Washington Post subscription rates and details 1912
The notice lists subscription options for The Washington Post including daily and Sunday delivery in Washington and Alexandria, with various periods and prices. It notes prepaid postage, payment by drafts checks and post office orders, and cites advertising reps in New York Chicago and Boston. It is dated Monday July 8 1912.
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Washington Post subscription drive and rumors in capital news
The text discusses The Washington Post subscription follow and prompt delivery nationwide, urges readers to update addresses, and mentions subscription rates. It also hints at a congressional inquiry and speculates on an insolvent company’s recovery and an alleged 5-15 game involving New England leveraging assets while remaining solvent.
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The Joker is a bogey in this convention card
The piece analyzes how a third party could swing votes for Wilson by taking portions of Taft’s Republican base in states like Delaware Indiana Montana Ohio and West Virginia. It notes that to carry several states the third party would need large share of Republican voters and discusses historic close calls that illustrate how few votes can shift outcomes.
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Closing Our Gates to Plague
The piece urges shutting Atlantic ports to vessels and passengers from infected regions to prevent bubonic plague reaching the mainland. It cites San Juan Havana and ports like Key West Tampa Pensacola Mobile and New Orleans as high risk and calls for vigorous surveillance and intergovernmental cooperation. It warns that quarantine and prevention outweigh the risk to millions.
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Money Quiz in Abeyance in National Bank Act Debate
The Puro committee, stunned by higher authority, fails to secure Senate passage of House amendments to the national bank act. It seeks Baltimore convention support but is largely rebuffed. With legal obstacles and political risks, the panel abandons recess probing, hoping for a November political shift, yet doubts authorization will come for a year or more.
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The High Cost of Labor Sparks Bankruptcy Debate
A Boston dated critique argues wage hikes drive up prices and strain business solvency. It notes small concession to workers is usually followed by price increases, widening gaps between profits and receivership risks, using a shoe plant example to illustrate the impact.
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New England
One Term Pledge Misread Against Wilson Reelection
The piece argues the Democratic platform and convention affirm support for Woodrow Wilson, denying any one term restriction. It notes the party pledged to follow its leader, with Bryan’s proposed clause not endangering Wilson. It critiques the idea that the convention’s action could undermine his prospects or shift leadership away from the candidate.
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Propping Up the Primary Dismantles the Party Core
The article analyzes the first year of presidential primaries across nine states, noting widespread dissatisfaction with the system. It argues that despite enthusiasm from national parties and lawmakers, primaries fail to produce strong leadership and instead foster cynicism, endless reform efforts, and a shift toward individual candidates over party platforms.
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Kaiser Plans Ostrich Ranch Venture In German Southwest Africa
Emperor William embarks on ostrich farming on a 100000 acre German southwest Africa ranch to supply home demand. Carl Hagenbeck advocates the plan with colonial officials backing. Hawenbeck to stock and run breeding, aiming to turn a profit and showcase colonial potential while praising Hagenbeck and the emperor's patronage.
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Notifying Nominees and Notable Convention Tales
From the New York Times a historical sketch recalls how nominees are notified after conventions, with anecdotes on Henry Clay in 1881, Gen Taylor, Gen Hancock, and the Hendricks Cleveland ticket. It notes postal quirks, social entourages at Saratoga, and the emergence of third parties like the Quids and various reform movements.
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Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A fragmented selection of satirical and aphoristic lines on manners wealth and gender drawn from the Chicago News style. The snippets mix advice and social commentary with playful misspellings and typographic quirks reflecting period journalism and editorial voice.
Decker Dead After Illness At San Francisco Visit
Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker of Denver, former president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, died in San Francisco after an intestinal operation. She had attended the federation biennial convention and had urged an endowment fund during sessions. Illness began Monday. a Chicago delegate arranged medical care as her condition worsened.
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Origin of Yiddish as a Language of Exile, Study Cites Greenstone
Prof Greenstone argues Yiddish is a language of Jews in exile shaped by German roots and Hebrew terms. He notes regional Yiddish varieties, absorption of English words, and a complex mix with proportions suggesting German dominance, Hebrew influence, and Glavic elements.
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What Is Pieplant A Roast on Fruit or Vegetable Debate
A Chicago paper reports a quarrel over whether rhubarb is a fruit or a vegetable. The Oregonian’s verdict is that it may be called either, but a plain rule would place rhubarb with vegetables while fruit would be reserved for products like the eggplant. The USDA favors vegetable classification for rhubarb. A fire in Bristol, Virginia, injures workers at Lipscomb McCormick Company, with property damage and layoffs noted.
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Capital City site chosen by Washington era text
Washington finally chose a Potomac river site for the permanent U S capital. The land purchased from planters Young Carroll Davidson and Burns, with Burns resisting price. Washington laid the Capitol cornerstone Sept 18 1793. early population was about 4 million? No, 4 million. The piece reflects on the city’s rise from a small nation to a world power in 129 years.
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Governors to Attend Conference on 15 Cent Cotton Plan
Reports from the Southern States Cotton Corporation headquarters say a July 12 Atlanta conference to study a 15 cent cotton marketing plan will draw broad attendance. Gov Mann of Virginia will attend. Colquitt Brewer O Nea l Hooper and others may be represented. Sixty Georgia counties and a large Texas delegation are expected. telegrams urged seventeen governors to attend.
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Weather conditions and regional forecasts across the United States
Weather conditions report from Washington Post dated July 1 notes highs east of the Rockies with thunderstorms easing in Ohio and upper Mississippi valleys and Northwest. Local thundershowers in the South and showers in Washington. No relief seen from heat east of the Rockies. temporary thunderstorm relief possible Monday in Ohio valley and Great Lakes regions. North Pacific Northwest remains unsettled with a low pressure system. Monday and Tuesday generally fair in the central and eastern regions with variable winds along coasts and at the Great Lakes. Local showers in the South Atlantic and East Gulf states. Temperature readings, tides, sunshine hours, and regional city temperatures are listed. Potomac River levels noted for the Washington area.
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Massachusetts Ambition Brightens Senate Contest
Prominent attorney J C Thayer at the Willard predicts a lively race for the seat to be vacated by Senator Crane next March. McCall Weeks Gardner and possibly Guild associate in a heated Democratic and Republican bid, with Mayor Fitzgerald pressing for the ticket as parties plan to win control of the legislature. Bristow recalls an anecdote as Italians and Wilson supporters mix in Raleigh chatter. Clark’s Baltimore setback fuels hopes of vindication in 1916.
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