Republicans Split Over Bill in Congress Vote
The record shows thirteen Democrats voting for the bill or rule, plus four pro reps and independents. All Texas members backed repeal while three Oklahoma lawmakers opposed. Minority Leader Mann kept Republicans aligned on this issue though twenty-two GOP members supported administration efforts.
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Texas
Murray
Morgan
McGuire
Carter
Davenport
Ferris
Thompson
Weaver
Mann
Congress
Texan Seeks Rivers and Harbors Budget Boost
Washington Senator Sheppard offered an amendment to the rivers and harbors bill. It would add 200000 dollars for Brazos river improvement to start construction of two additional locks and dams. Another amendment calls for a Trinity survey from Dallas to Fort Worth to gauge the advisability of extending the improvement to Fort Worth.
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Washington
Sheppard
Brazos
Trinity
Dallas
Fort Worth
Rockefeller Gives Additional Million to Institute
John D. Rockefeller announced an extra 1 million dollars to the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. The gift adds to the 9 million general endowment to create and run a department for the study of animal diseases.
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Rockefeller
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
General Endowment
Government secures 5 million pesos loan in Mexico City
The government Tuesday obtained 5,000,000 pesos of a 60,000,000 peso loan from banks. Rumors of a federal defeat at Torreon circulate, but no authentic advices have been received.
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Huerta
City of Mexico
Torreon
Cargo of 300 Tons Rifles Missing After Embargo
A mysterious 300 ton cargo of rifles reportedly bound for Ireland vanished near Langeland after authorities embargoed it. Local reports flag the disappearance as a puzzling incident amid wartime interdictions.
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Copenhagen
Ireland
Langeland
Scientists Weighing the Moon at University of Chicago
Experiments for weighing and measuring the moon are under way at the University of Chicago, as announced on Tuesday by university scientists.
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Chicago
Ill
University of Chicago
Foot Race Plot and Secret Pact Stirring a Western Town
Speed faces a sabotaged future as his bet with a mysterious partner hinges on a fated foot race. Skinner, a Centipede cook, proposes a five hundred dollar deal at Albuquerque to secure Speed’s win while danger looms from rival gangs and a looming confrontation at Merchants Hotel.
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Centipede
Angelamor
Christendom
Culver Covington
J. Wallingford Speed
Skinner
Pocatello
Speed
Albuquerque
Merchants
Prophetic Retort Heard From Virginia Governor Encounter
In a witty exchange Virginia's governor challenged a young Washington remonstrator asking who he was. The reply was Nobody in particular just now but for the future somebody in general. The remark allegedly left the governor chilled, needing several drinks to recover.
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Speed
Jack Chapin
Wally
Jack
Flying Heart
Larry
Virginia
Washington
Simple Cleaner for Silver Polish
Simple two step home polish recipe uses precipitated chalk and ammonia to form a thick cream. Apply to silver, remix as needed, and wipe with a cloth then brush crevices with a toothbrush. Rinse with a chamois for a smooth white gloss.
Buttered Noodles with Buttered Breadcrumbs
Boil noodles ten minutes then drain. Melt butter with breadcrumbs until lightly browned. Pour the browned crumbs and butter over hot noodles and serve immediately. If crusty bits dried in browning are too thick, clarify a touch more butter and drizzle over before serving.
Codfish Surprise and Creamed Codfish Dish Ideas
A recipe describes Codfish Surprise beating a cup of creamed codfish with hot mashed potato and stiff egg white, then baked in buttered dishes. It suggests serving with cucumber salad and French dressing or fried crumbed tomatoes, with or without potatoes, to enhance luncheons.
Dried Beef On Toast Recipe Instructions
Prepare by frying twelve thin dried beef slices in butter with a splash of water. Boil a mate, then stir in one and a half cups rich milk with a tablespoon flour dissolved. Cook through. Pour over hot toast slices and serve.
Covering Cook Books With Paraffin Paper
Ladies' Home Journal recommends wrapping cook books in paraffin paper to protect them and keep the lettering visible on back and sides, ensuring the volumes look neat and last longer.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Mastiff Bastard Dog Bossed Farmers in Chase
A farmer describes a wild dog chase along ProsPect park to Mineola where the mastiff overwhelmed many dogs and drew offers of up to $20 for the farmer's scalp. The speaker vows his dog deserves a fair show in this world despite the chaos.
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Pros Pect Park
Mineola
Vivid student note on Roderick Chu in The Lady of the Lake
An elementary school pupil judges Roderick Chu in The Lady of the Lake as valiant. The estimate cites his hunting interests, fair appearance, usefulness in shooting and fighting, and his truthfulness as core traits.
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Roderick Chu
Clever Wife Keeps Peace With Postum Beverage Change
A Washington woman notes heart trouble eased after abandoning coffee for Postum. Her story cites a specialist ruling out organic issues and credits Postum with reducing stomach souring and palpitations. The anecdote also mentions a neighbor who benefits from switching, and the advertisement lists Regular and Instant Postum with price points and preparation tips.
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Washington
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Grocera
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