Good Faker in the Government Museum
The National museum has recruited Will Hendley, son of famed imitator Wizard Jack Hendley, to produce accurate plaster copies of objects. He crafts convincing fakes from oysters to stone idols, reproducing fruit bloom and waxed surfaces to fool experts. The exhibit includes about 20 ethnologic groups with scenes of tribal work, such as Eskimos loading a seal on a sledge.
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Ashington
Walt
National Museum
Jack Hendley
United States
Will Hendley
Senate shrinks as millionaires exit the upper chamber
A historic turnover reduces the Senate’s wealth with deaths and retirements taking an estimated 50 million dollars in top fortunes. Stephen P. Elkins dies taking 15 million, Nelson Aldrich leaves 19 million, Eugene Hale four million, Chauncey Depew seven million, John Kean five million, Nathan Scott four million, James Taliaferro three million, Hughes two million, and replacements are described as largely poor by comparison. Watson remains the sole standout new member with about 2.0 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Senate
Poor Man’s Club
Stephen P. Elkins
West Virginia
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Eugene State
Maine
Johnson
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
John Kean
New Jersey
Elkins
Nathan R. Scott
James P. Taliaferro
Florida
Hughes
Colorado
Watson
Government faces loss in oil lands grant to Southern Pacific
The government risks losing 26,177,518 acres granted to the Southern Pacific railroad as Supreme Court rulings and acts limit annulment of land patents after six years. California oil interests, backed by lawyers, urge repeal of the jokering 1841 and 1896 acts while suits proceed on patents under six years old. Townsend to lead government efforts to reclaim lands within weeks.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
California
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Townsend
Washington
Southern Pacific
Treasury officials move to top posts in finance firms
The article notes several Treasury department staff advancing to senior roles in business. Charles P. Montgomery becomes chief of customs for the American Sugar Refining Co. George K. Leete joins Elbert H. Gary at U S Steel as private secretary. Lawrence Murray declines Pittsburg bank presidency. O L Telling takes the post. S. Hazen Bond leaves government bonding to join a major surety. Edward P. Currier becomes second secretary to Vanderlip at National City Bank. Assistant Secretaries remain in demand for their fiscal experience.
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Charles P. Montgomery
American Suear Refining Company
Montgomery
George K. ‘Leete
A. Platt Andrew
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Lawrence O. Murray
First National Bank of Pittsburg
O. L. Telling
National Bank Examiners
S. Hazen Bond
Edward P. Currier
the Treasury
James F. Curtis
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank of New York
The
Treasury
Mercantile Fe
Romance of a Shirtwaist at Porch Party
Six friends meet biweekly to sew lingerie blouses by hand and share new ideas. Light refreshments and short amusements accompany a tale titled Romance of a Shirtwaist about loves, concerts, and marriage. Ice cream shaped guitar notes and cakes mirror a musical theme.
Musical Entertainment Diverting Club Meeting
After a club meeting, guests played melodies of familiar songs with titles unannounced. The pianist indicated numbers as the hostess revealed objects illustrating musical terms such as Time with a clock and Key with a door key.
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Georgia
Columbia
Home
Johnnie
America
Amusing Shower Games At Linen and Gingham Party
A hostess organized two wedding showers with playful contests. Twelve guests competed in a needle threading game using bowls of needles and pins to mark progress, then winners advanced to a second table for top prizes. A gingham apron shower followed, six girls made coordinated neckties and aprons, matching partners at supper and tying aprons on the bride-elect.
Fashions of Lace and Satin Return in Evening Wear
Lace combined with net remains a staple, black satin accents appear in many outfits. Feathers return to hair styling while natural linens outsell colored fabrics. Veiled elements persist in milady's attire and many evening gowns feature bead or stone cords. Coral on black and white striped mousseline makes a striking contrast. Patent leather belts in various colors finish linen frocks.
