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Story August 17, 1907

Western Kansas World

Wakeeney, Trego County, Kansas

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The White House undergoes annual exterior cleaning and painting by a large team of painters during the President's absence, following a failed washing experiment last year that damaged the paint.

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White Paint for the White House.

The annual cleaning of the White House is under way. A large force of painters is now at work on the structure, and pretty much all of the four months the President is absent will be utilized in renovating and cleaning the exterior of the old building.

The walls of the White House were not painted last year. The experiment of washing with a highly recommended preparation was made. This was unsuccessful, as the wash seems to have cracked the paint and left the walls in bad shape generally wherever it was applied. After these walls have been properly treated a liberal treatment of good old-fashioned paint will be used, and the White House again will appear in its glistening dress of pure white.—Washington Post.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Curiosity

What themes does it cover?

Recovery

What keywords are associated?

White House Painting Cleaning Renovation Washington Post

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White House

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White House

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Annual cleaning of the White House involves painters renovating the exterior during the President's four-month absence. Last year's washing experiment failed, cracking the paint, so traditional painting will restore its white appearance.

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