Two Sons of Cabinet Member Learn a Trade in Washington
Joseph and James Wilson, sons of Secretary of Labor Joseph B. Wilson, work as machinists helpers at Washington Steel and Ordnance at Giesboro Point. Both pursue upgrading to machinists while rejecting “pull” from their father, valuing vocational education and union card potential. The elder Wilson previously worked in geological surveying and auto magazines, while James hails from Blossburg and is skilled in beekeeping.
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Ashington
Joe
Jim
Washington Steel and Ordnance Company
Giesboro Point
Joseph B. Wilson
James Wilson
Joseph Bauchop Wilson
Labor
Joseph
Central High School
Geological Survey
Georgetown Law School
James
Blossbure
Central High
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers of America
White House Chief Usher Sees Presidents Grow With Time
Hoover, chief usher at the White House, has served six administrations dating from Harrison and continuing through Roosevelt. He notes presidents “grow on the job” and remarks Wilson’s portrait fails to reflect his evolved appearance after four years.
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Ke” Hoover
White House
Roosevelt
Benjamin Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Hoover
Executive Mansion
President Wilson
McKinley
Taft
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Water Supply of Washington Threatened by Bridge Attacks
The War Department heightened guard measures on Cabin John bridge and nine miles of conduit to protect Washington’s water supply amid alleged threats. Officials denied any dynamite letters or holes at bridge bases, saying the warning was unfounded while stressing the critical role of the aqueduct and surrounding pipes.
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War Department
Cabin John Bridge
Washington
Baker
Col
C. A. F. Flagler
Flagler
Water Department
Great Falls
Army Could Not Feed Six Red Cross Dogs
Army officials could not allocate funds to maintain six Red Cross dogs donated by APT Gordon Johnston. The dogs were to be housed at Fort Ethan Allen Vermont, but treasury accounting ruled out using horse funds or the medical department appropriation. The secretary of war approved returning the dogs to the donor if the medical department cannot cover upkeep without government expense.
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Gordon Johnston
Eleventh Cavalry
Army Medical Department
Red Cross
War Department
Fort Ethan Allen
Treasury
Medical Department
Comptroller
Secretary of War
General Staff
First lands assigned for potato cultivation in Paris suburb
Sixty families in Maisons Alfort near Paris receive uncultivated land for potatoes and vegetables under a decree by the French agriculture minister marking the first practical use of new land utilization measures. Uruguay forms a geology institute with US-sourced staff. South Africa builds a sugar mill in Zululand. Argentina funds locust control using parasites. Germany coins 60 million iron half pfennigs to replace copper. a new tea kettle design places the lid to the side to reduce scalding risk.
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Maisons Alfort
Paris
Uruguay
United States
South Africa
Germany
Embroidered Fashion Details Shine in Spring Attire
The piece highlights long stitch needlework in millinery and Spring garments, noting bold floss embroidery on afternoon and evening gowns, varied bead options, and silent footwear elegance. It describes high and low boot styles, fabric contrasts, and beadwork accents on tulle overdresses. It also mentions Briar Stitching on oyster linen dresses with scalloped hems and delicate floral embroidery.
Hat fashion trends in straw and fabric styles
Hats from Chinese and Mexican straw are popular for street wear while hand painted straw designs lead the craze. Fabric sports hats resist crushing and resume shape after packing. Midsummer hats feature fruit and flower combos. Tailors prefer small dark hats in black blue bronze or green with a single ornament.
New Veil Shade Sparks Paris Fashion Buzz
The latest cafe au lait veil color creates a coffee tone that flatters many complexions when paired with a black run-in pattern. This novelty style is expected to become popular in Paris and beyond.
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Paris
Cafe Au Lait
Lice Control For Swine From U S Department Of Agriculture
Lice are common pests among swine and require vigorous treatment. Frequent dipping helps eradicate eggs and hatchlings, with careful vat setup using Cresol mixtures, proper drainage, and clean quarters. Alternative control includes crude oil sacks and pasture rotation to reduce worm infestation and disease risk.
