Floating Island Sighted in Pacific Near Society Islands
Captain J C Evans of the British steamer Pareora reported sighting a floating island in the Pacific near the Society Islands inhabited only by birds and two years unseen, with the nearby submerged Tonga Island and a smoking volcano on the other island. The crew observed a thousand birds and noted shallow waters near the shore. Three headhunters were taken into custody at Solomon Island before release with a warning.
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Norfolk
J. C. Evans
Mvang
Hampton Roads
Society Islands
Solomon Island
South
England
Pacific
Society
Janus
Evans
Tonga
Civse
Back Pay and Rewards in Kipling’s India and Frasier’s Life
Dean Thomas Arele Clark reflects on payback for good deeds in Kipling’s tale of India, noting how a king’s survival can be seen as back pay. He cites Frasier, who died at eighty six after a life free of vice, saying his vigor and charm in old age were back pay for his disciplined life.
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Kipling
India
Mahmud
France
Frasier
Mohammed Ali Abrahim
Egypt
Lndy
New York
Vera King
Morris T. Lederer
Cleveland
Smart fall suit with Irish green basket weave cloth
The ensemble features an Irish green basket weave suit with a fitted jacket and a snugly fitted top and circular graduated length flounce skirt. It is paired with a green corded silk and felt hat, a green and orange scarf, tan bag, shoes, and doeskin gloves.
Pitt Panthers Captain Eddie Baker to Lead Team
Capt. Eddie Baker of the 1990 Pitt Panthers grid squad will handle heavy thinking and much of the foot work. His accurate tee work and booting skill mark him as the most valuable member for field goals and kickoffs.
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Eddie Baker
Pitt Panthers
Eddie
Pitskin
Reconstructing Moscow’s Red Square in Stone
National Geographic reports Moscow plans to convert the temporary wooden mausoleum into a permanent stone rest area. Flag stones replace cobbles. reviewing stands rise as Red Square, once a stage for public events, becomes a symbol of a rebuilt era with renewed Soviet spectacle.
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Washington
Russia
Red Square
National Geographic Society
Woman Sues Post Office Over Lottery News Delays
Belgrade report states a wife sues the post office authorities alleging delay in delivering news that her husband, a chauffeur, had won a large lottery prize. She claims his suicide resulted from poverty and unemployment, and that earlier notification could have saved his life.
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Belgrade
Lights of New York and the Waldorf Astoria Memory
A nostalgic tribute contrasts the rise of Empire Trust at the old Waldorf site with the loss of the famed Waldorf Astoria. The piece recalls presidents and society leaders who stayed there, the dance halls and bar scene, and the iconic atmosphere that no other hotel can replace.
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Empire Trust
Waldorf
New York
Waldorf Astoria
Bolt
Oscar
Remembering New York Nightlife Old haunts and tracks remembered
By Walter Trumbull recounts famed late night venues and figures from New Yorks past. He recalls Cap Churchill Jacks the Brevoort Healy and Heinenwebers and the old track betters who influenced lives from ham and eggs to horse racing. The piece notes the Motor Parkway on Long Island and postwar shifts in entertainment.
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Churchills
Herbert Bayard Swope
Cap Churchill
Back Pay and Sacrifice Move a Widow’s Family
A 1950 Western Newspaper Union piece recalls Mrs. Gordon, once abandoned by her husband with four children to support, who earned back pay with interest. She educated her kids from grade school to college and, in old age, enjoyed security and family affection as repayment for her sacrifice. Allah does not forget.
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Western Newspaper Union
Widow Aids Widows in Ogden Garment Work Push
Mrs. John B. Quinn of Ogden Utah a widow started a sewing venture to help destitute widows by offering employment making Gothes for women. The business has grown and now employs scores of women with elite clientele across the state.
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John B. Quinn
Ogden
Utah
State
Shrubs Trees and Flowers Add to Cozy Bungalow Look
A feature by W A Radford describes a small 30 by 24 foot frame bungalow with shingles, sun porch, two bedrooms and five rooms. The design emphasizes blending with surrounding trees and shrubs to create an attractive, practical home and invites readers to send questions for free home building advice.
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W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Wiliam A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
An Ideal Small House Suggested by Architect
Architect Benjamin F Betts argues for a practical small home design in Better Homes and Gardens. He stresses cost, plan, materials, construction, and appearance, noting 25 to 80 percent usable space and recommending compact stairs, modest bathrooms, and harmonious interior exterior relationship.
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Genjamin F. Betts
Better Homes and Gardens
Dutch Colonial Houses Description and Features
The Dutch colonial dwelling features low eaves and broad dormer windows. It is a popular design with space under the roof made habitable, often requiring dormers to illuminate the second floor interior.
Hiring the Plumber for a Quality Job Approach
A writer in the American Building Association News counsels consulting a renutable master plumber as the best method to secure a good plumbing job, likening it to seeking a trusted doctor. The guidance emphasizes professional credentials and trusted referrals in the trades.
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American Building Association News
Making a Home a Real Comfort Spot
The article argues it takes months or years to create a livable home and that money alone cannot achieve it. It emphasizes a harmonious living room with blended colors, proper lighting, comfortable seating, ample bookshelves, and practical desk items. An open fire and well chosen metal hearth accessories enhance warmth and character.
Shingle Walls Describe Texture Without Smooth Horizontal Lines
Shingle covered walls lack smooth combed horizontal lines found in siding. They create a picturesque texture with vertical joints reducing the emphasis of horizontal courses. Irregular lower edges of shingles remove the wall's formal appearance.
Small Roof Leaks Baffle Even Skilled Repairers
A stray leak grows, forcing extensive work as shingles fail to stop it. Minor drips hide large damage and cheap materials prove costly. The piece warns that a small leak can escalate, requiring stripping and reshingling to fix.
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University of Illinois
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Red Army
Kremlin Wall
America
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Lights OF
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Thirty-fourth Street
Fifth Avenue
Astor House
Walter Trumbull
Maquins
Martins
Hoffman House
Old Delmonicos
Brevoort
Lafayette
Faunces Tavern
Healys
Cap Churchills
Rex Beach
Fred Stone
T. A. Dorgan
Tad
Jacks
Rubens
Long Island
Wall Street
Bell
Lyert
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