How Bills Originate in the U S House and Senate
This excerpt explains the flow of legislation from either house to the President. Revenue bills must start in the House, while the Senate may amend. If the President vetoes, both houses reconsider, needing two thirds approval to become law. If not returned in ten days, it becomes law unless Congress adjourns.
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U. S. House
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Why Red Square Was Named Red Square
The Red Square in Moscow earned its name not from communism or blood but from its history as the ancient market where fine fabrics were sold. In Russian, red connotes beauty, so the square’s designation reflects the beauty of wares displayed there.
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Smithsonian on preparation of African hides for collection
The Smithsonian notes that hides from African explorers are prepared by skinning and thoroughly salting the fresh hide especially around the edges. After washing out blood the hide is packed in salt in a tight barrel with no liquid added, only natural juices drawn out. Vermin do not attack properly salted hides.
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Smithsonian Institution
Cooking Broccoli: Preparation and Timing Tips
The guide explains cutting broccoli into serving lengths and boiling in salted water until tender. Cooking time varies with age, but when harvested at the right moment the whole bunch can be cooked and eaten. Broccoli has become common in southern and local city markets.
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Division of Home Economics
University Farm
5&J. Paul
Electors Free to Vote but Bound by Party Pledges
The President electors are morally free to vote for any candidate but are not legally bound by the Constitution or statute. In practice they vote for their party nominees due to pledges, though no statutory restriction compels this.
Handicap in horse racing sets weight based on past performance
A handicap is an allowance of time, distance or weight given to weaker competitors. In horse racing, extra weight is placed on the superior horse according to previous performances and the animals' age and sex.
How Chile Named Itself From Native Snow Land
Spaniards heard natives call a cold region "land of snow" and applied the name to the entire country. The term persisted as Chile, shaping the map and identity of the nation.
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Chile
Proper Care for Stainless Knives Storage
Stainless knives with steel blades should not be kept in flannel bags as moisture absorption can cause discoloration. Wrap handles in flannel and leave blades uncovered for airing.
Alaska Governance Note on Appointment and Elections
The governor is appointed by the President while Alaska elects its Territorial legislature and a delegate to Congress. This describes the dual setup of an appointed executive and elected legislative and representative bodies in the territory.
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Alaska
United States
United States Congress
How to Smooth Glass Edge
A glass edge can be smoothed by grinding on a fine grain carborundum wheel and polishing on a buffing wheel using hydrofluoric acid, or by an abrasive wheel with a felt pad.
Anemia Study Notes Odd Medical Acronym String
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered terms related to anaemia and a sequence of odd letters and initials. The readable content hints at medical notes or a study fragment rather than a complete report.
Local boys beat Wooster United Engineers 7 to 6 in short six innings
A Sunday baseball game at Hillcrest saw the local team defeat Wooster United Engineers 7 to 6 before rain halted play in the seventh. Petey May delivered a two bagger with two aboard in the second inning. Dalton wore old uniforms while merchants plan donations for new outfits.
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Dalton
Marriage at Pleasant View Mennonite church ties two families
Oren Brubaker and Inez Ressler wed at Pleasant View Mennonite church on Sunday with plans for a brief trip to Pennsylvania and Virginia. The community notes several visits and health updates including Mrs Susan Martin bedfast again and Merle Brubike’s relapse.
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Oren Brubaker
Inez Ressler
Pleasant View Mennonite Church
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Merle Brubike
Origin of Pecans Traced to Cabeza de Vaca 1520 Record
The first authenticated reference to pecans appears in a 1520 letter by Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca in which he mentions Texas walnuts. The note marks the earliest known record of pecans in the region and context.
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Massy Small Fish of Michigan Highlighted in Note
The article notes there are over 34 species of native minnows chubs dace and shiners in Michigan none reach 12 inches and most stay under six inches. It adds a moral reflection on personal reliability and the value of wit resolve and faith in our own abilities.
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Michigan
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