Seeds for Congress Stir Taxes and Turf War in Washington
A sprawling history and critique trace the congressional free seed distribution. The piece details costs, quotas, and processes in Washington and across the states, noting budget fights, seed varieties, and the role of the agriculture department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Georgia
Henry L. Ellsworth
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Department
Congressional
Uncle Sam
Office of Seed Distribution
Post Office Department
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington
Bdder
St. Oliver F Jones
Cincinnati
Faiticty of Lant
Ofiisher Stiga
A. Taylor
R.A. Oakley
J. KE. W Tracy
Mr. Tracy
Pennsylvania Avenue
Andrew Jackson
Martin Yah Buren
Abraham Lincoln
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Senate
House
Frank
Ganagy
Change of Mind After All for Old Amos
In a rural tale, Amos contemplates death yet resists final release. Two white acquaintances test his sincerity by dressing as the Angel Gabriel, knocking at his shack door with a saber, sparking a brief, tense moment in the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen' de Angel Gabriel
Amos
Marster
Gabriel
Old Amos
Mars Gabriel
Time for Everything and Everything in Its Place Adage
A reflective note on genius versus talent citing Luther in a motto about order. It references his production of 700 volumes and asserts that methodical practice defines progress. The piece echoes the saying that there is a time for everything and everything in its place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Luther
Fragments Of Humorous Observations In A Patchwork Page
A collage of quips and quotations from various publications spreads across a page. Topics range from everyday oddities and social satire to light jokes about fashion, trade, and human quirks. The items resemble a decorative clipping of jokes, lines, and brief witticisms with scattered references.
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Nurry
Locle Sumas
Appropriations Committee
Agricultural Department
Nasul
Bill G Lowrey
Mississippi
Washington Sunday Star
Chambers of Commerce
Ante Rs
Aiiitaas
Rbecatt
Sk Faritiol
Hama
Hes Fletcher
Laapisenees
Fletcher’s
Shan
York Citys
Putnam Faceless
Canmio
Pearron
Ayal
Boston Transcript
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Tuelizer
Duinand Posto Grat Daman Ion Siven
Stat
Aramportads Sraihee Uae
Saykse Seige
Aling Kelty Dandrei
Erma
D. OG
Willtal
Awolla
HAHN
Duniste
Robert Hit
Cidtit
Tio Maney
Anife
Dea
Sampia
Garson Specialty Co
Pas Ee
Dieroveréu
Brun
Sudermaan
Yiermer
Htuderman
Dlen
Eighth Ave
Bellams
Ak EE al
Bretcans
Elief Bellans
Tang
Cleveland
Butta
Mhatisio
Philadelphia
Pee Bs
Traction Didg
PILZ
Cruse
Newrman & Eon
Olre St
Peorts
LiLerent
Ft. Bom
Megis Gost
Bonach
Bea J. Wintzens
Cedar Falla
Ward
Joes
Coemstans
Wan
N. U.P
Bland
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