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Lincoln's Tribute to Washington Speech 1842
Abraham Lincoln called George Washington the mightiest name on earth for civil liberty and moral reform in a Springfield talk printed by the Sangamon Journal on February 25, 1842. Lucien Hugh Alexander of Philadelphia located the copy in the Library of Congress archives.
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Lincoln
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Springfield
Ill
Sangamon Journal
Lucien Hugh Alexander
Philadelphia
Library of Congress
A Summer White House Proposed for Mount Weather
President Coolidge asks Congress to appropriate 48000 dollars for a summer White House on Mount Weather Virginia. The site, near Washington, would host a government weather station atop the Blue Ridge, allowing direct proximity to the capital during heated months. The proposal argues the cost is moderate and would restore easy contact with Washington via wire communication.
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White House
Mount Weather
Washington
Congress
Coolidge
Blue Ridge Mountain Ranges
Capitol
Goolidge
Indiana bill seeks harsher penalties for bank embezzlement
Indiana lawmakers consider raising embezzlement penalties from two to five years minimum and 14 to 21 years maximum. A fine up to 1000 dollars and disenfranchisement for a set period would apply. Senator John Hewitt argues two years is insufficient for large bank losses harming communities.
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Indiana
John H. Hewitt
Poverty and Prosperity In The United States
A national affairs writer argues poverty is relative in America noting alms houses total under 100000 and declining while many families own radios telephones cars and hold savings and life policies. British lecturer Philip Kerr says Americans have solved poverty and raised living standards, with Philadelphia set higher than London and France and Belgium levels.
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United States
America
Savings and Loan
Philip Kerr
London
Philadelphia
France
Belgium
Safety zones in Los Angeles traffic deaths debate
A newspaper report notes eight pedestrians killed in Los Angeles motor crashes since January 19 1940, all in so called safety zones. While zones aim to protect walkers, critics say they invite danger if not properly protected and call to abolish or enforce true safety.
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Los Angeles
Chronic appendicitis debated by surgeons in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia surgeon sparked a heated discussion at a surgeons’ gathering by suggesting there is no clear chronic appendicitis. The exchange focused on the value of exploratory, lengthy incisions and the difficulty of diagnosing chronic appendicitis, with several experts defending and challenging the diagnosis while noting some true cases may exist.
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America
Philadelphia
Brotherly
Love
Tyre
Dors
Ultraviolet Window Bath Directions Published Again
Questions and answers discuss building a low cost ultraviolet bath window using chicken wire and cellophane. Dr Pfund claims a 25 cent window is feasible, with a DIY design and cautions about lenses and safety. Letters request repeat guidance and note personal health letters to Dr Brady.
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A. H. Pfund
Such & Indore
Month of Genius by Glenn Frank Among February Born Giants
The piece celebrates February born geniuses led by Washington and lists figures such as Mark Hopkins Dickens Ruskin Edison Lincoln Kosciusko Lyon Danvin More Cooper Meredith Gutenberg and others. It notes their contributions from education reform to social progress and sees Washington surrounded by a galaxy of great spirits on his birthday month.
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Washington
Mark Hopkins
Charlies Dickens
Bor
John Ruskin
Thomas A. Edison
Abraham Lincoln
Thaddeus Kisciusko
Mary Lyon
Mount Holyoke Seminary
Charles Danvin
Sir Thomas More
Peter Cooper
George Meredith
Generics
Johannes Gutenberg
Ernest Reng
Jest a Moment in the Light of Modern Biographers
A collage of humorous notes and quips on biographies, politics, and culture. It jokes about Washington’s image, Heifetz’s earnings, and celebrity foibles, with social commentary on quarantines, fashion, and the dating market, mingling satirical lines and stray observations.
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Georgie
Lkely
Potomac
Lent And My Work Meditation On Washington Birthday
Topic for the Week focuses on faith in God amid public life and private conduct. The meditation highlights George Washington as a thrifty, prosperous figure with unselfish patriotism, urging trust in God s presence to guide priorities. A prayer asks for strength to resist temptation and to see the unseen guidance.
