The White House as Washington's Park and Home
A retrospective on the White House detailing its integration into Washington’s park scheme, its Georgian design by James Hoban, and its evolution under Theodore Roosevelt. It notes its role in national life, presidents who died there, weddings held in rooms like the blue and East rooms, and the building's expanded facilities to welcome public visitors and diplomatic guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
L’enfant
Washington
Washington Park
France
Italy
London
Paris
Viscount Bryce
Maine
Minneapolis
Florida
Constantinople
Calcutta
Rock Creek Valley
Potomac River
America
Athens
Rome
England
Republic
District of Columbia
Executive Mansion
James Hoban
Dublin
Virginia
Potomac
Mount Vernon
Palace
President’s House
Capitol
Harrison
Zackary Taylor
Lincoln
Red Room
Garfield
Nellie Grant
Sartoris
Cleveland
Frances Folsom
Cupid
South Carolina
Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Facts Worth Knowing From the Global Almanac
A survey of varied trivia: Spain cork oak thrives in poor soil. Japan rice hits 230 million bushels. Tone River is Japan’s longest about 200 miles. Innovations include a detachable throat protector, a zinc-smelting plan with a Norway waterfall, adjustable steering for cycles, and a dredging machine that walks on large feet. Emphasis on recent discoveries and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Japan
Norway
Illinois
Their Lonesome Look at the Small Table
A family with a large clan eats at a long dining room table now shortened by space. After parents were briefly alone, all leaves were removed. A neighbor boy visiting at dinner remarks with a shy quip about looking lonesome when seated so close together.
Billion Yearly Loss From Bird Destruction Estimated
The destruction of birds costs the country about one billion dollars annually according to estimates.
Death of E L Dodder Found Dead in Auto Near Florence
E L Dodder state treasurer of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and a thirty second degree Mason was found dead in his auto seven miles west of Florence on the Calhoun road. A bullet hole in the temple and his revolver at his feet indicate suicide. Dodder, a prominent undertaker from Omaha, had just dined with Workmen finance committee members Nick Ress Ross Hammond and Joe Oberfelder and left home after kissing his two children. Authorities said his lodge accounts were in good order and vouchers had been issued for large sums.
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Western
Union News Service
Omaha
Neb
E. L. Dodder
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Florence
Calhoun Road
Dodder
Workmen
Nick Ress
Lincoln
Ross Hammond
Fremont
Joe Oberfelder
Sidney
Lodge
Ress
Migratory Bird Act Remains in Force Pending Treaty
The Department of Agriculture answers inquiries on the 1913 Migratory Bird Act after the U S Great Britain treaty ratification. It states the act and its regulations remain in force and will continue to operate, with enforcement continuing until Congress enacts new treaty implementing legislation.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
United States
Great Britain
Department
Adamson Act Loses Favor With Railroads and Unions
Senate hearings on railroad legislation to supplement the Adamson law continue with witnesses James A. Emery of the manufacturers and employers and Ralph M. Easley of the National Civic Federation. Emery defends the arbitration bill as targeting conspiracies harming interstate commerce, while Easley objects. The Canadian disputes act is cited as a failure and both sides question the Act’s continued use. In Muskogee Oklahoma eleven children died when a tornado struck the Vireton rural school near McAlester injuring others and damaging homes and a mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhoods
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
James A. Emery
National Association of Manufacturers
Employers
Ralph M. Easley
National Civic Federation
Emery
Congress
Easley
Railroads
Muskogee
Vireton
McAlester
President Wilson Might End Mexican Conference Standoff
Washington reports focus on possible actions after Wilson approves the American members’ recommendation to end the Mexican American joint commission conferences. Dr J R Mott delivered to Mexican members in New York a reply to General Carranza’s refusal to ratify the protocol on U S troop withdrawal from Mexico.
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Washington
Wilson
Train Brotherhood Chief Challenges Adamson Law Delays
Cleveland dispatch quotes O. W. G. Lee head of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen charging railroads concede delays and overtime to expose the cost of obeying the Adamson eight hour law. He asks if the Supreme Court upholds or strikes down the law should unions wait for eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
O.W. G. Lee
Brotherhod
Supreme Court
Slavery Found in Nebraska Historians Claim New Photo
Nebraska historians, led by Judge Halderson of Newman Grove, cite county records at Nebraska City proving slavery was practiced in Nebraska, challenging the state's image as the home of the free.
