Panama Canal to Cut Sailings by Nine Thousand Miles
A 1913 newspaper excerpt notes the Panama canal will shorten the New York to San Francisco route by about nine thousand miles, promising a savings of at least six weeks in travel time. It also touches on Wilson's presidency and ex presidents, and a Kansas pastor remarking on a child.
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Presidential power divestment cited by Bryan in historic instance
The secretary of state William J. Bryan notes a historic moment when a president divested himself of power over major interests and political factions. The remark emphasizes the uniqueness of such a move in history and its political implications.
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Knitted Nightwear Quest Ends in Wrong Department
A shopper seeks a sleeping cap and hooded nightgown through multiple departments. After misdirections to Art Needlework Hosiery Basement and Notion counters, staff clarify knitted sleeping caps belong at the knit underwear counter. The shopper persists, but the right item remains elusive.
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Rock Island Universal Plow Showroom Pitch
An advertisement touts the Rock Island Plow Co Universal plow praised for soil versatility and efficiency. It claims the device replaces four plows, offers single sulky double or triple styles, and promises easier draft, thorough trash burial, and higher crop yields.
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Timur Ruby Returns to British Crown Jewels as Largest Gem
The Timur ruby once feared lost is now among Britain's crown jewels matching the Kohinoor in fame. Weighing just over 352 carats, the uncut yet polished stone traces its lineage to Timur and Tamerlane, passing through Persian rulers before ending in the regalia.
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Doctor Advises Rest Over Medicine For Anxious Patient
A worried patient asks the doctor to diagnose her ailment. The physician says there is nothing wrong beyond needing rest and quiet. He declines medicine and suggests finding a peaceful place to relax, but cautions against trips to places like Atlantic City.
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Fragmentary Note on a Ticket Office Visit
An unreadable fragment describes someone visiting a ticket office. The incomplete wording makes the event unclear, but it hints at a desire to obtain pass access or information.
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