Dawes Ends Political Career Says Retirement Is Permanent
Former Vice President Charles G. Dawes declares his retirement from politics permanent and focused on banking. The 70 plus veteran notes his health is excellent and recalls his roles in the McKinley campaign, Reconstruction Finance Corporation leadership, and budget system groundwork.
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Congress to Convene December 5 for Short Session
Congress will start a brief session December 5 with committees already at work. A Senate subcommittee reviews the St Lawrence waterway treaty while House panels open hearings on the treasury postoffice bill elections taxation postoffice leases veterans legislation and government competition with business. With prohibitions war debts a large federal deficit and unemployment on the agenda cooperation between parties is urged to speed passage before a likely post March 4 special session.
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Philadelphia Zoo Funding Rises Amid Budget Crises
In Philadelphia the city council increased the zoo budget from 25,000 to 50,000 while slashing over 2.5 million from other departments to avert a 20 million deficit. Officials warned closures and animal deaths without the boost, prompting critics to question priorities in the city of brotherly love.
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Washington Bicentennial Ends With Thanksgiving Observance
The Washington Bicentennial ends at Thanksgiving with the nation noting a million commemorations. Three anniversaries mark the year: William Penn’s 1682 landing, Washington’s 1732 birth, and Daniel Webster’s 1782 birth. The Post Office Department issued stamps to honor the trio.
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Quips and Historical Snips From a Dated Page
A collage of jokes and quips on war, telepathy, and social mores blends with biographical notes for figures like Abraham Baldwin and George Eliot. The piece moves through humorous lines, then lists notable births and deaths, ending with a history timeline.
Fragmented verse and vignettes of daily life from an era
A collage of archaic poem lines and humorous exchanges presents a slice of everyday thought. The piece riffs on youth, counsel, sin, war, neighbors, and thrift with curt dialogue and didactic snippets.
Helping the Cause and Light Reads at the Auction
A neighbor asks a servant to tell missus she will sing and play piano this afternoon. A man jokes about tin roofs and noise at an auction while discussing spending and appearances. Florida towns seek new post offices to attract tourists. A convalescent wife improves slowly and shops yesterday. Our Own Little Questions and Answers asks Who is an arithmetic book the
Today’s anniversaries mark La Salle and Falerkner dates
The notice lists 1643 death of Robert Cavalier Sieur de La Salle noted French explorer associated with Texas and 1672 anniversary of Justus Falerkner a New York Lutheran clergyman from Colonial days.
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Wife Preservers When Buying Toys for the Very Little Child
A brief caution urges shoppers to choose safe toys for infants and toddlers ensuring age appropriate playthings. It highlights avoiding small parts and potential choking hazards while considering sturdy construction and non toxic materials.
Notable Birthdays and Deaths Highlight 1816 Imprisonment Note
The item lists today’s notable birthdays including John N. Garner Texas vice president elect born Red River County, Major General Lytle Brown born Nashville, Cyrue H B Dallin Springville Utah, Howard Brockway New York, Maud Morgan New York, Homer Calver New York City, Wiley Post Texas, John M. Saunders Hollywood, Thomas Beer Yonkers, Sir Charles Gordon Montreal and mentions Jack London’s 1816 imprisonment death in California at age 40.
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