Old Brick Capitol Remade as Nation Faces New Supreme Court Home
The Old Brick Capitol, landmark at Maryland Avenue and First Street NE, which housed early government functions and later served as Old Capitol Prison, is being demolished to clear the site for the Supreme Court's new home. The structure witnessed the War of 1812, the rise of the nation, and eras as a boarding house, prison, and feminist HQ before project plans moved forward.
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Scenic High Trail in Glacier Park Reaches Canadian Border
G M Kilbourne details a new three day high trail from Granite Park to near the Canadian border in Glacier National Park Montana offering extended upland vistas along the continental divide. It includes exits via Logan Pass Lake McDonald and views from Iceberg Lake and Grinnell glaciers with routes connecting to Garden Wall.
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Western Newspaper Union
Curious Four-Year-Old Traces Music to Records and Horn
A boy asks where music comes from during a phonograph lesson. His mother explains the needle and horn, then reveals music comes from black round records. The punchline notes many records broken in the alley.
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Johnny
Soybean hay deemed essential for low cost dairy feed
Extension specialists say legume hay like clover or alfalfa limits costs. soybeans offer a practical emergency substitute. Early June sowing and late August cutting maximize hay quality. late planting lowers feeding value, but soy bean hay can rival alfalfa in protein and minerals though stems are coarser.
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C. L. Blackman
Oho State University
Winckrman
Balancing Dairymen's Rations for Profit
The article warns many stock keepers fail to balance rations, overfeeding protein with alfalfa or clover and under supplying minerals. It argues to trade excess feed like alfalfa for corn or barley and balance protein with minerals for profitable dairy production.
Dairy Hints For Efficient Winter Milk Production
The article notes that summer pasture shortages affect winter milk, with no abortion cures but precautions. It stresses Cull inferior cows, feed quality cattle, and use mixed protein feeds. Butterfat peaks in fall to spring. cooler weather aids cream handling. Home calf meal recipe and benefits of commercial calf meals are given. Feeding well in summer extends winter benefits and low dairy prices favor efficiency.
Goose prank at Hamilton College classroom clash
The Hamilton College chair prank ends with a goose fed and hidden under a desk. The chairman enters, notices the bird, and quips it didn’t know there was a class meeting. The incident reflects student humor reported by the Christian Advocate.
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Doctor Stryker
Hamilton College
Christian Advycerate
Vanished context on medical authority for blood circulation
A fragment notes a doctor described as an authority on blood circulation with emphasis on knowledge. It lacks clear event details, dates, or names.
Tinnard for a well meaning man in public mind
A brief item notes Tinnard's public perception as a well meaning figure and mocks attending speeches in favor of seeing a ball game, reflecting local civic sentiment.
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Widow's Might and a Black Eye on the Street
Tramps stopped at a stone widow's home and one begged. He returned with a black eye and boasted that he had taken the widow's light in a grim street tale.
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Stone Widow
Red Rose Mystery in the Parental Exchange
A child asks about a red rose once owned by his mother and notes its faded color. The mother hushes him, fearing their father might become angry at the mention, revealing a tense domestic scene.
Moonlit confession between James and She James
A playful exchange shows She James doubting love as moonlight prompts a test of devotion. He reassures her that love is blind, and his feelings remain steadfast despite doubts.
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James
Senator Sorghum Reflects on Influence and Lobbyists
In a Washington Star quote, Senator Sorghum asserts that regular lobbyist visits prove his political clout. He claims if lobbyists stopped visiting, suspicion would arise that his influence had waned.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Heart of the town leads to busy streets
A visitor remarks on the town’s bustling trade streets and asks where they lead. A native replies they lead to the heart of the town, the hub of activity and commerce.
A Blub Singin in the Bathtub Ends in Chore Talk
A lighthearted note likens tub singing to many chores as we stay indoors and be grateful. The playful fragment suggests home routines and daily tasks shape moments of simple joy.
Measured Service and the Nurses Strike Demand Taximeters
Mrs Kidless notes the nurses' union is on strike. Mrs Multikids reports the dispute centers on requiring taximeters on babies' perambulators as a bargaining demand.
Figurative exchange over figurehead and acting fund
Senator Sorghum and a colleague discuss a political fund described as a posing figure. The dialogue implies scrutiny of leadership and public display versus real influence within a campaign or committee context.
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Senator Sorghum
Clean Record Mistress Do you think you will set tle down here
The exchange hints at a unsettled status with a vow that departures were not voluntary. A Perthshire constitutional context frames the dialogue, suggesting governance or legal framing of a residence or duty.
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M'M
Perthshire
The Struggle with Conscience In School Scene
A fragmentary exchange shows a character named Jackie torn between fishing and going to school. The dialogue hints at internal conflict as the speaker questions the path ahead and whether to follow duty or desire. The scene centers on moral uncertainty rather than action.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promoted as Effective Antacid
Phillips Milk of Magnesia endorses its anti acid product as a pleasant, safe remedy for sour stomach after meals. The advertising claims medical endorsement and widespread use by millions, emphasizing the Phillips name as the genuine trademark since 1875.
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Castoria Offers Gentle Comfort for Children's Ailments
Castoria, a pure vegetable preparation, soothes crying babies and calms colic with a bland taste. It eases diarrhea and constipation by regulating the bowels and keeps the system clear during colds and other illnesses. The genuine product bears Chas. H. Fletcher's signature and is sold in every drug store.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
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