Washington Post Publication Offs and Rates May 18 1908
A fragmented ad listing subscription terms for The Washington Post, noting delivery by carrier in Washington and Alexandria, rates for daily Sunday and weekly options, mail options, and payment methods. Includes addresses for New York Chicago and Hartford offices and the date May 18 1908.
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Washington
Alexandrias
Washington Post CO
Washington, DC
Washington DC
Mall
New York
Omce Flatiros
PAUL
Chicago
Omce
Hartford
PAU
The Post follows Washingtonians beyond city limits
A lengthy editorial urges readers to keep The Post arriving across the country, emphasizing safety and reliability for travelers and the traveling public. It argues that timely news and alerts protect patrons, and warns that efficiency matters even if devices seem expensive.
Washington Park extension eyed as city grows
The House Committee on Appropriations backs Rock Creek Park expansion between the Connecticut Avenue Bridge and Massachusetts Avenue. Citizens had secured nearby land years ago and would donate it to the federal government. Cost around 423000, a low per acre value for future park space. Congress is urged to approve the extension to Massachusetts Avenue to serve a rising population and connect with Potomac Park.
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Washington
Ryttod
Roch Creek Park
Georgetown
Potomac Park
United States
Massachusetta Avenue
The Value of Genuine Art Over Imitation
A critic argues that genuine art demands integrity not imitation. False copies may mimic technique yet lack creation’s spirit and deserve no reward, as honesty and original inspiration outweigh fame and money.
Bryan’s remarks spark calls for Cleveland apology
In a divided public volley, William Jennings Bryan is urged to apologize for insulting Grover Cleveland during the Tibana Ohio incident. The piece notes Bryan’s recent outbursts in Illinois and Kentucky and warns that a full apology could sway Cleveland supporters to Bryan in November.
Speeches of Candidates From Early Presidential History
Tom Watson argues candidates rarely spoke to win votes, citing Washington Jefferson Adams and many others who spoke little or none. He notes Lincoln and Cleveland thrived on written statements, while Grant Tilden Harrison McKinley and Bryan relied on oratory, with Bryan wasting chances by overtalking and neglecting study.
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Jeffersonisn
George Washington
Thoma Jefferson
John Adams
John Quincy Adarom
James ™ M
James Monroe
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
Ger Harriean
James K Polk
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James Buchanan
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
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White House
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Toombs
Alexander H. Stephens
Robert M . Hunter
T3er
Judah P Benjamin
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Tilden
Grant Cleveland
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Harrison
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Defying a Tornado at Fort Crook
Fort Crook faced a devastating tornado that struck the parade ground as 600 soldiers of the Sixth Regiment stood in battalion formation. They remained in formation amid flying debris, then sheltering in cellars as the town endured about $100,000 in damage.
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Ile Fort
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Sleeplessness in Ton Aids by Dr Slosens Says Causes Lie in Body or Mind
Sleeplessness is not a disease itself but a result of underlying bodily or mental conditions. Addressing the root causes may remove insomnia, with digestive issues being the most common trigger. Adequate air, avoidance of drastic changes, and sensible diet like lettuce and celery may help, though responses vary by individual.
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William Slosens
Red Eyed Chicken and First Rail Trip Shown in Dover News
The Dover News reports a Red-Eyed Chicken with brilliant red eyes and transparent eyelids, described as healthy and seeing clearly. Peter Lawson of Mungaup Valley takes his first Erie Railroad ride to Narrowsburg in 1889 to visit his daughter, witnessing the historic moment and remarking on his own unusual health and wit.
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George Ladenburger
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Radical Premier Knudsen declines Victorian Order honor
Norway Premier Knudsen refused the Grand Cross of the Victorian Order from King Edward arguing his radical principles prevent accepting knighthood. He wore plain black evening dress, rejecting emblems of orders as he maintains candid, modest court attire. The King sent a framed portrait with an autograph in response. The report also notes European royal moves and social shifts surrounding nobility and converts.
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M. Knudsen
Tan
Edward
Christianit
Cnfess
Remembering George Clinton and the Vice Presidency
From the Boston Transcript this piece reflects on George Clinton’s career as Revolutionary general and New York governor, notes his seven electoral votes for vice president, and contrasts him with Tompkins and Calhoun. It comments on how early voters viewed the office and Clinton’s influence in a bygone era.
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Calhoun
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de Witt
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Not Easy to Kill From the Chiraghows
A long readable fragment describes A P West of Geneva Island living forty years in a life marked by extraordinary near fatal injuries. He survived a Confederate shot in Virginia displayed remarkable endurance and earned roles as assessor and police justice. His feats include climbing from a 33 foot tree and dodging a spinning baseball. Also noted is a Columbus Ohio incident where a contractor secretly altered brickwork at night to claim work began on Thursday.
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Snake and Squirrel Fight Ends With Aims of Rescue
A McComb resident reports a four foot six inch snake and a squirrel in a fierce midair battle thirty feet up a tree. The fight ceased when a nearby observer fired at the snake with a rifle, ending the confrontation. In Hoopeston an electrician, George Gouty, was saved from electrocution after a live wire energized while repairing a pole. A rope saved him as power was cut and he recovered with only a severe headache.
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Vegetable diet laws warned by Paris pathologists
A fragment critiques vegetables as moral and health shapers. It cites Paris pathology congress notes claiming peas provoke flirtation while cabbage dulls wit, carrot cures bad temper, spinach boosts willpower, and excessive eating risks illness and social scandal.
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Ode to Barney and the Boy in the Night Theme
Fragmented verse-like lines describe a night scene with Barney and a boy, reflections on a father, moonlit streets, and a sense of distant glamour. The text weaves through images of light, storms, and memory, ending with affectionate blessings and lingering wonder.
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Dal
Sarah Barney
Alliterative Allegory Amid Odd Stream of Noises
A jagged OCR mash of phrases recounts Bram the New York subject and stray verses with mixed figures of speech. It mentions a lake near London with rainbow trout and pike taken at great cost, plus miscellaneous snippets about vice and virtue, marriage, and a quip about a writer and his wife. The text blends overheard lines, aphorisms, and names in a fragmented newspaper card.
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Sears Ag
Judas
Werner
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Delegates from Philippines back Taft for President
Philippine Islands delegates to the Republican national convention back Secretary Taft for President arguing he best understands colonial conditions. Governor Charles Andrew Reynolds, returning from the Philippines, says Taft would push reforms and fair play, while independence or equality with states is needed to avoid worsening conditions.
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Reflections of a Bachelor Line Says Marriage Comforts Men
Fragmented reflections discuss marriage and money ethics with comical quips about fears and social impressions. It notes women’s wariness of a mouse as a sign of character and hints at the sly behavior of a girl on a sofa. The text jokes about clothing and brains shaping a man’s family status.
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