Taft and Sherman Inaugurated in Grand Washington Ceremony
William H. Taft was sworn in as president after noon on the east portico of the Capitol in front of thousands. James S. Sherman took the oath as vice president in the Senate chamber. A vast parade and a brilliant inaugural ball closed the day with fireworks over the White House.
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Sherman
Bneae
Washington
Mar
William H. Taft
United States
Capitol
James S. Sherman
Senate
Mr. Taft
Executive
Congress
Tetertina
Roosevelt
Taft
Fairbanks
Ed Everett Hille
Nate
Senate Chamber
The
Melville W. Fuller
Pennsylvania Avenue
Treasury Building
White House
National Guard
Congressional Committee
Knox
Lodge
Bacon
Burke, Young and Gaines
Great Assembly
Black Horse Troop
Cleveland
Special
Guard of Honor
Reading
J. Franklin Bell
Great Mall
Potomac
Walls of Jericho Unearthed by German Expedition
German expedition led by Prof Selin reveals the ancient Jericho walls at the Dead Sea site. The wall stands about 20 feet high with a rock foundation and clay brick top, extending an estimated 900 yards, 450 yards exposed by 200 workers.
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Jericho
Dead Sea
Prof
Selin
A Jolly Trade
A farmer laughs at a horse sale when a neighbor discovers the buyer has just sold back the same horse. The tale pivots on a rural joke about a roundabout deal and a quick resale. The humor hinges on mistaken gains and communal shop talk.
Reforestation in Scotland Restores Ancient Woodlands
In Scotland, once nearly bare, forests were lost long ago but have gradually returned. Historical accounts note James VI era lamentations over timber depletion, while the past century has seen Perthshire and Fifeshire regaining cover with renewed timber growth.
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Scotland
James VI
Perthshire
Forfarshire
Deep Breathing Aids Digestion After Meals
Deep breathing is described as an incalculable aid to digestion and should be indulged in especially after a meal. The note advocates relaxed breathing to assist digestive processes and overall comfort following eating.
Command Respect and Love Inspires Steady Leadership
Frances E. Willard remarks that beauty lies in achieving mastery over temper and vanity, guiding progress, and steering the ship of state. Those who live by such discipline inspire admiration and companionship, preventing desolation through steadfast virtue.
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Frances E. Willard
Highest of All Duties
A remark on parenting and education stressing the aim to awaken the divine nature within a child as the supreme duty of parents and teachers.
No Need to Be Alarmed About Mediocrite Education
An English writer argues education aims to rid the world of Benius by forcing everyone toward mediocrity. He cautions against fear and claims a true genius stays well ahead of current education trends.
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Benius
Miss Blank
Be Siow to d Therefore thou art 8 man line
Fragmentary biblical verse style text cites a moral instruction about judging others and self condemnation. The readable portion references judgment and self hypocrisy in a religious context.
Magazine writer warns rats ruin massive New York property value
A U.S. magazine writer estimates rats cause up to 100 million dollars of property damage yearly. He cites New York as a prime example with roge nta destroying large sums in the city.
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Rata
Hfomputa
United States
Roge
New York
New York American
Barney
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Sold as Cure
A testimonial from Mrs Emma Badenn of Vienna West Virginia claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved ten years of female health issues after doctor care failed. The letter touts the product as non narcotic and containing native roots, with cures for inflammation ulcers displacements and other ailments and offers free confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Emma Badenn
Vienna
W. Va
Pinkham
L Mass
United States
U. S. Nat'l Bank
Omaha
Cali
Frantz H. Wray
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Bee Building
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Vahmes JS
Saerman
J Franklin Bell
Dr. May
May Medical Laboratory
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Pearl Street
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Salzer Seed CO
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Lincoln Directory
Beatrice Creamery Company
Herbert E. Gooch CO
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New York Life Building
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