Longevity Theory Prompts Russia Couple Search
St Louis retiree and philosopher Hammer seeks a Russian couple for a radical longevity experiment. He proposes living in the United States for a year with strict regimens: bathing, raw diet, sleeping on a leg, and swimming during waking hours. Hammer claims balance of body functions can extend life and plans to travel to the U.S. in fall to begin near St. Louis, potentially relocating to a California or Florida beach.
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Paris
Re Elining
Park Hammer
St. Louis
la Renaissance
Hammer
United States
St. Louisan
California
Morida
Conquering Yourself by Thomas Arkle Clark
Elena Carter discusses a life story of a highly successful banker and civic leader. The piece uses self control as a central theme, comparing the leader’s poised exterior with inner discipline, and presents examples of others failing to master impulses, urging daily self whip.
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Carter
George Carter
Lights of New York by Walter Trumbull
The essay surveys the craze for midget golf, tracing its rise from small towns to cities, noting varied names from putt-putt to Tom Thumb, and describing its appeal, ease of play, and potential royalties on a key outfit. It also touches on unrelated vignettes about travel, stamps, Wall Street, fashion, and a lone man in uniform.
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New York
Exiled Mexican Leader Hopes in Tucson Refuge
Former Mexican undersecretary of war General Francisco Robles Manzo, once commander of Sonora and Yaqui campaigner, lives as a political refugee in Tucson Arizona. The 1929 Mscabar rebellion saw him lead rebel forces in northwest Mexico before federal forces pushed him across the border.
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Tucson
Ariz
Napoleon
St. Helena
Francisco Robles Manzo
Mexico
Sonora
Manzo
Atrosy
Yale Aspirant Sandy Wiener Seeks Yale Football Roster Place
The former tennis protege of Big Bill Wilden pursues a spot on the Yale 1980 football team while living in Ortiz Sonora Mexico. He reflects on past glory, vast ranching holdings, rivered highways, and a life altered by escape with thoughts of brighter days ahead.
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Sandy Wiener
Big Bill Wilden
Yale
Ortiz
Sonora
Mexico
Butte Copper Capital of the World Highlighted
Butte is described as the copper capital with about 150 mines nearby and a major reduction works at Wastice, 26 miles away. The area accounts for a significant share of U S and world copper production. The article notes General Manzo admires Napoleon and mentions Mexican anthems.
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Butte
Bent
Wastice
General Manzo
Napoleon
Indian of Glacier Reserve Named Perfect Physical Type
The Glacier national park community notes Yellow Mead as held perfect among Native Americans by artists, selected for embodying an ideal physical type of the American Indian.
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Yellow Mead
Glacier National Pack Reservation
Cottage Type Stucco Bungalow is Attractive and Comfortable
William A. Radford promotes a story and a half stucco cottage with gabled dormers and a sun parlor. The 26 by 24 foot, five room dwelling features a wide living room with an open fireplace, connected dining area, a sun porch, and a two bedroom second floor with bath. Exterior stucco walls and a tied roof pair with a wide porch supported by sturdy pillars, highlighting curb appeal and landscaping potential.
Colorful Boiler Brings Space to the Basement
The piece notes how modern basements expand usable space in homes, comparing it to discovering vast new areas. It explains that basements, now heated by radiators, offer extra rooms and functionality, with decorative boilers and fittings blending with interiors and enhancing family living spaces.
Steel Bridging Replaces Wood in Frame Construction
For years wood bridging reinforced frame construction but steel has emerged as the superior option. Steel provides greater strength and helps secure walls to prevent loosened or pulled out sections. Many homeowners remain unaware of bridging’s importance, yet floors without enforcement develop squeaks and give, while proper bridging strengthens the entire house.
Experts Approve of Use of Color in Kitchen
Color in home decor has invaded kitchens with experts recommending it as standard. Betty Thornley of Collier’s Weekly argues a kitchen should reflect the decorator’s personality and suggests bold color schemes. Some prefer palettes of white and blue with red accents, others feature yellow woodwork or powder blue walls. Colored bread from a Columbus bakery shows another consumer-facing trend, though blue remains popular for general taste.
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Betty Thornley
Collier's Weekly
Columbus
Ohio
Damp Cellars and Roof Drainage Causes Tips
Advice on preventing damp cellars by ensuring proper drainage away from foundation. Emphasizes grading slopes to shed rainwater, directing roof runoff away from walls, and avoiding water soaking near foundations to prevent dampness.
Tin Roofs Risk from Heat and Drought Whats Worn
Fragmentary note warns excessive heat and drought may peel paint and open seams on tin roofs. It suggests even with best grade paint, roofing metal may fail as grain expansion occurs and leaks may follow. The text reads like a caution about roof protection and upkeep.
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Thomas Arkle Clark
University of Ilinoia
Elena
Griswold
Wilson
Western Newspaper Union
Ambassador and Historic
Ambassaourt Dawes
Liverpool
England
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Lights OF
Walter Trumbull
Horace DM. Albright
National Parks
Jamies
New Mexico
Wall Street
Jilm
Fifth Avenue
Trousseau
Eighth Avenue
Bell Syndicate
Rvnckmelk
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Advic
Willi
Radford
South Dearborntreet
Chicago
Peg
Ining
Ea Ee
Tvingity Weg
Kesar
Ben Kew
Niee
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