Washington Chinese New Year reception at the Wu legation
Washington observers note a gala reception at the Chinese Legation on O Street in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Wei-Wu and hostess Madam Wu display oriental art, carvings, and a refined gala, with diplomats Mr Pakahira of Japan assisting.
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China
New York
Wa ‘Ting Fang
Washington
Legation
Alost
Pakahira
Madam Wu
Pacific
Mr. Wu
Republican Caucus Chooses Delegates in Kogciuske County
Republicans meet February 24 1902 at 1 pm to elect delegates and alternates from each township and ward for the State Convention in Indianapolis April 23 24 to nominate a State ticket. Harrison and Washington townships select two delegates and two alternates. Also delegates for the Thirteenth District Congressional Convention in Plymouth February 26 at 1 pm to nominate the Congressional candidate. Committeemen report to Warsaw secretary T S Nenier.
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Kogciuske County
Nsual
Harrison
Washington Townships
Indianapolis
Plymouth
Congress
Warsaw
T. S. Nenier
2Nd Precinct
Red Albumen Scam Warns Frugal Farmers
The article exposes the so called red albumen fraud promising winter egg production. It shows how newspaper reports spurred sales of red albumen, then the USPS barred the mail order scheme as fraudulent. Brick dust and red pepper appeared in tests, briefly stimulating hens but deceiving farmers.
Dictionary moss grows on many pages of the dictionary
The article argues English holds over 250000 words yet most people only use 3000 to 4000. It notes Sir Richard Burton spoke 800 words, Shakespeare about 5000, Milton around 10000, and suggests most dictionary entries are luxuries used for technical or scientific references.
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Richard Burton
Postal currency plan would replace notes with payee labeled bills
A congressional bill proposes destroying one two and five dollar notes returning to the Treasury and issuing new blank payable currency. The front would hold payee name address receipt and a two cent stamp. back would hold sender signature and address and one endorsement. The bill acts as a check through the mail and could be exchanged for a new one if misused. It also calls for 75 million in fractional five to fifty cent notes and outlines post office and treasury handling. Rural delivery would benefit farmers who struggle with money orders and remittance methods remain costly and time consuming.
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Congress
United States Treasury
Treasury Departments
Washington Debutantes in The Continged byth Page
February 17 1901 Ash Wednesday marked the end of a gay social season in Washington. Informal entertainments have replaced formal functions and the city awaits an ultra fashionable audience for a debutantes and dames theatrical tableau. The feature is the presentation of The Continged uy bith page.
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Washington
Capitol
Chinese foot binders decline in China and monocle spread
Minister Wu notes foot binders no longer practice in China and seeks assurance that Chinese high-binders do not operate in the country. The article discusses the monocle trend in England and potential adoption in Britain, with medical opinions split on single eye glasses and their impact on vision. It also mentions Germany permitting monocles for army use though a single right eye lens could hinder gun sighting.
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China
England
Germany
Unique Valentine Card by E P Snyder for A L Herendeen
A Valentine display features a three foot square canvas by E P Snyder sent to A L Herendeen of Chicago. The caricatures depict a hunting trip mishap and loss of a pocket book inspiring the art. The design is noted as apt and skillfully executed.
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Valentine
E. P. Snyder
A. L. Herendeen
Chicago
Snyder
Herendeen
If the Congressional Record Were a Spicy Read
A compact note jokes that if the Congressional Record were a real record it would not need circulation boosts and, if unedited and expurgated, would be spicy reading.
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Congressional Record
Flower trade strong in U S with large values and income
The census bureau reports cut flower interests worth over 53 million dollars with annual income above 18 million. This counters claims Americans lack aesthetic appreciation, echoing Emerson that beauty outvalues the world.
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Census Bureau
Emerson
Clergyman Introduces Unconventional Funeral Phrase
An exchange recounts a clergyman at a funeral who, tired of standard announcements, announced to pass around the bier instead of offering a time to view the remains. His new approach caused consternation among the deceased’s friends.
Sale Bills Printed at the Record Office
Announcement that sale bills are printed at the Record Office with a free notice of sale published in the newspaper. Describes service offering and prints at the office for buyers and sellers.
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Central Drug Store
Silver Lake
Ind
Letter from Scott Nicewood describes Washington trip and work in 1902
A letter from Scott Nicewood of Cicero Washington dated February 17 1902 recounts his long overland journey from Claypool to Chicago Des Moines Council Bluffs Omaha Lincoln Belleville and Colorado Springs mentions Pike Peak scenery Puello Seattle and Snohomish county work on a ranch near Oso He reports earnings of 25 dollars per month plus board 125 per cord for bolts and notes climate crops and wages for local workers including farm help and timber land prospects
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Ephor
Cicére Wash
Washington
Claypool
Chicago
Illinois
Mississippi River
Plains
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Omaha
Lincoln
Nebraska
Belleville
Kansas
Colorado Springs
Pike Peak
Puello
Portland
Seattle
Columbia River
Oso
Snohomish County
Cascade Mountains
Hayton
Iceland Enacts Law on Adult Guardianship Authority
A newly enacted Icelandic law authorizes adults to serve as guardians for RAe when needed. The measure defines eligibility and procedures for guardianship to protect vulnerable individuals and ensure lawful oversight.
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Iceland
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Joan Leonard
Arnold & Downing
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Rowen
E. B. Flavieh, M. D
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Cavender
Stout
Adam Stout & CO
Silver Lake, Ind
Knights At
Pythias
Francis Rager
A. Brush, Ko
R.A S
Te Brethren Church
Young People’s Christian Union
Q.cline
Utheran Church
H. L. Greenawalt
Mecalls Magazine
DHO
Beanthal
Agctas
McCall CO
West Jist St
Washington, D. C
Wao
Ssh Muvoy
Republican Caucus
Dic
Scott Nice
Wood
Cicero
Ington
Cicero, Wash
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