Four-room cement bungalow features modern bungalow design
William A Radford, correspondent, discusses the rise of California style bungalows in the east, detailing a cement bungalow plan with a large living room, built in window seat, pantry sink concept, and efficient plumbing. The piece blends home building advice with a short fiction excerpt involving Mrs Merriwid and Aunt Jane.
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California
Violin Care and the Hidden Dangers of Wall Hangers
A discussion on how atmospheric conditions affect violins and cellos, the risks of wall hanging, and the impact of varnish and wood treatment. The piece cites historical varnish methods and notes that improper handling can dull tone, with expert observations from Harper’s Weekly on varnish chemistry and instrument deterioration.
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Harper
Inveterate Smoker Among Traveling Tales
A commercial traveler recalls a tale of an Italian workman on a trolley from Saratoga to Glens Falls who seemed to smoke in his sleep. The man’s pattern was puff then snore then puff again, waking only when the conductor roused him at Glens Falls.
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Saratoga
Glens Falls
Toothache and public attitudes across nations
A London incident noted by the New York Press highlights distress from toothache and a man’s suicide of himself and his son. The writer cites American dental care as unusually diligent, arguing that many nations exaggerate fears about teeth while the U.S. shows high standards of dental attention.
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London
America
New York Press
Coach and Player Discuss The Muzzle Play
A manager questions a play titled The Muzzle while the author confirms and plans to test it with the dog. The brief exchange hints at onstage rehearsal or a theater workshop moment.
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Conversation Recalls Long Visit with Billy Bumstead
A pair exchanged remarks about a recent meeting. Billy Bumstead reportedly enjoyed a lengthy, pleasant visit and spent much of the time talking about himself.
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Billy Bumstead
Band of Mercy awards boy for stopping dog burning in Havana
In Havana the Band of Mercy, aided by Philadelphia animal welfare activists, honors Nicolas Ruso Lopez who risked his life by stopping Carlos de Lores from burning dogs alive. Lopez was shot in the left lung and survived after weeks in hospital. The gift of 50 dollars was presented by a committee and sent to Band of Mercy headquarters.
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Havana
Cuba
Band of Mercy
New York
Nicolas Ruso Lopez
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Philadelphia
Suarez
Warner
Ryder
Francisco Martinez
Youn Lopez
Young Lopez
United States
Board of Health
Carlos de Lores
Lopez
Lores
Finger Replaces Man s Nose Experiment At Academy
Doctors at the Academy of Medicine report a man grafted with the third finger of his left hand as a nasal substitute. The finger, massaged to shape, cannot yet be bored to breathe, and no nail remains. Researchers question if a new finger nose could fully develop.
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New York
Academy of Medicine
Dean
California
B. Walsh
Tenth Ave
Money Found From Flood Loss in Morgantown
George E. Progman a grocery salesman located five hundred dollars in money and checks buried under debris in Morgantown West Virginia. The loss occurred during last spring’s flood and the recovered funds were found today.
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Morgantown
W. Va
George E. Progman
Cat Adopts Policemen on Nightly Beat in Pittsburg
A cat has adopted Patrolman Harry Moore in Pittsburg Pennsylvania and walks his beat with him each night. The tabby meets him on the second round and trots beside him until daybreak.
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Pittsburg
Harry Moore
Tabby
Banks of Canada see rising land values spur western farming
The 1912 bank reports praise Canadian banking stability and note farm land values in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta rising. Record Marquis Wheat yields near Lashburn Sask plus strong crops boost land values and credit. Immigration to Canada in 1912 favors farming regions with expected 10 to 20 percent land value gains and promising homestead starts.
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Union Bank of Canad
Canadian West
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Lashburn
Sask
Clarke
Iowa
Illinois
United States
Her Great Love
A couple enjoys a festive gathering with mistletoe in the hall. He asks if she would love him if he owned only one coat, she replies she could if he sacrificed his other coats to buy her a new dress.
Billion-dollar debut praise for St Louis growth
Claude H. Wetmore notes Lois Campbell's work as a tour de force praising St Louis prosperity. He asserts the city’s phenomenal wealth attracts national attention and reflects broader values beyond money.
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Lois Campbell
St. Louis
Claude H. Wetmore
America
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