A Story-and-a-Hale House Plan by William A. Radford
William A. Radford offers free expert building advice for readers and presents a one story and a half house design with seven rooms and a sizeable unfinished attic. The plan emphasizes downstairs accessibility, a kitchen and dining room, and a strong focus on aesthetics with vines and shrubs to improve appearance. The article argues home value lies in artistry and practicality, not just size or cost, and describes a 25 by 41 foot house buildable for 1300 to 2000 dollars as a model home.
Introductory Etiquette Exchanges at Flatbush Gathering
In a chatty exchange, Richard agrees to skip formal introductions as his wife Amaryliss disapproves of the exact form. The host responds warmly promising a simpler greeting as guests arrive in Flatbush. Wiggle flippers and Skimmerhorn are casually noted among the attendees.
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Richard
Throgson
Wigmore
Amaryliss
Flatbush
Skimmerhorn
New York Real Estate Values on Broadway Alleys
Real estate values in New York show Trinity building north of the old churchyard on Broadway returning ripples of a past valuation. A land and building site once bought for 200000 in 1857 now commands expansive figures with land valued at 3900000, reflecting long rising prices near the Astor House site.
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New York
Trinity Building
Broadway
Ferther
John Jacob Astor
Clayton Justice Advertises Marriage Service for Revenue
Justice Werremeyer of Clayton Missouri eyes new revenue from marriage ceremonies. He posts bold ads along approaches to town urging couples to come to Clayton for weddings, plans monthly card updates with verses and colored printing to attract clients amid higher St Louis license fees.
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Louis
Justice of the Peace
Werremeyer
Clayton
Tal
Justice Werremeyer
Justice Naster
Baron
Gach
Clayton Reagistrate
St. Louis
Preiss
Frank Strobic
N. W. Campbell
Verrumeyer
Clayton Court House
Claytond
Dr. North
Methodist Church
Langtry
Presbyterian
Te Court House
G. A. Wardeman
Leas
Telo
Justice
Flying machine projected from Hopkins tests at Sparrows Point
Baltimore reports preparatory experiments by Prof. Robert W. Wood and Otto Luytch at Johns Hopkins University to test screw propellers for lift and stability. A larger helicopter type machine is planned at Sparrows Point under their direction, with models resembling a set of electric fans rather than traditional wings.
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Baltimore
Robert W. Wood
Johns Hopkins University
Otto Luytch
Wood
Hopkins Laboratory
Sparrows Point
Goldmouth Completes Three Nonstop Liquid Fuel Runs
The steamship Goldmouth, burning liquid fuel, arrived at Thameshaven after a 12,000 mile non-stop voyage from Balikpapan in Borneo. Average speed exceeded nine knots. This marks the third nonstop run by this vessel with liquid fuel, following routes from Singapore to Rotterdam in 1906 and Singapore to Thameshaven later that year.
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London
the Times
Goldmouth
Thameshaven
Balik Pappan
Borneo
Singapore
Rotterdam
Hayjfog
Many Jobs for a Girl at Vermont Central Depot
Miss Bessie Henley of East Granville, Vermont, serves as station agent, mail carrier, baggage master, and freight agent for the Central Vermont railroad. She has held these posts since she was very young, earning praise for her flawless record and reliability in a rugged mountain pass that connects Boston and Montreal rail traffic.
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Rutland
Central Vermont
Bessie Esizabeth Henley
East Granville
Green Mountain Range
Henley
New England
Hanley
Granville
Central
Vermont
State of
Trafic
Boston
Montreal
Barney
Stdle
Lms
Wwll
Miss Hanley
Ationm
Wast Granville
Anesthetic by Electricity Proposed by Paris Doctor
Paris professor Le Duc of the Medical College of Nantes claims a method to anesthetize patients by mild electrical currents that numb sensory nerves for surgery without pain. He asserts deeper anesthesia than chloroform or ether, fewer dangers, easier use, and quicker revival with enhanced condition.
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Paris
le Duc
Medical College of
Nantes
le Dur
Prosperity in Holland 1906 agriculture and trade rise
A London Times dispatch from The Hague reports 1906 as a highly prosperous year for Holland. Agriculture and dairy farming were strong, cereals and grasses thrived after a dry summer, while Rhine water levels caused some delays. Dutch East Indies trade also boomed with tobacco, tin, sugar, spices and coffee yielding high prices and widespread prosperity. The article notes broad industrial activity and shipping vigor despite some Rhine low-water impacts. A separate item questions the origin of the cock and bull expression, citing Brewer and noting uncertainty about its roots in ancient myths.
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London
Hague
Holland
Netherlands
Rhine
East India
Premier Btolypin implicated in murder ticket mix up
The report details how a murder in St Petersburg used a semiofficial party invitation tied to Premier Btolypin. After the crime, tickets were checked and Nakolene, a secret police member, resold one Premier ticket for 516 000 to revolutionaries, exposing a high level cover for the act. Additionally a note on art studies notes crowds are among the most difficult subjects.
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Luunity
St Petersburg
Btolypin
Nakolene
Revolutioniats
Dr Williams Pink Pills Advertised Rheumatism Cure
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood purifying remedy for rheumatism and related ailments. It cites Mrs Ellen Russell of Auburn and claims the pills cured long standing rheumatic symptoms after years of illness, with benefits including reduced joint pain and stiffness. The text promotes the pills as a tonic for blood and nerves and offers pamphlets upon request.
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Williams
Mia
Ellen A. Russell
South Gof
Auburn
Bro
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
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William A. Radford
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Jupgw
Wierremeyer
Justice of the Povo
Kinloch
Clayton No. 9
Olivette
Oltlce
County Court House
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Duke of
Saragossa
Spanish Northern Railway
Madrid
San Sebastian
Java
Sumatra
Brewer
Cogat Ane
New York Sun
B. W. Leader
R. A
Dor
Theo Sanos
Howe
Sendai
Canada
Grama
Canta
Crary
W. ¥. Bennett
New York Life Bulldog
Omaha
Nebraska
Yois
Des Tate
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