How to Furnish a Home for Efficiency and Comfort
A Kansas State College instructor argues homes should be designed around family needs with careful furnishing. She recommends modest, economical, nearly square plans, rear porches for privacy, grouped windows for light, a small well lit reception hall, and a large versatile living room on the west side with sliding doors to the dining area for entertaining.
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Ass Araminta Holman
Kansas State Agricultural College
Miss Holman
Electricity Comes to Front in Public Utility Growth
The article extols the rise of electricity since 1882 and predicts a era of large power companies, with public utility regulation protecting consumers. It highlights Texas Central Power Company as capable of delivering extensive service to Red Oak and surrounding areas, backed by proactive local management and growth plans.
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Frank L. Dame
Eera
Ufe
Texas Central Power Company
Laredo
Wideawake
Frigidaire promises fresh food with automatic cooling
The Tarver Company promotes Frigidaire automatic refrigeration at 613 Salinas Avenue. The system keeps food at a regulated temperature, makes ice cubes, and can freeze desserts for days. Easy time payments and lower operating costs than ice are highlighted to attract housewives.
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Tarver Company
Frigidaire
Salinas Avenue
Yarver’ Company
Washington fete official program schedule of festivities
The document lists a multi day civic celebration in Washington with band concerts in Market Square and Jarvis Plaza, boxing at Fort McIntosh Gym, bullfights in Nuevo Laredo, Jamaica and Mexican suppers, kermesse at Hidalgo Plaza, parades, rodeos, a grand ball, patriotic lectures, receptions, and a nighttime aerial fireworks display. Notable events reference Governor Dan Moody and the Texas Legislature and include venues on San Agustin Plaza, Independence Plaza, International Monument, and the International Bridge.
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Market Square
Jarvis Plaza
Fort McIntosh Gymnasium
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Jnomaica
San Agustin Plaza
Kermesse al Hidalgo Plaza
Mex
San’ Agustin Plaza
Fort
Mcintosh Military Reservation
St. Ann’s Society
Fort McIntosh
Dan Moody
Legislature of
Texas
I.G. N
International Monument
International Bridge
Pocahantags
Rio Grande
Filipinos Turn To Copra Crops
Manila reports rubber cultivation on small holdings falling out of favor for the average farmer due to weak demand for rubber seedlings. Dr. Stanton Youngberg notes the tiresome year round tapping and cites a renewed interest in copra production and greater coconut acreage.
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Manila
Stanton Youngberg
Bureau of Agriculture
Youngberg
Drink to me only with thine eyes joke line
A Macon News quip notes a humorous twist on a classic line about drinking and eyes, implying a bottle leads to loss of sight after drinking. The brief item treats the pun lightly as a local wit remark.
Minnesota’s First Woman Legislator Hannah Kempfer
Mrs Hannah Kempfer of Otter Tail County Minnesota is the first and only woman elected to the legislature. Now in her third term she suits her constituents well. Born on the North Sea under the British flag she taught school served as postmaster and runs a general store after being adopted from a foundling home and brought to Minnesota in 1908.
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Hannah E Kempfer
Otter Tait’ County
Minnesota
North ‘Sea
Foundling
Ear infection halts Colonel Smith during two hour Senate hearing
The Chicago Daily News reports Colonel Smith endured two hours of Senate questioning before developing an ear infection. Medical care followed as the hearing paused. The incident underscores the strain of prolonged testimonies on officers.
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Senate
Trees For Your Lawn By Tarver Florists Promote Shade
Tarver Florists advertise lawn trees including citrus varieties and evergreen stock. They offer carload delivery en route and claim savings on landscaping services and cut flowers for all occasions. The copy emphasizes beauty, growth, and year to year comfort from mature shade trees.
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Tarver
Times
Valerio and Gonzalez Roofing and Plumbing Firm Featured
The article highlights Valerio & Gonzalez as leaders in roofing and plumbing in Laredo. E H Valerio and Alberto Gonzalez, practical plumbers and roofers, run a firm with a wide fixture line and a focus on quality materials and timely repairs. They specialize in repair work and stress Kofles storage heaters.
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Tie“ Svide
Valerio & Sones New Guinn Abrtments
Tile work adds a distinctive touch to homes
In homes a tile bathroom and scattered tile work bring a distinctive look. Conor Bros. at 819 Iturbide Street, Spanish Mosaic tile manufacturers, can provide information about tile and tile work.
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Conor
Penny Market Ad Promises Fresh Meats and Wide Selection
An advertisement claims Pennys Market offers guaranteed fresh and high quality meats, with a clean sanitary store. The ad lists fish and oysters, poultry, eggs, cheese, milk, bread, butter, and many other table items available anytime.
Trade for Spring Fashions at 1214 Matamoros Street
Come in and see our new plant and Spring trade. We tailor and clean delicate fabrics and offer new patterns and styles in men's suits. Special attention to ladies garments. Call us for the latest spring and summer looks.
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Matamoros ‘Street
Home ownership easy through thrift and saving
A motivational note urges setting a goal to own a home and saving systematically at First State Bank and Trust Co. It emphasizes thrift economy and sacrifice as keys to reaching the end. Begin now and save to ensure the desired result.
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First State Bank & ‘Trust ‘Co
John F Grant Lumber Offers Wide Range of Materials
From the complete stock of John F Grant Lumber any building material can be supplied. Ruchter’s Durabile paints and varnishes roofing wallpaper canvas builders hardware walls screen wire metal lath channel irons pullders paper sash doors moldings cement tiling and more at 1001 Sanders Street phone 1441. They promise prompt service and quality lumber.
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John F. Grant
Ruchter
John F. Grant Yard
Sanders Street
Pontiac Six Laudan Sedan Promises Luxury at Low Cost
The Laudan Sedan combines smart appointments with affordability in a four door luxury feel. A Fisher body curved panel and Sedge green Duco finish create a modish look with contrasting black upper parts and radiator trim. Brennan & Corrigan Motor Co distributes the Pontiac Six in this region from 911 Iturbide.
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Fisher
Duco
Brennan & Corrigan Motor Company
911
Iturbide
Plumbing essentials for a healthy home and comfort
The text urges proper plumbing for family health and comfort, noting sanitation impact and financial benefits. It highlights Jack I Doherty Co at 415 San Augustin Avenue in Laredo offering plumbing fixtures, supplies, and high quality work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty Cq
San Augustin Avenue
Laredo
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Farragut ST
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O’connor Bros
Sun Maid
James Moore & CO
Beauty
Guian
A. Poggenpohl & CO
Aid
Washington
Valerio & Gonzalez
Iturbide Street
the Model Tailors
Gog
TLE
Home Sensible
Witil Tile Goons
The
Progressive Bank
First State Bank and Trust Co
Lincoln Street
John O. Buenz
Times Home
Bulova
Photo-graphers Association of
New York
Maria of
Romania
Dl Vetees Oprcian
Crea
Gaiin ‘Ward Realty CO
James-Moore
Insurance
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