Capital City Welcomes Tourists After War Years
Washington opens to visitors with the White House grounds likely to reopen May. The Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, National Museum and other landmarks draw crowds as millions of Americans plan trips, while geophone tests promise new uses in mining for locating entombed workers and detecting fires. President Wilson’s Woods Hole summer plan prompts debate on a presidential summer home.
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Washington
New England
South Atlantic
New York
Pennsylvania
White House
East Room
Wilson
Treasury
Uncle Sam
Capitol
Congress
Congressional Library
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Pow Newaring
National Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Arlington
Mount Vernon
Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Bureau of Mines Engineers
Pittsburgh
Water Department
Woods Hole
Massachusetts
United States
President Wilson
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Oil and gas rules debated as Texas commission hears oil firms
The railroad commission held an open hearing with oil company representatives arguing proposed rules 39 and 4 1/2 percent and the need for a geological mapping and statistical section of the oil and gas division. Other items note Southwestern Bell gains a Texas permit, state officials visit, and court rulings.
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Railroad Commission
Oil and Gas Division
Commission
Texas
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Bell
R. P. McLaughlin
State of
California
Texas Commission
Truth From Young Life
A teacher asks Tommy for the meaning of repe ntant and he answers that it is how a feller feels when he gets caught, reflecting a stray story vignette in light humor.
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Tommy
Goats Surpass Cows as Germany Increases Livestock
During the war Germany shows major growth in goat herds reaching eight million goats, about ten percent more than in 1914. Goat milk is widely used as a satisfactory substitute for cows milk, per Omaha Bee.
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Germany
Omaha Bee
Cascarets Claim Easy Relief From Digestive Troubles
An advertising note touts Cascarets as a safe laxative substitute for harsh purgatives. It promises quick relief from constipation bile and headaches, stating they work during sleep and strengthen bowel muscles at low cost.
Music of Ancient Greece and Its Sacred Choral Life
The Greeks used cithara and lyre for private music while flute and pipes accompanied martial bands. Choral groups of men and women linked music to religious festivals and life events such as victories and births. Alkman, circa 650 BC, wrote a choir song for girls. An oblique note remarks on deception and perception.
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Greece
Alkman
B. C
Teacher Short of Supplies in War Savings Tale
A village schoolmaster manages a war savings effort with diligent pupils. Tommy, pressed for funds after receiving three pence from Mrs. Oates, admits only two pence on his card explaining the ink ran out. The weak excuse reveals his dilemma and temptation at the village shop.
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War Saving Association
Paradoxical Treatment Sparks Mutual Suspicion
Paradoxical remarks reveal two individuals exchanging accusations of deception. One warns of a plotted scheme, while the other suspects a biased or unfair arrangement. The dialogue hints at underlying tension and potential conflict between the parties.
Man Found Seldom Acting Foolish Unless Truly The Real Thing
A terse observation notes that only the genuine article behaves foolishly, while those lacking authenticity do not. The remark emphasizes consistency between appearance and character.
Cut Loose and Run Away Says Los Angeles Times
A reflection on overwork and the futile chase of endless tasks urges quitting the rampage of daily duties. The piece argues for breaking free from a galley slave existence to reclaim the limited life we have. It advocates choosing worthwhile pursuits and stepping away from constant overcommitment.
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Los Angeles Times
Opportunity Knocked. Garcon You Look Sweet Enough to Eat
A brief urban note presents a playful line about attraction and charm. The phrasing centers on Garcon and a compliment implying temptation, capturing a lighthearted moment in social chatter.
Men Face Worries Over Unemployment and Work Gaps
The brief notes how some men fret about lack of work while others fear ongoing unemployment, reflecting social anxiety over labor prospects and financial insecurity. The passage contrasts personal concern with broader economic pressures.
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