Joint Reunion Blue and Gray eyed for Washington event
A push in Congress by Rep. Edgar Howard seeks a joint Union and Confederate Veterans reunion in Washington. The measure would appoint a commission led by the U S Army general in command, with state governors and president-appointed members to plan the event and fund the expenses. Support from Southern papers is growing as backers cite reconciliation and shared heritage.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Louisiana
Washington
Congress
Edgar Howard
Nebraska
United States Army
United States
Howard
Morley Cain
L. D. Richards
Fremont
Neb
Grand Army of the Republic
Comjmuls Atoner of Pensions
Jany
Grand Army
Trepublic
United Confederate Veterans
Capitol
Maine
New Jersey
New York Times
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Lee
Anpomattox
Grant
Gordon Id
McKinley
Lietus
Confederacy
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John Alleine Brown
Major Brown
J. Alicine Brown
Washington, D. C
John L. Clem
Vivian Fleming
Davis
War Department
Spottsylvanian County Battlefield Memorial Commission
George #. Hobson
Army Quartermaster Corps
Clem
Fleming
Dragons Shape Imperial Myths in Ancient World Paintings
A British Museum display reillustrates dragon lore linked to early Chinese and Japanese iconography. The exhibit draws on old scripts and books detailing the dragon’s imagined form with five claws for China and three for Japan, reflecting agricultural history.
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China
Japan
British Museum
Hugh Platt
Aledisloe
James London
Corn in City of London Exhibition Recalled
A fragment recalls gardens in St Martin's Lane and Bethnal Green once used for important agricultural experiments, linked to an exhibition that highlights those historic plant trials and urban farming efforts.
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City of London
St. Martin’s Lane
Bethnal Green
Perfection in Practice Marcus Aurelius Quote
A fragment from Marcus Aurelius urges practice in self discipline and effort. It contrasts the left hand and right hand, noting the left has been trained in this task, implying steadiness and mastery through repeated effort.
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Marcus Aurelius
Air brush invasion touches motion picture flesh tinting
The air brush has entered the motion picture industry to apply flesh tinted paint to sunburned actors in an effort to restore normal appearance.
Better Color In Her Face From Vegetable Compound
Ispanola Washington farmer's wife says she felt tired run down before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Since taking it she feels spry and vigorous, and her husband notes more color in her face. She recommends it to anyone needing a tonic.
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Ispanola
Wash
Motorist Awake In Car Daydreaming Exchange
A minister rebukes a driver for indifference and the pursuit of pleasure. The motorist retorts he would place the car above all else, shouting his love of driving and declaring readiness to test the vehicle at any time.
Par Question Recalled in Money Talk
A quip about par in finance and the role of money is noted by a Sleepy Freshman who claims par is the man supplying funds. The remark contrasts common sense with perceived stupidity in discussing financial knowledge.
Joint-Ease Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatic Pain
Pain relief ad touts Joint-Lase as fast acting for rheumatic joints muscles and back. It claims rapid absorption and frequent use with results and suggests druggist availability across America. Mentions seratica lumhage sore back chest colds burning feet and aching nostrils as treated by the product. Only a few cents.
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America
Louvain Library Nears Opening After Fire Destroyed Old Building
The $1,000,000 Louvain University Library, rebuilt in Flemish Renaissance style after the wartime fire, is nearly complete. It features a 200 by 140 foot facade, a 2a foot tower, a carillon, a bell named Liberty, and a four-portal clock funded by the New York Engineering Foundation. Eight floors hold racks for 2,000,000 volumes, a central reading room for 600 students, and 25 study rooms with many contributions from universities and scientific institutes.
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Louvain University Library
New York Engineering Foundation
Ntin
Woman breaks ground in ship-bunkering role in England
Miss Mable Weller, twenty three, has passed examinations in London to become the first working qualified ship-bunker in England. Her duties will include cargo planning for steamers worldwide, arranging with captains and crews, and applying broad ship and market knowledge. She starts as a clerk in a London ship-broker firm.
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Mable Weller
London
Enghing
Miss Weller
California’s New Architecture Style Promoted at Detroit Meet
The speaker declares California has a new architectural style suited to its needs. He lists current trends like Georgian and Queen Anne as discussed at a Detroit convention, then asserts Californians will introduce a wholly new design featuring a three-car garage with a built-in living room.
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California
Detroit
Thrifty Scots Beggar Found In Glasgow With Spare Cigarettes
A Glasgow beggar was found wearing five overcoats and three pairs of trousers containing hundreds of half smoked cigarettes. The man also carried matches, keys, purses, knives, pipes and tabs, plus three hard breakfast rolls and copper coins weighing 1314 pounds.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Tiany
Obeyed Orders Mother Pie Pantry Exchange
A brief cartoon caption shows a mother asking why the son ate the whole pie in the pantry and the boy replying that she told him never to do things by halves. The exchange reflects a domestic quarrel over a dessert.
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Tommy
Boston Transcript
Wore airs misjudged by townsfolk in playful quip
A humorous remark portrays some fools who flaunt themselves beyond their means. The line mocks pretentious behavior as overblown show while others chide such displays.
Starting Right The Sale Tendency In Ffe Keeps Us Going
A fragmented quote from Grave latterson in the Muline Register discusses starting in the right direction. It argues that initial direction shapes future effort, making progress easier when begun well. Habit is described as a powerful servant rather than a master, shaping behavior over time.
Fall of Purpose Fond Mother I Am Going to Make an Artist
A brief dialogue shows a mother declaring plans to form a budding artist of her son and a friend questioning the boy’s suitability. The mother asserts the boy can endure hunger for days, illustrating a harsh or satirical social moment.
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Boston
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