Tales of Two Senators in Washington Debates and Duties
A Washington anecdote pairs Senator Thomas of Colorado with a swift debut in debates as he offers a resolution soon after arrival. A New Hampshire judge requests Senator Hollis to consult an architect to move a washbowl, prompting Hollis to boast of finding his niche in handling minor matters of statesmanship.
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Thomas
Colorado
Washington
United States
New Hampshire
Hollis
Wadsworth's Rapid Rise in New York Politics
James W. Wadsworth Jr. emerges as a leading candidate for New York's senior senate seat. A Yale alum and descendant of the historic Wadsworth family, he rose amid rapid policy shifts. His marriage to Alice Hay ties him to notable figures, including relatives of Gen. James W. Wadsworth, a Wilderness Battle participant.
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James W. Wadsworth, Jr
New York
Wadsworth
Genessee Valley
New York State
Yale University
Alice Hay
John Sing Hess
James W. Wadsworth
Mmant
Emperor Charles of Austria and Hungary A Democratic Ruler
Charles the new emperor and king of Austria Hungary rose from a distant line, was educated informally, and developed a lasting love of democracy. Known as Europe’s best mixer among monarchs, he learned English during courtship on the Isle of Wight after courting his wife who was in a convent school.
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Charles
Austria
Fungary
Europe
Franz Josef
Leopold
Belgium
Ambassador Penfield
Isle of Wight
Angel of the Blind aide Miss Holt aids blinded soldiers
Miss Winifred Holt head of the Lighthouse New York Home for the Blind organized the Phare in Paris aiding over 800 blinded soldiers with training and funds from the United States. She also provided first aid on the Somme front and witnessed shell fire while accompanying military units.
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Mac Hechter
Winifred Holt
New Yorks
Phare
Paris
Lolt
France
Rue Daru
United States
Miss Holt
Somme Front
Somme
Animals At Work Novel Experiments Prove Lat
In a string of curious cases animals serve humans reliably. A west England gardener used guinea pigs to weed a lawn, an East End tradesman trained a parrot to cry shop to warn of customers, a golf course dog acts as caddy and guards balls, and an elephant in Sheffield draws coal wagons while camels work as draft animals. London Answers notes misc denouements of animal helper lore.
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England
East End
Sig
Sheffield
Antiont
London
White skin myths and fears spread in distant lands
Vilhjulturnsiersiransson faces robbery and contempt from locals who shun explorers as a lesser race. An influenza outbreak is blamed on witchcraft by the strangers. Alberto’s discoveries note the impact of white skin on indigenous impressions, while Peruvian and Mexican societies reverence Spaniards’ complexion and fear their firearms. A pale face is portrayed as a key asset for whites in unfamiliar regions.
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Vilhjutniursieransson
Pery
Mexico
Meekton Deflects Blame in Household Roles
In a sly exchange Mr. Meekton explains his position is higher up and blamed when things fail rather than being the head of the family. The remark highlights family dynamics and responsibility in a humorous tone.
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Mr. Meekton
Look Over Cars Carefully In Second-Hand Markets
The Scientific American warns that many second-hand cars are faked or badly repaired. Examples include a rebuilt car with a wooden piston, front cylinder warped by heat, cork and sawdust in timing gears, chewing gum blocks in cylinders, and other makeshift parts like papier-maché radiators and putty-filled crank cases.
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Scientific American
New York
Women in Educational Positions Spread Across U S
Harper's Magazine notes women holding about 2 500 of 12 000 prominent educational posts in the United States. Women lead many colleges and state and county systems, with 24 of 622 colleges and universities chaired by women and 14 of 70 blind institutions directed by women.
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United States
Venice See Electric Ears in War Alert System
A newspaper correspondent reports Venice hosts sensitive electrical microphones at an observation post to detect Austrian air patrols. Electric sirens warn residents as planes approach, with a travel time of about sixty miles in under twenty minutes, enabling defensive preparations before the craft arrive.
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Venice
Nobody Knows What He's About Says Tibway
The fragment notes Tibway rises at two or three in the morning and walks about his house. He remarks on a curious habit of going to the ice chest and drinking a bottle of eer.
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Boothbay
Tibway
High Cost of Living Ad promotes Skinner Macaroni on cheaper meals
A healthful living pitch urges replacing costly meat dishes with Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti. The Skinner Mfg Co of Omaha Nebraska offers a free cook book to every woman, promising numerous preparations. The ad closes with a social quip about romance and a car.
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Skinner
Skinner Mfg. Co
Omaha
Nebr
Bool
Ady
Age of Youth Promises Youthful Look with La Creole Ad
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing claiming it makes users look ten years younger, targeting readers with a bold claim about cosmetic effects. The clipping also notes that several large French insurance companies maintain teeth records to verify identity after death for insured clients.
Grove's The Old Standard General Tonic Claim
Advertisement asserts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is a general tonic with quinine and iron, said to aid the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and strengthen the system, priced at 50 cents. The snippet also notes high speed wireless tests in England claim over 145 words per minute.
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Grove
Best Excuse from a Morning Newspaper Worker
A humorous exchange reveals a husband’s simple truth about being out late. When pressed for excuses, he admits none, saying he works on a morning newspaper.
Poker Story Behind a Senator’s Book Exchange
A young reporter met Sewater Quay who, after greetings, asked if the reporter played poker and claimed a book was one of the best poker stories seen. The reporter, reading the out on the sidewalk, barely recovered his breath as the exchange ended.
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Sewater Quay
Paderewski asked to turn daughter’s music in country toast
Walter Damrosch recalls Paderewski visiting an English country house when a countess asked him to play. The pianist answered yes and asked if she would mind him turning her daughter's music, illustrating the period’s formal entertainment tone.
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Walter Damrosch
Paderewski
Fragments on imitation stones and genius claims
The text discusses imitated petrified wood and opal like stones, contrasting imitation with originality. It mentions a price of 1.00 and hints at debates over authenticity, with a stray line about Sparks of genius and a misquoted moral about pleasure and duty.
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