Drainage and reclamation projects spark vast national plan
The article outlines a sweeping program to drain and convert swamp lands across the eastern United States, starting with the Klamath project. It envisions repurposing 136000 acres of swamp tule land into more than a thousand farms, funded by a federal drainage initiative and aided by the Geological Survey and reclamation services. It compares American drainage to Holland’s, notes potential costs and local gains, and highlights possible sites in Florida New Jersey Virginia Illinois Michigan Minnesota Arkansas and other states, arguing the plan could create millions of rural homes and boost national prosperity.
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Everglades
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Virginia
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Michigan
Minnesota
Arkansas
United States
Indiana
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Low
Boxer Troubles Bleed and the Muscled Monarch of Europe
A fragmented clipping notes boxing hazards and the phrase peacemakers, mentioning a stiff jaw as a consequence. It also claims King George of Greece as a heavily muscled monarch in Europe, though details are unclear and the text is garbled.
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George
Greece
Europe
The Cameron Elm and Washingtons Memorial Trees
The Cameron elm stands among Washingtons historic memorial trees planted by notable figures. The article notes the nations awakening to the economic worth of trees and the arboretum of historic specimens across Capitol grounds, the White House, and other federal sites.
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Don” Cameron
Nation
Washington
Washington City
Capitol Grounds
National Botanic Garden
White House
the Department of Agri
The Single Woman and Female Public Power
A 19th century reflection on love and social influence notes that single women increasingly shape society. Cited are Florence Nightengale, Susan B. Anthony, Frances Willard, Clara Barton, Harriet Martineau, Frances Power Cobbe, Mary Lyon, and Jane Addams as examples of unmarried women who became potent societal forces.
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Lord Becon
Florence Nightengate
Susan B. Anthony
Francis Willard
Clara Barton
Harriet Martineau
Francis Power Cobbe
Mary Lyon
Jane Adams
Resurrection for wedding outfits sparks social intrigue
The Washington Star excerpt recalls Hetty Arsdale facing a wardrobe crisis in a dated tale as Bilizareth and Youks discuss resurrections. Old mourning clothes are repurposed to aid Hetty, highlighting social pressure and resourcefulness in a strained bridal arrangement.
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Cameron Elm
Tom
Yanks van Dolsen
Richard van Dolsen
Youks
Miss Arsdale
van Dolsen
Elizabeth
Bilizareth
Hetty Arsdale
van Delsen
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Washington Star
Taft's clever stop at Denizen for a joke on a train
A tale from a White House dinner recounts Secretary Taft planning to halt the Fast Flyer at Denizen to meet an old acquaintance two hundred miles from Washington. Taft persuades the conductor to stop there by promising a “large petty” payoff, then steps off to find only a lone station agent and a waiting dogking.
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Hetty Arsdale
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Miss Het
Garrick
Tom
Elizabeth
Yanks van Delsen
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Taft
Washington
Chicago
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Ain
Nickname Etiquette With Hawaiian Servants Story
A lady recalls Hawaiian servants who insist on using first names, causing friction at a dinner with English officers. She details how a new cook corrected the form by calling her Dearie or Sweetheart, then bows in to announce dinner, transforming a social faux pas into proper etiquette.
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Ang
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Golog Ante
John
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Lewst
Apo
Dearle
Glorious Hair Grown Free Old Health Scam Ad
An embedded ad promotes a hasty cure for hair loss from the ORRIMER MEDICAL INSTITUTE. It urges readers to request a free package and brochure, promising hair restoration and satisfaction at no upfront cost, with testimonials and a dedication to “the greatest hair grower on earth.”
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Orrimer Nedical Institute Incorporated
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