Acheson’s Water Wagon Seeks Reelect Amid Political War
Pennsylvania congressman Ernest F. Acheson campaigns for re election using a boastful water wagon metaphor. He touts bills taxing beer and prohibiting liquor ads and claims waterways spending. Opponent John Tener is linked to George T. Oliver and local option debate as Acheson presses ahead.
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Ashington
Ernest F. Acheson
Pennsylvania
Congress
Acheson
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elka
John Tener
Tener
George T. Oliver
Pittsburg Gazette Times
Tenet
Tocal
Elke
Ache Won
Quay
Congree
Penrose
Government standards test odd items in curious bureau
An article describes the United States Bureau of Standards testing a celluloid collar and porcelain false teeth for safety and inflammability. It notes a new durability tester for paper, counting folds until breakage, and mentions other curious experiments conducted for consumer protection.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Bureau of Standards
Testa
Wonder
Perfídious Modistes Embarrass Washington Ladies at Dinner
Washington society members Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Mrs. Perry Belmont attended a dinner where two white satin gowns from Parke were mocked by rivals. The ladies faced the fashion faux pas as their gowns drew public amusement and rumors of a swap with second hand dealers spread. Belmont wore a pearl necklace and pink rose wreath while Vanderbilt displayed a simple jeweled absence.
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Washington
Lus
Cornelius Vanderdit, Jr
Nicholas Longworth
Perry Belmont
New York
Parki
Eas
United States
Richard Townsend
Mra. Belmont
Mrs. Vanderbilt
Secret Passages At White House Reveal Dispatch Tactics
A historical note reports hidden routes to the White House used by politicians to meet the president. Frank B. Hitchcock was seen exiting via a rear door while reporters waited at the main entrance. Visitors, including southern Republican figures, are guided through subterranean paths from a woodshed to the president’s office, prompting tighter media scrutineering at the east entrance.
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White House
Frank B. Hitchcock
Tla
Ohio Legislature Acts After Collinwood Disaster and Insurance Bills
The Ohio General Assembly resumed with action on Collinwood school disaster relief, insurance reform bills, and building and loan regulations. A joint resolution extended sympathy to Collinwood victims, and $25,000 was appropriated for relief with a three member Collinwood citizen committee to distribute funds. The Senate and House advanced multiple insurance measures, and a bill to expand building and loan powers drew debate over banking implications. A special message urged investigations into state officer bonds and a new prison plan, while a separate bill sought to regulate school building safety following the Collinwood incident.
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Columbus
Ganral Assembly
House
Collinwood
Shann
Qullinwood
Senate
Joint Commission
Russell
Shelby County
State League of Building and Loan Associations
Howe
O—Ai
Ohio
Collinwood School
Tfe
Drake
Meek
West
Harris
Penitentiary Commission
State Railway Commission
Toledo
General Assembly
Finance Committee
Committee On Elections
DeMuth
United States
Oregon
Committee On Federal Relations
Huffman
Butler County
Patrick and the Druids in a Legend of Ireland
An Irish folk tale in verse recounts Saint Patrick moderating a pagan clash with Druids. The narrative describes Patrick preaching love for sacred old ways, battling superstition, and guiding the land toward baptism while snakes and snakes and idols are banished.
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Patrick
Bann
Boyne
Patrick Wlanna
Guyin
Howth
Bally-kil
Paria Pattern No 1915 for Childs One Piece Dress
Pattern advertises Paria No 1915 outfits for a bishop dress petticoat drawers and underwaist in four sizes from one half to three years. It lists yardage for various widths and asks send 1 cent to Pattern Editor with name and address. A short item notes a rat of unusual size captured in Gateshumd Howland measuring 184 inches.
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Paria
Addenan
Alge
Misses Seven-Gored Tucked Skirt Pattern No 2153
Practical Fashions advertises Misses seven gored tucked skirt pattern No 2153. Describes a slim hip silhouette with tuck details and inverted box pleat back in three sizes for ages 1 2 to 17, with yardage requirements by width. To obtain pattern send 1 cent to Pattern Editor, specify size and pattern number.
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Paris
Headache and Gold Foot Remedy For Circulation
Chronic sufferers with headaches and cold feet indicate poor circulation. Strengthen by a simple treatment: bathe the feet in cold water each night and morning, then briskly rub with a brush or Turkey towel to restore warmth and circulation.
Cupid's Supreme Power
A quixotic note extols Cupid's sway over hearts and aging, praising his influence over the dull and clever alike. The lyric voices a playful, timeless belief in love as a restorative force that outshines other doctors.
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Cupid
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