Barn of Hollow Tile and Frame Set on a Concrete Foundation
W A Radford explains dairy barn design based on a hollow tile barn with a concrete foundation. The 86 by 10 foot structure houses 40 cows, 4 bulls, 8 calves, with stalls divided by steel partitions, a central silo, milk house, and overhead carriers. Ventilation relies on three ventilators and shafts for air flow, plus ample light from windows around the building. The design emphasizes sanitary, efficient cattle care and milk production.
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Gatry Plater
Lodd
Interior Outdoor Painting Timed Best in Early Winter
An aged article argues late fall and winter offer economical gains for exterior painting and interior work. It notes painters have more time, unemployment costs drop, and homes look better longer, with less dust marring finishes when windows stay closed.
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Ertonadus
Holt
Kenga
Interior over exterior in home design say architects
An old editorial argues interior warmth matters more than exterior styling. It criticizes focus on façade and urges architects to prioritize floor plans and interior decoration, noting modern apartments often sacrifice charm for utility. Cooperation between architects and interior decorators is urged.
Fireproof Barn Tile and Union Of Materials Claim Durability
The fragment describes tile as fireproof and durable, claiming resistance to burning temperature and immunity from fire. It references a union of plastic, earth, gearing, and incandescent fumes as impractical to burn, suggesting the material can absorb other substances.
Dreamland King Leads Grace to Castle of Touch
Grace meets the Dreamland King on Sleepy Cloud and visits a bright castle where signs invite touching smelling and picking. She enjoys many pleasures from clothes to food and toys, guided by friendly voices saying Please touch, with no harm caused.
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Jastes
Cloud
Grace
Jand King
Riddle phrase puzzle yields earls and gems
A wordplay riddle describes a precious stone in fret and hints at cutting off letters to reveal an inner term. The puzzle ends with hints linking to earls, pears, and a final answer. The garbled lines suggest a meta clue about removing tails to expose the root word. The concluding answer given is Earl, Pear, Bar, implying a pronunciation riddle.
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Vearl
Earl
Riddle decoding leads to a two-part answer
A wordplay puzzle where the first part hints at half of something and the second part signals completion. The clue ends with a prompt for a combined solution and hints at a semi circle in the final line.
Dame Fashion Smiles at Glove Assembly in 1927 Fashion Spread
A 1927 newspaper feature describes Dame Fashion presiding over a diverse glove assembly. Grace J. Austin leads a chant as vendors showcase a range of gloves from leather and pigskin to silk accented designs. The piece highlights styles like English Bolton thumbs, French gloved, cape leather, and collegiate worsted wools. The event ends with varied gloved factions declaring warmth and comfort amid fashion commentary.
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Grace J. Austin
Poshton
Ant
Dame Tashion
Prominent actress models chinchilla and velvet afternoon coat
A stylish afternoon coat of chinchilla and velvet is showcased worn by a famed movie actress in a flapper style. The garment features a cutaway silhouette emphasizing its brevity, complemented by a felt hat trimmed with rhinestones or ornament.
Fringe Fashion Dominates New Frock Drapery
The article notes fringe heavy designs across several new frocks. Fringed hems and long fringe from neckline to hem appear in multiple outfits, with rhinestone trellis work holding threads in place, signaling a bold trend in back drapery and overall silhouette.
Intricate Turquoise and Jewel Brocade Ensemble Featured
An article describes a complex metal brocade ensemble worn by Jenny, highlighting a block rose background with turquoise and jewel inlays, a palm leaf design, gray fox collar, and chiffon layered skirt. The piece emphasizes elegance and the garment’s meticulous craftsmanship.
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Benson
Jenny
Mike
Artificial parrots top hats and frocks in Paria display
Paria sends miniature artificial parrots about three inches high in natural colors with a tiny perched branch. They adorn hats or frocks and rest on the shoulder when worn, secured by a long stickpin. Also shown are smart corsages of pearls and crystal with silver floss stems and colored leaf accents for evening dresses.
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Paria
Velvet and Lame Used In Winter Fashion Trends
A fragmentary discussion notes velvet and lame fabrics used together in winter outfits. Velvet skirts pair with lime coats and velvet coats with lame skirts. designers blend gold and silver with other colors. The piece highlights small James designs that mix these materials for evening coats.
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Paris
Atomizer Designed Like Lipstick Holder Said To Hide Details
A compact device described as an atomizer no larger than a lipstick holder features a gulae case with a top and bottom unscrewing to expose the atomizer without removal. The mechanism is silver plated metal and easily manipulated, reportedly copied from a patented pencil lead point, with a metal element that presses to activate.
Black Evening Frocks Fashion Note
A brief fashion note on black evening frocks highlighting their essential status for wardrobes. Describes the appeal of black dotted or polka fabric for a smart youthful look.
Ti-Bi-Wansi and the Whispering Pines Romance
Ti-Bi-Wansi faces danger as a white man hides in the rocks above the valley. She schemes a cliff escape to reunite with him while Moonfire guards the pass. The lovers bid farewell as the pine wind whispers and the guard’s vigilance falters, ending in a perilous exit toward the lower valley.
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Gentla
Mount Kidorne
Ti-Bi-Wansi
El-Wanst
N-i-Wansi
Weormi
Che Tatke
White Mann
N-Bwansi
Ustenlig
Tebwansi
Plate
Hig
Tim
Ipa
Imani
Moonfire
Civnpura
Waves of Electricity Revealed by Accident in Washington Star
A Washington Star report recalls the accidental discovery of wireless telegraphy. A scientist observed two Leyden jars charged with electricity and a discharge between them, realizing a hidden wave could travel through space. This sparked the notion of invisible soundless waves similar to Melear sound, leading to the birth of wireless communication.
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Washington Star
The Jade Touch and Its Quiet Allure
A fragment describes jade’s appeal as more than color and charm, focusing on its tactile qualities. It contrasts Western perception with Eastern artistry, noting jade’s smooth flesh, cool texture, and harmony in movement as prized attributes.
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Decorat
Bénuilfnd
Large Business Inquiry Sparks Local Curiosity
A garbled note from a reader asks about local law and services at Salta-WV and Wy Old Why Whee Abe, prompting questions about a possible new business venture and its regulatory footing. The fragment hints at a discussion of costs, duties, and community impact with no clear conclusions.
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Salta
Starr
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