Madame Jusserand at Washington Shows Power of a Wife
The article portrays Madame Jusserand, American wife of France's ambassador, as a decisive factor in diplomacy. It notes her American birth, Paris schooling, and bilingual charm aiding her husband, who rose in rank and salary to represent France in Washington. The couple's warmth and hospitality are highlighted as part of their public role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Madame Jusserand
Jusserand
France
An Thor
Madame Juxier
Land of the Stars and Stripes
Mr. Richards
Paris
Teresta
Ccapitalis
Dandhter
Seine
M. Jusserand
Copenhagen
Denmark
Madame Jussekand
St. Louis Exposition
Madame Juxserand
Himi
Massachusetts
America
National
Insurance Side Lights on Arrears and Advances Fraud
A historical study exposes the arrears and advances scheme in industrial insurance. It details weekly deductions from agents beyond a four week grace period, the pressure to borrow from the company at high interest, and the risk of thrown off claims. It notes the method’s persistence for over thirty years and the secrecy in offices to hide the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qrrette
Reed
Edward Jameson
Boston
Mr. Jameson
France to Build Embassy on Prime Washington Ground
Paris government has bought a large tract in a premier Washington section to construct a grand embassy. Madame Jusserand, an American by upbringing, guides the French architect with practical tips on design and furnishings to suit American tastes and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owever
Paris
Washington
Madame Jusserand
Waterless Beasts Across Continents Discussed
A fragment notes animals that never drink water, citing the Hamas of the Andex and gazelles of the Far East. It claims naturalists believe wild rabbits obtain moisture solely from the greens they eat.
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Far East
Cats Aboard Ocean Steamers Guard Passengers' Quarters
Ocean steamers employ six to ten cats to keep passengers’ quarters free from mice and rats. If the cats do not eat rats, they are dismissed.
Southwest's Small Farms and the California Valley
The Sacramento Valley in California hosts large private estates amid abundant water. Irrigation is limited, with little rainfall May to November, yet grain and deciduous tracts thrive. The author foresees a great future and eventual settlement by many people, comparing to ancient ruins.
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William 3. Smythe
Sacramento Vallley
California
Wis Valley
Southwest
Arizona
Wanderer Returns Reveals One Acre Farm Wealth
An old homecoming tale shows Edward Jameson returning from homelessness to wealth, and highlights the Orland California irrigated one acre farm owned by Samuel Cleeks. The piece contrasts small farms’ profitability with large, poorly irrigated holdings and notes Cleeks’s yearly savings and loan capacity.
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Sacramento Valley
Orland
Glen County
Samuel Cleeks
Mr. Cleeks
Double Cross Heist Revealed by Jewelry Clerk
The jeweler recalls a scheme by Mr B to remove real jewels from a private collection and substitute them with imitations before Mrs B returns. The thief plans a discreet sale for profit, but the jeweler notes a prior past attempt by Mrs B that failed.
Seedy Caller Gets Full Barber Shuffle at Fleckner’s
A rough looking man from the rural area visits Fleckner’s barber shop and requests “the whole works.” The barber chatters as the customer drifts between shaves and requests, with the man half asleep and the barber using quick quips about services rendered. The stranger ends up in the chair with a joke about pulling a tooth as the scene unfolds.
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Fleckner
Hobart News-Republican
Charley
Leslie Niblack
The Other Fellow Reflects on Easy Paths in Life
A compact verse observes how each tradesman assumes another’s life is easier. The butcher, baker, and doctor each imagine others enjoy smoother journeys, yet the speaker concludes the true easy path belongs to the other fellow every time.
Football as Played is a College Joke
A lighthearted exchange about a college student who has won honors in multiple positions. The punchline reveals he is now a hunchback, delivered as a humorous twist on the earlier accolades.
Army Transport: Private Lines Fail to Meet Soldier Needs
The army transport service on the Pacific coast faces criticism as private steamship firms lack vessels suited to troop and supply movement. The Navy cites cost savings, flexibility, and reserve capacity, noting that army vessels provide better ventilation, hospital facilities, and rapid deployment.
Langauge learning in jail alter ego of Berkmann after release
After fifteen years in Allegheny County prison for an attempt on Henry Frick, Alexander Berkmann reportedly speaks eight languages fluently. Once an anarchist, he became a philosopher during his years behind bars and resurfaced as a reformed figure connected to the Homestead strike era.
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Alexander Berkmann
Allegheny County
Henry
Frick
Berkmann
Ing
Army vs Private Lines on Pacific Transport Debate
Discussion cites army needs for rapid fire batteries and veteran capacity, arguing private lines would struggle to absorb recalled troops. A January General Staff report says ten 6,500-ton ships and nine 5,500-ton ships would be required to embark a division, challenging current private fleet readiness. Berkmann receives a 15-year prison term for attempted homicide and extra year for weapons, while in prison he self-studies languages and broadens his linguistic skills.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Quartermaster General
Quartermaster’s Department
Cuba
Orient
Manila Bay
Transport Service
General Staff of the Army
Senate Committee On Merchant Marine
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Madame Jusser
Gire
LN Diplomatic Swim
United States
Admiral Porter
Bellame Storer
Roose
White House
Potomac
Elias
Veen Gaktown
Wanderer
Aacon Min
Ozzy Boggs
Charlie
Pacific Squadron 15
Army Transport Service
Philippines
Trivate Steamship Companies
Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas, Logan and Dix
Honolulu
Guam
Manila
San Francisco
Tropics
Army Medical Corps
Hospital Corps
Pacific Fleet
Henry Co
Thomas
DIX
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