Washington Post subscription terms and rates notice
A historic newspaper notice outlines subscription options delivered by mail in Washington and Alexandria. It details prepaid annual and monthly rates, payment methods including checks and postoffice orders, and identifies the Washington Post Co as the recipient for payments. Also notes mail matter status and an intercity mailing address, with a date and location reference for the notice.
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Cartier
Washington
Alexandria
Washington Post CO
Washington, DC
Washington DC
New York
Harford Bang
Death of a valued House member De Armond
The House mourns the loss of David A De Armond a steadfast member of the Democratic party whose strong purpose persistent debate and loyal service to the state are praised. His death deprives the House of a powerful ally and trusted colleague in the chamber.
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David A DE Armond Latsaw
Our
United Ae
Tehomplon
Vididuugh le Armond
de Armond
Ipol
Ivan
Duel and political rhetoric echo in a chaotic article
An OCR filled with fragmented chatter contrasts a supposed modern duel sparked by editor clashes with sprawling discourse on States rights and William Howard Taft era politics. The piece references Col Watterson, the Louisville Courier, The New York World, and discussions of constitutional doctrine and veteran sentiments.
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America
Heory “Watters
Louisville Courier
W Tam Jf Taft
New York World
Col
Taft policy calm in antitrust question amid 1908 abroad woes
The article reviews President Taft’s cautious antitrust stance, indicating no hurry to pursue trusts, pending Supreme Court decisions and signaling a broader conservative approach. It contrasts U S sentiment with British economic distress in 1908, noting coal and metal market declines and rising unemployment as causing widespread hardship.
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Taft
Wickersham
Corporation Lawlyers
Congress
Supreme Court
Tobacco Trust
Debating the Anglo Saxon label in America
A cryptic 19th century discussion argues the term Anglo Saxon wrongly labels America and its institutions. The author splits populations by region and tests where Anglo Saxon dominance or Celtic admixture lies, asserting the term misleads clear thinking and implies servility.
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America
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Europe
Maryland
Virginia
Kentucky
Georgia
North Caro- New
Tennessee
Arkansas
South Carolina
Alabama
Middle West
At Yndeed
Anglo Saxon identity and tariff views echoed in 19th century prose
The essay argues that English common law and Anglo Saxon heritage shape American identity, while warning against tariffs. It discusses the intrusion of Louisiana, judges, and law, contrasting specific versus ad valorem tariffs with claims of fraud. It laments lack of perfect taxation and imagines a civilization with universal honesty and flawless systems.
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New York Custom House
Common Pleas
Conservation urged as key to national prosperity
James J Hil warns that by mid century the U S must conserve resources or face crowded cities, job shortages, and strained farms. He proposes government model farms, cropland rotation, and careful cultivation to expand population and stability amid rising demand and dwindling soil.
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Hil
United States
Department of Agriculture
Laneca
Hills
Tolsto
Value of Rural Beauty and Railroad Aid in State Celebration
The insurgents ask Mr Canném to quit while Cele Joe remains a quitter as mentioned in a New Engana magazine. Railways in Massachusetts offer to aid state celebrations, with federal orders urging cooperation and a planned system. The move attaches commercial value to rural scenery to protect it from depredation and attract people, amid speculation about future events and possible submissions to The Hague.
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Mr Canném
Cele Joe
Engana
Massachusettell
Gsetts
Hog
Iallway
Radium Institute Aims Medical Research and Ore Exploration
The Radium Institute of America plans investigations into radium properties and its medical uses. Led by Prof. F Chantler, it will explore ores like pitchblende and carnotite for uranium, study radium mining potential in Cornwall and Joachimthal, and examine radioactivity in springs for possible medicinal value.
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American Institute
New York
F Chantler
Columbia University
Cornwall
America
Mons
Roentgen
World Harvest Record Seen in Wheat Output 1909
A New York World article notes the 1909 wheat harvest reaching a record high of 10.4 billion bushels globally, driven by gains in America and Europe. Canada, Russia, and England show notable increases while several countries still trail last peak years.
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New York
Liverpool
America
Europe
Southwaiia
Spain
Deaths at Funeral of Friends in Limhurst Long Island
William Meaders collapsed and died at St Bartholomew's Church Limhurst while pallbearers entered for the funeral service of Goward J Kelly superintendent of public buildings in Queens and longtime Firemen’s Association member. McCabe, Kelly’s close friend, then died moments later at the church.
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State Volunteer Firemen Association
William Meaders
Qeens
Firemens Association
WicCabe
McCabe
Kellys
Melane
Tantalum Lamp Filaments Highlight Rare Metal Use
Tantalum from Uhe Srientite is a rare metal used mainly to make filaments for incandescent lamps. Its lamp efficiency exceeds carbon but lags tungsten. Over 200 filaments per pound possible, keeping market small. Western Australia supplies manganotantalates. no U S production in 1908. German and United States firms produce tantalum stats at about 800 per pound.
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Western Australia
United States
Hess
Geological Survey
Germany
Orleans Duke Home From Morocco III Amid Naval Honors
The Duke of Orleans, heir to the French throne, returned from Morocco III where he served with the naval brigade under General Marina against the Moors. He trained in the Spanish navy and spent time in America last year. Conditions at Bellila are poor with inadequate water and ambulance service.
