Bungalow Plan With Distinctive Style and Sun Parlor
William A. Radford presents a bungalow design aimed at individuality on a 26 by 48 foot footprint with a 10 foot sun parlor extension. Features include a large 18 by 22 living room with fireplace and bookcases, a five sided sun parlor, a rear dining room and kitchen, two bedrooms, bath, and a full basement with attic potential. The plan emphasizes varied exterior lines, harmonious angles, and flexible interior spaces for entertaining and future play areas.
Woodwork Decoration Says Expert Approach Suits Any Scheme
A correspondent argues woodwork can harmonize with any decorative scheme by adjusting color or finish. Enamels offer safe, varied tints, while natural hardwood can be stained to keep grain visible. Use waterproof varnish or varnish stains for durability and easy cleaning.
Fire stopping of walls as essential safeguard
Fire stopping of walls partitions and voids is urged as a key safeguard in dwelling construction. Without proper fire stops fire can spread rapidly from cellar to attic through hollow walls spaces and floors. Adequate fire stopping promises a safer home compared with unprotected timber and masonry structures.
Insulation boosts value as builders cite Feading brand impact
A Feading brand insulation manufacturer claims his product protects 119000 homes. The remark underscores growing builder interest in insulation as a value enhancer.
New Drilling Idea Cuts Oil Travel Times
New York engineer Leo Runney proposes drilling tunnels in oil rock and placing small holes to collect oil into a shaft via pipe lines. The plan aims to tap oil at many points, speed extraction, and reduce travel through sandstone. Officials contemplate naval reserves as underground storage for quick emergency use.
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Wnginher
Leo Runney
New York
Ranney
Cooling Mines by Household Fridge Tech in Brazil
Electricity cooling methods cut mine air from 101 degrees to 83 degrees at 6 500 feet depth in the St John del Rey mine Brazil. A 100 horsepower electric motor powered a refrigerating plant similar to home refrigerators and reduced humidity, improving comfort and raising production.
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St. John del Rey
Brazil
Silver Heels: John Marshall Nickname Origin
Pathfinder Magazine recounts how John Marshall earned the nickname Silver Heels from Revolutionary War comrades. An agile athlete, he ranked among Virginia forces’ top runners and junipers, famed for feats like leaping over sticks laid between two tall men and racing in two color stockings blue with white heels.
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John Marshall
Marshall
Virginia
Silver Heels
Pathfinder Magazine
How Slang Happens Contrary in public opinion
The article argues slang does not arise from unlettered talk but from witty, agile minds often including tramps and criminals. It notes slang words spread when they describe ideas well, becoming popular quickly and then worn thin as a sign of timely relevance and smart thinking. It cites Dr. Frank H. Vizertelly in Liberty.
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Frank H. Vizertelly
Liberty
How Watermarks Are Printed On Paper
When pulp is ready to be made into paper it is poured out on a brass wire cloth that moves continuously. The cloth is vibrated to help fibers felt together and designs in wire rise above the surface. These words or designs are transferred to the sheet as watermarks.
Glass filters sun rays and affects chicken vitamin D
Scientists claim plate glass blocks ultraviolet light, so direct sun exposure is reduced for hens. J.8 Hughes of Kansas Agricultural College argues that chickens raised behind glass lay fewer eggs with less vitamin D than hens raised in the open.
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J. 8. Hughes
The
Agricultural College In
Kansas
Coming Events at Lititz Springs Park
A long list of church Sunday schools family reunions and picnics at Lititz Springs Park spanning July and August. Notable entries include Christ Lutheran S S Lancaster Miravian Ushers Assn Buck s Mill St Mark s Lutheran Kling s Family Reunion St John s Bricker ville S S Brickerville Faith Reformed Lititz Union S S of Lancaster and Zem Zem Knights of Malta. Many events include tribal and parish group gatherings with dates from July 9 to Sept 19 and locations across Lancaster County towns.
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East Petersburg
Farmer and Walker
Christ Lutheran Church S. S
Lancaster
United Evangelical S. S
Reading
First Presbyterian S. S
Miravian
Buck’s Mill
St. Mark’s Lutheran 5. S
Kling’s
St. John’s Brickerville $. S
Brickerville
Faith Reformed 5. S., of
Lititz Union
Broad Street M. E
Ing
Kopp
St. Stephen’s Lutheran, of
Zem Zem
Lancaster County Knights of Malta
Fasnacht
Brunnerville S
Quincy
St. Luke’s Lutheran
Wenger
Mt. Calvary Lutheran
Baptist S.S
S. S. of
Kemper
Bamberger
Pomona Grange
Redeemer Lutheran 6
Butzer
Steven
Arthur's Seat rises near Edinburgh to 822 feet
A garbled historic note praises Arthur's Seat near Edinburgh as a famed hill. It claims a summit height of 822 feet and extols the view from the summit as one of the most beautiful in the region, though the text contains OCR errors.
