American architecture and Mount Vernon as the dramatic note
The essay argues American architects should imitate Mount Vernon and colonial exemplars rather than chase a self invented style. It critiques modern farmhouses for weak symbolism, praises Embury and Bates for near historic accuracy, and outlines hygienic cellar design, heating, and domestic economy in the American cottage. It cautions against unnecessary chimneys and emphasizes architecture as history expressed in building.
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America
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel McIntyre
Salem
Charles Bulfinch
Boston
McComb
New York
Mount Vernon
Virginia
Washington
Potomac River
Monticello
Ridgefield
Conn
Alma-Tadema
Jackson
Aymar Embury
Bedford Hills
Bronxville
William A. Bates
Walter Jameson Returns and Wins Elizabeth in Hicksville
Walter Jameson, long seen as a failure, returns to Hicksville to care for his mother and rekindle an old flame with Nancy Dayton. He declares his plan to marry Nancy, but discovers his real love is Elizabeth, Nancy’s sister, after confessing he stayed loyal to her all along. News spreads as Walter proves his fortune from the Jameson gold mine and prepares to wed Elizabeth.
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Walter Jameson
Hicksville
Walter
New York
Nevada
Nancy Dayton
Nancy
Elizabeth
Fiayton
Svaiver
Wigin
Cnune
Dame
Veulter
Dayton
Bat Nancy
Mlizabeth
Nancs
Mr. Jameson
Nanony
Jameson
Time Thief in the Work Area Warns Young Men
The essay stresses how a young man who distracts colleagues harms both peers and employers. Disruptive behavior harms productivity, marks him as a drone, and leads to dismissal. It cites time theft as a serious fault in the workplace culture and urges focusing on the task at hand.
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Shere
Eeoaiage
Somngtangy Treind
Perpetual Motion Claim From Lithuanian Innovator
J P Machezis a Lithuanian native and U S resident since 1899 claims a nearing completion perpetual motion device. The 5 ft 4 in by 10 ft machine is aluminum guided and uses a lever and a powerful steel spring. He seeks patents and says the design could power factories and stationary engines.
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J. P. Machezis
Lithuania
Grand Rapids
New York World
Machezis
Uncol
Cai
Machezia
United States
Unworthy Words Fail To Impress A Woman
A dialogue fragment shows a woman unmoved by praise or denigration. She dismisses flattery as her relatives echo the notion that she should be sought by a less worthy suitor, revealing a stubborn confidence in her own standards.
Cherry Raising Brings Joy to Colorado Woman Horticulturist
A Colorado woman succeeds in cherry culture and shares advice on proper pruning, site selection, and care. The article highlights thrift, judgment, and adaptability in horticulture, noting harmony and companionship found among trees and the satisfaction of visible yearly fruit.
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Colorado
Cleveland visitors tour Newburg asylum
A party from Cleveland toured Cleveland proper then viewed Newburg asylum cells. The superintendent described a patient who believes he powers the universe, sparking amused remarks from visitors about similar ideas in their own households.
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Cleveland
Newburg
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Private peat work spreads in Canada with two plants
Canadian government peat experiments have led to two private producers. One plant operates at Alfred Ontario and the other at Farnham Quebec. The peat made by the government and sold to private users is reported suitable for grates and cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Alfred
Ont
Farnham
Quebec
Light of the World Verse Quoted From John 2 12
A religious quotation from John 2 12 proclaims that those who follow will not walk in darkness and will have the light of life.
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John
Doubt and Faith in the Bible and Jesus as Light
The text discusses doubt as a normal phase caused by sin and the devil, contrasts natural skepticism with belief, and argues that scripture reveals truth. It emphasizes that faith comes through Jesus and that those who follow him will know the doctrine as divine.
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God
Jesus
Clem
Iself
Christ
Jesus of Nazareth
John
Patience Faith and Hope Bring Healing Streams
A brief moral line from Charles G. Ames emphasizes keeping souls in patience and clinging to faith and love. It suggests healing power flows within and outward through steadfast belief and benevolent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Ames
Private Jones Slips Late for Baby and Bitter Beer
Corporal Jenkins marries “on the strength” and his wife bears a son. Private Jones, invited to congratulate Bill, asks about the child only to learn the keg has run dry. The sergeant reveals the newborn is fine but the barrels are empty. A light humor item with a joke about a Red Cross Ball Blue ad and a Mona Lisa smile joke follows.
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Jenkins
Bill
Jones
Sergeant Brown
London
Quip on admitting mistakes from Senator Sorghum
A witty exchange features Senator Sorghum shrugging off fault by noting others will discuss any error without his participation. The remark highlights a style of political humor about accountability.
Treat Pimples and Blackheads with Cuticura Ointment
Effective skin care method recommends applying Cuticura Ointment to pimples and blackheads, washing after five minutes, then daily use of Cuticura Soap. Advises morning and night routines to prevent inflammation and clogged pores. Sample kits and free Skin Book offered via Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
American Woman Tops Vesuvius Crater Party
An American woman led a small party to the summit of Vesuvius with Mrs. Cook, widow of the noted tourist manager. The crater display impressed the group and was attributed to Mrs. Cook by the American at table. Two Englishmen asked in unison how such a feat could be managed.
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Great Britain
John Marshall
Virginia
America
Vesuvius
Mrs. Cook
Mrs Cook
Their First Thoughts. Wine Drummer Quotation
The dialogue frames a widow and a wine drummer discussing the age of her deceased husband and his potential future output, humorously noting a hundred bottles a year as a measure of lost time. The exchange blends wit with reflection on literary ambitions and mortality.
The Whole-Souled Fellow and Frugal Tidbits
A pithy lesson contrasts the reliable, better off man with the half-souled debtor who falters after misfortune. The piece notes that many avoid arguing with indifferent people. It also comments on a woman's habit of saving by charging purchases.
Eye strain relieved by quitting coffee study
An Arizona reader reports eye trouble linked to coffee use and credits quitting coffee with Postum for improved vision and health. The letter cites a son who stopped coffee and glasses, while the family notes heart relaxation and overall well being after switching to Postum. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum with pricing and brewing notes.
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Arabia
AN. J
Shoe
Optician
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Senator Sorghum
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