Evolution of the White House and its early history
The article traces the White House origins from Major L Enfant s Presidial Palace plan to James Hoban winning the final design. It covers construction delays, Washington s corner stone in 1792, the 1814 fire, post fire restoration, and later additions and renovations up to 1902. It ends noting 1925 US tornadoes caused 25 million dollars in damage.
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White House
Pierre Charles L’enfant
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
United States
District of Columbia
L’enfant
Washington
James Hoban
Charleston
South Carolina
Hoban
Alexandria, Virginia
Lodge of Freemasons
Georgetown
Philadelphia
Adams
President’s House
Capitol
Treasury
State
Congress
Tom Everritt
Nothing Like It on Earth Borozone healing duo promoted
An advertisement touts the Boro zone liquid and powder as a superior wound treatment for torn flesh cuts and sores. Liquid comes in 30c 60c and 1.20$ sizes while powder is 30c and 60c. Sold locally.
Appraisal of Values in America
The piece contrasts vast fortunes earned by celebrities with the modest estate of Charles W. Eliot and questions whether modern valuation of individuals by wealth will shape American civilization. It cites Rudolph Valentino, Jack Dempsey, Miss Ederle, Irving Berlin, and others to probe money’s role over intellect and virtue.
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Charles W. Eliot
Rudolph Valentino
D. Eliot
Jack Dempsey
Tunney
Ederle
Irving Berlin
United States
Grove's Tasteless Tonic for Energy and Vitality
Purifies and enriches the blood with iron and quinine to strengthen and invigorate. Improves appetite and adds color to cheeks as marial germs are said to be destroyed by its tonic effect. 60c.
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Grove
No clear article headline identified in excerpt
The fragment questions why solid work earns little admiration while frivolous feats fetch wealth. It contrasts toil and sweat of the masses with rewarded excess in society, referencing a Houston Post-Dispatch quotation about value and recognition.
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Houston Post-Dispatch
Eye care and glasses fitting by qualified optometrist
R L Johnson announces in house eye testing and glasses fitting services with satisfaction guaranteed. The practice emphasizes professional exams and accurate fitting to ensure proper vision correction.
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R. L. Johnson
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days By PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure piles. It relieves itching, burning and discomfort in a few days and helps you sleep after the first application. Price 50 cents.
Life Span Not Increased Despite Longer Birth Expectancy
The piece notes life expectancy at birth has risen in cities like London from 41 to 53 years, yet the elderly's life span has not proportionally extended. It argues the upper limit of human lifespan remains largely unchanged, suggesting the body wears out within a typical span despite advances in science.
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London
Straw Vote Benefit Noted by Toledo Blade
The Toledo Blade editorial jokes that straw votes avoid cost to taxpayers by sparing federal and state investigations, highlighting fiscal practicality in informal balloting.
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Toledo Blade
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