White House Restoration Returns to Original Plans
A Washington correspondence notes progress in restoring the executive mansion to James Hoban’s original design. The front now faces the rear, with the conservatory removed and state rooms realigned. The project follows historic plans, pricing cited around costs and past renovations as incumbents prepare for future changes.
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Washington
White House
Executive Mansion
James Hoban
John Adams
Abigail Adams
White House Renovation Aims to Modernize and Reopen East Entrance
The article discusses ongoing and ambitious plans for enlarging the White House with extensions and basement rehab to face the Potomac and Pennsylvania Avenue. It notes intent to create a grand east entrance for diplomats and officials, while preserving privacy for the President and family and avoiding past crowds.
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Adams
White House
Mia Roosevelt
Thomas Jefferson
Watertown's Hungerford Twins Claimed New England's Oldest
Jonas Hungerford and Joe Hungerford, 86, of Watertown Connecticut, are the two oldest twins in New England. They till the soil, live a mile apart, and share height and a slight stoop. The brothers are both married and known for farm routines and humor at the post office.
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Conn
New England
Jonas
Joe] Hungerford
Hungerford
Invariae Pena
Tay
Joel
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Peruna Remedy Ad Helps Woman Recover
A patient describes relief from chronic dyspepsia and heart palpitations after using Peruna and Manalin. Alma Cox of Orum South Dakota credits the remedy with her improvement and urges other women to try it, praising Dr. S B Hartman for free advice during pregnancy.
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Alma Cox
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S. B. Hartman
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Manalin
Hart of
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Finest Monopole oysters from Kerr Bros in Portland Oregon
Try the finest largest plumpest Monopole canned oysters praised as the best in the United States. Monopole also offers a full line of canned fruits vegetables spices coffee baking powder under a blue and gold label. Ask your grocer to order. Kerr Bros Portland Oregon.
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United States
Hed Amoder
Waddhams Kerr Bros., Packers
Portland
Oregon
Blobbs and Gotrox Engagement Breaks Off
The Philadelphia Record reports the engagement between Hardup Blobbs and Miss Gotrox was broken off after Slobbe, Miss Gotrox’s father, objected to any further additions to the family due to concerns raised by his cook.
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Hardup
Miss Gotrox
Philadelphia Record
Mint Drops and Gold Weight Jokes In Philadelphia Press
A fragment from the Philadelphia Press reflects a lighthearted take on currency and minting. The piece nods to weight and value with a humor about coins and gold, mentioning a ballion ingot and impending coin pressure.
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Philadelphia Press
The Smallest University at Fours Bay Sierra Leone
The university at Fours Bay Sierra Leone claims to be the smallest in the world with twelve students and five professors a few years ago.
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Fours Bay
Sierra Leone
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