Conference speeds revenue bill amid tariff talks and political maneuvering
A Hoover Robinson White House summit paved the way for limiting tariff amendments in the revenue bill, with Republican backing for swift action and a reduced tariff scope. Democratic leaders urged quick hearings and passage, while Wall Street testimony detailed April stock declines and short selling debates.
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Joseph T. Robinson
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Hoover
Congress
Rebla Son
Watson
Indiana
Ancient saddle evolution from Greeks to medieval times
The article traces horseback gear from bareback use in ancient Greece to the adoption of saddlecloths and pads by Athenian cavalry. It notes stirrups appearing under Maurice in 602, a Nero funeral monument at Mainz showing a saddlecloth rider, and the first true saddle likely in Constantinople’s Theodosian column era. It then covers medieval saddles resembling eastern styles, high front pommels in the 14th–15th centuries, and the late 12th century origin of the side saddle.
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Maurice
Nero
Mainz
Theodosius
Constantinople
Takes Seventeen Years for Locust to Mature
The cicada known as the 17 year locust appears in the North less than every 17 years due to overlapping cycles. Cicadas mature 17 years from eye stage to full wings and lay eggs by slits in tree bark. Eggs hatch into wingless nymphs that burrow to roots to feed until maturation.
How One Woman Lost Ten Pounds in a Week
Dayton woman Betty Luedeke claims Kruschen helped her shed 10 pounds in seven days. She urges taking one half spoonful in hot water each morning before breakfast, touting safe fat loss and a four week bottle price with a money back guarantee.
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Betty Luedeke
Dayton
America
Sign of Spring and Public Plots in Plain Speech
The fragment cites Bayard Taylor on wisdom and wealth, hints at a garden plot and planning a staff cut, and notes a debate on whether Europe gave the saxophone. It also contains aphoristic lines about grudges and judgment tied to agreeing with others.
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Norma
Bayard Taylor
FELLOWS' SYRUP The Real Thing
Mrs. Goldman employs a new maid Winnie who lacks tact. The missing pearls prompt an earnest misunderstanding as the maid pleads the mistress is not wearing them, while the owner explains she does not fancy them tonight. A Boston shoe shine stand funds four sons, aiding medical, engineering, clothing, and contracting pursuits.
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Boston
Tony Sallmando
Ong Haa
Naples
Ing
Love and Mother-in-law Quip Reflects on Struggle to Speak
A witty note observes that love may be blind yet a mother-in-law often opens eyes. The speaker hints at a difficult challenge in telling Que about the situation, implying social friction and humor.
Willing says daughter’s beauty and intellect may wed
Montreal Star notes a cautious view on marriage prospects, with a witty line about a daughter bringing a husband only via beauty and intellect, and a hopeful remark that many couples begin small.
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Montreal Star
There is one friend that will al ways speak well of you when you die the old home paper
A newspaper reflection notes that the deceased leaves behind one steadfast ally in the community the old home paper whose obituaries and remembrances preserve a loyal voice after death
Where Does She Get Her Pep
A feature ads Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin described as a harmless stimulant for tired, middle aged individuals with lazy livers and bilious spells. It touts pure pepsin and senna to keep bowels regular and urges keeping a bottle at home for periodic use. Also includes a short humorous excerpt from The Furrow and Uncle Eben quotes.
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Dr. Caldwell
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