Washington Post Subscription Rates and Office Details
The Washington Post lists subscription terms and rates with delivery by Cartier in Washington and Alexandria. Remittance by draft, check, or money order to THE WASHINGTON POST CO. at the Philadelphia or Washington offices, with office details and address references. The page is dated Thursday February 13, 1998.
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Laama Matters
Piathon Suliding
Thay
Howe State Delegation Split in Ohio Primary Fight
The piece discusses tensions over Ohio’s delegate selection for the national convention. It outlines potential support for Foraker or other factions, notes wavering districts, and considers how alignment may affect the final delegation amid regional rivalries, with emphasis on party strategy and influence from various states.
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Buperdal
Senator Foraker
Asa Ier
Sat
Navy budget clash over four battleships and economy
The House committee debates naval bills and rejects the President’s four ship plan citing deficit fears while urging strategic strength. Analysts warn true economy means funding battleships to deter rivals as Britain and Portugal watch and the public questions whether prudence targets safety or politics.
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Dclining
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United States
Congress
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Cement houses of cement dream spark hope for salaried class
A long dispersion of opinions on economic strains cites rising rents and grocery costs. The gleam of Thomas Edison style cement homes promises space and cheaper living at about $100 per room per month, potentially easing burdens for the salaried man. Also discussed are political is, Roosevelt third-term talk, and varied musings on public figures and events.
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Wizard of
Bacillus and the mystic questions in the air
The piece raises curious questions about Bacillus and its origins and effects, mixing verses and prose to probe fears of germ theory. It contrasts fears and jokes about sinking rooms and Lake Nirls with a quizzical exchange on microbes and their purpose.
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Persia
Perslin
Lake
A Tale of Two Derelicts in Madison Square
A half starved derelict and a stray dog share a brief moment of mutual aid. The man, scrounging a copper, buys soup while the dog nibbles scraps, then the pair seek shelter in a busy street saloon.
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The Wizard's Houses in the Bright Era of Prosperity
A critique of prosperity in a period of rising prices and wage limits. The salaried man worries about rent and groceries while the rich celebrate abundance and the poor face stagnation. It argues prosperity raises costs but not wages, with salaries set by employers.
First English Pawnbroker Bishop Michael de Northburt
A fragmented reminiscence notes that pawnbroking arrived in England with Michael de Northburt Bishop of London during Edward III's reign. He reportedly established a lending house for distressed Londoners, with Dugdale noting sellout rules if a debt of forty shillings was unpaid after a fortnight proclaimed at St Paul’s Cross.
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Michael de Northburt
London
Edward
HardYet Sparse: Longview Hospital Treats Diverse Workers
A garbled transcript notes that in forty eight years no editor has been admitted to Longview Hospital of Cincinnati. It lists counts of treated workers including 2109 housewives 1264 laborers and numerous other trades such as clerks carpenters mercantile workers tutors painters shoemakers cigarmakers saloonkeepers soldiers teachers printers and policemen. The exact context and accuracy are unclear from the fragmented OCR text.
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Sensitive plants from The Strand Magazine
The Strand Magazine notes plants extremely sensitive to touch and shade. On sunny days with high temperature these plants react instantly, closing leaflets and drooping stalks when shadow or movement touches them.
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Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A fragmented social column notes untold thoughts from a bachelor observer. It mocks modern dress codes, courage to speak, and awkward social rituals, blending sharp wit with scattered impressions. The piece hints at personal vanity, communication quirks, and public manners in a bustling city context.
Queens Daughter in a Divorce Suit Shocks London Society
A reported divorce case in Edinburgh centers on Mes Lane, daughter of Queen Olga of Greece, with English royal blood via Admiral Sir Adolphus Fitzgeorge. Her marriage to Charles Hamilton ended amid financial strife, her manicure business, and a dramatic linked divorce involving Arthur Kennedy. Letters from Lady Fitzgeorge circulated as Kennedy’s second wife’s finances unravel.
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Brentwood Company
Spring Business Boom Draws 3000 Outsiders to New York
More than 3000 buyers and merchants from out of town flooded into New York, swelling hotel occupancy and signaling a robust spring trade for the West. Registrations at Merchants Association HQ reached a record level, with 419 first-day buyers and 419 second-day registrants. officials estimate total spring spend around two million dollars as many new firms join the buying ranks.
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Woman 132 Years Old Claims Oldest White Person Status
Mrs Ei crease, aged 132, celebrated at Pine Mill near Fort Worth and claims to be the oldest white person. Born February 10 1776 in Halifax County North Carolina she moved to Texas with her family. Her daughter 68 and granddaughter 64 live with her. She uses a cane for mobility and recounts memories of George Washington and earlier historical events.
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Mystery of Bloody Feuds Across Kentucky History
The article traces the Kentucky feud phenomenon and its brutal violence, noting the paradox of a society with cheap life and elusive punishment. It links feuds to border history, race and class blends, and social conditions, calling it a puzzle for future investigators of American life.
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Beauty in Contortion From Puck
A vivid verse observes a passerby across the street, noting her glow and style while detailing comical facial contortions caused by adjusting a veil. The speaker contrasts home radiance with public discomfort, ending with a playful doubt about the cause of her expression.
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The Other Side of Nature Faking From Colliers Weekly
In a fragmentary passage the piece questions the effect of nature faking on genuine nature and how misinformation spreads among people. It references sensational claims of animal ferocity and odd incidents including attacks by crows and ants and a bizarre tale involving Roosevelt and Cleveland as exaggerated anecdotes.
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South Carolina Stands Firm Against Divorces
Charleston speaker Mr. Woot Rountree notes South Carolina’s traditional stance on marriage, arguing the state remains the only one in the nation without divorce for any cause. He cites the 2nd postwar divorce statute, sees it as moral and aligned with Christianity, and predicts no change despite pressures from states with laxer laws.
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Just to Be a Boy Again
A boy from the Hart Herald yearns to be a child again. He laments ongoing illnesses and the cycle of diseases, recalling scarlet fever chickenpox mumps and school life. The poem contrasts boyish glee with adult worries and the price of small triumphs.
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Filing Many Wants Frog Landon Ansous
A Brazilian palm tree provides a wide range of uses from medicine to timber and food. Its sap yields wine or vinegar, starch, and sugar while the fruit feeds cattle and the nut substitutes coffee. The timber polishes well and the pith makes bottle corks, making the tree highly valued as a useful plant.
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Oklahoma Hotels Face Sheet Length Law Enacted
The New York Tribune reports Oklahoma aims to require hotels to furnish beds with sheets long enough to tuck at the foot, prompting speculation of traveler migration to the state. The piece reflects amused concern over the adoption and enforcement of the suggested regulation affecting hotel guests.
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New State
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News Soma Silence
A fragmented musings piece critiques social discourse on women rights and quarrels. It reflects on silence as a tone, beauty in melancholy, and the elusive nature of precious stones as a metaphor for scarce value. The text preserves era voice with scattered observations and reflections.
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Amie
Views of Visitors in Washington on Taft Hughes Ticket
Omaha financier John L Webster predicts Taft likely to secure the Republican nomination at Chicago. He notes Nebraska support for Taft, opposition to Roosevelt, and Hughes as a possible rival. Webster cites Taft’s qualifications, Roosevelt’s influence, and Nebraska delegates likely to back Taft, with Hughes as a potential counterpoint at the convention.
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