Reinforced concrete progress praised by L A Pratt
L A Pratt lauds the Garford plant and the Kahn system after touring cities and inspections. He highlights a slateen story Garford office building, vast lighted work rooms, and two wings totaling over 100000 square feet. Tests include Nichols Dean Gregg slab holding 4000 psi and a Frankford Arsenal beam load of 216000 lbs. The Navy Hospital Annapolis and Washington projects are cited as endorsements of the Kahn system. Pratt congratulates Blytia on a top factory building.
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Garford
Nicols, Dean & Gregg
St. Paul
Minn
United States
Frankford Arsenal
Frankford
Naval Hospital
Washington
Naval Hospital At
Annapolis
War College
Department of Agriculture
Garford Company
Blytia
Cleveland
L. AL Pratt
Concrete building method discussed in a historical note
A technical report notes the Mahn system of reinforced concrete using steel bars bent at near 40 degrees. It critiques public interest, detailing tests and real-world use while contrasting engineering detail with general public understanding. The text mentions no capital figures beyond general investment.
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Tam
Theo
Apital
Early Duine buildings spark US factory boom in Los Angeles
The article notes one of the first Duines built in the United States was a Pacific Borne Co factory in Los Angeles, with subsequent Gosford plant and Tag Tag structures cited as milestones. It highlights tall, wide factory forms, four stories and basements, plus expansive workspaces, offices, and locker rooms reflecting modern construction.
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Matiietl
United States
Pacific Borne Co
Los Angeles
Caldin Bond
Inging
Cas Ganvti Ta Lon
Gosford
Easiest breakfast tip uses Mrs. Austin's Pancake flour
A brief kitchen tip recommends preparing a quick breakfast with Mrs. Austin's Pancake flour for fast mornings. The note highlights a ready mix approach to a simple meal using a trusted brand.
Charge Against Whipler Dismissed in Lorain Court
The burglary charge against J Henry Weldler was dismissed in Lorain police court on Wednesday after he turned over keys to his Tenth Avenue storefront. He had been arrested last week for entering the store following bankruptcy filings.
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J . Henry Weldler
Lorain
Weldler
Tenth Avenue
Tis
Indian Corn Leaf Promises Easy Foot Pain Relief
An ad touts Indian Corn Leaf as a painless, quick remedy for corns bunions and callouses. Cut a piece apply to the corn relief comes instantly and the corn is removed. Claims nationwide testimonials and a 20 cent price plus 2 cent stamps for a booklet. Also promotes Indian Pile Ointment at 50 cents and notes agents can earn money. Address Bona Supply Co Bond Building Washington DC.
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United States
Bona Supply Co
Bond Building
Washington, D.C
Forty Saloons to Close in Lorain County Fall
Lorain County saloon business faces heavier losses from a high saloon tax. About 40 establishments will discontinue this fall, according to the county treasurer's first deputy. Many saloonkeepers paid the new tax, some with loans from backers, leaving only the strongest to survive. The tax drop is expected to enrich larger, more profitable venues as smaller ones exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Hold Up Man Rossman Arrested in Cincinnati Case
Detective McSwiggen of the Chicago police arrived in Cincinnati to take charge of John alias Monk Rossman, a noted holdup man arrested Monday night by Detectives Sweeney and Honinion. Rossman is wanted in Chicago for blowing a safe and stealing 1500 dollars. a companion, Ben Reisinger, was arrested recently in Dayton, Ohio. A fleeing shot killed a woman's cat, angering her enough to aid the arrest, and Rossman is also wanted for jumping a $1000 bond after a swindling charge. The Cinem and police say he was a member of the Diehm gang of West End thieves.
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McSwiggen
Chicago
Cinem
Rossman
Diehm
Preachers Wife Eloped Sparks Tennessee Divorce Case
In Bnonville Tennessee on October 24 in chancery court Hey R Bailey of Concord filed for divorce from his wife Mrs Sarah M Bailey who eloped September 11 with Mosey B Marsh near the Bailey home. Bailey married in 1872 and they have eight children. wife left Sept 13 and the husband learned of her alleged relations with Marsh.
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Bnonville
Tenn
Chancery Court
Hey
ST. R. Baie
Concord
Sarah M. Bailey
Mosey B. Marsh
Bailey
Hese
Marsh
Kep H
Oine
Bean
Grace
Mar W
Hink
Hurts in a bull fight at Jackson Ky
A violent incident in Athol leads to Will McIntosh 17 being fatally or seriously wounded and Mose Candill killed by Robert McIntosh. Sam McIntosh arrested with pistols as he and his wounded brother seek medical aid in Jackson. The report notes a family dispute over a sister's child and a deadly aftermath.
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Intosh
Athol
Mose Candill
Candill
Robert McIntosh
McIntosh
Caudill
Will McIntosh
Sam McIntosh
Xmas Gift Offer at Monroe's Studio
Three extrafine Cabinet Photos plus a free design folder with every dozen cabinet photos sold before Nav iat. Early sittings before November 1st ensure timely delivery. Also available is the Souvenir Book of Lorain Co. containing past Monroe’s photos and county scenes, priced 75 cents, 15 cents extra by mail. Leave orders at Monroe's Studio Ely Block Elyria Ohio.
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Monroe
Lorain Co
Ely
Block
Elyria
Divorce Notice In Ohio Court For Julia DeGroat
Julia Maude DeGroat files for divorce from James F. DeGroat in Lorain County Ohio court under case 8419 on grounds of gross neglect and habitual drunkenness for over three years. Custody of minor children sought. hearing set after November 17 1906. attorney C A Metcalf.
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Tames
Equitable
Julia Maud Degroat
C. A. Metcalf
Fragmentary notes: unclear trauma case in town
Partial OCR text reveals scattered names and phrases about a man and his wife, a car, a street scene, medical or legal terminology, and a figure named Penson. The readable bits imply a local incident or event but lack coherent details, participants, or outcomes.
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L. A. Pratt
Paitt
San Prancisco
Tee
Tat City
Gove Ga
Buashton Arsenal
Pods
Prankford
Pelee
Hendline
Miltendoula Siborough-Bienheim
Atlantic
de Farwell, Ogmun & Kies Co
St. Pants
Fie Phace
Buffalo
Merotts
Lom
Whipler
Helen Yd
Japan
Standard Oil Company
Jackson, Ky
Will Mc
WN. Y. College
New York City
Medina
Akron
Youngtown
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Cumberland
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Cardus
The
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tean
J. Chrisman
Mannsvilie
Cardulgaya
Brugglote
Eady’s
H. Crandall
Victor
E.F. Whitney & Son
Broad Street
Peterson
Peterson Bros. Buffalo
S, Mendelson
A.R. Ghampney Go
Poiron
Woo
Red Sida
Grieg
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