Gift to Library of Congress Enriches Hebrew Collection
A notable gift to the Library of Congress arrives from Jacob H Schiff of New York. His purchase, compiled by Ephraim Deinard of Arlington NJ, includes over 10,000 Hebrew titles spanning nearly 1.2 million manuscript years from early Jewish life to today. It ranges from Biblia editions and Rabbinical texts to the Talmud, Midrash, liturgy, and medieval Jewish philosophy, with extensive editions in multiple languages and rare Hebrew periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Library of Congress
Jacob Holiff
New York
Ephraim Deinard
Acington
Jewis
Rashi Hamchi
Tha Ftra
Ralabag
Israel
Frankfurt-on-the- Main
British Museum
Fragmented OCR item on steel orders and rail traffic
The readable text fragments discuss large steel orders, rail transport, and pricing references. Mentions Rao, conservative ordering, and potential shipments or plants with sporadic names and numbers. No clear narrative or complete facts emerge beyond general industry terms.
Benning Race Meeting Stimulates Army Public Interest
The Benning event drew strong turnout and political interest as riders and soldiers from the army and navy participated. Observers noted rising support for the event amid a climate of public enthusiasm and anticipated turnout for upcoming seasons.
War era photographs sold as postwar memories
A collection of war era photographs showcases battlefield scenes and civil life after conflict. The exhibit highlights vivid depictions of marching troops, urban destruction, and daily acts as civilians adapt to postwar realities. Prices for mailed copies and postage details are noted.
Net Earnings Drop Signal Labor Gains Yet Tax Falls
Internal Revenue Commissioner Cabell reports railroads raised wages while incomes lagged. Excise taxes reduced. Net corporate earnings declined about $1,000,000 from prior year in many sectors including iron and steel. Pittsburgh district shows a drop, Connecticut and Massachusetts reflect mixed results. Hawaii shows earnings rise. Commission notes fewer corporations taxed though total returns lower.
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Internal Revenue
Cabell
Haya Lo Cabell Commissione
Cabell Gays
Catell
Iron and Steel
Pittaturgh
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Hawaii
Islands
Union Savings absorbs Mercantile National Bank
Union Savings Bank has absorbed Mercantile National Bank which started as Provident Savings Bank three years ago and was renamed Mercantile. After the close of business Saturday the merger transferred assets and liabilities. Mercantile cashier L Bowman will become Union Savings treasurer and directors may elect K Southard Parker as president. former Mercantile stockholders receive $10 per share, par value.
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Union Savings
Mercantile
Union Savings Bank
Mercantile National Bank
Provdent Savings Bank
Merantile
Howe
Mercantile Bank
Ceanen
L Bowman
K Southard Parker
Fhr
Paris Bond Issue Attracts French Public Lottery Interest
Paris reports strong public interest in the upcoming city bonds of 2,600,000 francs for municipal extensions. Bonds, par 200 francs, valued at 28 with 3 percent interest, offer a monthly lottery style premium scheme. Total prizes reach 1,490,000 francs by 1923. Subscriptions begin Tuesday amid high demand.
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Paris
France
Wall
Hania
Circles puzzle with nested and intersecting shapes
A historical contest describes a chart of circles in five sizes with values five to one points. Points accrue for containment and intersections, and solvers must estimate totals without overclaiming any single size. Submissions require a sealed blank, working papers, and strict timetables for local and distant contestants.
Notice on distributing charts to contest entrants
A notice states three more charts will be issued today to those who call for them. Out of town contestants who sent self addressed envelopes will receive charts by mail today. Those who did not send envelopes should send them now to obtain charts. charts will not be mailed to all due to many address changes.
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Congress Library
Jacob H. Schiff
Abe
Westlentiall van Nots
Nana
Orient
Russia
Saadyah
Atho
Maimonides
Halevy
Gabriel
Rao
Mobile
Pyrantomouy
Ork
Matera Ma
Benning
Ristag and Hunt Club
Plass
Gieciment
Sears
Aecure
Isingiders
Arren
National Bank
Washington and Southern Bank
J. Sblwin Tait
Washington Bateau
Maitland
Coppell & Feator
Coppell & Up
New York City
Equitable Co-Operative Building Association
Anim
Oho
Spear
Perri
Torpia
Prank
America
Washington Loan & Trust Company Cor. Ltd
F Sts
John Jon Edson
Che
Calum
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
Fifteenth Street
N. W
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Wucesextal
Thomas P. Morgan
Southern
Johnson Brothers
Mayist Os
Maury Dove Company, Inc
Ttn & St
The
Cary
Washington Post
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This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!