Bungalow With Colonial Touch Gains Wide Popularity
William A Radford describes colonial style bungalows becoming popular for single floor living with balanced trim, a shaded porch, reception hall, attic stair, ample wing room, an oblong dining room, convenient kitchen, insulated bath between bedrooms, a sleeping porch, and outside dimensions of 28 1/2 by 8 8 feet, ideal for average lots.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Bungalows
Faulty Building Often Causes Lack of Heat
An article likens underheated buildings to a misbuilt structure. It argues cold occupants stem from insufficient insulation and air, requiring more fuel and stressing the heating system. Proper construction, insulation, and fuel quality are urged to ensure efficient warmth and avoid overworked boilers.
Interior Lumber For Home Finish And Mill Work
Interior finish lumber deserves close consideration as high grade mill work saves money when properly seasoned. Birch, oak, gum and mahogany dominate choices with birch favored for its stain and enamel compatibility, oak strong and durable, gum usable if handled to avoid warping, while mahogany offers quality.
Paint Good for Cement Walls and Floors
Paint helps prevent deterioration and dusting of cement walls and floors and makes surfaces easier to clean. Special paints in ample color varieties are crafted for this purpose.
Properly Timed Hog Castration For Young Pigs
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, the guidance emphasizes castrating piglets before weaning to ensure full wound healing and uninterrupted growth. It recommends cool days, a 24 hour light diet prior, and avoiding harsh antiseptics or irritants while insisting on thorough scrotal cleaning with mild antiseptic or soap and water.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Hemorrhagic Septicemia Warns Winter-Naked Farm Animals
Veterinary guidance from Dr. G S Weaver of South Dakota State College warns that hemorrhagic septicemia endangers winter starved farm animals. The disease targets weakened cattle most but can affect other species, with fever breathing difficulties and blood-tinged discharges. Prevention actions include shelter, nutritious food, warm water, and vaccination.
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G. S. Weaver
South Dakota State College
Man Held Responsible for Cholera Outbreak
Government inspector J K Atherton contends outbreaks trace to hog owner or caretaker neglect. He says birds rarely spread hog cholera and blames carcass mismanagement and late reporting by owners. Humans remain the greatest carrier of hog cholera, he asserts.
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J. K. Atherton
Ground corn economics for hogs and cattle in Iowa
Iowa experiments from years ago show hogs under 200 pounds gain more on ear corn than ground corn. Cattle show a slight economy grinding, but when hogs follow cattle, grinding cost may not pay. Dairy cows respond to ground corn, though fattening hogs or steers generally do not recoup the grinding expense.
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Iowa
Origin of the Go Hang Phrase Tied to Halifax Gibbet Law
A Chicago Journal excerpt recounts how a 18 pence halfpenny theft law in Halifax England led to an improvised execution method using a guillotine. The harsh measure gave Halifax a notorious name among thieves and spawned the expression Go hang. The gibbet knife rests in Wakefield rolls, while the Halifax street still bears its memory.
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Halifax
England
Wakefield
Chicago Journal
Genius of Philology and Robber King Ruoff Hanged
A Virginia governor rejected pleas to spare George Ruoff a school teacher convicted in 1870 of multiple robberies and murders including his wife and daughter. Despite his devotion to philology and an idea for a universal language, petitions claimed his work would benefit humanity. He was executed for his crimes.
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George Ruleff
Ruoff
Virginia
Ruloff
No Means A Farmer's Odd Court Skirmish With Son
A farmer and his son clashed for months over a dispute leading to a summons. The lawyer questioned the farmer about ignoring his son, only for the old man to reveal he had no dealings with the boy for a month. The exchange highlighted a peculiar misunderstanding and raised questions about the case.
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Hezekiah Perkins
Nothing Snobbish About Him
Two literary lights from Harvard and Yale shared a jovial chat when a remark about Harvard snobbery arose. The Yale man counters that he knew nearly all his boat crew, highlighting familiarity over snootiness.
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Harvard
Yale
W. Orton Tewson
New York Evening Post
Acres of Flowers in France and Italy Feed Perfume Demand
The article notes large quantities of roses lilies violets and other blooms grown in France and southern Italy to meet rising perfume demand. It explains that oil extraction is lengthy and millions of blossoms are needed, with new southern Italian distilleries extracting oils from citrus rind for fragrance oils.
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France
Italy
Ban on hackney carriages in Hyde Park lifted
A 1695 notice reported a ban on hackney carriages in Hyde Park after complaints about masked riders. The order barred hackneys from entering the park. The text notes the ban lasted over two centuries but has now been lifted, allowing taxicabs to use Hyde Park roads to reach other parts of London.
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London
Hyde Park
Unnecessary Deaths and Global Sanitation Efforts
Global health figures estimate 35 million deaths annually and 70 million sick. In the U S about 1.5 million deaths yearly. Sanitary science shows a quarter of deaths could be postponed and 40 percent of sickness averted. Leading nations unite to raise sanitation standards and stamp out disease.
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United States
Prometheus the Forethinker in Greek Mythology
Prometheus means forethought and is the tutor of humanity in the Grecia tradition. He taught fire making and numerous arts, created man from clay, and suffered eternal torment after stealing fire, with Hercules ultimately ending the eagle's attack.
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Prometheis
Prometheus
Heaven
Zeus
Jupiter
Herecules
Simplicity and Style in a Crepe Satin Dress
The piece argues that good style equals simplicity and highlights a crepe satin dress with minimal adornment as the epitome of restraint. It frames simplicity as the ultimate fashion aim, noting the dress reaches the limit of simplicity with its uncluttered nocent adornment.
Dignified Crepe De Chine Dress For Mature Wearers
Dignified and lovely afternoon dress designed for mature wearers features crepe de chine fabric, bead embroidery in scelé color, and graceful lines. Fall modes favor long lines, surplice fronts, scarf attachments, medici collars, and varied necklines, with rich metallic embroidery and subtle draperies enhancing poise.
The sharp shopkeeper and the new minister
A country storekeeper tests market timing by noting a tall, unmarried minister arriving next week and orders hats displayed in the front window to attract customers. The exchange between the proprietor and Miss Smith reflects brisk, practical business sense in a small town.
Old Mystic Ceremonies of the Orphic Mysteries
The Orphic worshipers of Bacchus in ancient Greece observed in early times by Orpheus followers. They pursued ascetic purity, wore white linen garments, and abstained from animal flesh except ox sacrifice yields.
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Bacchus
Orpheus
Greece
Bacchy
The First Meister singer Heinrich von Meissen dies
Heinrich von Meissen founder of Mainz Meister singers dies in Mainz in 1318. Women of Mainz carried his body to a tomb in the cathedral for burial.
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Heinrich von Meissen
Mainz
Germany
Progress This Century by The Old Timer
The article notes a veteran figure who navigated college decades ago and now forges a path through life by supporting his son’s college journey as he did his own. It reflects on continuing ambition across generations and a steady work ethic.
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Minneapolis Star
Public sale of Garman farm in Penn township Lancaster Co
Orphans Court of Lancaster County directs a public sale on the premises two miles northeast of Manheim Penn township of the late Joseph G Garman estate. The tract totals 101 acres 39 perches with improvements including a frame house kitchen frame butcher house tobacco shed 8 acre land pond and barn with well and outbuildings. Viewing by appointment. sale at 2 PM with terms to be announced by administrators trustees Mary J Garman Servetus C Garman H H Smavety Aud Wein Ensminger Clerk.
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Orphans Court of
Lancaster County
Penn Township
Manheim
Joseph G. Garman
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