Attractive Story-and-a-Half House For Comfort and Space
Radford outlines a two story story and a half house measuring 22 feet wide with brick porch and ornamental roof lines. It features a square living room rear of which lie a bathroom and bedroom, a dining room, compact kitchen, basement stairs, and a large upper hall with two bedrooms two baths and a sewing room. This design emphasizes attractive curb appeal and efficient use of space for small lots.
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Tyne
Pontaing
Old Shake Roofs Become Long Lasting Decoratives
In early American building most houses used hand rived shakes from cedar pine or cypress roofs valued for ease of access and durability. Red cedar shakes now produced commercially gain popularity for homes seeking distinctive rustic texture with uneven courses and varied shade.
Cleaning iron articles from bric-a-brac using soap and water
The article recommends dusting with a soft brush for daily care and a thorough wash with lukewarm water and a neutral soap for painted or waxed surfaces. Use a brush dipped in clear water to reach crevices, dry with a soft cloth, air dry completely, and finish with wax or furniture polish for a shine.
Limestone as Veneer Expands in Architecture and Quarrying
Limestone is increasingly used as veneer on stud frame walls and as a structural facing over hollow tile or brick. It is attached to the frame with galvanized metal ties, the same method used for brick veneer.
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Atone
Maple Floor Care Tips From Historic Guide
Discussion on preserving maple floors notes maple’s hardness and close grain. Recommends thinning first varnish coat with turpentine, applying at least three coats, and options like oil or wax finishes. For badly worn floors, scrape and sand, remove old varnish, then refinish. Oiling wears quickly, wax can be direct finish with no prior coat.
Brick Wall Alternative to Prevent Floor Settling
Cleveland architect Rolph W. Friend argues interior wall bearing partitions on iron columns and square footings cause footing settlement and door misalignment. He recommends an eight inch tile or brick bearing wall for even load distribution, reducing settlement and aiding durable construction.
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Rolph W. Friend
Cleveland
Roof permanence and rafter strength guidance
Roof permanence depends on what builds up the roof as much as the surface exposed. A roof frame with 2 by 6 rafters spaced 10 inches apart and not spanning more than 10 feet, and not set at an angle less than 45 degrees, will be strong enough to support heavy roofing like tile and slate. If the roof is wider or the peak angle greater, rafters should be sturdier.
Christmas Morning in the Library Tree
Four children Lucy Betty Robbie and Billy wake on Christmas morning in a library room to a candle lit tree. They find Santa took their letters, explore stocked stockings and gifts, exchange cheerful remarks, and celebrate with three cheers for Santa and for Christmas.
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Lucy
Betty
Robbie
Billy
Santa Claus
Santa
Sam
Fle
Lures
Billie
Christimas
Coin vanish trick described in sleeve palm illusion
A magician’s routine explains a coin toss trick where the performer pretends to transfer a coin from the right hand to the left, then hides it by dropping it down the coat sleeve and slapping it on the back of the left hand as the audience is fooled. The method relies on sleight of hand and misdirection to conceal the coin’s true movement.
Toothpick Magic and the Upright Trick
A mystifying trick shows a toothpick standing upright without a table. Moisten the thumb and forefinger, hold the toothpick, switch hands, then press it against the side of the table with force to attach. Practice until you are letter perfect before performing.
Dame Fashion Smiles By Grace Jewed Austin
Dame Fashion notes the charm of red in outfits and accessories as Grace Austin appreciates apparel influence. A beige crepe gown with black patent shoes features a motif created by subtle velvet buttons, showcasing costume jewelry’s role in finishing the look.
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Grace Jewed Austin
Dame Oghton
Grace J. Austin
U Erlend
Paris
Dave Paghton
Dreas
Weatera
Valow
Gloveskin Suede Thera Material Debuts in Market
A new fabric named gloveskin debuts offering a snopny velvety finish described as a suede like material. The terse note mentions cashmere sues and a fashionable coat material with stylish texture.
Winter Chapeaux From French Capital Shops
Three new Paris hats feature distinct styles. A black satin hat with lace edging and a feather detail on the right side leads. A black felt hat with a tornefois t crown embellishment sits in the center. A tan velours design shows indentation on the left with an overlapped brim.
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Paris
Paris fashion updates jewelry worn at back and front
Paris designers promote necklace arrangements that decorate the back of gowns with loops and hanging strands. Shoulder pins advance the back design, while pendant decks remain a front fashion. New Paris fastenings include jeweled arrows for high necklines and platinum nails with emerald heads.
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Paris
Poris
Kolves
Rue de la Paix
Skating and Golf Suits Displayed in Plaited Styles
The piece describes skating hockey and golf suits with full slots in plaited, flared and wrap around designs. Jumpers and skirts often match, hats complement gloves, and finger styles appear. Barrow scarf items rise in popularity, tied for effect rather than warmth, with knee length stockings over silk hosiery featuring bright cuffs.
Floral accents invade sportswear in Chanel display
Flowers layered into sportswear as decoration, Chanel showcases nearly evening-appropriate looks. Black and white themes appear, with a cluster of small felt towers forming boutonnieres style accents.
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Chanel
Boutontiere
Channel
Venice and the spice trade that shaped world history
The article traces how Europe’s appetite for spices and drugs tied Venice to global networks. It notes Herat Afghanistan and Aleppo as key sources, Venice’s rise and decline as a trade hub, and how explorers sought India’s spices, with parallels to Colombo and the Dutch, Portuguese, and English struggles for control. It also touches on camphor, cloves, and the broader spice economy across centuries.
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National Grographic Society
Washington, D. C
TVO
Werat
Afghanistan
Herat
Mhat
Venlea
Europe
Venice
India
China
Persia
Palestine
Columbus
Indies
Cutt Cut
Cape of Good Hope
Lisbon
Priull
Lury
Wellney
Greenville
Spat
Rey
Draxan
Motley
United Netherlands
Lis Point
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Prairie Avenue
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New York
Ratall Furriers’ Association
Zanzibar
Aleppo
Alenon
Syria
Baehu
Japan
Formosa
London
Bumburg
Hong Kong
West
Batavia
Splee Islands
Engals
Elmira
Ceylon
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