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Newman Grove
Neb
Nebraska
H. Halderson
Nebraska City
Road Building Costs Surge as States Lead Expenditures
Expenditures for road and bridge construction in the United States rose from about $80 million in 1904 to $282 million in 1915, with state supervision increasing and local funds rising to over $27 million in 1915. State highway departments expanded rapidly since 1891, now supervising more than 80 million dollars in 1915 and over 50 thousand miles of roads built or surfaced.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Office of Public Roads and Engineering
New Jersey
Indiana
South Carolina
Texas
Nevada
Good Roads and Farm Autos in Georgia
A Georgia farmer notes that counties with strong good roads programs show greater farm prosperity. He says efficient farming expands operations to include every scientific aid, including autos and auto trucks, as demand grows with road improvements. The Atlanta Constitution cites the view.
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Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Arkansas Road Fund Plans Marquee 1915–16 Construction
Arkansas road work projected from October 1, 1915, to October 1, 1916 covers 1,330 miles at an estimated cost of $5,606,753.87. Announcement by W. B. Owen, state highway commissioner, outlines the program and funding.
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Arkansas
W. B. Owen
Conserve the Straw Advice Against Burning Stubble
An agricultural note warns against burning straw to control Hessian fly. The insect stays dormant in the first stalk joint, and burning stubble does not remove all flies.
Improve Land Values by Removing Bad Road
The text argues that eliminating a troublesome road will cut unnecessary expenses and cause land values to rise, asserting quicker action will yield sooner benefits. It frames the road as a drag on growth and finances, promoting removal as prudent public policy.
Crumbling Road Prompted Calls for Maintenance
A public warning warns that neglecting costly roadwork leads to wasteful destruction. Officials argue it is criminal to allow high construction costs to go to waste without proper upkeep.
Los Angeles Area Spans 337 Square Miles
The report states Los Angeles covers 337 square miles, outlining its geographic extent. Authorities note the figure as the city’s land area, with officials emphasizing the metric's relevance for planning and services.
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Los Angeles
Peruna Endorsement By Washington Woman
Mrs. Elizabeth Reuther of Washington D C reports years of catarrh and stomach trouble improved by Peruna after months of use. She says health restored and she continues using Peruna Tablolets when catching a cold to clear catarrhal tendencies. She endorses the medicine as a splendid remedy.
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Elizabeth Reuther
N. W
Washington, D. C
Remembering Bob Bigler a Cripple Who Forgot Cant
Bob Bigler a Kansas City railroad conductor lost his right arm and left foot in an accident. He fought back with a relentless mindset insisting cripples can overcome. He urged others to adopt the creed I must not cant and to pursue doors opened by determination.
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F. K. Bigler
Bob Toundreds
Kansas City
Bigler
American Magazine
End Stomach Trouble With Pape's Diapepsin Ad
An old advertisement promises quick relief from indigestion and dyspepsia. It touts a fifty cent case of Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid stomach aid, claiming relief in five minutes and labeling it the quickest stomach doctor in the world. The copy uses sensational language and appeals to immediate comfort.
Boy’s first school year ends with dress dispute and classic note
Jack, who just turned five, started school in kilts last fall facing taunts about dresses. After pleading, he wore a real boy’s suit and felt proud when classmates praised his appearance. A girl named Frances Wright sent a note calling him a little man, he replied she looked like a daisy he couldn’t spell, so he wrote cat.
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Jack
Frances Wright
Two colored women greet each other in Indianapolis
A Northside morning exchange between two Black women ends with one asking about a husband and the other claiming happiness without one. The remark highlights social norms and humor from the Indianapolis News excerpt.
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Mandy
Indianapolis
Our Bomb in the Yard Sparks Protest from Women
After a Zeppelin raid, a resident inspects the town for damage and overhears women arguing in a back yard. The most eloquent woman appeals to him asking if it is fair that a bobby takes away the bomb without a receipt, insisting it is their bomb.
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Bobby
Manchester Guardian
Minister's Confession Endorses Dodd's Kidney Pills
Rev. W. H. Warner of Myersville Maryland describes relief from sciatica back pain lumbago neuralgia cramps and dizziness after taking Dodd's Kidney Pills. He credits the medicine with saving his life and urges using the exact DODD'S name for kidney remedies.
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W. H. Warner
Myersville
Dodd
Rev. Warner
Adv
Mary Rejects Made-Over Dress Like Cinderella
Mary laments trying Ellen’s old dress and compares herself to Cinderella. Tommy retorts that Cinderella lacked proper gowns and notes she wasn’t American.
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Mary
Ellen
Cinderella
Tommy
Danderine Ad Claim Promises Hair Renewal
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It argues dandruff damages hair, causes itching, and claims a 25 cent bottle will revive hair fullness and luster. The piece ends with a random Swiss fact about cows.
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Knowlton
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Country Life
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Emery L. Barnes
Lebanon
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Hamilton
Winnipeg
India
China
New South Wales
Switzerland
Eugene Dynner
New Haven
New York
Austria
L. Dodder, A. O. U. W. Treas
Urer
Adamson
Trainman
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
Can
W. W. Bennett
Bee Bidg
Peruna
Pape
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