Dawes Named Director of the Budget by President Harding
Charles G. Dawes, Chicago banker and former brigadier general, was chosen by President Harding as director of the budget under the new budget law. He will take office July 1 and will outline policies in Washington. Dawes had attracted attention for denouncing war expenditures committee methods.
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Why the Keystone State Was Named for Pennsylvania
The article explains that Pennsylvania earned the nickname Keystone State for its pivotal role in approving the Declaration of Independence at the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, with John Morton casting the deciding vote. It also cites a bridge arch story where Pennsylvania appears as the central keystone among the 13 states.
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A Yellow Rose for Marcia
Marcia Danvers in Lisle persuades Col. Hector Danvers to withhold harsh action and allows Selden Randall space to build a business career. Six months later Selden returns, penniless only to reveal a recovered fortune from a burglar’s loot and a hopeful future with Marcia as she accepts the symbolic yellow rose.
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Muse Historique by Jacques Loret Weekly Paris Rhymed Gazette
The Muse Historique was a weekly Paris newspaper by Jacques Loret from 1650 to 1665. It rhymed all local news while Loret acted as reporter, roaming the city for stories. The work is praised as unique in journalism history.
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Start Him At The Top And Let Him Work Down
A witty New York Sun quote contrasts starting a new graduate at the top with letting him work down, implying rapid advancement may be possible or desired in a humorous office recruitment sentiment.
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Ancient ruins near Fel reveal unknown civilization idols
Ruins near Fel in Perote Vera Cruz uncover a hitherto unknown ancient civilization. Discovered idols resemble a bright heavy substance not stone or clay, resembling tin in appearance.
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How to Remove Tar From Colored Ginghams
A simple home method advises rubbing fresh lard into tar or grease stains on colored ginghams, letting it work for several hours, then washing in warm soapsuds to remove all spots.
Insect-Removing Device Tests Under Lights
An invention to protect film from flying insects uses a wide box, carbon arc lights of 2,000 candlepower, a funnel, a suction fan, and a large net. Insects are drawn to the lights, cremated by the arc, and collected by the net. Test yields nearly ten pounds in about ten minutes.
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Legal exchange hints at evidence handling in trial
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote recounts a courtroom moment as the plaintiff's lawyer proposes introducing letters at the crucial point, while colleagues debate appearance and presentation of the documents. The dialogue touches on how the letters will be tied with ribbons and presented on television.
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Sign warns motorists of nine mile hospital distance
Road signs on Long Island warn drivers of hazards along the Shore road near Oyster Bay. A sign reads slow down dangerous hill nearest hospital nine miles away, signaling a long journey to medical help and highlighting rural warning signage.
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Unreadable bells and Mercury described in notes
The text discusses the great bell of Moscow never rung, miscast and on a pedestal in the Kremlin. It mentions Mercury as a hot planet, claiming it is larger than Earth and as heavy as a sphere of some material.
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