Water Wagon Filters Out Disease in Army Use
The United States adopts a rolling sterilizing water plant that can fill 14 canteens at once. Steam powered, it filters and sterilizes muddy water, reducing disease risk and delivering cold, clear water. Government use includes the army and other services, with sickness rates dropping from six to five percent even in sanitary conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sam
United States
Army
Marine Corps, Coast and Geodetic Survey
Isthmian Canal Commission
Duck Hawks Return to Postal Tower in Winter Quarters
A pair of duck hawks occupy the post office department building tower on Pennsylvania Avenue each winter. They roam daily to the Potomac to hunt coot and grebe, sparking debates over shooting the birds. Despite protests from ornithologists and bird lovers, the hawks were spared amid concerns over extinction and sport. Frank H Hitchcock and the biological survey show interest in the hawks.
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Post Office Department
Pennsylvania Avenue
Potomac
Washington
Frank. H. Hitchcock
Pink rose on hat turns head for Mrs Longworth tale
The Roosevelt box at a theater visit for Mrs. Longworth sparked a playful misunderstanding when Miss Hagner's hat appeared to bear a pink rose that suddenly moved as Mr. Longworth’s bald head peeked from beneath. The moment drew amused comments from balcony spectators.
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Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Mrs. Longworth
Mrs. Roosevelt
Longworths
Ethel Roosevelt
Hagner
Mrs. Long
Miss Hagner
Mr. Longworth
District of Columbia Committee Openly Divided on Prohibition
The District of Columbia committee in Congress, formed by Speaker Cannon, features a majority from large cities with liberal municipal experience. Despite a strong prohibition lobby and plans to push bills after the holidays, anti prohibition members hold 13 of 19 seats, signaling Washington will remain wet for two more years.
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National Capital
Washington
District of Columbia
Cannon
Prohibition
House
Hog Breeder Describes Large Circular Farrowing House
The article outlines a circular hog farrowing house on W. A. Harding’s Minnesota farm. It details ground plan features, outside yards, grain storage, swill access, and cost estimates for cement, carpentry, and materials. It also notes pens, sliding doors, hydrant ring, and efficient feeding.
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W. A. Harding
Minnesota
Make Yourself a Log Boat for Dragging Logs
A practical illustration shows a log dragging boat. Runners are two by six inches and 3 1/2 feet long. A mortise for the chain passes through the hull. The cross piece is 4 by 7 inches and 3 1/2 feet long, tapered to 4 1/2 inches middle. Notches fit 2 by 4s. Bolts secure the assembly through plank, runner, and scantling, with some bolts passing only through the plane and runner.
The Satisfactory Flock And Breeding Stock Practice
The article argues for uniform high quality flocks with consistent bloodlines and type. It warns against mixed flocks and stresses ample exercise space for breeding stock to prevent fat, sluggish animals. It notes the value of readers who practice what they learn.
Borax Promises Simple Safe Cleanliness for Homes
An article extols Borax as a harmless, effective cleaner and preventative for typhoid related to unsanitary sinks and drains. It touts uses from purifying pipes to softening water, whitening linens, cleansing items, and sterilizing baby bottles, with a free color book offer for mothers.
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Borax
Pacific Coast Borax Co
Chicago
Cures and advertisements from Brown's Bronchial Traches and other remedies
An OCR fragment lists various medical cures and endorsements including Brown's Bronchial Traches for hoarseness and coughs, Pazo Ointment for piles, Garfield Tea for rheumatism, Lewis' Single Binder cigars, and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup, interspersed with literary quotes.
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Brown
Taking His Measure and Atoning for Love
A humorous dialogue fragment features a man recounting a past rejected romance and a stern father’s questions about drinking, smoking, gambling, and swearing. A comic exchange follows as they share candy, then a kitchen chat on laundering and starch. The piece closes with a mistletoe gag about a fake ornament becoming real.
Simple Pleasant Laxative: Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna
The Well Informed prefer the California Fig Syrup Co. laxative for its known wholesome ingredients and gentle prompt action. Buy the genuine product from leading druggists, priced at fifty cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Duck Hawks
David Belasco
C, Wagner
Horace
Bic
Ovid
Lewis
Lewin’ Factory
Peoria
Ben Johnson
Mrs. Winslow
Campbell
Yaas
Misa Clara
Mr. Simpkins
Tob Cero Rea
Bears
Castoria
Carters
Sours
ATES
Havel. B. Mallen
Eve
B ‘Ollen
Mullen Music CO
New York
W.l.douglas
Exelunvelye
ST. Jacobs
Eoe
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