Congressmen Initiated Into Novel Club
The Did You Bite Too club claims exclusive access in Washington’s cloak rooms. Initiation follows a mock challenge after reading a letter from a hotel, with new members quietly recruited by existing ones. New members celebrate with a boastful chorus and may recruit others, as a publicity scheme by New York visitors unfolds through lavish notes and expenses.
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Ashington
Washington
Club
Capitol
Ananias Club
Senate
House
New York
New Aero Club Formed in Washington Under Army Figures
The New Aero Club of Washington was organized in Brig Gen James Allen's office with Truman Newberry as president and Robert Shaw Oliver as first vice president. Members include Rep Parsons O H Tittman and Lieut Lahm among others. A memorial shaft for Lieut Selfridge is planned with Curtiss Bell and Lahm on the committee. Officers hope congress may fund aeronautics and aerial protection initiatives.
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Ashington
James Allen
Army
War Department
Truman HH. Newberry
Navy
Robert Shaw Oliver
Thomas Nelson
Page
Ttler Ames
Massachusetts
Parsons
New York
O. H. Tittman
The
Geodetic Survey
Richard 8. Creery
M. C
Bureau of Entomology
Bureau of Equipment
Charles H. Bromwell
District of Columbia
IF. BP. Lahm
George O. Totten, Jr
R. M. McLennan
Aero Club of America
Washington Club
Thomas E. Selfridge
Fort Myer
Glen H. Curtiss
Alexander Bell
F. P. Lahm
Navy Hats Spark Political Satire In Washington
Washington navy social scene sparks a rumor of an anti mushroom Merry Widow hat league amid concerns over sharp feather edges. Navy officers recount being struck by the hats during teas as young officers and admirers mingle, with gossip highlighting the risk of damage from veiling tip hats and feathered brims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Washington
Miss Newberry
Misa
Olga
Misses Fremont
Misses Goodwin
Senate Elevator Boys Gain a Raise Amid Debate
The Senate debated boosting elevator attendants pay as part of broader raises for workers. Warren argued for general pay adjustments while Borah's amendment failed. Knute Nelson urged elevating the “poor elevator boys” earning a hundred a month, noting their long day.
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Wator
Senate
Warren
Borah
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Lincoln and Washington in the Nation's Pride and Duty
A reverent tribute contrasts Lincoln with Washington, praising Lincoln's steadfast duty, courage, and compassion amid war. It lauds their shared virtues, moral strength, and tolerance, foreseeing a continued national pride in both leaders and their sacrifices for unity.
Beel Fat Barn Plan No 2 for Efficient Dairy Housing
A detailed description argues for barn design with king ventilation, stone walls up to window level and brick finish, and a 33 foot clear width. It outlines cow walk, gutters, feeding floors, and roof options, emphasizing cheaper, fireproof wooden rafters with iron or slate coverings.
Plan for a Piggery and Pens at Michigan Agricultural College
The article outlines a model piggery with 10 by 14 foot pens arranged hygienically. It advises brood sows separated, suggests early slaughter at eight months for litters, and notes profit advantages over heavier wintered swine. It describes coment floors with hinged plank overlays to lift for cleaning and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Agricultural College
The Arrangement of the Pens for Pig Stables
The guide details clean bedded pens in 10 by 14 foot units with corner doors, rope-operated latches, and large windows for air and light. Pigs rest on fresh bedding weekly away from cement floors, with a central hallway and six pens on one end and four on the other, adjustable to fit needs.
Lincoln Memorial Corner Stone Laid by President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt laid the cornerstone of the Lincoln Memorial Hall at Hodgenville Kentucky in a large ceremony attended by Cardinal Gibbons and ex Gov Folk. He praised Lincoln's life and foresight noting his rise from poverty to lead the nation and urging modern leaders to emulate Lincoln's balance of principle and practicality.
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Roosevelt
Fireproof barn plans for efficient dairy housing
A writer in Rural New Yorker favors Barn Plan No 1 with two rows facing a single feeding floor. Each cow benefits from an 8x38 inch window behind it for light and ventilation. The rear orientation toward heat helps produce clean milk, while light aids milking accuracy and cleanliness.
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New Yorker
Shredded stover for winter horse feed urged by Orange Juddarmor
A correspondent recommends shredded stover as a cheaper alternative to timothy hay for winter horse feed. Testimony claims horses respond well and one half the price of timothy. If timothy is available, sell some to town buyers, then buy protein rich grain feeds and use with bright corn stover for a quality, economical ration.
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Timothy
Orange Juddarmor
Livestock Notes and Feeding Observations
Silage or roots are needed for winter lambs. Do not breed ewes before one year to protect flock health. Molasses is fed to old horses as an experiment. they like it and respond. Cows require proper food and care for best results. Fresh air helps cows, but avoid excess on the lee side of a wire fence during these days.
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Lincoln
North
Illinois
Charity
Fragmented reminiscence from Bangs on youth and work
A clipped reminiscence quotes Bangs recalling youth and work, noting readiness to take on tasks. The garbled OCR presents a memoirry tone about labor, training, and perseverance without clear events or dates. The readable bits emphasize experience shaping character and responsibility.
Barn Room For Breeding Ewes And Proper Salting
Pregnant ewes require ample room and good ventilation to avoid chills and respiratory issues. Do not crowd through narrow doorways as it may cause abortion. Overuse of salt can trigger abortion unless ewes are regularly salted via a freely accessible salt box in the barn.
Uplift and Community Tensions Across Rural Districts
Fragmentary notes describe farmers buying country plots and inviting neighbors, hinting at social friction and moral concerns. The text references uplift commissions, demoralizing influence, and local tensions within a city farming context.
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New Aero Club
National Capital
Converse
Miss Fremont
Avis
Tatt
House Ag
Tanited Bieta
Abraham Lincoln
Virginia
Kentucky
Ead
Gach
Howe T
Dyert
Bangs
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