Old Brick Capitol Falls for New Supreme Court Home
The Old Brick Capitol at Maryland Avenue and First Street NE is razed to clear the site for the United States Supreme Court building. Once New Capitol plans began in 1819 and later housed the Circuit Court, it served as Old Capitol Prison in the Civil War era and hosted notable figures including Belle Boyd and John C. Calhoun.
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Elmo Scott Watson
United States Supreme Court
National Capital
Temple of Justice
Washington
Maryland Avenue
First Street
N.E
Library of Congress
United States
National Judiciary
Chesapeake Bay
Fort McHenry
New York
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Bay
Potomac River
Winder
Slotia
Admiral Cockburn
General Ross
Bladensburg
Madison
Dolly Madison
Dolly
Potomac
Virginia
Woods
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Treasury
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Philadelphia
James Monroe
Key
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Andrew Jackson
John Zimmball
Damiel Chester Reid
Hey
Great Britain
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Raat
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Mississippi
Indiana
Illinois
Alabankia
Arkansas
Alabama
Missouri
John W. Taylor
Pen
Henry Clay
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John GC. Calhoun
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Old Capitol
Gray
Belle Boyd
Maryland
Maj
Henry Wirz
Andersonville
Lew Wallace
Wirz
Picd
Duan
Condit-Smith
Louisa Condit-Smitth
Leonard Wood
C. H. P. Belmont
National Woman’s Party
America
Nowepapar Villon
Home ownership brings greater value than renting says real estate leader
Samuel G. Kane, president of the Philadelphia Real Estate, argues home ownership yields civic virtue and security. He notes homes offer better value, improved condition, and convenient locations, making ownership appealing amid favorable prices and abundant options.
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Stersel
Samuel G. Kane
Pilladelphly
Tuied
Walks and Driveways of Highest Importance
Gardens and home grounds benefit from well planned walks and driveways. Direct routes work best for utility but curved paths add beauty. A curved path can hide the garage behind trees or shrubs without inconveniencing users.
Standardizing Evils Tt 8 a common sight in residential districts
The piece railes against uniform mile long rows of houses built with identical designs. It argues proper planning could yield more pleasing, economical homes without extra cost and urges builders to maintain ideals that attract people to create beautiful, welcoming dwellings.
Small Changes Upgrade Homes Exterior and Interior
The article states modest alterations can modernize homes. A new entrance, sun room porch, dormer windows, roof, floors, heating, plumbing, or interior decorating alone can greatly improve the house’s appearance and value.
White Houses Make a Standout Foliage Backdrop
The article extols white houses set among foliage as striking in sunlight and shadow. It notes white paint preserves beauty and value, avoiding yellows or grays, and recommends a green roof with brighter shutters in the same color family.
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Maan
Modernization Costs for a Family Home
The piece argues that modernization rarely costs more than a two family household could pay and stresses spending wisely. It urges families to evaluate their needs and expenses carefully to maximize value and avoid overspending.
Beauty in Screened Terrace For Family Comfort
A potential home improvement suggests adding a screened terrace overlooking the garden to enhance family comfort. The idea centers on removing an old feature to install a new outdoor living space.
French Doctor Reports Ape Bond Split Breasts in Men
Dr. GF Burillet in Los Angeles identifies four male patients with a bifurcated breastbone resembling an ape. X rays show a split sternum as a constant feature in these cases and prompt questions about its origin and implications.
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GF. Burillet
Los Angeles
Fragmented Notice on Family Tone and Respect
A damaged OCR fragment discusses respectful treatment of servants or family staff in a country setting. It mentions treating them with proper regard and notes a community or familial expectation of good manners and courtesy. The text is unclear and contains spelling irregularities.
How to Remove Moths From Clothes Using Heat
A simple method to extract moths from a velvet garment involves placing the item over a warm radiator or atop a lighted lamp. The heat draws moths to the surface where they can be brushed away. Leave the garment near the heat source for several days.
Mirrors Made By Spraying Extend Observatory Visibility
The article explains a spraying method to form telescope mirrors by melting metal and depositing a spray onto quartz. Medium sized mirrors have been produced and a 200 inch design for Mount Wilson is considered feasible, promising greatly enhanced viewing range.
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Mount Wilson Observatory
Woman in Montana Reports 9 Pounds Fat Loss in 27 Days
A Montana woman claims an 85 cent bottle of Kruschen Salts helped shed fat in 27 days. She praises daily half teaspoonfuls in hot water before breakfast, saying it improves health, energy, and appearance with a money back guarantee.
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Montana
America
Exercise and heart health in old guidance
A brief admonition on taking exercise only when the heart is sound. It notes that an average man’s conscience is more elastic than his suspendered attire, underscoring caution in physical activity.
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