Curious Government Jobs Include Waste Basket Inspectors
In Uncle Sam’s service exist odd roles such as two Treasury basement waste basket inspectors who sort scraps to guard money and papers, plus a top floor chemist testing oleomargarine and adulterants. A $5,000 sinecure oversees government plate and die security, and a clerk signs 500 to 1,600 documents daily. Birds’ stomachs are studied at Agriculture to see if hawks and owls aid farmers. Three notable women rise: Miss Shortridge, Miss Kelley, and Mrs Leroy, earning up to $2,500, $1,000, and more, marking women’s high salaries in government.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Thera
Treasury Department
Great Aranite
Reg Grotta
Secretary of the Treasury
MacLeugh
Treasury
Manning
MacVeagh
Congress
John Kiley
Maceeagh
Sementste
State Department
Margaret Kelley
Mabel P. Leroy
Interior Department
Shortridge
Department of Justice
Knox
Te Fecmently
Miss Short
Mar
Mina Margaret Kelley
United States
Misa Kelley
Leroy Mgan
WiNaDy H. Taft
Washington Navy Yard
David W. Taylor Hug
Treasury Service
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Gadson
Morris
Chicago
Mira
Gadson
Mrs. Gadson
Mrs. Gadsett
Sharp rivalry in society opens Washington season
Washington society bursts into multiple openings as White House, diplomatic, official, and military social circles each claim leadership. Notable figures include Mrs Meyers wife of the secretary of the navy Mrs John F H Penderson Mrs Merbert Wadsworth Mrs Winthrop Murray and Miss Mabel Hoardman and Mrs Preston Gibson, yet no single leader dominates all circles.
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Washington
White House
Army and Navy
Meyers
Secretary of the Navy
John FH. Penderson
Merbert Wadsworth
Winthrop Murray
Mabel, Hoardman
Preston Gibson
Sceyler
Money Lots of Money Expected This Fall
Treasury officials foresee no U S money shortage this fall due to bank reserves gold hoarding and loan reduction They cite ample dividends totaling about 170000000 to be paid next month from corporate interests and banks preparing up to 50000000 extra currency under emergency law to prevent hoarding and stringency in funds
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United States
Treasury Department
United States Treasury
England
Europe
Tressury
Wolves Draw Care From Far Travel End Safe
A Russian named Pechenko travels with a two wolf drawn cart from Krasnoyarsk to St. Petersburg and arrives safely in Omsk. The wolves, captured five years ago, reportedly ate a cow but remain tame and cooperative.
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Pechenko
Krasnoyarsk
St. Petersburg
Omsk
Desperadoes and brigands in China stir public awe
A vivid sketch contrasts how Chinese kouan kouen or orolia and hatduck brigands are viewed in villages with revered Robin Hood status, while being hunted by authorities. It recounts their bravery, loyal networks, and brutal tests for new members, plus tales of repression and persecution that drive some to crime.
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China
Man
Churia
Central
Corsica
Sardinia
Rlves
Giant Bread Loaf Sets Record for Size in 1904
Andrew Newberg of Austin Texas unveiled a colossal bread loaf weighing about 100 pounds. Measuring two feet high and twelve feet long, the loaf required a special oven and over an hour of baking. It was transported to a Moulton barbecue for distribution, breaking Newberg’s own world record set at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis.
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Andrew Newberg
Austin
Tex
Moulton
Newberg
St. Louis
Roston
Tran
Prince Radolin Remembers Minister Amid Paris Embassy Gaffe
Prince Radolin recalls a long vanished memory of M Vessiteh the Svigin minister in Paris noting he once swept streets daily near Belgrade. The anecdote recalls the distant connection formed when Radolin sheltered his future colleague after years apart and a period at a Belgrade location.
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Prince Radolin
Paris
M. Vessiteh
Forelom
Belgrade
Bla
The Suspicious Teuton Dentist Tooth Tale
A wary German seeks dental help for a painful tooth. The dentist offers gas to ease pain and warns of removing the tooth along with the party. The Teuton replies he will pay later, clarifying his concern is counting money before sleep.
Bacon's Wise Words On Envy And Display
The passage argues that envy targets those flaunting wealth or status openly yet warns plain greatness draws less envy when not arrogant. It notes that overt pomp invites scrutiny, while a modest display avoids arousing resentment, and suggests humility reduces perceived worth and provokes less envy.
Bondage of the Rich Debate Sparks Social Clash
In a tense exchange, an old-fashioned friend accuses wealthier people of restraint while Mr Comrox retorts that the rich are free to decide for themselves. The dialogue highlights class tensions over control of personal choices and lifestyle.
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Mr. Comrox
New York Waiters Form Mutual Protection Pact
Alarm grows as a number of New York waiters band together for mutual protection and refuse insulting tips. The piece notes no formal penalties are stated, but implies punishments for givers of petty tips, and even hints some waiters might humorously imitate Pooh Bah and pocket the insult.
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New York
Wretea
Waitera
Pooh Bah
Practical press for nailing apple boxes
A detailed plan describes a practical press for nailing apple boxes and a handy device for orchardists. It lists table dimensions, uprights, levers, pulleys, springs, cords, and various fittings with exact measurements to construct a stable apple box press and worktable.
Getting Eggs During Winter
Winter egg production hinges on hens molting in advance of cold weather. Some flocks molt late or unevenly, delaying laying when prices peak. A technique to synchronize molt is to withhold part of the feed for about two weeks to halt production and reduce weight, then resume heavy feeding to promote feather formation and body rebuilding.
ECONOMIC VALUE OF GUINEAS IN AFRICAN BIRDS
Guineas are native to Africa with blue plumage and varied color. They require careful rearing for strong brood survival. These birds serve as watch dogs in yards due to alertness and shrill cries at danger. Their meat is palatable. fatten fattening in small pens for two weeks yields ready for slaughter.
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Africa
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