H. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. D
Marcel
Standard Co
Sumner Ave
Brooklyn
Yashingiong BC
el Neeeerd Git
Western
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Chas, Pilling, Grand Forks, North Dakete
En & Coleman
Pat
Falls
Jerome
Idano
Snake River
America
H. A. Stroud & Company
Twin Falls
Tako
Gray Mfg. Co
St. New Yorm
Lam Douglas
Hese Ase Dexiers Prema
Boc
Bart
Ttann
Cathiog Trea
Sddvene
W.L. Douglas
Hrocktoy
Mars
Putnam
Monroe Drug CO
Culmey
Hitteots
Sloan's
Earl $.Sloan
Boston
Mass
WOODWARD @ CO
Grain Commission
Delith
Parker
Reeneas
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