Congress Thus Far Shy on Talk Despite Criticism
Investigation shows Congress has not talked excessively this session. About 6,000 pages in the Congressional Record reflect debates and remarks, with La Follette delivering the longest speech. The Senate rarely stays, adjourns Thursdays to Mondays, while the House sees heavy bill introduction averaging about 50 per member.
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Ashington
Congress
Cnt
Washington
Congressional Record
Proceedings of
la Follette
Wisconsin
Aldrich
Brownsville
Senate
House
Count Gizycki Engagement Sparks Washington Society
Recalled tale details the 1903 engagement of Count Gizycki to Eleanor Patterson of Chicago. Parents opposed but Mrs Patterson urged formal announcement. The wedding followed. the count stayed at the Willard, and reports claimed he met the bride at the station rather than returning to the Patterson home.
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Patterson
Countess Gizycki
Washington
Count Gizycki
Patterson Home
New Willard
Patterson Mansion
Roller Skating Pays a Visit to the Capital
Washington abounds with skating as asphalt streets invite both business and pleasure. Pedestrians, shop workers, and even delivery crews use skates daily, with skaters outnumbering automobiles on Pennsylvania Avenue between the Treasury and Capitol.
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Ashington
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Treasury
Capitol
Doctor Wu Pursues American Degrees and Oxford Education
The article notes Wu is now addressed as Mr Wu and seeks doctorates from American universities. It mentions an interest in historic research and honors, including possible Oxford education for his son who began studies in a Washington high school.
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University of Oxford
Washington
New Locust Tree Discovered Near Shreveport
Prof R B Cocks of Tulane and high school students from Shreveport identified a new locust tree in Louisiana. C H Sargent of Harvard confirmed the find, noting a three seed pod and distinct seeds. Discovery highlights limited postwar funding and potential for more Louisiana plant work.
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Shreveport
Louisiana
R. 8. Cocks
Tulane University
C. H. Sargent
Harvard University
United States
Cocka
Cook
Dixon
Sargent
Prof. Cocks
Telescope house demonstrates mobile roof over wooden frame
An England built telescope house uses a wooden frame with corrugated iron cladding and a moveable roof on small rollers to fully open for viewing. The text notes tantalum chemistry including resistance to acids, lack of mercury amalgamation, and rapid nitrogen and hydrogen absorption at low red heat forming metallic compounds.
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Saya
Hinglish
Automatic Milk Supply Efforts Target Direct Cow to Consumer
Efforts aim to render milk delivery from cow to consumer direct and uncontaminated. Initiatives seek practical systems to bypass intermediate handling and ensure safety from contamination.
New Milk Vending Machine Aims at Hygienic Sale In England
An automatic milk vending device to deliver a half pint per penny is described. It uses a curved outside spout, a lever, a coin slot, and a 20 quart circular tank. The machine is designed to stay clean, disassemble for sterilization, and prevent contamination while serving the poor districts. A cream equalizer, automatic stirrer, and summer refrigerator are included for quality. The article notes broader implications for public health and cites the Panama Canal work prompting a prological survey.
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England
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Chicago
Panama Canal
Panama
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal Zone
Describing Cotillions and Scottish Entertainments
The article explains cotillion practice with leaders, favors, and figure patterns, noting two leaders for large groups and the use of signals by castanets or whistle. It also describes a club study session on Scotland with decor, a bagpipe, Scotch fare, and a plan for an afternoon program featuring ballads and oat meal cookies.
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Mme. Merri
Madame Merrill
Draped Princess Variations Boost One Piece Frock Trend
Fashion notes defend the enduring one piece dress while detailing the draped princesa as a favored variation. The look suits slender figures best and demands skilled modistes to avoid appearing fussy. Draperies shape and conceal imperfect lines, highlighting the wearer’s positive features.
Fashion note on brown cashmere home dress design
Describes a brown cashmere home dress with inverted pleat skirt, wide circular sides, waist gathers, and tucked blouse bodice. The American yoke uses lace with insertion on the front strap and lace sleeves matching the yoke. Materials list: five yards of 48 inch fabric, half yard insertion, one yard lace piece.
Swinging Vases for Table and Chandelier Displays
The article discusses using swinging bowls or vases hung from chandeliers or window frames to hold small flowers and greenery. It favors rough bark and Indian baskets over decorated china, noting easier graceful arrangements, delicate effects, and room for bulbs or plants when bowls are not too small.
Tented Scene and Bon Teak Recalled in Sparse Note
A fragmentary line mentions a cone tented sea seven years old and a bon teak once. The readable text lacks clear context, names, dates, or locations to identify the event or subjects. Further readable details are needed to form a fuller, distinctive card.
Mystery Language Fragments Spark Curiosity in Public Say
Fragmentary phrases depict a monarch dialogue about work and amiability amid a modern public scene. The garbled text hints at a stylized or encoded discussion, leaving names, places, and concrete events unreadable.
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