Government reform drives modernizing federal business systems
The 1909 off year Congress funds a reform program to modernize Uncle Sam’s business operations. President Taft aims to cut costs using new methods aided by accountants and branch offices nationwide. Senator Aldrich cited potential vast savings from improved federal administration.
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Congress
Uncle Sam
Washington
Taft
White House
Aldrich
Rhodes Island
Government reorganization plan led by Charles Norton
Experts from official and private life will review all government methods to overhaul business operations across executive departments. Charles D Norton directs the reform with a commission from each department, aiming to cut clerical work, simplify records, and save costs, notably in land office bookkeeping and postal operations.
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Charles D. Norton
the Treasury
The
Treasury
Norton
Maj
Charles Hine
Harriman Lines
Washington
U. S. Land Office
Post Office
Uncle Sam
Belfast's Great Shipyard Builds World Class Ocean Giants
Harland and Wolff at Queen's Island Belfast lead shipbuilding with two 45 000 ton White Star liners nearing launch. Since 1884 they launched 42 vessels, hit record annual tonnages, and lengthened ships including the Scot and Augustus Victoria. The firm employs 11 000 to 12 000 workers on a 120 acre site.
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Harland & Wolff
Queen’s Island
Belfast
Southampton
North
Messrs. Harland & Wolff
Messrs
Thomas Barnes & Co
Belfast Iron Works
Queen's Island
Queen Victoria
Dargan’i Island
Robert Hickson
Harland
Gustavius Wilhelm Wolff
Walter H. Wilson
William James Pierre
Lord Pierre
Scot
Oceana
Red Star
English Channel
Liverpool
Irish Channel
Land's End
China
P. and O. Line
Paris
St. Louis
White Star Company
Oceanic
Nuts in Demand Reach Staple Market Status Across Nation
The Spokane Spokesman-Review notes nuts, once scarce and luxury items, are now staple commodities with rising prices as foreign nuts are cultivated domestically. Experts credit greater appreciation of nuts' food value and vegetarian use as meat substitutes, with breeding yielding larger, tastier varieties amid improved demand.
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United States
Spokane
M. BE
Jaffa
Callevary Agricultural Experiment Station
Aw Hareiig
Depart
Gay Winter Millinery Blossoms Inspire Bold Hats
The article highlights velvet blossoms and silk and metal trimmed decorations for winter hats. It describes poppies, roses, clematis, and poinsettias used on fur hats with satin foliage and intricate crowns. Rich colors against snow and inventive millinery art are noted as desirable yet time consuming and costly. Julia Bottomley.
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Julia Bottomley
Black and White Costume Fabric Detail
Description of a costume showing black and white materials. The skirt measures up to 216 yards around the foot and features a front panel of black taffetas with a deep band at the hem finished by a row of narrow edging, detailing the garment’s construction.
Smart semi fitting jacket with taffeta trim and silk cuffs
The description notes a collarless smart semi fitting jacket outlined at neck and front edges by a taffeta band. It features two jet buttons with cord loops for fastening and silk wrist finishes. A white chip hat trimmed with black completes the ensemble.
A Receptacle for Twine Craft Project Instructions
Cut two 13 by 3.5 inch linen pieces. Weld top edges to form a pointed flap and bind edges with satin ribbon. Add an eyelet at the front point and sew the three lower sides to make a string bag. Thread the string through the eyelet and pull. Embroider outer piece for decoration. Place matching pins to keep items tidy and attach a safety pin to the lining for secure neatness.
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Art lMnen
A Workbasket Hint for Pin Usage in Craft Tasks
A brief guidance notes keeping several large safety pins in a workbasket and using them for organizing materials and securing components during projects. The tip emphasizes preparedness and practical storage for quick access and efficiency.
Costume plan for bride in white wings veil and ribbon
The note lists materials for a bridal costume including 5 yards of checked fabric 44 inches wide double width taffetas 4 yards of vill for lining the jacket and 2 buttons. It reads like a sewing instruction and shopping list for a wedding outfit.
Milliners Fold and French Fold Sewing Guide
Instructions explain making a milliners fold by cutting material three times the final width, folding back a third, and folding down the raw edge, stitching carefully without showing stitches. A double fold method trims three times the fold width, forms a central cord, and secures with slip stitches hidden from view.
Chic French Hat Tops Fall Children's Millinery Display
A white French felt child’s hat in a droopy mushroom style features a ribbon crown trim secured with rosettes, a holly wreath around the left rosette, and soft white ribbon tiles. The result is an attractive item in the season’s hat display.
