Special session urged to revise tariff and end privilege
The piece argues for a special session of Congress to revise tariffs, contending uncertainty harms the country and that tariff reform was central to the Wilson platform. It predicts President elect Wilson will call such a session to move downward revisions, asserting this aligns with the new administration’s goals and stabilizes business.
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Bourne direct primary debate note corrected
Echo Oregon November 12 1912 reports U Ren clarifying that Judge Lowell In contributed funds to direct primary and related leagues in 1904 and 1906. He aided the cause with a speech to the state bar association on Initiative and Referendum.
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Where They Iron With Their Feet In Cairo
A peculiar Cairo custom described by a traveler shows men using foot irons in native tailoring. The irons resemble flat irons but are larger, with a wooden block on top for balance. Men place a foot on the block to guide the iron as they press fabrics.
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Irons Raise Few Inches Above Ground in Quick Work
In a Wide World Magazine note A W Culler describes ironing boards raised only a few inches above the floor. The men ironed with great rapidity, a method that seems odd but works swiftly and well according to the observer.
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Quest of the Red Egg Invention by Cambridge School
The Cambridge School of Agriculture aims to breed hens that lay red eggs, seeking a prolific, color rich output. They compare this to successful Mendelian wheat work and note food influence on egg color may also play a role. The piece ends with a political jab about voters and sense.
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