Invasion by Cicadas Looms Across Twenty One States
The United States entomology bureau forecasts a rare spring cicada invasion across 21 states and the District of Columbia. Two major 17 and 18 year broods, southern and northern, are due to emerge simultaneously, with billions of subterranean nymphs reappearing after long underground lives.
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United States Bureau of Entomology
Indiana
New Jersey
District of Columbia
Connecticut
America
Thhan
Cicadas Rise in Shadow of the Coming Emergence
An entomology feature describes cicada broods awakening after years underground their transformation from wingless nymphs to orange red eyed adults. It notes timing across northern and southern broods with emergence in late May and advises on tree care and observation methods for spectacle.
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V. Riley
Government
Pavlova Advises Americans on Grace and Health
A European writer urges American women to pursue natural health and regular occupation to improve grace. The piece argues true elegance stems from vitality, contrasting it with perceived excess weight and anemia, and suggests more physical activity would help.
Bryan Addresses Knights of Pythias Fraternity Ties
The Kansas City Star notes Col. William Jennings Bryan spoke in Boston to Horace Greeley lodge Knights of Pythias. He recalled joining secret societies after promising his wife he would not belong to them. He cited Masonry Elk Highlander Woodman and others as bonds forging unity through words teachings and heart values.
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Boston
Col
William Jennings Bryan
Horace Greeley Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Knights
Kansas City Star
A Vague Impression of Lady Macbeth Character
Mrs Comrox notes heavy stage gossip clouds belief about actors and their offstage lives as she contemplates the idea of Lady Macbeth. The exchange hints at public curiosity and skepticism surrounding theatre figures.
Woman's Independence Meeting Plan
A brief exchange shows a woman seeking independence and a suffrage meeting invite. She agrees to attend only if Ferdinand consents to escort her home, highlighting social expectations and chaperone norms of the time.
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Ferdinand
Rucker Bill Shows Weak Reach in Purifying Elections
The Rucker bill to force publication of campaign receipts and expenditures in congressional races passed the House in a diluted form. Democrats rejected key provisions on personal candidate spending and sub $100 contributions, while Republicans failed to secure full public disclosure limits.
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Democratic House of Representatives
Rucker
House of Representatives
Congress
Democratic Leaders Face Tariff Clash Over Reciprocity Pact
The piece argues against cutting timber and warns against vandalism to the reciprocity agreement. It asserts the McCall bill must pass largely as agreed, with the Senate and administration aligned, and points to a conservative will of the people favoring the reciprocity plan and a future permanent tariff commission.
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Senate
House
Permanent Tariff Commission
Speculation on reciprocity pact faces Senate roadblocks
The piece notes Senators from both parties intend to block the reciprocity agreement by amendments to render it unsatisfactory. It cites fears other countries would demand similar terms under the most favored nation clause. The White House says the pact is a special bargain not replicable elsewhere, citing the German claim over the Hawaiian sugar treaty as a precedent.
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Senate
Washington
White House
American Rights in Mexico and Citizen Safety
The text asserts that Americans have rights in Mexico and that if the Mexican government cannot end dangerous frontier conditions, the United States must take necessary measures. It frames this as a paramount right overriding territorial inviolability.
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Mexico
Bryan Strength in Democratic Ranks Surprises Opponents
In the Democratic side of the senate Bryan holds 16 to 21 support ratios and includes New York's new member O'Gorman. The Bryan strength will unpleasantly surprise his opponents within the party.
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Bryan
Senate
New York
O’gorman
There's a Difference in Bailey Tariff Tinkering and Resignation
The record shows Senator Bailey avoids desperate moves when resigning, unlike his heated tariff tinkering that could burn bridges behind him. He maintains caution in exiting politics, despite publicized policy clashes.
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Bailey
United States Policy Ideals in Mexican Crisis
The piece argues Latin America fears U S intervention in Mexico while the United States seeks to avoid aggression. It notes responsible accounts in Congress and both parties backing the president to manage a delicate situation and prevent costly conflict. It warns impulsive action could endanger Americans and regional stability.
