Costly White House history and planned rebuilds
A historical overview details White House costs from its 1792 origins through major rebuilds after the 1814 fire and during the Roosevelt era. It notes more than $3,000,000 spent to date including over $1,000,000 in refurbishments, and outlines a proposed $2,000,000 expansion with wings, extra bedrooms, and a grand quadrangle to boost hospitality. Also mentions $20 bathtub, early naming as Great House, and a 100 year span of upkeep and repairs.
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Monroe
White House
Washington
Roosevelt
Great House
President's Palace
Tumuity
Funny Car Troubles Unearth Laughter on Country Road
On a country road I met a man working on a sedan. The man said forty three power car, thirty nine horses dead, and my wife burst into loud laughter at the humorous reply in this lighthearted exchange.
Marriage Insurance Offered by British Firms
British insurers introduce marriage insurance promising $2,500 at two years or upon death of the insured, plus $500 for each of five children born after policy date who reach age twelve, paid in five installments of $100 on twelfths and four succeeding holidays. Subscription to The Graphic set at 23 a year.
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Great Britain
Newberg Church Announces Sunday Services Schedule
Sunday school at 9 45 led by Henry Craw. 11 o clock morning worship with sermon Finding the Lost. 3 pm autumn communion and rally. 7 pm Young People's Society with World Brotherhood Luke 10 26 37 consecration led by Mr Sander Man. No evening service. Monday 8 session. All not in attendance at other gospel churches urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Craw
Pople
Society of ‘Christian Endeavor
World “Brotherhood
Sander
God
Sunday church schedule with Pastor Fred B Carter
The notice lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning meeting at 11 a.m. morning service at 7 a.m. and evening service at 8 p.m. Pastor is Fred B Carter.
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Fred B. Carter
Church of the Fame of Washington and Hancock Service Schedule
Invitation to Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Young People’s Meeting at 7 p.m. Pastors J Reed and D Glick extend cordial invitation to all to attend services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Fame of Washington and Hancock
J. &. Reed
Glick
Bible school and preaching services announced by local pastors
Bible school at 10 a m led by Ethel Kieler superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m. Y P S C E at 7 p m. Public invited. Pastor K H Sickafoose. Saturday Sabbath school 1 6:86 p m preaching 11 45. Wednesday prayer meeting 8 p m. Sunday school 10 a m W E B Allison superintendent. Henry and E L Silva preach 11 a m 7 30 p m. Cottage prayer 710 Sheridan street Friday 7 30 p m. Pastor W N Coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Ethel Kieler
W. EB. Allison
Henry
E. L. Silva
Everett
Washington
J. W. Baker's
Sheridan Street
N. Coffee
Simon Lake targets Huzzar treasure salvage beneath Long Island Sound
The inventor Simon Lake proposes diving off Port Morris New York to recover $5 million in gold from the H M 3 Huzzar sunk after striking a rock near Hell Gate in 1780. He plans a salvaging submarine and says he can perform underwater feats while the treasure is recovered. The article recounts prior salvage attempts and relates other historical notes from the era.
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Atlantic Ocean
Simon Lake
Long Island Sound
Port Morris
N. Y
Lake
Huzzar
Jules Verne
Rob- Louis Stevensom
Atlantic
Crown
Staten Island
C. F. Lester
Brooklyn
Choir Reorganized Under William Young Arthur at First Baptist
The First Baptist Church re organizes its choir under director William Young Arthur for the winter months. Arthur aims to involve the Congregation in the service and train the choir to lead and invite participation. First rehearsal is Thursday at 7 30 p m with Arthur and Mrs Walter Wilson on organ.
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First Baptist Church
William Young Arthur
Arthur
Archie Arthur
Holy Trinity
New York City
Walter Wilson
Sundey—witl
Chehalem Center Church Announces Weekly Schedule
Sunday school at 16. Preaching at 11. Christian Endeavor at 7. Preaching at 8. Business meeting held on the last Thursday of each month.
Millions of Miles of Desert Sahara Overview
The Sahara spans northern Africa covering about 2 500 000 square miles and extending from below sea level to 8 000 feet. It is a mostly dry sandy waste with rare oases and extremely hot winds. Notable wildlife includes ostrich camel jackal horned viper and other species. Various peoples such as Arabs Moors and Jews inhabit the region.
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Sahara Desert
Africa
Europe
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Frank Bonk
Frank Bohn
Lyceum
Bolt
New York Times
Millione
Doliare
Standard Oil Company
California
Newberg Church Services
Church of the Brethren
A. m
K. H. Sickafoose
Seeeeee
D._M. NAYBERGER
McMinnville, Oregon
Cc. B
Ress
Davy
Jones
Revere House
Boston
Mass
Jenny Lind
Daniel Webster
Prince of Wales
Patti
Parepa
Christine Nilsson
Grand Duke
Alera
Kalakaua
Dom Fedro
Ira
Walter Wilton
Israel
D. Buck
Jewell
McMinnville College
Chehalem Center Church
Chistian Mndeavor
Miller
First Street
Newberg, Oregon
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