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Arthur
Edinharvit
Scotland
Walied
That's Different Says He Important Question
A Hillsboro News Herald note questions why the most insistent debtor believes he deserves time to settle what he owes. The remark highlights contrasting views on repayment and responsibility.
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Hillsboro
Bergamot Oil From Calabria Citrus Fruits Explains Source
Essential oils are extracted from the rind of a citrus fruit. The bergamot oil supply comes from trees cultivated in Calabria.
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Calabria
Solar Heat Engine Opens in Egypt Amid Trade Push
A solar hot engine was successfully opened for use in Egypt, aiming to boost energy supply and spur competition among merchants. Officials disclosed the project ties to new market opportunities and regional commerce expansion.
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Egypt
Old Dutch Coinage Reform of 18th Century
Fragmentary note describes a historical Dutch coin system change in Holter in the year 18 with references to silver as amajae and a penny unit. Details are unclear but indicate a 18th century monetary reform and changed coin values.
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Holter
Lecture Career of Ralph Waldormergen
Ralph Waldormergen, a celebrated American essayist, began lecturing in 1833 34. For over thirty years he spoke on topics including Human Culture, Human Life and The Present Age.
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Ralph Waldormergen
Sweigart Reunion Brings Hundreds to Ephrata Park
Several hundred Sweigart family members gathered for the 18th annual reunion at Ephrata Park on Saturday June 28. Officers elected included president William Brunner Reinholds and recording secretary Anna Sweigart Mohnton. A plan for the next gathering in Mifflin County was announced along with memorials and a family photograph.
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Sweigart
Ephrata Park
Sweigarts
Holland
Germany
New York
Germantown
Wm. Sweigart
Terre Till
Marion Sweigart
Willian Brunner
Reinholds
Frank Sweigart
Mohnton
Anna Sweigart
John Painter
Lititz
A. F. Longenecker
Phares Sweigart
Ephrata
John Sweigart
Kricktown
George Mell
Mohn
Hattie Brunner
Warren Leeking
York
Florence Sweigart
St Mohnton
Mifflin County
Clarence Sweigart
Virginians Plan Reunion at Long's Park
Virginians met at Mr. and Mrs. Herman Good home on E Second Avenue to plan a reunion at Long's Park set for Saturday August six. The group formed in a prior meeting with Herman Good as president and W E Hickman secretary, Rev E A Repass led an opening prayer, ten attended, and another meeting is set for July fourteen. Many Virginians live in Lebanon County and longrunning Palmyra reunions exist. A large turnout from former Virginians is hoped.
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Herman Good
E. Second Avenue
Long's Park
W. E. Hickman
E. A. Repass
Luttheran Church
Columbia
Lebanon County
Palmyra
Long’s Park
Virginia
Well Known Constellation The Southern Cross
The Southern Cross is a bright southern sky group first reckoned as a constellation in 1678. Its four main stars form a cross with pointers to the South Pole and are rarely seen from north of the equator except near it.
Rabbits Threaten Gardens in Berks County Area
Residents of Reifton and Wyomissing report extensive garden damage from rabbits. Gordon Drippe notes rabbits stay from morning to night, eating beans cabbage salad red beets and peas while becoming tame near homes. Four to five rabbits gather in patches. lime helps little. Local gun club reportedly stocked nearby woods with rabbits months ago and robins take cherries. Gladiolus beds also severely damaged.
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Reifton
Gordon Drippe
Reiffton
Charity Not in His Heart Quote by Beecher
A reflective fragment noting that public charity may be driven by a craving for recognition rather than true generosity. The speaker questions the value of deeds performed for publicity and urges genuine good over display.
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Beecher
Executor's Notice in Estate of Solomon Heverling
Legal notice states Annie Haldeman executrix of Solomon Heverling late of Clay township and letters testamentary granted. Debtors asked to pay promptly and creditors to present claims for settlement at Lititz Pa. Executrix resides in Clay township. attorney Joseph B. Wissler listed.
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Solomon Heverling
Clay Township
Annie Haldeman
Lititz
Paris firemen parade in brass helmets inspired by grenadiers
French firefighters march in elaborate brass helmets that resemble grenadiers on parade. American soldiers prior to the war saluted them, mistaking the uniforms for admiral or general insignia.
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Paris
Food’s Value Proved In Canary Islands Staple Goreo
A description of goreo as the staple Canary Islands meal made from wheat frye and maize demonstrates its proven value to islanders health and endurance, highlighting the reliance on this simple mixed grain sustenance.
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Canary Islands
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