White House attic conversion and long renovation history
The article recounts renovations and upgrades to the White House from 1840s through the early 20th century, noting gas lighting, electricity, hot water heat, steam heating and air conditioning plans. It mentions fire risks, past occupants like John and Abigail Adams and Theodore Roosevelt’s call to preserve historic buildings for continuity with the past.
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White House
March of Progress
Wilts
John
Abigail Adams
Fillmores
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
How's Your I Q A Classic Page Quiz From 1940s
A reader quiz from a classified page asks ten questions on Pearl Harbor year the Everglades location a seal group trivia radio songs a basketball team roster a bassist Uqtroniade a flour barrel weights ostrich speed true false and Gibophobia meaning. It also notes Sulenium as a light sensitive element.
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Pearl Harbor
Hverglades
Loursiana
Mississippi
Florida
Twenty Years Ago Hidden in Journal Files
Twenty years ago mentions a holiday shopping boost in the business district. Charles Parkhurst of East Nain Street sails with Wright’s crew to Haiti, protecting lives and property. Corry residents mail Christmas seers and checks to Erie headquarters. Gary Women’s Club handles health bonus sales. Gerry Masonic Building Association campaign aimed to raise 30000 dollars, with 10250 raised so far. Gary High School beat Jamestown Business College 40 to 21. Local banks distribute over 75000 in Christmas savings. Stock traders cheer as tending issues rise in price. Frederick Parkhurst, son of a local figure, noted.
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Charles Parkhurst
East Nain Street
Wright
Bempton Roads
Moon
Haiti
Corry
St Erie
Mtil
Gary Business and Professional Women's Club
Table Price Ranges for Featured Items List
The listing shows multiple product lines with price bands such as TIGRESS from 2.00 to 17.50, WOODHUE from 2.50 to 15.00, CHANTILLY at 3.50 to 12.50, REPARTEE 250 to 4.50, MIRACLE at 2.25, and OLD SPICE DEVINE 1.00 to 5.50 along with DARK BRILLIANCE at 3.25, 1.50, and 1.85.
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Chantilly
Toilet Way
Yardley Lotus
Yardley
White House remodeling to delay Truman move back
The $5.4 million White House project will take 680 days, delaying President Truman’s return until late 1951. The Trumans will stay in Blair House across from the mansion, continuing to host small gatherings while officials suspend the official social season. Historic precedents note Madison and Roosevelt families also vacated during repairs.
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Truman
Pennsylvania Avenue
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Trumans
Blair House
Washington
James
Dolly Madison
Madison
Madisons
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