Colonial House 1 Now Popular Colonial Home Design
In a feature by William A. Radford, a sturdy colonial style home is praised for security comfort and durability. Described is a brick or frame design with white facade green shutters a sun parlor sleeping porch and up to four large bedrooms with two front rooms measuring 14 ft 6 in by 10 ft 6 in and 17 by 10 ft 6 in. Each room has two windows and a linen closet adjoins a modern bathroom with built in fixtures and a shower.
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William A. Radford
Wien
Avenue
Chicago
Timeless home blends classic charm with modern comforts
The 11 by 17 sun parlor on the lower floor pairs with an upper sleeping porch for summer air and insect protection. A 38 by 40 footprint houses a sunlit living room with brick fireplace, a bright 18 by 18 dining room, kitchen near the dining area, and a full-width rear terrace. The design emphasizes a large reception hall, practical laundry and heating systems, and a cozy ethos that appeals to those seeking ample home atmosphere without crampiness.
Turks Confuse Mandate Word With Buffalo Meaning
The Christian Science Monitor notes Anatolians misread the term mandate, recently popularized by the League of Nations covenant, due to its similarity to the Turkish word for buffalo. Locals question how an imposed buffalo could help them or neighboring peoples.
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League of Nations
Christian Science Monitor
Prison Warden Announces Disciplinary Reform Plan
A warden, reading to lined up convicts, states that any inmate who commits a disciplinary offense will be granted three months freedom from punishment amid a housing shortage context. The remark appears during a detention line up discussing overcrowding and inmate conduct.
No Evidence Probed at Summer Hotel Case
A Pirot Reporter note claims the hotel proprietor conceals city-supplied goods. The Second Resorter questions the arrangement, while the First Resorter notes all calls were tied up. The fragment hints at an illicit concealment scheme without full details.
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Pirot
Life and homes of the Dyak in Borneo
A description by Gertrude Emerson in Asia outlines Dyak women roles in weaving dyeing and child care while men craft brass and boats. Houses are pile built with shared verandas a public passage passing through multi family dwellings. Monogamous marriage and strict community discipline govern behavior yet children are treated with affection.
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Gertrude Emerson
Asia
Barnes
Borneo
Siamese Funeral Custom Reveals Royal Cremation Rituals
The king of Siam, mourning his mother who died in October, performs the cremation by lighting the pyre with a torch. After dawn the royal family searches the remains, collects ashes, and places them in a golden urn for final rest in the palace, a ritual since the current royal palace was built about ten years ago.
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Siam
Atheer
Bangkok
Ray Palace
First Dance Bliss: Quiet Indianapolis Youth Steals Spotlight
An Indianapolis youth, shy yet eager, took a girl to his first dance. He admitted being nervous but pleased the night went better than expected. He noted the other boys offered him a chance to dance with his partner, learning there are reasons beyond kindness behind not trading dances.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis News
Restrictions on Flyers Hit Bournemouth Pilot
In Bournemouth England a pilot faced a 250 fine for dangerous low altitude flying and for performing Immelmann turns over the sea. The court heard the maneuvers could have endangered the public if the engine failed. The defendant argued the turns were not trick flying but a quick turning method and that he remained above 1,500 feet. This marks a rare English prosecution of its kind.
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Bournemouth
England
Immelmann
Tims
Traveling Preacher Emerges From Quiet Child
Eight year old Charles attended devotional services with his parents and showed deep interest. He prepared his own little testimony and, after a friend urged him to become a minister, surprised the audience by rising to deliver a message asserting he could write sermons for three weeks and become a example of diligent preaching.
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Charles
Good Opinion of Himself Exchange Quip
A mother recalls her son’s sharp question after a scolding about his treatment. He asks how much the doctor was paid and, after a pause, replies that the amount was enough but implies the cost was not excessive.
Her First Venture
Mrs Lane bets on an automobile and fails. Mr Lane ridicules the venture. She defends her hopes by recalling past aims including a wedding ring. The dialogue reveals a failing dream of secure living through risky bets.
GATS BEST CROP On Comparatively Cheap Land In Western Canada
A Minnesota farmer compares costs of growing corn and oats, showing corn per acre at 81.49 versus oats at 18.13, a 13.00 advantage for oats. Western Canada offers land at about 20 per acre with 50 to 60 bushels per acre typical, up to 100 in good years, and oats winning major prizes at international exhibitions.
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Western
Canada
Minnesota
Albert Inmer
Cottonwood County
Minn
Cottonwood Citizen
Inmer
Dominion Gratia
Canadian Government Information Bureau
United
On His Way to Campaign Oratory
Lavelle Couriers Journal notes a humorous scene as a man seeks an honest answer about a campaign speech. A woman teases a man for calling her handsome, then gets angry if he disagrees. The light exchange hints at social quirks during political discourse.
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Lavelle Couriers Journal
Birds traced on long flights from England to South Africa
A Christian Science Monitor report details five swallows ringed as nestlings in England traced to temporary homes in South Africa. Birds ringed in Lancashire Ayrshire Yorkshire Staffordshire found in Cape Province East Griqualand Natal and Lake Chrissie over months. Ringing work led by J H Whitherby.
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Christian Science Monitor
Capetown
England
South Africa
Lancashire
Cape Province
Ayrshire
Orange Free State
Yorkshire
East Griqualand
Staffordshire
Natal
Stirlingshire
Lake Chrissie
J. WH. Whitherby
British Birds
Was It Lauder Quit Golf Rumor on First Tee
A crony at the first tee whispers that Harry has quit playing golf after 40 years as a golfer. A question rises about his condition, but the reply denies any crippling issue, suggesting he simply lost his golf swing or interest.
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Lauder
Harry
Facts the First Requisite Refers to Digestion of Facts
A fragment urging that facts feed the mind like food feeds the body and that strength comes from digesting many facts. It compares man’s wisdom to the number of digested facts and notes the rattlesnake’s stance toward danger as a metaphor.
Pat Answer in Class on Monarchy Leaves Pupils Ponder
A teacher attempted to explain succession with a march of monarchs. Students grasped the idea until a boy blurted out that when the queen dies the jack would rule. The moment sparked quiet reflection on rightful succession.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Diamond Dyes In Packaged Dye For Streak Free Use
Product packaging claims diamond dyes prevent streaking on fabric. Consumer notes describe dyeing tips and potential color outcomes with multiple color options. The item is marketed as convenient for home use with simple instructions and safety warnings included on the package.
Freezone corn remover and aging world notes
An ad-like claim promotes Freezone as a painless corn treatment costing a few cents. It promises instant relief and easy removal from all corn types and calluses. A brief historical note cites John Von Muller claiming world age differs by 7.42 years based on biblical references.
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John von Muller
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