From Caves to Roofs A Look at Historical Roofing
The article traces early dwelling forms from caves to bee huts and lake dwellings, then details roof evolution from Assyrian flat roofs to Egyptian columns and the tilt roof. It highlights the Johns-Manville Hexagonal Asbestos Shingles as a modern, cost-saving, weatherproof option offered by Scruggs-Guhleman Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Lake Bot U
Italy
Sweden
Switzerland
Ireland
South America
Africa
Strabo
Miletus
Old England
Arthur Keen
Royal Institute
Carpenters Hall
London
Worshipful Company of Carpenters
England
China
B. C
Johns-Manville Corporation
Shane
Johns-Manville
Scruggs-Guhleman Company
Putnam Basin Island Expedition Near Magnetic Pole Radio Contact
The Morrissey schooner under Captain Bob Bartlett and the Putnam Baffin Island Expedition, led by George Palmer Putnam, sails from New York June 11 for West Baffin Island. Radio chief Edward Minney oversees experiments to track the earths magnetic center, with gear including a battery powered transmitter and 37 dry batteries enabling constant contact during the North Country survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perimental
Edward Minney
Marietta
Ohio
Morrissey
Bright Garden Furniture and Colorful Finishes
An article by Jane Stewart extols garden furniture as essential for enjoyment. It highlights colorful palettes, wrought iron finishes, decorative painting, protection against decay, and the joy of bright, well maintained pieces to enhance garden charm.
Schultz Backs Less Bridge and More Breakfast
Paul Schultz recalls a dinner at a friend's house and jokes about wives cooking. He compliments his wife while disparaging bridge games and implying some women should study cooking more than bridge. The piece relies on humorous self reference and social mores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schultz
Informal reflections on guests and home life during a Copeland visit
A speaker recalls guests and a wife’s signals, noting humorous miscommunications and household chaos. He jokes about decorations, dining at Copeland, and preferring home meals to restaurant or plumbing fixes, ending with a light jab about fewer chores and more breakfast.
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Schultz’s
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Missouricy In Power & Light Company
Putnam-Basin Island
Magnetic Pole
Edward Manley
Putnam Saffin Island
By Jane Stewart
By Paul Schultz
Bill Ding
Lambany
McCarty
Jefferson
Our
OUR Association
City National Building and Loan Association
Monroe Street
Wm. H. Gundelfinger, Pres
Wim. H. Gundelfinger
Phil A. Dallmeyer Henry V. Guhleman
Thorpe J. Gordon
A. Linxwiler
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