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Bellila
Duke of Orleans
Abs
House of Orleans
Prince Lows
Comte de
Brasil
Loula de Mercy
South Africa
Comte -En
Comte de Paris
Duc de Chartres
McClellan
Robert Lefort
Bardiman
France
Austin
Italy
Ageie
Heque
Order of the
Le‘rort
Standards of Living Compared for German and American Workers
The New York Tribune reports German and American wage and expense comparisons from official sources. German skilled workers show lower income and tighter surpluses, while American workers earn more and maintain larger yearly surpluses despite higher living costs.
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Dooman
New York Tribune
Berlin
Hamburg
North Atlantic
Germany
America
Helped Steal Own Horse by Mistaken Identity
Arthur Edwards, a farmer, woke at midnight and helped a stranger steal what turned out to be Edwards's own horse and gear. The intruder rode off, leaving the harness and remnants behind as Edwards later learned the animal belonged to him.
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Arthur Edwards
Edwards
Tmef
Parmer
Inventor Smethurst and Tesla Clash on Boardwalk
An interviewee recalls Smethurst as an inventor at heart despite circumstances. On a seaside holiday Smethurst was seen on the boardwalk with a bottle of chloroform. He threatens a confrontation with Jones ward, vowing caution and defiance if attacked.
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Nikola Tesla
Magara
Tesla Staing
Smethurst
Jones
Salmon Round Up by Seal Off Inverness Shore
A Scotoman correspondent at Inverness Firth watched about six seals form a semicircle near a small bay and herd a shoal of salmon toward shore. The salmon, lacking escape, were captured by the seals in a scene that reminded him of a clever driving dog herding sheep.
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Inverness Firth
Small Bay
Century-old newspapers signal a national club's rise
A 100 year view notes St Louis celebrating a centennial edition, while a national club gathers daily and weekly papers including two German titles. The piece traces state representation, regional spread from Pennsylvania to Ohio and the South, and highlights rapid growth and enduring vitality of American publications over a century.
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Chicago Record Herald
St. Louis
Reading
Adler
Lancaster
Volks Freund
Biobachter
Pennsylvania
The
Republic
Great Lakes
Ohio
South
Atlantic Coast
Charleston News and Courier
Philadelphia
Nort American
Tver
Ang Post
Frankins Gazette
Europe
Why the Hen Crosses the Street In a Boston Tale
A fragmented verse piece recalls a hen crossing a street with no clear reason, paired with chaotic football scenes. It contrasts the hen’s wandering with human behavior, then shifts to a chaotic crowd of players and spectators, ending in cheer and shouted names. The piece blends rural imagery with sports lore and street theater.
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Boston Herald
Opium in Siam and US capital needs spark talks at Arlington
The article reports on opium use among Siamese people with statements from J I Westengard of the Siamese government, noting government efforts but limited progress. It discusses missionaries, Buddhism, and questions about prohibitions, plus a separate note on national convention venues and mining law concerns in Washington with remarks from Densmore and others.
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J I. Westengard
Arlington
Sre Beng
Wong Bu
Siad
Mr Westengard
Slane
Washington
Jt Ellson
Cincinnati
Cansention Hall
Tas
Kew
Willard
Tan
Congress
Board of
Adirectors
Ar Frost
Ncw
Sam
Toledo Oho
St Louis
Chicago
Hell
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A bachelor who hosts a baby and the loss of hor homemaking hours are teased in a humorous column. It mentions widowers trying to persuade children of a need for a stepmother and a husband’s mild faults blamed on youthful appearance. A waitress in Omaha marries a guest an hour after serving dinner.
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Chicago News
Hey Tve
If & Man
Omaha
Reflections of a Bachelor on Washington Likeness in Treasury Policy
A fragmentary column discusses President George Washington likeness on coins and Treasury objections. It notes engraving concerns, political unrest, and varying party strength in 19th century debates, mentioning Democrats, Republicans, Gov. candidates, and a future Beveridge campaign context.
President Diaz Recounts Humble Tradesman Roots
President Diaz, a carpenter by training from We Mexican Moraia, recounts early work with tools taught by a French mentor. He notes his chair crafted in Oaxaca province, where he sat amid his terms as governor, and recalls the engineers hero of Nacozari who saved a town at the cost of his life.
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Mavroyent Bey
Mavroyen Bey
Hia
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Europe
Mavroyents
Morosin
Venice
Machariote Mavroyeni
Corfu
Valle
Venetian
Peter Mavroyen
Wallacie
Wallachia
Austra
Russia
Sultan Selim
Mayroy
Danube
Selim
Stephen Logothetes
Arehea
Constantinople
John
Vienna
Peter
Foxann Stourza
George Salsch
Atalle
Servia
Peter Mavroyem
Rovana Stourza
Charles of
Apostolos Mavroyeni
Spiridion Mavroyeni
Sultan Abdul Hamfa
Mavroyeni
Washington
Spiridion
Turkey
Mme Mavroyeni Pasha
Mayro Seni Pasha
Tha Sultan
United States
Samos
Mavroyea
Bur
Bik
Mexican Moraia
Diaz
Chapultepre Eague 2
Velada
Teatro Arbeu
Jesus Garcia
Nacozari
Chamber of Deputies
Oaxaca
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