Biographical Directory Work For Congress Carried On
Anson Wold and L Pridley completed a vast project compiling biographies of 9 000 past and present U S lawmakers. The 500 blanks remain for birth burial profession and politics with many missing dates and places. The effort traces the directory to Lanman in 1859 and notes misinformations and burial practices at Congressional Cemetery.
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Anson Wold
American Congress
Wold
Washington
Minnesota
Knute Nelson
Census Bureau
Congressional Joint Committee On Printing
Moses
New Hampshire
L. Pridley
Fridley
Wilson
William
Pennsylvania
Alexander Wilson
Virginia
Asaniah Boody
New York
Alfred Moore Gatlin
North Carolina
Florida
Francis Scott Key
Charles Lanman
United States Congress
Congress
Congressional
Republic
Christopisecopal Church
Ezra Darby
New Jersey
George Clinton
United States
Tobias Lear
George Washington
Push- Ma-Ta-Ha
Scarlet Crow
William Wirt
Abel P. Upshur
Navy
Capt
Beverly Kennon
Abel Parker Upshur
Princeton
Post Bran Flakes Promote Taste and Wellness
Post's Bran Flakes are described as tasty with foamy milk cream berries or fruit and provide bulk to help combat constipation. The ad urges daily use for two weeks and notes versatility from cereal to muffins and bread.
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Post
Liberal Dozen Origin of Publisher's Dozen
A publisher's dozen means 13 copies, tracing to an old baker's practice of offering 18 rolls per dozen sold. The term reflects historic counting customs and inflation adjustments in trade language.
Rival Golfers Clash In Odd Local Final
Two golfers battled to a draw at the eleventh as one crushed a drive while the other faced a quirky mishap. His ball vanished after landing in jungle ground, sinking down a rabbit hole. The caddie asked for a niblick. the rival asked for a ferret to retrieve it.
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Eaddie
Hall of Braggs Estate to be sold at auction
Five daughters of J. J. Patrick dispute an equal division of the estate left two years ago including a farm for his son and forty town lots. When they could not agree on equal division the will directs sale by auction. More than half the town's business buildings are involved.
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Hall of Braggs
Okla
J. J. Patrick
Patrick
Reading's Speech Electrifies Lords in Kellogg Pact Debate
An editor recalls Viscount Reading delivering the Impossible speech for Kellogg anti war pact, electrifying the House of Lords. He quoted Reading who once warned addressing the Lords is like addressing tombstones by winter moonlight, a remark from his wartime ambassadorship.
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Viscount Reading
House of Lords
Lord Reading
Tomasso-How Son Earns While Teaching Dances
Tabasco reports his son receives $100 for teaching the latest dances two evenings a week. He also earns $2.75 daily in the lunch room, combining to a steady supplement to his income.
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Tomasso
Regimen to Grow Old Gracefully Advised as Strict Path
The saying emphasizes a severe regimen as essential to aging well. It reflects a common belief that discipline and routine are key to maintaining health and dignity in later years.
Bad Luck Seems Realized Across a String of Mishaps
A terse remark notes that a run of misfortune appears to fulfill itself as if a superstition were at work. The comment suggests luck has folded into a pattern impacting events and outcomes.
Farm Clubs Grow 4 11 Movement Gains Members
Farm clubs expand rapidly with the 4 11 movement, data from county agents shows 666000 members in 1928, an increase of 47000 over 1927. About 47000 more are expected to complete work in the coming year, continuing growth from the program’s inception.
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Department of Agriculture
Between Actors and Hamlet Impressions Clashing
A discussion about actors overestimating stage skill and several performers who claim they can rival Hamlet. The tone notes pride and rivalry in theatrical circles.
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de Loote
Hamlet
Moses What this country really needs is someone to tell
The Boston Transcript comments that the nation requires a decisive voice to clearly articulate what the country truly needs, urging strong leadership and candid guidance.
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Boston Transcript
Save Freight Costs A Dairy Trade Mission Weighs Butter Water Removal
An Australian dairy industry representative touring Europe and North America discusses extracting water from butter to cut freight costs for shipments to England. If adopted, Australia could save over 1 million dollars yearly while potentially lowering prices and expanding the market. Australia ships 40 000 tons to England and consumes 80 000 tons domestically.
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Canada
England
Australia
Standard Time Signals From Naval Observatory Clocks
The United States Naval Observatory runs three standard clocks in temperature vaults to keep air pressure constant and uses meridian circle star observations at night to determine clock errors. Correct time is disseminated via radio networks as an advertising device.
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United States Naval Observatory
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elmo Scott Watson
Keyes
Maryland
John Hanson
Continental Congress
Hanson
Oxon Hill
Prince Georges County
Union
R. O C. Weightman
House of Representatives
Joint Committee On Public Printing
House of Commons
London
Washington, D.C
Bran
P. C
Liberal Dozen
Sinton
Hotel
John Horgan
Ohio
West Virginia
Allen
Bourvon
Best
Lesington
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