Uncle Sam Saves on Office Rents in War Bureau Cards
Congress tightens purse strings as the government shifts from rented offices to owned spaces aiming to save over a half million dollars in three years. The government plans to buy land for 1.5 million to replace temporary wartime structures and reduce reliance on costly leases while preserving essential operations and national archives.
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Congress
Commission
Washington
D. C
United States
Chicago Post Office
Army of War
Potomac Park
Hind
Government
Department of Agriculture
Public Buildings Commission
Veterans’ Bureau
Bureau
War and Navy
Treasury
Maine
State
Convict Returned to Sing Sing for Parole Violation
Alexander Verchinsky, a convict, is sent back to Sing Sing after five months of freedom for failing to report to his parole agent. Originally sentenced to two and a half to five years for alleged Manhattan assault, he will serve two and a half more years. He claimed forgetfulness caused the missed reports after his December release.
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New York
Alexander Verchinsky
Sing Sing
Manhattan
The Lilac Tree Changes Barbara Cushman
Barbara Cushman arrives from the city to stay with Sara Burnham and Barbara’s first days reveal social pressure and longing for authenticity. She sheds city vanity, embraces simple country style, and grows into a local violet with Sara’s help. Joe Curtis and Mark Sherman are drawn into the evolving bond as Barbara chooses happiness over show.
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Sara
Mrs.Burnham
Louise
Barbara
Ted
Joe
Barbara Cushman
Mark Sherman
Joe Curtis
Sarao
Barabara
Mrs. Burnham
Mark
Three’s. Ral
Trip to Canada settlers pursue land and crops
Settlers head toward Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta avoiding railways for transport. They aim to acquire improved or unimproved farms in thickly settled districts near Winnipegosis and along the Canadian border. Expected crops include wheat oats barley and alfalfa with two tons per acre from alfalfa and early corn growth exciting farmers.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ariy
Winnepegosis
Texas
Canada
California Land Use By Acres In 1900s Division
California totals 99,617,280 acres with 18,417,643 in national forests 20,289,977 unappropriated public lands 463,041 Indian reservations 745,798 school lands 4,555,441 private timber holdings 27,931,444 farms and miscellaneous lands. Of farms 11,389,894 are improved and 4,893,000 irrigated.
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Golden State
California
National Forest
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Persuades Comfort for Shaking Shoes
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease for shoes that pinch or feet that ache. It claims the antiseptic powder reduces friction, relieves corns and bunions, and eases hot tired swollen feet. Ladies are urged to wear one size smaller by using the powder.
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Allen
Last Place quarrel among Nagg couple in stage quip
The exchange features Mrs Nagg accusing her husband of marrying her in the last place while Nagg defends his timing. The dialogue echoes a comic stage moment likely from a New York Sun item and ties to Red Cross Ball Blue laundry ads.
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New York Sun
The Joke Market Declines as Relativity Lifts Humor
A witty quip notes culture waning while science brings rare jokes. The exchange contrasts cultural mood with physics humor, highlighting a playful take on trends in wit and knowledge.
A Shift Toward Future Faith Over Remembrance
The piece argues for prioritizing faith in future progress rather than excessive veneration of past traditions. It urges renewal through innovation while preserving core values guiding communities forward.
Yanks Are Coming: A Memorial Day France Tale
A Louisville Courier-Journal memorial story recalls a girl asking if the Yanks are coming in World War I France. The colonel answers yes, noting the presence of a Tennessee regiment as the Allied advance nears victory.
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France
Louisville Courier-Journal
There May Be Plenty of Room at the Top
A witty line about ambition and tiredness hints at striving for high status while exhaustion inhibits ascent. The remark captures a universal tension between aspiration and fatigue.
Fragmentary OCR Keepsake Brief
Partial string shows fragmented thoughts and punctuation with no clear event or identifiable subjects. Unable to derive concrete people, places, or actions.
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