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Congressional Gardener at hobby. Washington, D.C., May 7. Rep. William R. Poage, a first term Texas Democrat, likes gardening. He couldn't find a plot of ground in the crowded capital, so he used his newly acquired congressional influence and won permission to help tend flowers and shrubbery in the government's Botanical Gardens. So he works along with the regular laborers an hour or two daily. no. 1, 571937
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Mopping his brow and a rest. Washington, D.C., May 7. Rep. W.R. Poage of Texas, taking a rest after working in the Botanical Gardens, (see other caption on first picture) no. 3
At work on the shrubbery. Washington, D.C., May 7. Rep. W.R. Poage of Texas, is shown working on the shrubbery at the Botanical Garden. (see other caption for complete story) no. 4
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Mopping his brow and a rest. Washington, D.C., May 7. Rep. W.R. Poage of Texas, taking a rest after working in the Botanical Gardens, (see other caption on first picture) no. 3
All finished with the work. Washington, D.C., May 7. Rep. W.R. Poage of Texas, is shown with his tools over his shoulder after working in the Botanical Gardens at the capital. (see other caption for full story) no. 5
Congressional Gardener at hobby. Washington, D.C., May 7. Rep. William R. Poage, a first term Texas Democrat, likes gardening. He couldn't find a plot of ground in the crowded capital, so he used his newly acquired congressional influence and won permission to help tend flowers and shrubbery in the government's Botanical Gardens. So he works along with the regular laborers an hour or two daily. no. 1, 5/7/1937
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01/01/1937
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