Dimensions of Congress Men In Tall Tales From Wassinetox
A special correspondence from Wassinetox on January 21 surveys contrasts among U S House members. It highlights tall and short figures like Col Abner Taylor of Chicago and Yardley of Pennsylvania, notes Yardley as Lute Yardley, and describes other leaders, wealth, humor, style, and social dynamics within the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wassinetox
America
Cel
Abner Taylor
Chicago
Yardley
Pennsylvania
Cel Taylor
Prince Albert
Col
Taylor
Parnell
Maj. Ernst
White House
Ernst
Lute Yardley
Col. Taylor
Barnes
Georgia
Gen. Wheeler
Alahems
Wheeler
Mason
Mr. McClammy
North Carolina
de James
Stahlnecker
New York
Gibson
Maryland
George Wise
Virginia
Mr. Geissenhainer
New Jersey
Stahnecker
Apollo
Chamberlin’s
Frederick
Vasion
M. Hosnet
Lous
Toulaviziue
Navy Yard
Mao
Lau
Dollver
Sige Efort
Wolcott
Congress
Water Colors Padding and Light Exposure Notes
A report discusses preserving water color paintings by using quinine sulfate as a protective solution while noting its harm to the colors. It also mentions that sanitized albumen paper, exposed under glass, remains colorfast, suggesting room windows should be treated to minimize fading.
Copying Engravings by Photography for Soft Effects
Le Moniteur Photographique notes an evening method to copy engravings by photography. Hang the engraving between two lamps facing white paper to create a soft effect. A Cramer forty plate needs about five minutes exposure.
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le Moniteur Photographique
Heroes of the Frontier and the Cowherd Sacrifice
A dramatic tribute to cowboys who perished guiding their employers’ herd through a Colfax County blizzard. The piece lauds their duty, courage, and selflessness, contrasting their noble act with others who receive praise for rescuing wreck victims. It extols the cowboy as a hero of virtue and sacrifice.
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Great Plains
Colfax County
Dse
Pneumatic bicycle tire touted from Elfast Ireland
A new pneumatic bicycle tire from Elfast Ireland promises a revolution in riding. The 2 1/2 inch tire uses a rubber outer cover with canvas support, an inner tube, and a football blower to inflate. It minimizes vibration and protects the frame, allowing lighter frames and reduced wear. In a Phoenix Park race a racer with pneumatic tires rode 23 pounds and endured a grueling course with little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elfast
Ireland
Phoenix Park
Dublin
New York Telegram
Drape of Black Mourning on Public Buildings Contested
Washington Cor calls out a long running city practice of draping public buildings and lowering flags to half mast for deceased executive department heads. It notes the custom harms marble columns and costs, and cites a Texas lawmaker's measure forbidding mourning drapes or half mast unless the deceased served the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Slic
Crain
Texas
United States
Washington Cor
Philadelphia Ledger
Smokeless Furnace to be Installed by Street Railway
The Pleasant Valley Street Railway plans to erect a power house in Alleghany City featuring a smokeless furnace. The auto-feed system, six stokers, and 20 percent fuel savings aim to reduce smoke and labor. first of its kind in the region, echoing western success. River pollution notes urge cremation. Kilvington reports tons of garbage night soil and carcasses from multiple cities.
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Turnace
Alleghany City
Pleasant Valley Street Railway Company
Pittsburg
Kilvington
Mississippi River
Ohio
Missouri
New York
Warren Foundry and Machine Shop Moves to Larger Quarters
The facility, formerly Conewargo Foundry, has relocated to new, bigger premises on Hish Street near the P. & E depot and is equipped with the latest improvements and appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conewargo
Hish Street
P. & E Fecsht
Chilled Sled Shoes and Oil Engine Repair Shop
Repairing old oil engines and jobbing work of all kinds a specialty at Chilled Sled Shoes. Local shop emphasizes skilled mechanical service and general repairs for vintage engines and assorted metalwork tasks.
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House OF Representatives
Tall Taylor
Littlesley
Fat Barnes
Thin Wheeler
Mr. Mason
New York City
Rosell P. Flower
Wall Street
Finner
Billy Mason
Illinois
Chile
Turner
George Post
S&ve Turner
Roswed Wiewer
Turayr
Flower
Pasy Doswal
Hicson
Dolliver
Martin
Marin
Bowden
Mr. Martin
Burnsides
Covles
Mr. Stivrs
Spem
Mr. Belden
Beldun
Frank Lawler
Judge Holman
Indiana
Mr. Burrows
Michigan
Burrows
Amos Cunmings
Mr. Cheadle
Sikors
Rover
Gravas
Carters
Carter
Via
Warren Foundry and Machine Shop
J. Hill
Peter
Wolff
Mien
Wolff & AL Adolpn
Philadelphia
Warren
L. F. Watson
Press
Nesmith
Vice Press
A. J. Kazeltine
Cashier
Forest Exchange
L. O. Watson
O. H. Hunter
M. Dunham
Jas. Clarer
B. Nesraith
A.J. Hazeltine
L. R. Pon Clare
Myron Waters
Francis Derry
D. L. Gerouid
A ¥Rol Waters
Francis Henry
H. A. Jamienen
Davis
Johnson
A. Hertzel
We. D. Brown
Parmlee
A. T. Scofield
Fald TX
D. Wetmore
I Res
M. Beecher
Warrencoun
England
Gareoys Meteries
Silus
Cogg Water
Isburgh
Everybdoys
Ngbolut’s
the Diamond Furniture
Mason Emery
Around the
Boston
Altea
Botsoeshoe
Rimmond Bil Water Street
Peren's
Sya” Sith Rahher
Hla. Arcuer
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn, N.Y
Ton Crxraur Company
Murray Street
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