City Census Shows Population Increase in Washington
The census enumerated by police reports the District of Columbia at 343,003 residents, up 3,600 from last year. White residents total 245,861 and colored 97,142, with females outnumbering males by 15,425. precinct tallies show shifts due to railroad and building work, and Maj Sylvester cites labor shortages as a cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Maj. Sylvester
District of Columbia
Sylvester
City of Washington
Long Ride Begins From Washington To Ashantee At Avon
Mrs. Herbert Wadsworth leads a 400 mile equestrian journey to Ashantee at Avon New York with Miss Margaret Carey and attendants. Miss Ethel Roosevelt initially planned to join but withdrew at the last moment. Escorts include Representative Andrew J Peters and David Grey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Wadsworth
Margaret Carey
Buffalo
George Marvin
Edward P. Smith
Washington
Ashantee
Wadsworth
Avon
N. Y
Ethel Roosevelt
Mitch Ethel
Mrs. Wadsworth
Mrs. Roosevelt
Miss Ethel
Miss Carey
Andrew J. Peters
David Grey
Marvin
Mr. Smith
White House
Roosevelts
Miss Roosevelt
Amusement Mentor Fred Carpenter Guides Taft Theatre Taste
Fred Carpenter, the White House secretary to the president, serves as the official amusement mentor. He evaluates plays based on the president’s enjoyment, attending a second time to gauge impact. The theater world courts him, tailoring performances to please Taft and his wife, though no Mrs Carpenter exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red W. Carpenter
White House
Taft
Mrs. Taft
Fred
Carpenter
James F Edwards Completes 30 Years as Senate Doorkeeper
James F Edwards, 71, has served 30 years as doorkeeper on the Democratic side of the Senate. Sworn in May 12, 1879, he became a trusted aide to Senator West and the Missouri contingent, earning praise for subpoena work on railroad presidents during a beef trust inquiry. Col Coombs has 32 years in service aiding Democratic members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AOL
James F. Edwards
United States Senate
Washington
West
Senate
Congress
Beef Trust
Col
Edwards
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Central
Col. Edward
Edwarda
C. W. Coombs
Ho ‘Paleo
Hawarda
Farm hints for spring in hogs and crops
Practical spring farming tips emphasize proper hog care, henhouse maintenance, and soil preparation. Advice covers spraying for pests, drill planting versus hill methods, rolling winter wheat, stock conditioning, and feeding strategies to boost milk, growth, and profits with emphasis on careful management of sows, horses, and turkeys.
Building Porches and Loggia Talk by William A Radford
The American Home column features William A Radford offering free expert building advice. He describes porch and veranda trends in Chicago area suburbs, detailing loggia porches, parapet walls, and the distinction between a porch and a loggia as a sheltered entry to a house. He invites readers to submit inquiries with a two cent stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Radford
Chicago
Lake Shore
North Shore
Building a Small Suburban Bungalow With Screened Porch
W A Radford explains screen types and mosquito control in small bungalows, noting framings like window sashes, the rise of cement use, and the trend toward plain straight designs. A 25 '4 by 38 foot house shows attic potential, solid foundations, and expandable plans. The grooved screen and removable stops resemble a window frame.
Quite Spoiled the Romance
A young woman and a man converse earnestly on a street corner while an aunt dismisses the scene as asthma not emotion. The aunt’s blunt explanation deflates the moment and reveals a comedic misunderstanding. The voice from the street adds a final, distant reminder to be home early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Romance of Other Years Excerpt Sparks Antiquarian Debate
A dated quotation from The Romance of Other Years is misread as a modern schoolgirl tale. The line describes Lord St. Orville swooning before Julia, prompting discussion about its publication age and literary style among readers who recall the 19th century novel’s popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord St. Orville
Julia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ethel
Fred Carpenter
Nebraska Experiment Station
D. H. Otis
Notts
Willem Ci
W.A. Radford
Hall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!