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Washington
God
The Case of Mases and Mrs Willebrandt
Frank R Kent notes in the Baltimore Sun that Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt stirred bitter reactions during Hoover era campaigns over church politics. Some call her the most notorious woman in America and friends push for a cabinet post or a federal judgeship in California, though Senate confirmation is uncertain.
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Mases
New York Times
United States
Earth
Frank R. Kent
Baltimore Sun
Hoover
Mabel Walker Whlebrandt
Kent
America
California
Department of Juiee
New York Nights and Hoboken Bohemia Reflections
A column mingles Broadway gossip with Hoboken nightlife, noting actors like Bert Lahr and Beatrice Lillie, cultural sprays from Sousa to Morley, and a tour through prohibition era dives. It observes crowd habits, fashion, and the revival of old shows while painting a vivid postcard of urban entertainment and sensory detail.
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Ethel Barrymore
John Steele
Jupiter
Clare Gould
Stock Exchange
Beatrice Lillie
Plump Brunets
Breen
James R. Quick
Boston
Mabel Bell
Sousa
Nellie Revelli
Bert Lahr
Conn
Fred
Tom Waring
Herman Tappe
Hoboken
Bohemia
Christopher Morley
Sun Bath Machines For Congressmen On Capitol Hill
Washington lawmakers embrace ultraviolet sun baths installed in a barber shop near the Capitol to ward off winter pallor. Reps Florian Lampert and Pred Zihlman are among frequent users while Rep Edward T. Taylor rails against a 25 cent guide fee to tour the Capitol, arguing tours should be free as a taxpayer benefit. Opponents say guides meet public demand and provide important explanations.
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Washington, D. C
Capitol Hil
Washington
Congress
Florian Lampert
Wisconsin
Pred Zihlman
Maryland
Edward T. Taylor
United States
National Capitol
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Taylor
Campaign Course Approval Through Noted Leaders Mentioned
Fragmentary text notes approval of a campaign path and references Joseph T. Robinson, Carter Glass, and other leaders in discussing the scope of a “big title problem.” The passage hints at a debate among prominent figures about leadership and direction without full context or complete details.
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Joseph T. Robinson
Carter Glass
Inauguration Day Rain Hits Harrison Parade
Washington scene as Benjamin Harrison rides from the White House to the Capitol on a soggy March 4 1889 Inauguration day. Generals Beaver and Hoar figure in a crowd soaked by rain while the ball at the Pension Building draws 12000 guests. The piece notes fashion trends, gadgets, and a birthday party at the White House with the president and his descendants.
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Benjamin Harrison
Alexander BR. George
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
William Henry Harrison
White House
Capitol
Harrison
Cleveland
Hoar
Gockerell
Seal Brown
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Altho
Levi P. Morton
John Philip Sousa
Marine Band
Washington
America
Pinkerton
New York World
Benjamin Harrison McKee
Langtry’s New York Home Described As Shabby Remnant
Feb 22 New York Hy Richard Maslock reports Lily Langtry’s old Chelsea residence on Twenty third street is a bare shell. The once grand five story house with former private alley and fence replaced by openwork has housed Pasteur Institute and an Italian restaurant and now stands vacant for sale. The two lots are valued at $175000.
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Lily Langtry
New York
Richard G. Maslock
Liv Langtry
Jim West
Twenty-third Street
Jersey Lily
Chelsea
Stabie
Greenwich Village
Lily
Twenty~ Fourth Street
Frederick Gebhart
Mn Worlding House
Pasteur Institute
Calendar Calculations Brain Tests in Evening Post
A reader exercise from the Evening Post presents a "Calendar Calculations" test with seven yes or no questions. It asks rapid answers on dates, month lengths, leap years, and week counts, inviting readers to underline yes or no after each item and report results on the Society Page.
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