Cement Houses and the Western Bungalow Style
The article promotes cement as a versatile building material, highlighting Portland cement's reliability and the appeal of cement stucco homes. It describes a Western bungalow design costing $1,650 to $1,800, with a six by nineteen and a half foot footprint and a prominent front porch.
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William A. Radford
Williem A. Radford
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Ill
Lamenton
California
Florida
Louisiana
Lein
Farm Machinery Shelters Cut Losses and Add Value
An article urges farmers to protect farm machinery with sheds and proper housing. It argues exposure shortens life from five to over twelve years, yielding at least 30 percent return on investment. A 240 by 60 foot shed with south facing doors costs about 350 dollars and 20 dollars per year maintenance.
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United States
Winter Care of Machinery How to Store Farm Implements
Practical guide from the Wisconsin College of Agriculture on winter storage for farm equipment. Cleaning, painting, and packing are advised for spreaders engines and gasoline units. Key steps include securing foundations, proper lubrication, removing water, and careful cleaning and sharpening of implements.
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Co. A. Ocock
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Combining Silk and Linen in 1910s Fashions
The article describes linen dresses and suits with silk trimmings as an attractive trend. Silk girdles with removable sides, rosettes on linen frocks, black silk buttons, and extended sailor collars on imported linen gowns are highlighted. Cuffs and bow accents complete the color-focused styling.
The Real Butter Scotch Recipe
A simple butter sugar candy method uses one pound brown sugar one cup water and a quarter cup butter. Boil in a saucepan until golden brown then pour into a buttered tin. Do not stir or touch with a spoon during cooking.
Oblong Buckles In Slippers Take Popular Favor
Oblong buckles dominate slipper fashion with dull silver and gunmetal tones. Some are brightened with semi precious stones or enamel designs to add color and style.
Vogue of Black and White in Summer Wardrobes
The piece notes a strong trend for black and white wardrobes across all departments with a growing summer vogue. Many outfits incorporate vivid color accents, and bolder combinations are favored for their original brilliancy.
Strangles in Horses Alarms Horse Owners
An epidemic of strangles alarms horse owners as the disease proves insidious in its attack and leaves victims debilitated and incapable of work for weeks.
Hothouse Hoga
City farmers observe hothouse hog schemes for learning value rather than wealth as experts note practical experience over riches from the venture.
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Irckio
IZO
Practical Farm Machine Shed
Hothouse Hoga
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