Evolution of Fire Fighting From Hand Tubs to Steam Engines
A National Geographic bulletin traces fire fighting's rise from romantic hand tubs and volunteer groups to motor-driven engines and high pressure water systems. It notes early pumps in Roman and medieval times, Boston's first municipal fire company in 1678, and Braithwaite's steam engine, while contrasting past firefighting with modern technology and efficiency.
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Manhattan Island
Boston
National Geographic Society
Christ
Heron
Alexandria
Egypt
Trajan
Pliny
Augsburg
England
America
Manhattan
Broadway
Scoffers
Liberty Bond interest tips from governor addresses bond holders
Governor John A. Calkins of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco writes to Liberty Bond holders in the Twelfth District explaining their true interest in the Liberty Bond situation. A Monrovia California reader replies that they would be glad to take more information.
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Monrovia
Wm. A. Day
Federal Reserve Bank
John A. Calkins
Federal Reserve Bank of
San Francisco
Federale Reserve
California
Muscle and might in modern American life
A New York Sun column muses on increasing male strength and its mismatch with everyday labor noting burglars dragging a 40 pound safe from Central Park West, a restaurant till cash grab, and a dozen 350 pound whisky barrels stolen from warehouses. It questions why muscle seems wasted on routine tasks.
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Central Park West
Couth
New York Sun
Bride Receives Odd Telegram at Brockton Nuptials
A Brockton bride's wedding day is highlighted by an unusual telegram from her sister's New York husband joking about taking her from him. The note ends with lighthearted condolences, provoking amused reaction at the ceremony.
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New York
Brockton
Foreclosure Notices in Chelan County Washington Court
Public records announce two foreclosure actions in Chelan County Washington. Catherine Allen sues R J McCarthy for tax lien on Lots 2 3 and 4 Section 24 Township 23 North Range 17 Willamette Meridian with a first publication October 1 1920. Sheriff announces mortgage foreclosure sale of real estate to satisfy Nickles Cass and Ora Cass judgment with sale date November 27 1920 at Wenatchee Court House.
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Willamette
Joseph B. Nickles
Anson A. Cass
Ora A. Cass
Chelan County
Washington
Township Twentyseven
Court House
Wenatchee Avenue
City of
Wenatchee
A. D
Bert McManus
Said County
Fredy Hildebrand
Foreclosure of Tax Lien No 315 Against Alma Kaeppel
Public notice of foreclosure action by H F Karp holder of Certificate of Delinquency 2355 for 1912 taxes on Lot 7 Block 4 Cascade Orchards Chelan County Washington. Summons requires appearance within sixty days after first publication October 22 1920 to defend or pay the amount due plus costs.
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Towit
Dighmoughcy & Ucn
Superior Court
State of Washington
Iaid County
Sumner & Lebeck
Cascade Orchards
State of
Washington
Summons for Publica tion in Foreclosure of Tax Lien
L B Ransom and unknown claimants are notified by H F Karp holder of Certificate of Delinquency 3556 dated August 25 1920 for 1912 taxes with penalties and costs. Lien on Lot 8 Block 4 Cascade Orchards in Chehalis County Washington. If not redeemed a Superior Court foreclosure will be sought. First publication October 22 1920.
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State OF Washington
R. J. McCarthy
Catherine Allen
Chelan
Chelaw
State of
Washington
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St and West News
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Leavenworth, Wash
H. F. Karp
Alma Kaeppel
I. H. F. Karp
P. O
1St National Bank
P.O
Jtower
Firestone
VANIA
Leavenworth Supply Comp
Echo
Leavenworth Market
H. van Wegen
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Ela
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