Patent Office Needs Investigation Prodded by Moore
Commissioner Edward B Moore admits the patent office needs scrutiny as Congress pushes Bulkley backed reform. He argues the office is short of staff, needs a new home, and could be modernized with surplus funds to improve operations and ensure patent novelty.
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Patent Office
Moore
Congress
Bulkley
Edward B Moore
Robert J Thunkles
Ohio
Commiss
Repteaertatls Barkley
Raya Neffi
Millsinner Moore
Kveimant
Wiigen
Senate Committee of
Monte Alingar
War
Massachusetts
Anom
Tom
Sas Na T
Sears
Glen
Arch Pasty Tone Reeked Complexions And Wax Myths
A dubious home beauty guide warns against waxes claiming they worsen complexion and wrinkles. It endorses cold cream and a saxolite-based skin-tightening face bath, noting waxes do not improve skin and may cause lasting harm.
Birth of Woman's Democratic League Takes Shape in 1912
The Woman's National Democratic League formed on June 1 1912 to promote Democratic principles and assist nominees. Mrs John Sherwin Crosby and Miss Katharine Montgomery Dabney organized the launch, with a 16 director slate led by Crosby. District of Columbia section established. early endorsements from Norman Mack and others noted. A mass meeting and organized campaign work followed the inaugural event.
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Silas Hare
Woman's National Democratic League
J EO Lloyd
Missouri
Congressional Campaign Committee
Campalum
Lloyd
Norman E Mack
National Campaign Committee
Mack
Chicago
Katherine Montgomery Dabney
Ebbitt House
Washington
Dabney
Baltimore
Norman HE. Mack
Democratic Party
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John Sherwin Crosby
New York City
Woman's Democratic Club
New York
Single Tax League of
United States
Wicklife
Crosby
Sherwin Crosby
Katharine
Montgomery Dabney
Stephen B Ayres
Massachusetts Avenue
New Wulard
Womans National Democratic League
Newark
Charles Tanthicum
Edward Taxlor
Denver
William A Cullop
Vincennes
John B Saker
Alturas
Cat
Stephen B Ayrea
William Graves Sharp
Kirria
Ohio
Mitchell Palmer
Grace Porter Hopkins
District of Columbia
Women's National Democratic League
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London Hospital on pudding health warning
Dr. T J Allen cites London Hospital May 18 asserting that plain puddings and suet dishes harm children’s health and hinder progress. The piece notes English reliance on puddings and questions arithmetic readiness when the stomach is burdened by pudding.
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London Hospital
Eddie the Gum Vendor Wins Free Ride on Street Car
A Washington boy named Eddie, a ten year old gum seller near the Senate end of the Capitol street car line, amuses passengers and defies a conductor by producing a crumpled ticket. His infectious laugh softens the stern guard, and the conductor ultimately accepts the boy’s ticket and allows him to stay aboard.
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Eddie
Senate
United States Capitol
Washington
Fildie
Edie
Bos
Eadie
Reappointment and Resignations on Smithsonian Board
Dr Andrew D White is reappointed as Smithsonian regent for six years, first appointed in 1888, aiming for 30 years of service. Dr James B Angell resigns after 25 years, replaced by Charles W Fairbanks. the board now includes Sherman, White, and other notable lawmakers and officials.
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James B. Angel
White
Board of Regents
Andrew D White
Congress
Smithsonian Institution
James B Angell
University of Michigan
Charles W Fairbanke
Angell
Fairbanks
United States
Indiana
James S. Sherman
Edward D Whte
Shelby M. Cullo
John B. Henderson, Jr
Washington, DC
Charles W Fairbanks
Quickest Relief for Sore Feet Promised by Calocide Guide
An old advertisement touts Calocide compound as the fastest cure for sore feet. It claims soaking feet in warm water with two tablespoons of Calocide for 15 minutes will relieve soreness, sweating, odor, and aching. A 25 cent box is said to suffice, with availability through any druggist.
Gold coins light on Pacific coast despite many in use
Banks and merchants take gold coins easily while subtreasuries cap losses for coins below a weight tolerance. Silver coins fetch face value always. Treasury warns many coins in circulation are under standard weight but will not recall them. Relied on by Western financial interests, worn gold stays in use while silver maintains its value.
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United States
Tea McClung
Treasury
Pacific Cqsat
Pacific Coast
Worth of a Child in a Nation Divided by Belief
A serialized digression questions the idea of buying children, cites New York reports of a baby sale offer to Allen Story, and quotes Belva Lockwood on the sanctity of motherhood. It surveys varying views, noting that some mothers feel babies are priceless while others discuss family burdens and court outcomes.
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Centa
Washington
New York
Stanley Forde
William Cumming Story
DAR Leader
Allen
Story
Lockwood
Belva Lockwood
United States
Congress
Dillon
Juvenile Court
Dilson
U.S. Cat Appropriation Mocked Despite Well Fed Felines
Government officials deny any cat maintenance appropriation exists noting the joke. Despite denials, observers claim an annual allowance near 3600 funds post office cats for meat and milk across buildings. The current year bill reportedly still contains the item, even as lawmakers call it a joke.
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Ashbrook
House
Post Office Department
Caia
A W. Prescott
Senate
Congress
Conscience fund donations to U S treasury rise yearly
The article notes total conscience fund deposits for the year reach 6514 with the year’s total at 431,801. First gifts began in 1811, then 1887, and hundreds now arrive annually, largest single gift 66,000, all to the general fund. Contributions come from many unknown donors, averaging cents to thousands, and are used as ordinary receipts.
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Americana
United States
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