Ancients Homes Converted in Paris as Adversity Spreads
The old French aristocracy faces pressure as ancestral residences in Paris are repurposed. The princess of Wagrim’s residence becomes the Spanish embassy and the former hall of precious stones hosts the U S embassy. Other mansions become a bank branch and event spaces as antiquaries claim others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
London
Devonshire House
Paris
Princess of Wagrim
Jacques de Broglie
United States
de Llene
Duc de Pomar
Mary Stuart
Edinbursh
Holyrood Manor
Gaillard
Place Malesherbes
Blois
Bank of France
Bourg de Bozas
Pierre Ler de
Late to Work Sparks Bosses Ire and Lively Exchange
A worker habitually late blames delays on worn out excuses but the boss insists on punctual arrivals. The staff mock the lates, suggesting the clock was fast or the night was long, until the man vows to improve. The boss replies to be punctual and avoid the fuss.
Fan saves coal among Long Island commuters
A Long Island user of a hot air furnace closed the damper to stop outside air and installed a small electric fan in the cold air duct. The fan pushes heated air into the room, raising indoor temperature and proving cost of running the fan negligible compared with heating gains. The idea has inspired others to adopt the method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
New York Sun
Facing the Fact at the Office
An employee recalls smoking in a strict office where the boss bans it. The boss leaves for the day, the narrator lights a pipe, and a surprise visit leads to trousers burning and a water dash, creating an embarrassing moment in front of colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fin
Owned Houses Lived in Cowshed Case Shocks Leicester
A Leicestershire family endured 18 months in a cowshed as cold winters and a sanatorium stay affected the husband who plans to return there. A seven year old girl died from the cold. The man owns four houses but government leasing rules prevent possession. The council was asked to provide workhouse rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicestershire
Eng
Noiseless riveters offered for silent rotary use
The Scientific American reports a new noiseless riveter system operating on a rotary vibratory mechanism. Available in bench or pedestal models, the device is claimed to rivet highly intricate work in complete silence, with speed limited only by the operator’s ability to feed the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Treasure Seekers Turn South Toward New Brazilian Diamonds
Treasure seekers look to the gold coast and recently opened diamond fields between the Magdalena mouth and Rio Grande headwaters in Brazil. Adventurers chase wealth inland via routes to ports near Caracas, Cayenne, Bahia, and Sao Paulo, per the New York Sun.
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Gold Coast
America
Magdalena River
Rio Grande
Brazil
New York Sun
Caracas
Cayenne
Bahia
Sao Paulo
New Idea in Watch Making Solves Secondary Error
The International bureau of weights and measures cites Guillaume's method as a breakthrough for regulating watches. By using a steel nickel chrome alloy with tungsten manganese and carbon, and a spiral mounting, temperature-induced variations are reduced and secondary error eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Bureau of Weights and Measures
E. Guillaume
Washington Star
Quaker Voice Measured Against Hindenburg by German Professor
A German phonetics professor gathered and analyzed voice records from speakers of many nations during the war. In Berlin he recorded English Quaker O Heath delivering a peace speech. The machine reportedly showed Heath’s vocal reactions matching those of General Hindenburg, according to Manchester Guardian.
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Voice
Man of Peace
Hindenburg
Berlin
O. Heath
National Peace Council
Friends’ Council For International Service
Manchester
Eng
Guardian
Wood coal briquets eyed as Washington fuel solution
Two Tacoman inventors perfect a wood based briquet from lumber waste bark sawdust and mill refuse. Tests show 97 percent carbon 2 percent volatiles and minimal ash and smokeless operation. Plans for regional plants and cost reductions through larger machinery are under study.
Montana District Court Leases Estate Property in 1923
An order to show cause requires interested parties to appear July 26, 1923 in Chateau, Montana, to grant H. S. Rhoads, administrator of the Frank O. Elkins estate, authority to lease real property for five years at 1000 dollars upfront with 1 dollar per acre thereafter, reserving 12 percent of oil and all gas. notice by two weeks of publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineteenth Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of
Teton
Notre
Frank O. Elkins
H. S. Rhoads
Teton County
State of Montana
Chateau
Chateau Montanan
H. J. Miller
Foreclosure Suit Against Bowmans In Teton County
Malheur Land Company seeks to foreclose a mortgage dated March 16 1918 on parts of section 23 and 26 in Township 26 N Range 1 W Montana. The action also aims to foreclose the equity of redemption and attach all appurtenances in Pondera and Teton counties. Defendants Josephine Bowman and Earl Bowman are summoned to answer within twenty days.
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Malheur Land Company
Josephine Bowman
Earl Bowman
State OF
Montana
Tearl Bowman
Commerce Safe Deposit and Mortgage Company
Teton County
Pondera County
West
District Court
Judicial District Montana in Teton County Case
The Judicial District of the State of Montana in and for the County of Teton. BE: J. Lander & Co., a corporation.
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District Court
The
Nineteenth Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of
Teton
J. Lander & Co
Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage In Teton County
The State of Montana serves process in a foreclosure action against Joseph Spetch and multiple defendants for the quieting of title to real estate described as sections 23 and 24 in township 27, range 7 west. The mortgage originated January 12, 1917 from BE J Lander & Company and was recorded February 1, 1917. Plaintiff seeks sale proceeds to cover the debt, taxes, fees, and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Spetch
Herbert J. Strocker
Montana State Bank of Valier
H. M. Erickson
P. Rhoda
Bilbert B. Grande
Chester G. Morris
State OF Montana
Montana Meridian
Joseph Speth
J. Lander & Company
Teton County
Montana
Blanche M. Jacobson
R. K. West
Atty
Great Falls
1St National Bank
Notice to Creditors Estate of James Edgar
Administrator announces all claims against James Edgar deceased must be filed with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims to be presented at attorney Jas Sulgrove’s office in Chateau Montana. Dated June 9 1923. First publication June 1 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edgar
Larson Block
Chateau
Montana
Anh Stewart J. Engar
Jas. Sulgrove
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Choteau Hospital
Drs. Rhoads and
Bateman
J. B. Stephens
Larson Bldg
Rebekah
Davis
Clara Mellon
Secy
Rathbone Temple NO
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall Mms
E. A. Cleland
E. B. Maynard
Larson Building
Choteau, Mont
E. J. Crary
McDonald Bldg
Choteau Lodge NO. 11
Connor
An Albana
WILEY
WM Odtnwald
Joan Spears
AH. Ferris
U. 8
Cate
ST. Stephen’s Church
H. KE. Bush
Scho
Gyooooooodr
Choteau Post NO
Choteau Club
WM. Hodgskiss
B. I. Packer
Chevalier Lodge NO
K. OF P
Frank Curtis
Cleland
K. R
Cottonwood Camp NO
H, D. Robison
Pres
Jas
T. Robison
Teton County Abstract CO
Boss
Discovery
ODD Company
Chautauqua
Sam Lewis
Thiele
Mr. Lewis
Lewis
Marie Colliton
Allen Ament
Nell Adams Reader
Geo. W. Magee
McKenzie & McKenzie
Plaintiff
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