Who Is Col Edward Mandell House A Diplomat With Quiet Power
A 1917 profile examines Col Edward Mandell House as Woodrow Wilson’s trusted adviser, detailing his background in Texas politics, diplomatic work, and study of economics and history. The piece argues his quiet approach and broad knowledge qualify him as a sound diplomat for future peace efforts.
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Col. Baward M. House
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Edward B. Clark
Western Newspaper Union
Washington
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Edward Mandell House
United States
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Texas
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Jory
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Some Tried Winter Hints by E Van Benthuysen
Plant care advice for winter gardens covers watering shaded baskets ventilation to prevent gas exposure and proper timing for watering. Tips include root checks for sick plants repotting trimming and top pruning along with soil mixes manure and air moisture guidelines. Pest control with tobacco tea whale oil soap and kerosene emulsion is noted. Plan next summer's bed layout with a notebook and order selections.
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E. van Benthuysen
Night blooming cereus captivates with spring blossoms and care
The night blooming cereus is a snake like plant whose buds appear in early spring. The bloom unfolds with quivering petals and a star like pistil within creamy interiors. It thrives with kerosene emulsion sprays to ward off scale and aphids. Birds and rodents may aid in noting its early blooming potential.
Salvia as Cut Flowers and Garden Favorite
Salvia splendens or scarlet sage makes an attractive vase flower though often not used in vases. It grows best in sun, with moderate nitrogen soil, and can stay bloomingly red from midsummer to frost. Lift before frost and house in bright warmth for five to six weeks of display. There are about 650 species in the sage family, with salvia meaning to keep safe.
Care of the Plants in Troubled Growth
The guide advises inspecting a sick plant’s roots for repotting needs. Remove dead or rotten leaves and trim the top to suit any loss of live roots. Then place the plant in a smaller pot than before to encourage recovery.
Advertising Man Quotes on Meat in Every Line
A witty exchange notes that every ad writer hides substance in his words and that value may soar as a result. The remark implies critics view marketing as inflating prices through rhetoric.
Fat in common foods surpasses expectations
The Adv notes that potatoes contain 110 percent fat, wheat flour 1 percent, milk 4.4 percent, lean beef 7.9 percent, eggs 10.5 percent, Navy beans 1.8 percent and Soja beans 16.8 percent fat, highlighting surprising fat content in everyday items.
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Alice
Mrs Timson’s maid Thurza and the water plan
Mrs Timson warns Thurza to use well water for drinking to save pumping costs. Thurza fills the kettle half with rain butt water and half with well water hoping the bottom would heat for washing after tea.
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San Francisco
Burying an Old Car Sparks Passing Question
A motorist, dazed after a skid, lies by a wrecked car on a field border when a passerby offers a sharp exchange about the accident. The motorist explains he has brought the old car to bury it in the field and asks for tools.
Box for the Blind Vanishes as Shop Grows Rich
A tradesman places a box labeled for the blind outside his shop. Weeks later a friend asks about it. He explains he earned enough money and now hides the shop window with a new canvas blind, a wry twist on his fortune.
Their Favorite Wine and the German Port Joke
An old sailor explains that American sailors prefer different wines from German sailors. The quip hinges on a pun about sticking to port versus starboard, delivering light humor about national tastes at sea.
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Sammie
Defeated Candidate Frowns Upon Sympathizing Friend
A defeated candidate resents a friend offering sympathy and support. The scene captures lingering disappointment and social awkwardness after an election loss.
Honesty Pays in the End Right End
An aphoristic line on virtue and timing suggesting truthfulness yields later reward when aligned with proper actions and positions.
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