Mrs Patti Collins the Santa Claus of the Post Office
In Washington a elegant white haired official known as Mrs Patti Collins heads the Open Fish and Unavailable Division. She deciphers puzzling addresses and returns letters to children while tracking a vast memory of streets and languages enabling a nationwide street directory. Her work guides postal delivery by locating recipients like Ygnac Lech in Combryja Co and aiding letters from Florence to Colorado. The story portrays her sentimental and scientific role in resolving illegible mail and aiding hundreds of youngsters each season.
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Postoffice Department
Washington
Santa Claus
Patti Lyle Collins
Post Office Department
Msuch
Sam
Mrs. Cains
Colins
Uncle
Collins
Europe
Ygnac Lech
Combryja Co
Brot Stryt No 903
Szanony Pan
Florence
Cambria Iron Works
Johnstown
Yanac Lech
Fernado Maya
Fuerte Galen Colo
Maya
Fort Garland
Colorado
Henry Clay Evans Once Served as U S Consul General in London
Henry Clay Evans, noted as a former consul general at London, also spent time in Congress, reflecting a career in public service spanning diplomatic and legislative roles.
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Henry Clay Evans
London
Congress
Corrupt Practices Bill Draws Attention To Campaign Gifts
The article discusses a revived push for tightening campaign finance rules, referencing the Bourke Cockran Corrupt Practice bill and exposure of large corporate contributions. It notes insurers like New York Life and other firms aiding campaigns, and debates whether laws can curb such funding or if enforcement remains a challenge.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Third House
Equitable Life and Mutual Insurance Companies
New York
Congress
Bourke Cockran
District Court of the United States
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Moses
Foote's Farrago and The Great Panjandrum Tale
An excerpt describes Foote the comedian testing applicants with a rhymed humor line and a garden scene. It then shifts to a whimsically chaotic procession with characters such as Picninnies Job bilies Gargulies and Panjandrum joining in a playful game of catch as catch can.
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Foote
Farrago
NEW PONTOON BRIDGES FOR FIELD CROSSINGS
The United States Engineers Corps reveal collapsible canvas pontoon boats that a single man can carry. These portable boats aim to speed river crossings on marches and during battles, solving delays once caused by traditional bridge construction in military campaigns.
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United States Engineers’ Corps
United States Engineer Battalion
White House Christmas Dinner and Pontoon Train Details
The article describes Roosevelt era White House Christmas dinners with turkey carved by the President, mentions wartime pontoon boats used by U S engineers for bridge construction, and notes the family gathering dynamics and guest list during the holiday season. It highlights catering by professionals but favors the President's own carving and the festive family atmosphere.
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Rhode Island
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Millionaires Rescue Endangered Wildlife Abroad
Regret over species loss has spurred some of the world’s wealthy to fund and establish private zoos and preserves. Rich patrons in Europe and Asia, and in England, the Duke of Bedford at Woburn Park, maintain collections of bison, gnus, sable antelopes, waterbuck, and other rare or nearly extinct deer.
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Europe
Asia
France
Germany
England
Duke of Bedford
Woburn Park
Rastus and Masters Rake Hoe Parley Over Details
A dialect exchange highlights confusion over tools as a servant and owner debate where items are kept. The humor rests on misreadings and the servant promising to manage details to protect the master’s interests.
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Rastus
Rake
Marster
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Uncle Sam
Tennessee
Col. Sandford
Major Saunders
Knoxville
Harris
Josiah Patterson
Badst Tyt Ao
Senator Harris
Turkey
Acetylene
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