The Library of Congress story of its origin and grand building
A detailed historical sketch of the Library of Congress from its 1802 act to its grand 1897 building. It notes Jefferson's role, the destruction by the British, later growth to millions of volumes, the dome and architecture, and the reading rooms and book handling systems.
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Congressional Library
Capitol
John Beckley
House
Jefferson
Geo. Watterson
Congress
1St Street
N. E
North Capitol
S. E
British Museum
Paris
New Hampshire
Maryland
Neptune
Measurements Place Earth Land and Sea Areas
Latest figures assign 57,254,000 square miles to land including lakes and rivers and 139,295,000 square miles to sea, totaling 196,549,000 square miles for the planet.
Appointment of James W. Milligan as Administrator
Notice announces James W. Milligan appointed administrator of the estate of Sarah L. Jewell of Sullivan County Indiana. The estate is described as solvent. Attorney Arthur E. DeBaun is listed. First insertion July 25, 1923.
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Jacob H. Miller
Sullivan Circuit Court
Hays & Hays
Sherman
Sullivan
Indiana
Sullivan County
Towit
Fletcher Joint Stock Land Bank of
Indianapolis
Recorder's Office
Charles W. Rusher
Charles A. Robbins
Sarah L. Jewell
James W. Milligan
Arthur E. DeBaun
Atty
Work Both Ends Against the Middle Leads to Pull
Roland Fuller pursues a rise at Morton’s Store to win Josephine Reeves’s hand. He seeks junior partner status and conjures a plan to gain influence, aided by a wartime slogan idea and a push to “pull and weight” in business. He proposes, Reeves consent, and Josephine expresses pride in his success.
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Roland Fuller
Josephine Reeves
Roland
Old Man Reeves
Morton
Fuller
Reeves
Charley
Mr. Morton
Mr. Reeves
Josephine
Josephine Goodby
Ear Tag System Is Practical for Flocks
A USDA note describes an ear tag method used by Cooper Curtice near Vienna Virginia for sheep and cattle. Each animal bears a numbered aluminum tag with sex specific ears. offspring numbers indicate generation and grade, with letters used when space runs out. The system links with ear-notching to safeguard identity and allows quick assessment of purebred influence.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Cooper Curtice
Bureau of Animal Industry
Vienna
Eradicate Weed Plants by Preventing Growth
Advice on stopping noxious perennials such as wild morning glories by halting leaf growth after July 1. Methods include pasturing late summer, continued cultivation, mowing, cutting with a bee in crops, smothering with straw, or growing a dense cover crop.
Lack of Cleanliness Causes Calf Disorders
USDA warns most calf diseases stem from filth in feed pens bedding and utensils. Use clean milk and sterilized pails, remove old feed daily, and keep boxes clean to prevent bacterial growth and disease.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Best to Dehorn Calves When but Few Days Old
Dehorning young calves is best done when the calf is a few days old. Clip the hair where the horn will appear and rub the button with caustic potash until the skin is ready to bleed. Moisten the caustic stick and hold it with a cloth to avoid burns. if delayed, cut off the button and apply caustic potash, though early is better.
Pigs Benefit From Charcoal Oats Feeding Method
The article explains a method to produce charcoal from cobs and oats then feed the burned oats to pigs. Pigs gain from free access to the cooled charcoal oats, which they eagerly consume.
Plain as A B C Young Wife and Stag Party Query
A young wife accuses her husband of attending a stag party after noting his inebriated entrance. The husband confirms, and the wife quips that his behavior looked stag like from the night before.
Divorce Suit Sparks Alienation Claim Rumor
A Paris region gossipy exchange notes a divorce ground discussion. A man labeled Braggard is described as an egotist, with a wife reportedly planning an alienation of affection suit tied to his self love.
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Braggard
Blonde Bess Opines on Bobby's Gas Routine
Blonde Bess comments on Bobby's habit of buying only one gallon of gasoline at a time, describing his current style and approach to fueling.
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Bess
Bobby
Ask Al He Knows A Stoic Defined By A Bold Carrier
The humorous exchange has Thomas asking what a stoic is and Al offering a playful, nonsense definition that equates a stoic to a bold carrier of babies. The quip showcases playful banter and streetwise slang.
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Thomas
Clarice Justwed Declares Devotion Amid Turbulent Marriage
In a dramatic exchange, Clarice Justwed asserts devotion to her husband while a jealous party accuses her of offering burnt offerings three times daily. The confrontation suggests strain in a troubled relationship and intense personal loyalty.
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Clarice
Head o' the Class. Jimmy asks about King Tut
A light exchange shows young Jimmy's curiosity about ancient rulers as his father gaffes with a joking remark about King Tut. The playful dialogue hints at a family moment captured in a schoolyard or home setting.
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Jimmy
Tut
Dad
Ballroom exchange on jealousy and selective dancing
A woman declares her husband is very jealous and claims she dances only with plain people. Her partner comments that the system works for years as they fox trot around the ballroom.
Lazy Larry Again and a Drowsy Summer Beach Scene
A quirky chunk from a 20th century paper notes Lazy Larry enjoying cold root beer and ignoring the calendar while a beach beauty headline looms. Ed Purdy, newly retired from Europe, predicts the return of the short skirt after sighting a Scottish army fashion trend.
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Larry
Ed Purdy
Europe
Scotland
Senator Johnson Returns from Europe and Reflects on Policy
Sen. Hiram Johnson spoke in New York after four months abroad saying he will focus on international relations rather than domestic politics. He emphasized a general discussion of the United States stance and national attitude in forthcoming months.
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Hiram Johnson
Europe
New York
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