Capitol to gain new wing for better balance and space
The Capitol plans a new addition to the central east front to relieve congestion and improve architectural balance with the Senate and House wings. The article traces early designs and expansions from Washington’s era through the 1850s, noting costs, proposals, and the 1814 fire recovery.
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Washington
Senate
Capitol
Congress
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Robert Mills
Mills
Davis
House
T. O. Walter
Philadelphia
Millard Fillmore
Portrait commission dispute over stiff fee and refusal
A sitter at a stylish artist studio balks at the high price for a painted portrait. The artist insists the work will eventually be paid for only when desired, while the sitter considers paying nothing unless satisfied. The exchange highlights tensions over value and ownership of the commissioned portrait.
Artist Prefers Instantly Acquiring Work in Verbal Bluff
An OCR fragment quotes an artist claiming ease in securing a tall commission while noting a reaction that resembles flashing a checkbook. The snippet appears in the Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph style, conveying a boastful sales tone.
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Pittsburgh Chronicle - Telegraph
To Preserve Ferns Maidenhair Ferns In Gum Water
The article describes two methods to preserve maidenhair ferns. One method dips freshly gathered ferns in clear gum water, then drains briefly before arranging them in a vase for display. The guidance emphasizes careful handling during dipping and draining.
Pressing Ferns Between Blotting Paper Sheets
Advice on preserving ferns by laying them between two clean blotting sheets, then placing between boards and pressing for about a week to dry them flat and kept intact.
Sneeze Gas Proposal Aims to Cut Gas Poisoning Deaths
A prominent American gas expert proposes introducing a small quantity of a newly discovered sneeze gas into illuminating gas. The plan aims to reduce personal crisis reports and accidental deaths from gas poisoning.
Births Deaths and Marriages Decrease in Kansas 1927
Kansas registrar William J. Davies reports eight months of 1927 show declines in births marriages and deaths compared with 1926. Births fell 732 from 23 1926 to 22 460. marriages rose by about 12 864 bridesgrooms. deaths dropped to 12 349 with a notable shift from influenza to heart disease and other causes.
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Topeka
Kansas
William J. Davies
State Board of Health
Kansas evangelistic drive aims for 100000 church members by 1930
The Christian Church convention adapts a Kansas program to recruit members in 1928 with Pentecost as the capstone. Kansas City selected as convention city, new state officers named including H J Perry and W T McClain. In Ft Scott Bourbon county dairy show winners Maida McCartney and Emma Lou Martin named. A Glen Elder tragedy left Vera Lee dead, a teacher injured, and five pep squad members hurt in a truck crash after a football game.
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Newton
Kansas
Kansas City
Kas
Wichita
H. J. Perry
W. T. McClain
Marie Kempe
Topeka
George E. Lyon
Abilene
Ft. Scott
Maida McCartney
Bourbon County
Emma Lou Martin
Linn County
Washington
Capital
Glen Elder
Vera Lee
H‘gh
Osborne
Governor Paulen Opposes Gasoline Tax hike now
Topeka reports Governor Ben S. Paulen refuses to raise the gasoline tax this year, insisting no increase should occur until Kansas establishes a state road system. The proposed plan would lift the tax from 2 cents to 4 cents per gallon.
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Topeka
Kansas
Ben
Paulen
Paroles Granted at Hutchinson Reformatory
Gov. Ben Paulen freed fifty eight inmates from the Hutchinson state reformatory following board recommendations after September parole hearings. Salinan: No irregularities found to date in McCracken State Bank as J L Per king investigates after the death by suicide of bank president E B Chenoweth. Capper to address Kansas Municipalities convention in Junction City October 12 13 and 14.
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Topeka
Ben 8
Paulen
State Reformatory
Hutchin
Board of Administration
Salinan
McCracken State Bank
J. L. Perking
State Bank Examiner
E. 8
Chenoweth
Arthur Capper
The
League of Kansas Municipalities
Junction City
The Kitchen Cabinet Principles of Archbishop Benson
A fragmented quote reflects Archbishop Benson urging humility and service. It contrasts healing wounds caused by others and avoiding seeking favor with quiet duty. The text critiques attention to trivial fatigue and requests for tenderness.
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Benson
Fruit Desserts and Frozen Treats From The Kitchen
A collection of recipes for frozen desserts and fruit dishes including Cherry Mousse Nougat Cream, Fruit Crown with apples and quinces, Grape Nectar, Pineapple Drink, Ever Ready Lemonade, and seasonal fruit ideas. Pears Gateau and Pears with Chocolate Cream featured with serving suggestions. mashed chestnuts offered as a meat accompaniment.
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Arim
Woman Receives Relief after Lydia Pinkham’s Remedy
In a midwestern town a discouraged woman named Mrs. Daugherty regains health after taking Lydia B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports relief after three bottles and continues with eleven bottles, endorsing the remedy and inviting inquiries. The testimonial notes letters from other women in similar conditions and asks readers if they are on the Sunlit Road to Better Health.
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Middle West
Lydia B Pinkham
Ep. Davenery
Orchard Ave
Muscartine
Iowa
Beteter’ Health
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