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Milady
Childrens Wear Styles Spotted in Group Portrait
The mid century style showcases two boys suits in navy serge and cashmere with trimmed tunics and belts. A dress for a girl features pale blue and white striped voile with plaited skirt and satin buttons.
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Manly
Multiple Indiana towns report fatal accidents and crimes
Wabash Roy Lewis died after being struck by a broken pulley in a barn. Delphi Mrs Fatilla Redding, aged 58, killed by a fall from a cherry tree. Evansville Elmer Pope, 11, drowned after slipping on a log near a wharfboat. A brother drowned in the river two years ago. Kokomo Edwin Lanterman, five, died of diphtheria after a premonition by the mother. Marion officials seek B Jones Ludlum, Grant county assessor, who vanished after a Pythias meeting. Goshen arson charge against Harry Burns who dumped kerosene and burned his home. Brazil Gilbert Hixon saves Ray Elliott from drowning in Eel river. Indianapolis Republican editors head to Detroit July 17 for National Editorial meeting. Indiana will not hold a midsummer meeting. Lafayette James Johnson, 21, of Como, jailed for forgery after passing forged checks. Indianapolis ice shortage impacts homes. claims of discrimination and an ice trust. Muncie Timothy Sorghum McCoy, convicted for robbing a Big Four train. Fransville county board taxes 60 percent of People's Savings surplus to test taxability of non-taxable bonds. Valparaiso bodies identified as Charles Longeven of Chicago and George Page of Sault Ste. Marie. men were passengers from the Chicago sand barge J. Marshall which foundered near Chester ton.
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Valparaiso
Lake Michigan
Chesterton
Charles Longeven
Chicago
George Page
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
J. Marshall
This County
Longeven
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Proved Effective
Mrs Dema Bethune of Sikeston Missouri reports seven years of misery ended by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She could walk work milk cow and entertain again stating it cured displacements inflammation and nervous prostration after other remedies failed The ad urges women to try the remedy and claims wide success and relief for feminine ailments
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Lydia E. Pinkeham
Sikeston
Menth
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dema Bethune
Snakes in Prohibition Maine Scare Saloons
A non resident sent snakes to Portland Maine to control rats and the reptiles rapidly killed many rats at a place. The snakes demonstrated their ability then moved to two saloons where they cleared crowds in minutes as part of anti rat efforts.
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Prohibition
Maine
Portland
Kennecbec Journal
Adam's Grouchy Comment Spars Peace Plans
A fragment from a Puck-like exchange notes Adam's grumpiness over an "ar rival of woman" affecting his universal peace plans. The line contrasts Adam's irritation with the Ape's quip about interference derailing the hope for global harmony.
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Adam
the Serpent
Puck
Pride at the Bottom of Great Mistakes Quote
A Curwen quote asserts that pride underpins many errors and misjudgments. The saying frames pride as a human flaw that drives flawed decisions across contexts.
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Hendley
United States Senate
Millionaires’ Club of America
Poor Man's Club
Senator Goldbonds
Sam
Treasury Department
England
Statenews
Wabash
Roy Lewis
Delphi
Fatilla Redding
Evansville
Elmer Pope
Kokomo
Edwin Lanterman
Marion
Knights of Pythias
B. Jones Ludlum
Grant County
Pythian Lodge
Ludlum
Union City
Pennsylvania Station
Ohio
Goshen
Elkhart County
Harry Burns
Burns
Leader
Brazil
Eel River
Hutchinson
Gilbert Hixon
Harmony
Ray Elliott
Elliott
Hixon
Indianapolis
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Detroit
National Editorial Association
Leo K. Fesler
Indiana
Lafayette
James Johnson
Tventy
Como
Jay County
Rankin, I
Rankin
Mell Ellis
Ice “Trust
Muncie
Timothy“Sorghum" McCoy
Fransvile
County Board of Equalization
People’s Savings Bank
Post
Postum Cereal Company, Ltd
Bauile Creek, Mich, U.S. A
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