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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
4
A witty column notes the appeal of public service despite a modest salary. The piece mocks the idea of elected office and mentions the national stipend as a perk for those serving in Washington. It highlights the contrast between ambition and compensation.
An essay defends the new House of Representatives office building, detailing private offices for 391 members, lavish mahogany desks, dress spaces, a dining room, barber shop, telephones, mail chutes, water, and separate bathing facilities. It notes a salary raise and argues the complex links efficiency to national service.
Albert A. Austin surveys the shift from warm air care to open air wards in modern hospitals. He notes early support by Austin Flint, reports improved sleep and nutrition for patients, and describes roof wards and pavilion designs transforming hospital architecture. The piece also recalls experiments with rooftop gardens aiding sick children.
A historical note states that air is estimated to surround the earth to depths ranging from 120 to 268 miles, reflecting early scientific conjecture about atmospheric boundaries.
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