Two-Cent Stamps Helped Enrich U S Conscience Fund
Treasury records show two two-cent stamps sent to Secretary McAdoo were deemed uneconomical to convert into cash. A Maine woman later sent 300 dollars to the fund claiming years of duties due for smuggled clothes, explaining she wished to square past mistakes and pay duties with interest. The postmark was unreadable, obscuring origin.
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WY Ashington
Treasury Department
United States Treasury
Conscience Fund
McAdoo
Conscience ‘Fund
Stent Searts
Huntersville
McAdoo J
Sam
Maine
America
Siddons Quizzed on Naturalization in Curious Probe
A prospective citizen faced a string of odd questions in naturalization proceedings. He misinterpreted district status, and the examiner pressed on with queries about governance and district commissioners. The court noted gaps and stretched the questioning for months seeking clarity.
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Siddons
Appliknt
Happy
Columbia
Datdamarab Linke
Bryan
K d Reed
United States Supreme Court
Eltizén
National Press Club Adds Two Presidents to Membership
The National Press Club proposed adding two presidents, Manuel Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala and Alberto Membrano of Honduras, to its distinguished rolls. Cabrera and Membrano, long known to Washington, have recently joined circles of journalists and officials, reflecting republic leadership and international ties.
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Presa Club
Hughly
Wiseon
Manuel’ Estrada‘ Cabrera
Guatemala
Alberto. Membreno
Honduras
United States
Fabrete
Glyh
Dept Cabrera
Hia
Pajama Stock on Navy Shipboard Sale Page
The notice states pajama stock aboard a navy ship is being offered for sale due to lack of demand. It explains the clothing will be auctioned to the highest bidder after disposition at the depot, with some humorous asides interspersed in the fragmented text.
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Wilsone
Philadelphia
Congress
Woodrowswayson
Gente Dent
Ormed
Wilson
Bryan
Relhuog
Paace
Jana Addams
Europe
Nour
L_eliiett
Grest
Kentucky Central
Boston
Alee
Ae Central
Nora Chucky
Ieee
Bayern
Washington Star
Tariff Debate and Political Talks Stir Washington
In Washington discussions, tariff policy and the Underwood bill are debated. Dr. H L Dunlap, a Chicago tariff expert, criticizes Democratic charges and cites import duties data to compare Democratic and Republican tariff effects. He argues the press underplays Woodrow Wilson's role and cautions about the Foley bill's impracticality.
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H. L
Department of Commerce
Secretary of the Treasury
Tate
Payne
Treasury
Notable Timber Built Railroad Traveler at Lewiston Mont
A Lewiston Montana railroad viaduct used a timber cantilever traveler for handling steelwork. The system stretched about 110 feet beyond the finished work with heavy horizontal beams suspended above the track. Derrick booms provided counterweight and the apparatus moved connections by tackle to place short girders.
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Lewiston
Mont
Electrification Debate Sweeps Major Cities Amid Rail Plans
The article discusses federal interest in electrifying U S railways to curb smoke. Chicago and Boston among cities considering the move, citing cost and economy. Milwaukee & St Paul prepares to electrify a section toward the Pacific coast with planned substations and electric locomotives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boston
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Harlowton
Mont
Pacific Coast
Woman's Health Letters Tout Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Readers in Sterling Conn and Massena N Y report relief from fainting weakness anemia and irregular periods after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials describe improved color energy and reduced pain with claims of complete recovery and willingness to advise others on the remedy.
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Sterling
Lydia E
Pinkham
Yell
John Tetreault
Conn
Monsena
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Miss Wis Mynes
Massena
N.Y
Comedian Wheezer Visits Hospital in Jocular Remarks
Willie Wheezer toured a large military hospital to cheer wounded soldiers. He quipped about beer at the hospital and hops in a joke that drew surprise from his khaki guide. The item reflects wartime humor and charity materials in period publications.
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Willie
Wheezer
Tommy
Willie “Whieezer
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District of Columbia
API
Ve “Weill
Itis
Justice
Siddona
Exger
National Press—Club
Cabrera
Mettbrano
Woodrow
National Press
Jotora
Agsqct
Seattle
Srey Rulltys
Raf
Tha
Southarn
Goheduid Iuime
M.coxwell
Tyaing
Birminghard
Ala
Age-Herald
Shrewabury
Llanymynech
Wales
River Severn
Shrawardine
Shrewsbury
OliCdtor
Sta Ginsp
Lewiston, Mont
Judge
Red Cross
Thorn
Yorkshire
Colorado
Louis’ Johnson
Third Ave
Duyilngo
Colo
Jay
Foster
Mlburn
Buffalo, N.Y
Carter’s. Little
Rosser
Bering
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