Tuberculosis Legislation and state funding in 1913
The 1913 legislative year saw 30 states enact TB laws and 34 consider related bills. Over $8 million was appropriated for treatment and prevention, mostly for sanatoria, with 39 sanatoria in various states and Delaware creating a state facility for black residents. Congress plans nearly $1 million for federal health services and TB facilities in DC.
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National Association For the Study
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Congress
United States Public Health
Army
Navy Nebatocia
Ge LivaRenone Hospital
District of Columbia
Handsome Is as Handsome Does
A humorous dialogue on judging character by appearance features Crabshaw and Judge exchanging quips about visible clothes and true merit. The lines emphasize caution against superficial judgments and highlight the saying that looks can mislead.
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Handsome
Sanford
Crabshaw
Does Gubbles Move at the Club Meetings
A fragment notes Gubbles frequently acts at club meetings and mentions his possession of St. Vitus dance reflected in his lively behavior.
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St. Vitus
Practical Virtues in a Charity Life
An exchange questions how a ne’er-do-well endured, suggesting he survived on charity by feeding others’ faith. The dialogue hints at moral judgment and the role of hope in sustaining a life through communal aid.
Dialogic Snapshots of New York Street Banter
The fragment shows a brisk exchange among New York figures about happiness tied to cooks and delicatessen shops. A judge comments on delicatessen influence and a Ragman queries drinkable bottles while a woman hints at Mr Soakem’s returning soon.
Faint Effort Ends Actress Swooning Scene
A brief film note reports the actress’s swoon attempt failed due to an unexpectedly strong fainting effort, eliciting surprised reactions from crew and audience alike.
Poor Excuse on Water Wagon Crowded Scene
A reader quotes a man offering a weak reason for leaving the water wagon. He blames crowding for not getting a seat while another man adds a lamely stated excuse. The exchange reflects social pressures and humor in a crowded event setting.
Fashionable Sanitarium Patients and a Weak New Arrival
A stylish sanitarium hosts a fragile new patient observed by the staff. The boss worries as the patient appears too weak to sign a check, signaling a troubling financial or health concern amid the bustling scene.
As Usual Who Scored the New Musical Comedy
Critics, chiefly, weigh in on the new musical comedy with mixed reactions praising some numbers while noting uneven pacing and performers delivering bright performances.
Insomnia Troubles Mosanitoes Reach Diplomatic Flats
A quirky item notes mosanitoes suffer chronic insomnia while a diplomatic flat dweller addresses the janitor as the superintendent. The piece adds a teaching moment urging self restraint when judging others.
Old nurse backs Postum over coffee and tea
An elderly nurse and an experienced doctor advocate Postum as a superior beverage. The doctor recalls insomnia after mixing coffee and tea, then notes weight gain and better sleep after switching to Postum. He reports diabetes tendency, using saccharine, and says tea or coffee remain absent at home.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Washingtons firm policy keeps new nation neutral
In 1793 Washington navigates France and Britain with steady policy. He restrains demagogues, shapes a neutral stance, and confronts Genet as privateers flood US shores. Opposition grows as Hamiltonians push a strong federal power while Jeffersonians fear centralized control. Washington acts with deliberate restraint, enforcing neutrality and guiding a young republic.
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Washington
France
America
England
Union
Virginia Plantations
Jefferson
Dnless
Hamil- Tad
Gouverneur Morris
Congress
Hamilton
Keeb
Tuaiffaranga
Great-Britain
Philadelphia
Mount Vernon
Genet
Edmond Charles Genet
New Republic
United States
Charleston
Asihington
Dishes with Names and Royal Flavors Across History
The article traces legendary sauces and dishes tied to chefs and courts from Soubise to Chambord and Montgolfier. It recounts tales of culinary innovation, royal dinners, and anecdotes of cooks who shaped menus and even inspired named dishes through history.
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Colbert
Mme. de Maintenon
Prince’d
London Evening Standard
Bertrand
Thachet
Soubise
Tié
Francois I
Catherine de Medici
Chambord
Versailles
la Chambord
France
Napoleon
Corps Diplomatique
Tuileries
Cambaceres
Geneva
la Bellevue
Cheteau de Bellevue
Mme. de Pompadour
Ser Tah Gookery
Italy
Duke of Beaufort
Donizetti
Sig. Duca
Church Fair Record Ad Space Discussion
Advertising chat in a church fair issue shows Mrs Crocker Mr Pepper and Miss Crocker negotiating ad space. Mr Pepper mentions wholesale liquor holder Lippincott's as his line of business.
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Mrs. Crocker
Proof of It Daughter.
Conversation reveals a daughter defending Jack's economy while the father questions his extravagance. The daughter argues he is economical because he never visits in the evening without turning down the gas.
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Jack
Student Elicits Value of Foreign Money in a Test
A teacher asks Harry how much a game is worth in this country during a lesson on currency. Harry replies with a playful rate: a dollar and a half a day, referencing Everybody's Magazine.
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America
Harry
Hiarry
Everybody's Magazine
Must Be Reckless: Frontier Banter on Courage and Kissing
An old Louisville Courier Journal quip mocks reckless bravado with a line implying men should act boldly with women. The exchange features two chappies debating manners and kissing, highlighting period slang and casual attitudes toward romance.
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Wade
Louisville Courier-Journal
Nomination Dilemma Mentioned by Judge in Council Tale
A judge notes the candidate’s strong public stance and asks if she withdrew after receiving the nomination. The remark alleges Taney warned that if elected she would join the common council and that she is notably active in local affairs.
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Taney
Common Council
A Sweet Young Thing Questions Women’s Vote
The Cincinnati Enquirer quotes a Sweet Young Thing debating whether every woman should have a vote. A Young Man replies that he believes women should have a vote but questions some phrasing.
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Cincinnati-Enquirer
The New Mother and the Farewell Advice
The Houston Post quotes a mother’s tearful injunction as she bids farewell to her son going to seek his fortune. The piece contrasts a call to be good with a harsher urging to be good in practical terms.
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Houston Post
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Jeffarsone
Hvén Madison
Treasury
Rigorrous Acton
Mississippi
New Orleans
Army of the
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Chef
Hewlett's
Hewlett’s Extracts
Sagred Heart Academy
Ogden, Utah
Sistera of the Holy Cross
Suces Dee
Pai
Seay Arene
St Kodaks
Salt Lake Photo Supply CO
Matt Street
Balt Lake City
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