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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1913
Page
2
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An old retelling on Scotland Yard’s fingerprint system explains how the method replaced Bertillon measurements, enabling quick, reliable identifications. It notes foolproof identity, cases of doubles, and notable anecdotes of prints revealing thieves and thwarting plotters.
Amid 106 degree heat in Washington the Arctic animals at the zoo show calm as keepers shade polar areas with awnings and ponds, noting no deaths this season. Grizzlies seals and sea lions receive cooling, while birds shed fur for lighter summer coats. Visitors watch penguins and a lively monkey exhibit, with alligators roaring and the python increasing appetite in July heat. Dunk the Indian elephant enjoys fresh daily grass as part of the zoo’s heat relief plan.
More than a thousand men and boys swam at municipal pools with many bald heads visible. A single rescue occurred when Morris Abraham, 19, leapt into six feet of water and was saved by lifeguards and Assistant Superintendent Cousins. The day saw crowded facilities and locker shortages, prompting diversions to the Speedway boathouse and concerns over safety in deep water.
An 1913 guide advocates oatmeal water as a safe refreshing beverage for hot days. It recommends a tablespoon of partly boiled oatmeal in a glass of water, iced or plain, to quench thirst while nourishing the body, noting the laxative effect if overused and praising buttermilk and nonalcoholic ginger beer as alternatives. It cites Swiss practice of feeding teams with bale flour in water as a test of hydration.
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The article describes diaphanous nightdress styles with net and chiffon under bodices, noting a fashion craze and mixed moral reaction. It explains construction details, fabric choices, laundering cautions, and pattern transfers, urging careful handling and supervision.
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