Washington Post subscriber terms and delivery notice
A fragment from The Washington Post outlines subscription terms and delivery areas in Washington and Alexandria. It mentions daily and Sunday editions, weekly rates, and remittance methods by drafts and registered letters, with postal office notes and a telex representative.
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Free Hides Debate Sparks Tariff Clash Across New England
A lengthy 1909 congressional debate examines free hides versus tariff protection. Senators Warren and Carter face opposition as New England supports free hides while Alaska and western regions push protective measures. The piece contrasts raw material policies for hides with other commodities and cites broader industrial implications.
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Debate on honorary degrees and women in universities sparks controversy
The essay questions whether women should demand full college curricula and whether honorary degrees should exist, arguing that such honors may provoke resentment among graduates. It wades through university traditions, Taft era clerks, and a satirical look at bullfighting and modern education, noting shifting views on merit and gender.
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Butter Prices Surge as Margarine Interests Eye Repeal Tax
Pittsburg butter sellers warn oleomargarine operators have bought up supplies to push up prices. Chicago packers reportedly hold large butter stocks to mix with oleomargarine or sell as butter, aiming to repeal the butter tax. Prices may reach 38 to 40 cents a pound in winter with August records expected, prompting calls for greater state dairy and food department vigilance.
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Japan Finances Recuperation After War and Prosperity
The Ninth Financial and Economies Annual of Japan portrays postwar recovery, noting debts and savings trends, strong deposits in savings banks, and broad indicators that Japan remained prosperous despite global gloom. It highlights Katsura’s report as evidence of enduring economic vigor and rising household wealth.
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Motormen Told to Wear Shirt Waists at Work
The article reports on a New York City Second Avenue motormen unit ordered by Supt Henshaw to wear shirt waists and black neckties for comfort. The unusual uniform mandate, aimed at women riding cars and workers along the route, was initially met with amusement but soon caused frustration when a shirt cost $1.40.
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Untitled political negotiation tale with interplay across nations
A fragmentary report describes a 14 year old seeking to join Latin American negotiations, amid shifting alliances and a push for broader participation. References to American, European, and Latin actors hint at trade or diplomatic talks and a push to include marginalized voices. The piece notes a policy exception tied to Washington statutes and a historical example from Rome, illustrating complex altruistic aims and cross border diplomacy.
Clock promises to run a hundred cars without winding
In Italy an artisan claims to have made a clock that will operate a hundred cars without winding. The maker teases a future owner who will face the clock and exclaim a perplexing phrase. He recalls starting with nothing and ending with a debt and a surplus of furniture.
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Lady Warwick Returns To Court After Long Absence
Lady Warwick appears at court for the first time in years during the present reign to present her newborn daughter-in-law, amid reports of past royal friendship strains, public controversy over her writings, and renewed attention from society and the press.
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Ripe Tomatoes Caution in Polite Society
The note reminds readers that during the era of ripe tomatoes in the nineteen year, public ruins occur when one eats at a social gathering. It warns against moving to the bathroom and closing doors, urging decorum.
Broadway three card monte on Thirty Sixth Street staged
A man in a celluloid collar ran a three card monte outlet near West Thirty sixth Street and Broadway. He enticed bystanders including two associates who bet 50 cents each to guess the queen of hearts. A traffic policeman intervened as the crowd grew, exposing the quick hand tricks used to deceive onlookers. Dated New York July 14 1989.
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Thunderstorm suppression plan by Bayonne clergyman proposes tall steel tower
A Bayonne clergyman and a scientific student claim a method to form storms and store cloud electricity. They envision a steel tower three city blocks high to draw lightning energy into storage, powering cities and replacing conventional power plants. The concept parallels Nikola Tesla's Long Island experiments, shared with tempered optimism.
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A Stormy Night of Tales and Oceanside Phantoms
An August murky day tale unfolds with sea captains discussing a schooner struck days earlier and a hidden cave in the ceiling of an old office. A collector of nautical fiction notes the Emma S. disaster and a bolt through the hull as water floods, while interludes share musings on death, philosophy, and a parade of travel advice.
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Reflections on a New England barber and a summer baseball game
Disjointed reminiscence from a New England town recalls a colored barber named Dickson and his wife as a local discussion turns to deception and brains. A street scene hints at community rumors about a church, a man’s loneliness, and a summer absence, ending with a casual note on a ball game.
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Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago Nene Chronicle
A fragmented Chicago chronicle offers terse lines on social satire and personal restraint. The piece hints at miscommunication, separation, and the urge to persist despite setbacks, with a wry tone about communal dynamics and resilience.
Views of Visitors in Washington on North Carolina politics
The unsigned Washington discourse notes Republican views on North Carolina politics. It cites Augustus H. Price of Salisbury and discusses Republicans in the state seeking federal appointments, reactions to the Miller era, and mentions Yankee and New York Democratic dynamics, with speculation on possible appointments and factional balances.
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Milk delivery in chunks on frozen path warns of breakage
An odd note warns that milk may be delivered in chunks on a frozen path. It describes chunked milk falling and breaking into many pieces when dropped on the hard surface, urging care to prevent waste.
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Bed-Tape Triumph at Buffalo Immigration Gate
A Canadian man with a fractured skull was detained for five hours on a Buffalo steamboat after arriving for surgical care. An immigration inspector refused shore access, then secured a hospital guarantee to cover costs before the patient could be admitted for surgery. The episode highlights strict government control and calls for stronger immigration powers.
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