White House Conservatories Attract Visitors In Winter
The Washington corollary reports on the White House conservatories now enhanced after summer work. Palm houses showcase rare tropical plants, orchid collections near 100 varieties, and notable features like nun's eyes and Holy Ghost flowers. Guests wander under watchful guards amid fragrant blooms and greenhouse arches.
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Congressmen Bank in Capitol Deposits and Salaries
A Washington description details the sergeant at arms presiding over a Capitol bank used by members of Congress. It handles salaries, mileage, and stationery payments, with daily cash from the treasury and substantial deposits from members. The bank is guarded, audited, and serves only congressional accounts.
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Congo territory measure sparks debate and quips
A Chicago Herald note discusses the Congo geographic basis claimed by the International African Association. It contrasts nine million square miles with Europe and the British Isles, then cites 18th century theater placards about public behavior and a Virginia Enterprise joke about a cold candle blaze and Townsend’s remark.
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International African Association
Triumph of Scene Exchange in Paris Photographer’s Rush
A Paris photographer risked his health shooting an instantaneous negative of a moving railway train, only to find the image matched a stationary shot. The report notes that rapid photography can backfire and adds a remark that clothing abuse causes more colds than actual cold.
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Desertion Court Hears Marriage Claim By Williams
Charles J Williams is charged in Desertion Court with not supporting his wife though she swears they married in Juniper street. The court orders Williams to pay four dollars weekly after he admits the marriage under Pennsylvania law. The piece then veers to various unrelated notes on revivals, folklore, and articles on clocks and writing for children.
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Fallacies on health and air from a Scientific American piece
A correspondent rails at common health fallacies from baths and hard water to heated rooms, foul air, and wrong airs about rest and exertion. Dr B W Richardson demonstrates how lying down reduces the heart’s workload and why alcohol upsets this rest, per Scientific American.
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Handy Atlas of the World Offered by Publishers
A dated advertisement praises the Handy Atlas of the World from Tylson Blakeman Taylor Co offering 88 colored maps and up to date data. It highlights standard time railways polar expeditions Central Africa explored by Stanley and the Egyptian war seat. Readers may order by mail for fifty cents.
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