Does it pay to dip sheep for parasite control
D A Spencer notes that disposing of pests like ticks and lice is essential to flock profit in sheep husbandry. Dip sheep after shearing if ticks are thick, or wait a few weeks for fleece growth, then dip again about ten days later to kill eggs. Coal tar dips such as kresol and zeinolium meet guidance when used per directions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
D. A. Spencer
Department of Animal Husbandry
Oklahoma
A. & M. College
Stillwater
Self-Feeders Boost Livestock Diets Study at California Farm
A California university dairy cow has been fed with a self-feeder since lactation, offering hay at all times and a beet pulp plus rolled barley mix to balance the diet. The cow’s weight remained steady and milk flow improved, though higher barley intake raised cost.
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California University
Guard Against Accidents with Turkeys
Trim the spurs and hind toe hooks on a large matured turkey tom to prevent injuring hens. The simple remedy saves hundreds of hens each season, regardless of the tom’s size.
Avoid Sore Necks Through Gradual Shoulder Hardening
Advice emphasizes gradual conditioning of a horse's shoulders to prevent sore necks and improve performance. It warns that persistent neck discomfort yields no dividends and advocates steady, careful exercise for rider and animal welfare.
Care for Turkey Poults in Early Brooding
Advice for turkey poults to be brooded separately from other fowls and fed cautiously. Use a pinch of blue vitriol in drinking water to protect against blackhead, noting it as highly profitable for turkey growers.
Early Chicks Care Tips
Advice on managing young chicks emphasizing proper treatment and care to ensure good returns. The note warns that mishandling or neglect leads to poor outcomes and may mean not keeping chicks at all.
Health Revival Through Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Mrs William Green of Indianapolis reports severe illness and low weight before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Five months later she weighs 133 pounds, does housework, and credits the remedy with saving her life. She urges other women to try the product and invites letters for advice.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Lydia E. Pinkham
WM. Green
S. Addison Street
Ome E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Ass
Bank Fails Notion Spurs Husband Wife Argument
In a terse exchange, Estelle reveals she withdrew all her funds despite her husband’s claim of no more money for a while. She counters that she did it on purpose, noting a hypothetical bank failure as a motivator. Lisa records the dialogue as a domestic dispute over finances.
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Estelle
Lisa
Endorsement for Swamp Root Kidney Medicine from Local Druggist
L J Haines a Galena Kansas druggist endorses Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder troubles saying it has produced perfect results for his customers since it was introduced. He urges readers to try a sample bottle by sending ten cents and notes regular bottle sizes are sold at drug stores.
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L. J. Haines
Galena
Kansas
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Scaling Down Reflections On Spending From A Home Talk
A wife and husband discuss budgeting as the husband notes paying a $74 bill and a $60 bill last month. The exchange underscores frugality and the effort to cut expenses. The tone is practical and domestic, reflecting everyday money matters.
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Mary
Boston Evening Transcript
Fragrant emollients offer skin and scalp care
An ad promotes Cuticura emollients claiming they soothe pimples redness blotches and rough skin scalp dandruff itching and chapped hands. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
After the Accident Chronicle Vivid Car Reference
A Florida Times-Union item recalls a road collision where a driver asks the victim about the car. The injured person identifies the vehicle as a high quality Blank Blank make, noted as the finest car.
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Florida Times-Union
The Magic Washing Stick Advertises White Clothes
Mrs. Sarah Goodale of Preston Texas praises The Magic Washing Stick for whitening fabrics. The product is not a soap or powder and costs fifteen washings for 25 cents. Distributed by Winston Harper Fisher Co Minneapolis. Japan reports record export balance last year and China forms a new agriculture and forestry department led by American-educated graduates.
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Sarah Goodale
Preston
Texas
Winston, Harper, Fisher Co
Minneapolis
Minn
China
Department of Agriculture and Forestry
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Army
Poland
China Low
California University Farm
Japan
Money Iit
Hanford
Nastoramts. Co
Parite
Tone Remedy Co
Dexeborn
Chicago
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