Taft Rose Garden Incident Highlighted by Presidential Theft Tale
An anecdote recalls President Taft, with Capt Archibald Bull, wandering the Mall near the agriculture department. Children gathered flowers as a watchman warned them of laws, then Taft, hiding a bouquet, quips to quit trespassing while Secretary Wilson is told to report the matter.
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Bult
Capt
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Jimmy
Wilean
Taft
Caue- Ing
Washington
Archibald Bull
Department of Agriculture
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Stat
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Machie
Wilson
Whigon
Bennst
Mogartha
Broodlyn
Baguet
Charleston
News and Courier
Porchand Ae. Express
The Rat Problem and Its Economic Toll on America
An expert report titled The rat Problem estimates Americans spend about 100 million dollars yearly on grain losses alone due to rats. It highlights rats as major destroyers of property and foods, with households and buildings suffering from digging, gnawing, and dirt, while rapid breeding drives population growth and pest problems nationwide.
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Lisa
Founda
Honeff
Government Salaries and Living Costs in Federal Service
The article discusses federal salaries and the cost of living, noting most earnings are below desirable levels. It highlights that half of workers earn low wages and that the government did not raise salaries with rising food and clothing costs. It also notes minimal increases up to cabinet and president levels, with few at $2,000 yearly.
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Mra. Taft
Polk
United States
Texas
Florida
Wisconsin
Sargien
Federal Service
Washington
Norenas
Getter
Building Plans For Narrow Lots Spark Home Style Debate
The article discusses optimal house designs for narrow city lots, stressing proportional lot use and window placement. It describes a six room plan over 60 feet with 26 foot width, multiple window configurations, and front vestibule steps, plus porch and loggia ideas to maximize light and ventilation.
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Walter
Manuteke
Manteria
Wiliam A. Radford
Chicago
Olatt
Chay
Flo
Netelors
Ducrow
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