Telephones Dominate Washington in Government and War
The White House and federal offices rely on an extensive network of telephones with illuminated switchboards and a private 18-station system. A secret line links the White House to the Capitol for secure talks with lawmakers, cabinet members, and the vice president. The army and navy use telephones on ships, forts, and in field operations, with wireless telephony under development for long distance and mobile use.
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Massachusetts
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Navy
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United States Army Signal Corps
The Social Cost of Self-Sacrifice on Women
A columnist questions how far individuals should go to please friends. The piece argues social life often demands sacrificing money, health, and time, especially from women who bear increasing burdens. It warns that constant overextension risks personal ruin and urges learning to say no.
A Scrapbook of Oddities and Legal News
A mixed lot from old papers cites a southern Ohio miner reading a pay envelope as No 16 misread as George Primrose by a judge. Other items note lacrosse replacing baseball at Carlisle Indian School and a quip about eloping couples with airships.
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Carlisle Indian School
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Senate approves bill on homestead entry extensions state by state
The Senate passed with minor amendments a bill extending time to establish homestead residences in Colorado Wyoming New Mexico Nebraska North and South Dakota Idaho and Montana. Extensions run to May 15 1910 after December 1 deadline. At the Colorado Ophthalmological Society meeting a push for systematic eye inspections of school children was begun. Members deem the new law superficial as it requires 10 percent professional inspection. There's nothing as cheap as a cheap man.
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Fort Collins
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