Brandeis Hailed as Historic Supreme Court Pick
Louis D Brandeis emerges as the first Jewish nominee to the U S Supreme Court in a historic clash, with President Wilson defending the choice against fierce opposition and Senate confirmation by a 47 22 vote. Support from Wilson and public-spirited figures contrasts with Republican resistance amid a fiery confirmation fight.
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Leo R. Sack
Washington
the Light
Washington, D. C
Louis D. Brandeis
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Wilson
Brandeis
United States Senate
United States
Senate
Mr. Brandeis
Boston
Enate
Judiciary Committee
William E. Chilton
West Virginia
Duncan WU. Fletcher
Florida
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Clarence D. Clark
Wyoming
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
John D. Works
California
Clark
Culberson
Texas
Senator Culberson
Wall Street
Senator Chilton
Walsh
David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
Senator Walsh
New England
New Haven
Boston & Maine Railroad
Mass
Texan
Senator
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Lamar
Fuller
Garment
New York City
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Supreme Bench
The
United States, Who Urged Mr. Brandeis
High Court
Woodrow Wilson
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Norris
Nebraska
Poindexter
Senator Newlands
Nevada
Please Donts for Babies Mothers Public Health Tips
The Texas Congress of Mothers offers a feature from the Baby Health Conference detailing advised practices for mothers. It covers milk cleanliness and temperature, bottle hygiene, feeding regularity, duration, diet avoidance, avoidable medicines, cautious movement, clothing, rest, air and sun exposure, clothing cleanliness, quiet at home, and early bedtimes to keep babies healthy.
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Texas Congress of Mothers
San Antonio Council of Mothers
Public Health Nurse Association
City Board of Health
Extension Department
University of Texas
Prussian King Frederick William Paints Grenadier Red
An 18th century anecdote from the German story about Frederick William king of Prussia during gout attacks painting soldiers for diversion. He finishes a portrait of a tall grenadier and, enraged by the model’s hesitation, paints the cheeks a brilliant red in a sudden burst of temper.
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Frederick William
Prussia
New York Press
Natal Grass Recommended for South Texas by specialists
Natal grass is praised by USDA specialists as suitable along the Gulf coast to South Texas. It yields two and a half to three tons per acre yearly, with high protein hay and bright color, but it is not ideal for permanent pasture and reseeds best on well drained sandy soils. Proper soil preparation, fall plowing, and broadcast seeding are advised, with careful timing of mowing to optimize seed and hay quality.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Gulf Coast
Texas
California
Arizona
Washington, D. C
Florida
West
quaint tale of a poet suitor and thrift from Trowbridge
A New York editor recalls John Townsend Trowbridge describing a girl who sought marriage to a poor but hopeful poet. The exchange reveals humor over money, with Trowbridge quipping the poet earns about six dollars a week and will have little to spend, yet promises to treat her like an angel.
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John Townsend Trowbrige
Certus Green
New York
Need Men on Farms in London Exemption Hearings
Three women farmers at Braintree opposed employing women to replace men workers. Mrs Mumford, with tall-tree fruit, argued no woman would climb ladders to pick fruit. Mrs Hollingshead said women cannot plough heavy land or tend cattle, while Miss Harvey cited horse harnessing and won an exemption for one man.
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Brandeis
Fuller
East
Boston
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court of the
United States
Fletcher
Chilton
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
David I. Walsh
Massachusettts
Supreme Court
London
Braintree
Mumford
Air jets in industrial use described for cleaning and cooling
A Chicago Tribune piece explains air jets outperform water and steam for cooling and cleaning in factories. It notes effectiveness in removing dirt from hard to reach parts, protection of tools and windings, and widespread textile mill adoption. It also mentions an anecdote about a husband and wife quip.
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Newbro
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Regina
E. Houston St
Crockett
South
Uncle Sam
Angelie
Chicago Tribune
Herpicide Company
Dept
Detroit
Mich
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