New Shelf of Artificial Fabrics From Minerals and Fibers
A magazine review highlights inventive textiles such as limestone wool from an electric furnace and a nonflammable dyed fabric, plus Russian filament stone cloth and steel wool linings. It notes paper garments used by Japanese troops and spun glass fabric described as bright and silk-like, all signaling a mineral age of ongoing wonders.
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Angora
Kashmir
Russia
Siberian
Mother Nature
Post Office Savings Bank Proves A Success
The postal savings bank system shows gratifying gains with deposits reaching 28 000 by January 1. 1912 and 290 000 depositors averaging 86 each. Despite being small versus large private banks, growth indicates expanding public trust and potential stability as older treasure boxes open and savings rise.
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Postal Savings Bank
Adamson Bill Passes House for Railroad Property Valuation
Washington December 5 The House conducts a viva voce vote and approves the Adamson bill to provide physical value assessment of all railroad property by the Commerce Commission. The measure, lacking opposition, proceeds quietly through the legislative process despite minimal newspaper coverage.
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House
Adamson
Commerce Commission
Court satire and oddities mix in late year quick reads
A roundup of whimsical and local notices from various places including Oklahoma court satire, missing Rosa Bonheur painting in Minnesota, Nobel Prize pause, Rembrandt discovery, Pope Pius XII brother wages, and odd local anecdotes from Mobile to Minneapolis.
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Rome
Angelo Sarto
Pope Pius
Post Office Department
Captain Kettle Transforms Tyne Crew Into Rugged Seamen
Captain Kettle drills a motley crew aboard the Tyne as M. P. Sir George Chesterman funds a search for a damaged steamship off the African coast. Recruits, from poachers to a coolie driver, are disciplined into a capable crew through brutal rigour and practical rifle training with live-fire practice and stern warnings.
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Morocco
Stoker
Somers
Kettle
Tyne
Captain Kettle
Sir George
The Fight Over Railroad Regulation in a Quiet Bill
A historic wage on railroad regulation moves through the house by a viva voce vote after years of political clash. La Follette pushed to include the clause in Hepburn while Roosevelt and Aldrich-Cannon fought to exclude it. The measure, once feared to bankrupt departments, surfaces as a pivotal reform amid national debates.
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Wisconsin
Brandeis to Advise Probe Panel on Railroad Merger
Following a New England delegation conference on the O Shaughnessy bill a seven member special committee to investigate the Grand Trunk New Haven traffic merger may be created Louis D Brandeis would be employed as counsel for the committee if ordered Brandeis a Boston attorney would join the inquiry team as legal advisor if investigation proceeds
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Brandeis
Washington
New England
O'Shaughnessy
New Haven
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
Eckmans Alterative Promoted For Lung Health In Ads
An advertisement touts Eckmans Alterative as a remedy for consumption and lung issues. It cites a sworn affidavit from Jos Troescher claiming recovery after prolonged illness and travel failures. The ad notes bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung troubles and urges readers to request a recovery booklet.
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Catherine Ave
Ascot Place
Queen's Court
L. I
Catskills
Jersey City
Jos. J. Troescher
Geo. E. Mariner
Chas. Beyschlag
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Malefactor of great wealth mocked by speaker in Chicago
Jerome S. Mc Wade of Duluth recalls a Pullman encounter with a world famous man whose grandson wants to grow up to be like him. The remark prompts a sharp retort as the speaker laughs at the boasting and recalls his own childhood aspiration to be a safe cracker.
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Jerome S. McWade
Duluth
Chicago
Rascal
Washington
Philadelphia Telegraph
Lord Dufferin Greek Lesson and Political Quip
Lord Dufferin gave an address to McGill Greek students with praise for his pure ancient Greek. Sir Hector Langevin quipped to Sir John A. MacDonald that the report knew Greek, and MacDonald replied he knew politics. A Cape May golf club anecdote mocked a liberal tipped player and his caddy with a witty exchange.
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Lord Dufferin
McGill University
Hector Langevin
John A. MacDonald
R. H. Barlow
Cape May
John
New Orleans Daily States
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles
A lighthearted reminiscence contrasts a life of luxury with sudden work ethic. The speaker recalls wealth mobility and indulgence, from a grand palace lifestyle and multiple cars to carefree days ended by a blunt wake up call from a wife. Richard Vaux’s youthful glamour and a Buckingham Palace cotillion are noted by the Washington Star.
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Sai
A Quaint Yorktown Celebration Recalled by Philadelphia Frolic
A party of Philadelphia aristocrats at a Yorktown celebration share anecdotes about city celebrities. David Chew recalls Richard Vaux as a picturesque figure on Chestnut Street, noting his lack of overcoat in cold weather. The piece includes a court quip about bankruptcy and a remark on plays with long runs.
Fine Remedy for A Backward Child
The article promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative tonic for children's constipation and indigestion, claiming health improvement from better food, air, and exercise. It cites testimonials from families and offers a free sample by mail, with a money back guarantee.
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W. J. Caldwell
Mernticello
Ill
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