Visitors to the National Capital Find an Infinite Variety of Sights
Washington offers a vast array of sights from government halls to parks and gardens. The National Geographic Society notes at the capital host to embassies, museums, and wildlife havens including the White House area birdlife, Rock Creek Park, and the National Zoological Park with expansive exhibits and flying cages.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU Service
Hawever
Washington
Andrew Mellon
Department of Agriculture
United States
Herbarium
Department of Commerce
Library of Congress
National Bureau of Standards
Rock Creek Park
Graham
National Zoological Park
William M. Mann
Sumatra
National Geographic Society-Smithsonian Institution
East Indies
Galapagos
Fort Myer
Army
Navy
Marine Band
Washington Parks
Botanic Garden
Affection as a substitute for love in marriage
A reader asks if affection can replace love in marriage and find happiness. The answer discusses youthful needs for romantic fire versus older adults seeking stability, compromise, and companionship, noting that love teaches lessons and midlife unions can offer contentment or even satisfaction without passion.
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der Miss Dene
A. W
Secret life drives friends away and whispers
A reader seeks guidance on hiding quarrels at home and losing friends. The reply urges telling the truth about living arrangements to stop rumors and improve reputation, while advising against secrecy and noting trust issues in a long relationship.
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Miss Dene
V. D
New Barbara Bell Patterns for Plus Size Dresses for Spring
Three new Barbara Bell designs target size 34 and up with slimming lines and easy sew charts. Patterns 1485 1233 and 1482 cover sizes 32 to 52, with yardage and trimming details included. Order the Spring-Summer Pattern Book for 109 designs by mail from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. Chicago.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Theodosius Tragedy Draws Crowds at East Grinsstead
A handbill for an 1758 performance of Theodosius or the Force of Love at the Old Theater in East Grinsstead notes Mrs Crawford’s piercing shriek and groan that unsettled spectators while Mrs Siddons surpassed with a groan making the house shriek and ladies swoon.
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England
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Promote Waste Removal
An advertisement asserts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets made from May Apple effectively remove accumulated body waste. The claim emphasizes health benefits and digestive cleansing as an approved remedy.
Absent Ones Found In Unlikely Places
A brief note reports that absent individuals are often located in unexpected spots, suggesting vigilance in locating missing persons. The report highlights common patterns and urges timely outreach to authorities.
Riches and Strength: A Moral Reflection
A concise moral excerpt notes that people misjudge wealth and power. It urges self reliance and self denial to crawl from self imposed limits, learn and labor to earn a living, and wisely spend entrusted resources. The passage echoes Bacon on prudent personal conduct.
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Bacon
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District of Columbia
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
National Botanic Garden
Congressional Library
Capitol
Tropics
Union Station
Night View
Doris Dene
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Ob Syndicate
Vicks
Ex-Lax
America
St. Joseph Aspirin
St.Joseph
Peroun
Jimmy Bateman
Prince Albert
Bob Etter
Joe Brown
P. A
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