Dancing Frocks Describe Silk Gowns and Fabrics
Dancing frocks for the smart girl are made from chiffon plain or embroidered net marquisette or other soft sheer fabrics. They are lined with satin messaline or silk with many silk frocks velvet to soften the effect.
Starching Linens with Tissue Paper Color Trick
A tip for starching linens to match dress color by dissolving a large tissue paper piece in boiling starch. When strained, only the dye remains, yielding a starch color that closely matches the fabric. Useful for color embroidery on stiff starch.
Mercy Through Self Mastery
A concise motto asserts mercy to others rests on personal self mastery. It emphasizes discipline, inner control, and ethical conduct as prerequisites for compassionate action.
Government irrigation towns reshape farm life in the West
In the Sun River valley Montana and southern Idaho the government builds compact towns every six miles to keep farmers within quick reach of schools stores and offices. Irrigation canals provide water and power supporting large crops on small plots. The plan aims to reduce loneliness of farm life and may guide older communities.
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Farm. Org
Sun River Valley
Montana
Idaho
Eneity
Jong Stopa
Women Plan Model Village To Aid Poor Residents
Los Angeles women propose a model village within five miles created and run by women. Houses funded by donors would stay city property, with gardens and a district nurse visiting to teach cleanliness and American methods. A school would follow once 100 children reside there.
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Five Cone Mar Fare Winit
Los Angeles
Reyndel
Beliave
Housing Commission
California Scenic Boulevard Promises Grand 30 Mile Route
The Los Angeles Express describes a proposed 30 mile scenic drive from Fremont Gate at Mlysian Park through Griffith Park to the Los Angeles River, looping to Burbank, Wild Cat pass, and Cahuenga pass back to Hollywood and downtown. It highlights vistas and elevation changes offering striking views suitable for painting.
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California
Fremont Gate
Mlysian Park
Los Angeles River
Griffith Park
River Valley
Burbank
Wild Cat Pass
Cahuenga Pass
Hollywood
Los Angeles Express
Pasadena Acts To Number House Fronts On Curbs
The Pasadena mayor authorized painting house numbers on curbs and street names near intersections. Black figures one and a half inches high on white ground will mark each curb to aid tourists, deliveries, and police in the tree shaded city.
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Pasadena
California
Twentieth Century Magazine
No Use for Pythagoras in Boston Public Library Front
Fuddy and Duddy discuss local debate over removing the name of Pythagoras from the Boston public Library entrance. A remark attributed to Pythagoras about beans sparks the controversy and unnamed authorities consider changing the sign.
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Pythagoras
Fuddy
Boston Public Library
Duddy
Community Good Drives Collective Involvement
A broad call encourages residents to join in events and initiatives that benefit the local area. organizers highlight inclusive programs inviting participation from all ages and interests to strengthen neighborhood bonds.
Kidney Remedy Cited After Doctor Advice For Operation
A Minneapolis woman reports kidney trouble, feared surgery, and credits Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root with a six year cure. She endorses the product and mentions accompanying A and O ointment, urging others to request a sample and booklet from Kilmer Co. at Binghamton New York.
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Margaret 1. Anderson
Minneapolis
Minny
Silmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
The Key to Germany by Captain King at Milwaukee club
Captain King praises Milwaukee's German element. He recalls meeting the Kaiser in Berlin who quizzes him on German cities and customs and responds with a witty exchange. The anecdote highlights cross cultural awareness and humor from the Milwaukee gathering.
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Germany
Charles King
Milwaukee
Captain King
Berlin
Kaiser
Aly
Elamburg
Waukea
Not Easy Pat Faces Bigamy Case in Court
A married man named Pat is tried for bigamy and found guilty after admitting four marriages. The judge laments the villainy of deceiving multiple wives while Pat protests he was just trying to get a good one. Source notes a humorous quip by Pat in court.
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Pat
Lippincott's Magazine
What About Him The Conjurer Questioning Truth
A London Chronicle passage captures a debate where a youthful socialist condemns deception by all who cheat the public. A woman asks about the conjurer, prompting reflection on truth and deceit in society.
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London Chronicle
The Science of Love Lecture by Sakharam Pandit
Hindu philosopher Sakharam Ganesh Pandit speaks on love as a divine discontent and the need to give love to arouse it in others. He asserts mastery comes from extensive study and practice in the art of making love.
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Sakharam Ganesh Pandit
Learned to Drink Coffee When a Baby
A reader describes starting coffee in infancy and suffering nervousness and insomnia until switching to Postum. The letter credits Postum with improved sleep, reduced headaches, and steadier nerves, urging others to try it as a coffee substitute and noting the book The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Wellville
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