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Two New Battleships Approved by Congress
Washington Letter notes Congress authorizes two battleships at a total lifetime cost of about 32 million dollars per ship. Estimated 12 million to build and 1 million annually for 20 years. The piece compares costs to farms, churches, education, trades schools, roads, and Y M C A buildings as an alternative use of funds.
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Chicago
New York
Washington
Barb wire fence praised and criticized in vivid terms
A quotation condemns barb wire fencing calling it an invention Satan would be proud of. It claims it has cost millions in damages to horses and benefits livestock like bulls and mules but harms colts and sheep. It notes economic gain from shearing fence wood.
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Satan
Man Wanted and Man at Hand at Barnard
Barnard women sketched their ideal mate from Columbia fellows a six foot frame brown eyes and a few extras such as a car a good income and future prospects. But the piece warns appearance can mislead and that voice and charm may transform an ordinary suitor into the desired partner.
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Barnard College
Columbia
Maiden’s College
Cupid
National pride swells as U.S. leads in air records
The United States remains first in aviation records as the Wrights and Curtiss pilots help keep America ahead while other nations strive to match the pace.
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America
Wrights
Curtiss
United States
Old World Honors To Roosevelt Scattered Across Capitals
The text notes that honors to Roosevelt have appeared over a long period in many capitals and that no New York tribute matches the aggregate of actions by other nations.
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Roosevelt
New York
Fears Shift From Comet Dangers To Housefly Germs
The same experts who warned about the comet now focus on the menace of housefly germs, warning readers about health risks and urging precautions.
Teachers See Pile During Year and Graduation Week
Readable portions describe schoolteachers quietly observing a wood pile across three quarters of the year and during commencement and graduation week, with attention drawn to the exhibit.
Forgetting Civic Duty in Vacation Season Narrated
A brief meditation notes how many overlook civic uplift during vacation time. It contrasts seasonal leisure with ongoing community responsibilities and suggests simple actions to help others.
Old Man Plows Through Dialect to Help Youth Graduate
In a rural scene a senior farmer aids a younger man by teaching dialect Greek phrases. The pair navigate hardship and study, highlighting mentorship across generations. The eventual graduation underscores perseverance and community support.
Airship and Aeroplane Ship Like Craft on Water
The piece argues airships and aeroplanes closely imitate seagoing ships in service while aircrafts outpace ocean steamers in speed. Curtiss’ Hudson flight is highlighted as a dramatic demonstration of aerial capability, with balloon supremacy for long flights and the aeroplane gaining efficiency in point to point travel. The text also notes American submarines outpace foreign rivals and cites casualty records as indicative of American skill and caution.
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Curtiss
Hudson
Airship Engineer Falls Through Roof Raises Recidivism Hope
A cautious engineer who fell through a roof once is unlikely to repeat the stunt while some joy rider suspects survive to reoffend.
Newspaper sales drive the press says Speaker Cannon
Speaker Cannon argues newspapers exist to sell news and must print it to do so, asserting that selling is intrinsic to the business of newspapers.
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Speaker Cannon
Sweet girl graduate shines amid comet and public attention
A brief note highlights a young graduate who stands out in local society despite distractions such as a comet, the ex-president's return, and the flamboyant activities of a traveling performer.
Freight Rates Tie to Crop Outlook and Rail Shippers
Viewpoints link the crop outlook with freight rate changes as rail carriers adjust pricing amid agricultural demand. Analysts note potential alignment between harvest forecasts and tariffs on shipments, signaling wider market impact for producers and logistics firms.
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