One Object of Interest in Washington Overlooked
A Washington correspondent and a visitor debate what unnoticed artifact near the Fifteenth Street side of the Treasury building might be famous. They describe a heavy iron jointed wood block on the curb opposite a basement entrance, handling vast sums of national wealth daily as coins and notes pass through the Treasury, unseen by the public.
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Earthquake scheme prompts secretary’s alarm at survey
A shaky encounter at the Geographical Survey involves Secretary Edwards and private secretary Robinson, as a visitor touts a plan to bore wells 2000 feet deep in San Francisco to vent gas and stop earthquakes. Edwards contemplates a geological permit and cautions caution.
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Two-Headed Turtle Captured Near Washington Exhibit Interest
A two-headed turtle, about the size of a silver dollar, is in Washington under a bird fancier’s care after being captured in Virginia by a hunter. The creature has two fully developed heads sharing a shell, four legs, and a single tail. It eats with both mouths and winks its two eyes independently. The owner plans to raise it and may exhibit it in the museum’s anatomical section or the big boneyard.
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Slums in the District of Columbia Described
The piece details Washington DC demographics with about 320000 residents, highlighting a large Black population and widespread poverty. It notes 19000 people living on minimal rents in crowded quarters and aging, unsafe buildings needing renovation or demolition.
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United States
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Thought Washington Slow and Her Puritan Capital
Thoughtful remarks by Baral Bernhardt during a Washington visit critique the nation’s capital, noting puritan rigor and aging trends. The exchange contrasts Parisian charm with Washington’s conservative evenings and limited social venues, hinting at cultural fatigue in the capital.
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A Reserve Supply
A fragment from Chicago Daily News describes surprised runners scattering as a rain shower arrives, with quirky slang about stockings and guards. The garbled text hints at a humor column or ad blurb reflecting urban chatter and fashion items.
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Allen's Foot Ease Promises Comfort for Ailing Feet
Advertisement notes Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful feet and ingrown nails, touting quick relief, sweat cure, and wide sales. Mentions trial package and druggists listing. Also references Robert Louis Stevenson related letters about his new book and a translated native page.
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All Chemically Pure Baking Powder Claims Debunked
A historical piece argues that alum in baking powders is harmless and that Cream of TartAR is less volatile under heat. It states alum leaves no harmful residue, claims alum baking powder is as pure as tartaric, and notes many water systems use alum for purification. It ends promoting Atom baking powder as superior and cheaper.
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Extraordinary nerve in prisoner described in dramatic trial
A vivid courtroom scene portrays a woman prisoner facing threats and tests of nerve. Attempts to intimidate her with a dramatic blast and a buzzing mouse fail, while observers remark on her calm defiance. The report shifts to a German tuberculosis expenditure figure of about 9.5 million marks under workers' compensation schemes for 1904 to 1905.
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