Washington Streets Reflecting Nation’s History and People
The essay likens Washington to ancient Rome on Pennsylvania Avenue and Connecticut Avenue, noting historic events, diverse residents, and cosmopolitan life. It contrasts formal government life with a country-street feel, observes crowd rhythms at 4:30, and hints at etiquette about discussing politics and religion in public.
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Ashington
Rome
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Firth Avenue
New York City
Iere
Connecticut
Texas
Uncle Sam
Department tightens penalties on former officials lawyers
General Daugherty argues the 1878 aid law is strong enough to curb former officials seen before government departments. DOJ contends new Edmonds bill amendments are unnecessary. Heads of departments plan to enforce harsher penalties, affecting about 8000 lawyers nationwide, many tied to firms active since Wilson era.
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Cornisy
Daugherty
Department of Justice
Sid
Washington
Engineers Push Uniform Boiler Law Across States
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers calls for a uniform boiler code to reduce accidents and explosions. Twenty states support a broad movement, while the Uniform Boiler Law Society promotes rapid adoption and improved boiler inspection and manufacture stamping.
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United States
American Society of Mechaanical Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Uniform Boller Law Society
Bord
Wessel
Shipping Board Plans Thorough Americanization of Staff
The United States Shipping Board announces a broad program to replace foreign personnel with American workers across its offices and shipboard operations. The initiative targets a 100 percent American workforce, begins with the London office, and aims to reduce overall staffing through gradual cuts, with no expected conflict with the International Seamen's Union.
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United States Shipping Board
Shipyoing Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
International Seamen's Union
Andrew lFeurnseth
Seamen’s Union
London
The
Board
Shipping Board
Bandholtz To Command New District Of Washington Army Area
The War department issued letters of instruction to Brig. Gen. Harry H. Bandholtz upon his appointment as commanding officer of the new District of Washington. The district will include the District of Columbia Forts Myer Iunt and Washington and will oversee command administration training and parade duties. Bandholtz will base his headquarters in the Munitions Building with Maj. W. R. Hartigan Maj. J. A. Parker Maj. A. I. Larabee and two warrant officers plus eight enlisted men on his staff.
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War Department
Washington
Harry H. Bandholtz
Army Area
District of
District of Columbia
Forts Myer
Iunt
Regular Army
Sred
W. R. I. Hartigan
J. A. Parker
A. I. Larabee
Bandholtz
Paris Fashion Forecast Reflects American Taste Across Europe
Fashion authority notes American taste shapes Paris dress centers as buyers rush to follow French trends. French dressmakers read American bodies, but true style comes from American wearers. long skirts reappear, sleeves lengthen, and simple bodices contrast with embellished skirts as waists stay wide.
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Paris
Europe
France
Unique six room house design with sun parlor and breakfast nook
The piece outlines a distinctive six room home design by William A. Radford featuring a large sun parlor, breakfast nook, and a broken roof line. It notes exterior and interior treatment, a 54 by 80 foot footprint, and emphasizes planning with architects and builders to reflect owner individuality and budget.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ceater
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Collars and Jabot Guimpes Showcase of Fashion Details
The article outlines collars and guimpes with white organdie collars and net vests trimmed in organdie and black kid. chatter about jabots, cravats, and belts. It notes school dress collars, lace cuffs, and the rise of imported materials with white embroidery. It also offers hat fitting tips stressing crown grip to preserve headsize and brim curve.
Pins Ornaments For Hats With Crystals And Jade
Pins form the main trim on new hats. Crepe de chine hats use large ornate pins to hold drapery, often featuring crystals and Jade for the headpieces.
Titus Wadde Speaks of A Rumored Courtship
A narrator recalls a line about fooling someone, mentioning a married man who suspects ongoing courtship. The scene centers on Titus Wadde and a candy booth worker trying to sell peanut brittle for an unnamed recipient.
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Titus Wadde
Devils and dangers haunt Tahiti sea baths in reports
Ta hiti island fears rise as witnesses report a giant devil fish near the coast near two miles east of the port. Sailors aboard the Roy Summers confirm a squid type giant was seen. Other dangers include sharks nohnu corals and venomous stings near shore.
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Tahiti
Papeete
Here
Roy Summers
Instructions for rose cuttings in fall and spring
When growing roses outdoors take six inch cuttings from mature wood in fall before freezing. Store in moist sand over winter. Plant in V trenches in spring with one bud. Under glass, make cuttings in November December and plant in sand in cold frames, potted in February or March, then plant out when warm weather comes.
Curtain to rise as church service begins
A light moment as a nephew asks when the curtain goes up while waiting for the sermon. The tale underlines the contrast between church ritual and vaudeville outings.
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Ann
Billy
Chicago Tribune
No Weather Really Bad Weather Says Wise Man
The saying asserts there is no bad weather only different kinds of good weather with a purpose. It frames hot days storms rains winds and snows as purposeful in nature.
Utility and Appeal of Liberal Arts Literature Quote
Brander Matthews argues liberal arts literature is the oldest field and remains highly useful with broad appeal due to its immediacy and utility. The quote highlights literature’s enduring relevance across society and time.
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Uberal Arts
Brander Matthews
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Pills and Sample
For years druggists have watched Dr Kilmer Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician's prescription strengthening medicine and helps the kidneys liver and bladder. Be sure to get Swamp Root and start treatment now. Send ten cents for a sample bottle.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Senator Snortsworthy’s Job Promise Stuns Constituents
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes how Senator Snortsworthy handles disappointed constituents. He presents two charts on his desk showing that they could not live on a government salary, a tactic that leaves them in unexpectedly cheerful frame of mind.
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Snortsworthy
Birmingham
Age-Herald
Advertisement Joke Wins Colonel as Shoppers Donor
A Philadelphia Public Ledger item recalls a small town scene where a woman asks her husband Colonel Blank to stop by a dairy for eggs. The colonel frets at delay until a shopkeeper explains his storefront’s "advertisement" logic, noting the colonel is his best looking customer seen by many passersby.
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Blank
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Food request from tramps duels with a threat note
A clumsy dialogue shows two tramps hungry seeking a bite and joking about a black eye. They plan to beg an old lady in a distant house for raw meat to soothe the injury.
Postum Ad Promotes Coffee Alternative for All Ages
An advertisement argues against coffee, suggesting older people face weakened nerves and bodily functions. It recommends Postum as a remedy for better sleep and describes two forms: Instant Postum and Postum Cereal, with preparation details.
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