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Rio Grande
Cape Horn
United States
Mexico
Latin-America
New World
South America
Central America
West Indies
Hemisphere
Latin America
Congress
Senate proposals urge $200,000 for Jefferson and Hamilton monuments
A New York Press critique notes resolutions in the Senate to allocate $100,000 for each Jefferson and Hamilton monuments, totaling $200,000. It argues such spending is unnecessary amid high living costs and questions the motive behind funding grand memorials instead of cutting government waste.
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Senate
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Treasury
Jefferson
Hamilton
William Lorimer
United States Senate
New York Press
Democratic House
Congress
Reciprocity Prompts Taft to Reopen Congress Message
President Taft submits his reciprocity agenda to the Sixty-second Congress in special session. He reissues the prior message as part of the current presentation and urges lawmakers to act in line with the agreement with Canada. The issue dominates the legislative program until passage of the related laws.
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Taft
Senate
Canada
United States
Southern member seeks repeal of Fourteenth Amendment
A southern congressman introduces a joint resolution in the House to repeal the Fourteenth Amendment. The text suggests repeal is not needed for the Fifteenth Amendment, already effectively grandfathered out of enforce ment.
Democratic Congressmen Weigh Shrinking Woolen Schedule
A satirical assessment suggests that after scrutiny the woolen schedule is warped and useless, implying reforms will shrink its usefulness once reviewed by lawmakers.
Confusing Results From A Curious Exchange
An exchange describing a restless speaker who advocates new ideas yet cannot settle on a clear stance. The dialogue suggests he mixes his professed wisdom with inconsistent drinks of thought. The tone hints at satire of overly talkative reformers and their shifting positions.
No Exception to the Rule Fire Question
A heated exchange questions the timing of the fire outbreak at 8 45 a m and whether officials discovered the absence of fire escapes on the building. The dialogue implies concern over safety standards and response.
Bewitching Hats for Bridesmaids by Milliners
The piece highlights bewitching millinery and accessories for bridesmaids, from velvet faced black hats with ostrich plumes to jeweled bands and caps. It praises gowns and headwear, noting affordable options like Greek bands Empire turbans and Juliet caps, with decorative floral garlands and dew-drop beads. Julia Bottomley.
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Gainsborough
Julia Bottomley
Summer Gowns Highlight Youthful Form and Finery
The vivid description praises long lines of summer gowns, noting youthful figure reveal, supple materials with soft luster, lace veiled by chiffon, and vibrant colors and embroideries. It emphasizes enticing effects created by these fashions and pretty brides.
Plenty of cheap trimmings for women to sew
The article promotes inexpensive trimmings for home sewers highlighting cross stitch as a stylish, easy option this season. It notes wool cross stitch as a budget alternative to bead embroidery and suggests uses on tunics, surplice waists, and sheer fabrics with bright woolen, chiffon, and floss.
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Paris
Flowers for the Bride Bouquets Cite Formal Lace and Heirlooms
The article describes bridal bouquet styling with lace rims and feathered arrangements using ferns lilies of the valley and orchids. It notes narrow ribbons butterfly knots and nests of gauze ribbon. An old lace handkerchief and a Chinese crepe shawl are cited as heirloom enhancements.
Simple Black Dye Starch for Dress Cleaning
A recipe to restore black lawn or organza dresses by dyeing starch. Dissolve black dye as for coloring, bottle it, then prepare very thin starch, strain the dye, and mix a small amount into the starch for a surface safe finish. The technique aims to hide the dress surface while restoring color.
Linen to Match Paper Damask Decorates Rooms
Description of damask fabric designed to complement wall papers with a self tone moire stripe about 1 1/4 inches wide. Notes rich colors and sheen reminiscent of French decorative periods, suitable for formal drawing or reception rooms.
Case for shaving papers presented as wall hanging art
A decorative shaving papers case forms a diamond shaped wall hanging. It uses sit cardboard covered with silk, a silk lined pocket, silk cord edging, and rosettes of ribbon. Colors should harmonize with wall paper, such as pale green silk with dark green cord and pale pink rosettes.
Hints for the Guest Room Comfort and Essentials
The article advises a hostess to use the guest room herself occasionally to gauge its condition and inventory. It suggests furnishing a desk or table with drawer, inkstand, stamps, and writing supplies, plus a dressing table with a brush, hand mirror, toilet powder, and disposable cotton in a silk bag.
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