Biographical Directory of the American Congress
Anson Wold has completed the Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774 1927, detailing 9000 members with 500 biographical blanks still to fill. The piece traces the history of congressional directories from 1809 through 1865 and highlights burial practices at Congressional Cemetery including notable graves and cenotaphs.
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Washington
Anson Wold
American Congress
Wold
Minnesota
Knute Nelson
Census Bureau
Congressional Joint Committee On Printing
Moses
New Hampshire
FP. L. Fridley
Congress
Willian Wilson
Wilson
William
Pennsylvania
New York City
Iere
Alexander Wilson
Virginia
Asaniah Boody
New York
Alfred Moore Gatlin
North Carolina
Florida
Francis Scott Key
Union
R. C. Weightman
Chouse of Representatives
Joint Committee On Public Printing
House of Commons
London
Charles Lanman
Congressional
Republic
Christ Episcopal Church
Ezra Darby
New Jersey
George Clinton
United States
Tobias Lear
George Washington
Push- Ma-Ta-Ha
Scarlet Crow
William Wirt
Abel P. Upshur
Navy
Beverly Kennon
Abel Parker Upshur
Princeton
Australian butter shipping plan eyed to cut freight costs
An Australian industry representative tours the world promoting a water removed butter export to England. If adopted Australia could save over 1,000,000 in yearly freight costs while lowering prices and expanding the market. Butter manufacture remains a major Australian industry with ongoing sorrow in daily life.
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Canada
England
Australia
Standard Time from Naval Observatory Clocks
The United States Naval Observatory maintains three standard clocks housed in constant temperature, air-sealed vaults. Meridian circle observations of selected stars are performed on clear nights to determine clock errors, and the observatory broadcasts on time signals via radio networks as a public time standard.
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United States Naval Observatory
Byrd Praises Aviation Advances at New York Banquet
Commander Richard E. Byrd lauded aviation progress at a New York banquet while urging ongoing improvement. The remarks included brief city girl quips, with Norfolk and Richmond speakers shaping a lively, humorous exchange.
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Richard E. Byrd
New York
Byrd
Norfolk
Richmond
Peace Officers Report on Two Officers in Turbulent Turban Incident
A police official asks who the two men brought in were and the response, quoted from the American Legion Monthly, notes they were two peace officers upsetting one another. The exchange underscores tensions between officers and the humor in the remark.
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American Legion Monthly
Red Cross Ball Blue for Baby Clothes Ad
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a safe cleaner for infant clothes. It promises no streaks or damage and notes availability at all good grocers.
Man enjoys laughs only when paid for it
A man declines amusement from a crowd unless the act is paid work, implying humor is acceptable only as compensated performance.
Singer and crowd react to voice in crowded hall
Singer asks if his voice filled the great hall and notes kindness of audience for making room. Friend confirms, while Zero in Popularity Blinks says he is not well liked. Jinks jokes the pest is as popular as a bill from a sting purchase.
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Singer
Largest Scandinavian rock carving found in Sweden
The discovery unveils the largest rock carving in Scandinavia portraying three moose and a bear. The find highlights Sweden's ancient art and wildlife motifs, shedding light on prehistoric Nordic life and carving scale.
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Scandinavia
Sweden
True Love Case Involves Dishes And Declaration
A quirky note suggests romance when a woman leaves a good job to wash dishes and utter the phrase gimmie, framing an odd tableau of affection and sacrifice. The line hints at playful courtship and unconventional vows.
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Elmo Scott ‘Watson
Keyes
Maryland
John Hanson
Continental Congress
Hanson
Oxon Hill
Prince Georges County
Washington, D.C
Atwater
Kent
Barton’s Dyanshine
Manny Wie
Fritz
Faun
Vienna
Post
Bran
P.co., Inc
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