Nebraska’s unusual capitol rises on the plains
The piece describes Nebraska breaking ground for a unique state house with a towering structure aimed to resemble a monument. It highlights how travelers to Lincoln in 1925 may mistake the new capitol’s upper stories for a Washington monument and notes the tower’s purpose as a landmark.
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United States of America
Nebraska Capitol
Washington Monument
Nebraskas Grand Capitol Tower Promises Beauty and Function
A Nebraska capitol plan features a 400 foot tower crowned by The Sower statue. Designed for economy and light, the building will house state departments, a rotunda, and a war trophy room, with a $5 million price tag and completion aimed for 1925.
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Lee Lawrie
Coats for Spring Highlight Versatile Sportswear Trends
The article outlines spring coat styles and fabrics, emphasizing versatile sports wear coats in soft wool and flannels. It notes the popularity of velvet accents, neutral dark colors, and the cape influence, with white flannel skirts pairing with dark coats for stylish street and sports wear.
Fox farming eyed as promising Alaska venture
A Biological Survey report notes hundreds of Alaska coastal islands offer potential for fox farming. Some islands already host pioneers while ten islands are under control. others remain squatted. Blue foxes may thrive with minimal care, while black and silver-gray require confinement.
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Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
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Biological Survey of
Forest Service
Emerson Quote on Work Over Market and Patronage
The speaker emphasizes that true success comes from valuing work over market opinion or patronage. It portrays the idea that happiness stems from internal effort and diligence rather than external approval or popularity.
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Emerson
Velivet Frock and Summer Sport Coats Featured in Fashion
The article highlights velvet frocks with a full skirt and long basque design, using crepe and georgette fabrics for a slender figure. It notes a restful moment guidance from Water Coates and describes summer sport coats with straight lines and a single top-button closure.
Tanlac credited with restoring strength for Los Angeles man
William T. Hardin of 1400 Guruen St Los Angeles says rheumatism and stomach woes vanished after using Tanlac. He notes prior relief from the medicine and now feels energetic again. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
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William T. Hardin
Guruen St
Los Angeles
Calif
Tanlac
Is It Genius or Push in The Pilgrim of the Smile
Norman Davey in The Pilgrim of the Smile recalls a London night when a walker replaces an impresario and stuns the crowd with his violin. A manager quips that genius must push its way and be picked up after breaking through, while dismissing genius as talent alone.
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Norman Davey
London
Auto Hits Team in Laurel Killing Mule and Injuring Driver
In heavy mist on Main Street near Johnson's Hardware Store a touring car struck a mule team driven by Lester Briscoe injuring the driver seriously and killing one mule. A bystander urged punishment for inattention and promoted a Baltimore See-Thru windshield remedy as the cause of safer driving and urged purchase.
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Laurel
Lester Briscoe
Myrtle Avenue
Main Street
Johnson
SEE Thru
Baltimore
Maryland
Baltimore See-Thru Corporation
Govanstown
Little Mabel’s Pickled Old Lady Remark
Eight year old Little Mabel grew up among adults and mimicked their ways. After an elderly lady who cared for her left, Mabel exclaimed to the group that Mrs Brown is a well pickled old lady. The judge notes this child’s humorous misapplication of the phrase well preserved.
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Bayer Introduces Aspirin in 1900 Advert
An old advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as the true world famous pain reliever prescribed by physicians for over twenty one years. It notes the Bayer name is stamped on each tablet and appears on every package for protection against imitations.
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Solitaire Over Consistency: A Witty Adage
A witty aphorism urges choosing personal pride over uniformity. It suggests forgetting a wrong as the sharpest revenge and highlights the value of individual choice in trials of judgment.
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