Saugatuck hobbyist builds miniature Great Lakes fleet
Abbott B. Davis, Saugatuck utilities manager, builds one millimeter to the foot replicas of Great Lakes sailing and steam ships. The fleet recalls 1860s to 1880s lumber and fruit trade routes through Saugatuck. His O. R. Johnson model measures 142 mm with 114 wooden parts. Additional replicas include A. R. Colburn H. A. Root J. S. Seaverns and Ida Keith. Davis uses a lathe and tiny tools and consults old timbers and crews for accuracy.
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Saugatuck Utilities
Abbott B. Davis
Great Lakes Saland Steam Navigation
Davis
Great Lakes
Consumers Power Co
O. R. Johnson
Seagatuck
Johnson
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A. R. Colburn
H. A. Root
J. S. Seaverns
Ida
Keith
Systematized Storage Cuts Waste Motion in Kitchens
Experts urge a systematized storage plan to reduce waste motion in home kitchens. Start with a full inventory and place items near their first use. Store frequently used goods near the range and fridge, with dedicated cupboards for freezer supplies and electrical items.
Flushing Remonstrance 300th Anniversary Observed at Bowne House
The Flushing Remonstrance, an early declaration of religious liberty, will be commemorated at Bowne House in Flushing Long Island on October 10. The observance marks the 300th anniversary and is announced by the New York Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Remonstrance, drawn by 98 freeholders, protested Stuyvesant’s ban on admitting Quakers and asserted liberty of conscience. Bowne House, built in 1648, remains a museum run by the Bowne House Historical Society since 1946, preserving its 17th century beams and heritage.
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New York Convention and Visitors Bureau
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John Bawrit
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Steady pace in exercise aids weight goals says experts
A New York University physician notes that slow steady exercise can burn energy about as efficiently as faster walking. Walking a mile daily may trim about 10 pounds per year, while small daily habit changes add up. The piece links routine activity to weight control and outlines a plan blending eating and exercise for steady results.
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Herbert Pollack
New York University
Medical School
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