Building a Gurler silo with 2x4 studding and plaster
R E Brand describes a circular Gurler silo construction with a stone or brick foundation, timber framing of 2x4 studs, a central post, lathing and two coats of Portland cement plaster. The article covers door framing, internal lining to prevent joint cracks, ventilation, dampness protection, and siding with hoops and 1x12 boards to create an airtight, durable silo.
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R. E. Brand
University of Tllinois
Home Laundry Costs and Profits from At Home Washing
Clara Eckhardt studies a home laundering experiment in Illinois to measure profit from washing clothes at home. The test uses a water power machine with costly water and gas, detailing time, energy, and wage inputs to compare home washing with typical laundress wages.
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Clara Eckhardt
University of Ilinois
Eiz
Champaign
Waab
Jiniaa
Jroning
Rooster Alerts Cleveland Family Rescue of Drowning Boy
In Cleveland a cantankerous rooster warned of danger as four year old Alex Galeskey fell into the pond at East Thirty seventh Street. Louis Busser jumped in, saved the unconscious child, and after thirty minutes he revived and rested the boy, who later ate raw eggs while recovering.
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Cleveland
Alex Galeskey
Cleveland-Akron Bay
Frank
Busser
Minnie Spettigue
Croton Avenue 3. E
Galoskey
Jusser Home
Alex
British plan 4500 mile air voyage London to India
Advisory council forms in London to organize a 4500 mile air flight from London to India targetting September. Ernest Esdaile acts as secretary and three British aviators are expected to participate. Route to Vienna then Danube toward Adrianople. then via Constantinople Bozanti Tar sus Adana Aleppo Baghdad and into Bushire and Karachi.
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London
India
Ernest Esdaile
Esdaile
Vienna
Danube
Nikepoli
Shinka Pass
Adrianople
Constantinople
Bozanti
Bagdad
Eupirates
Tigris
Bushire
Persian Gulf
Banda Abbas
Arabian Sea
Karachi
New Channel Reveals Ruins At Needles California
Flood waters on the Colorado river threaten to break the city water pipe as 500 workers battle the surge. Dams shift danger along the river bank while Santa Fe pile drivers arrive. Builders remove all buildings endangered and reveal ancient wall ruins exposed by the flood.
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Needles
Cal
Colorado
Santa Fe Railroad
Arizona
Woman accused of attempting to burn infant with red hot poker
In Pittsburg a mother, Mrs Paul Cosmack, seized her four month old and swung it by the leg, then tried to jab a red hot poker into the child's body. Neighbors intervened, she fled, was captured, and a physician later deemed her insane. The case was brought before authorities.
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Pittsburg
Paul Cosmack
Talsversal
Mattié Kuntz
Ier
Forest Fire Prevention Campaign Boosts Saving of States Forests
Harrisburg report notes a drop in Pennsylvania forest fires this year due to a statewide campaign. About 1,000,000 prevention circulars were distributed through schools, with 700,000 sent before rural schools closed and 300,000 to be circulated in fall. The effort included the state education and forestry departments and Boy Scouts, and is credited with saving thousands of dollars.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Conservation Association
State Departments of Education and Forestry
State Forestry Department
Boy Scouts
Public Service Associations
Pair Marry Twice Same Day In Back-To-Back Ceremonies
Chris Christenson of Nicolaus and Elvina Stampson wed in Yuba City after obtaining a marriage license there. They rode a street car to Marysville where Reverend Fletcher Cook conducted a second ceremony, legally tying them in Sutter and Yuba counties.
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Marysville
Cal
Chris Christenson
Nicolaus
Sutter County
Elvina Stampson
Yuba City
Green
Feather River
Marys ‘Ville
Yuba County
Fletcher Cook
Episcopal Church
Lcense
Mr. Cooks
Yuba’ County
Nakee
All Must Swear on the Bible in Quebec Courts
The fragmentary text references Montreal and Quebec courts and mentions witnesses and a judge's ruling. It appears to discuss oaths on the Bible and legal procedure, but the readable content is garbled and offers no clear outcome or full context.
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Montreal
Quebec
Elaborate Luncheon Menu From Old Pulp Era
A historical menu lists dishes such as Cream of Watercress and Scallops en Brochette with bacon and cucumber garnish, plus Porcupine Salad and a Waltham Salad Dressing. The text also describes Charlotte and Lady Fingers preparations, and includes references to a county board motion on architecture funding and plan adoption.
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Waltham
Darwin
Davids
Montgomery
Samhue
Stresatdonse
Iépe Ort
Danville
Tea
J. D
Fors
Messrs
Nash
Montgomerg
Hartzler
Madden
Weavery
Tevor Ennis
Wellsg- Downey
Beasley
Ye Litt
Lee
Williamson
Pt & L
Williamson mogGea
J. Forbeck
Bea ‘Sese Ledge
James Nash
Wisgine Hartzler
Diti
Chas M. Madden
Weaver
Sam Prevo
John W. Ennis
Roy
Wm. H. Downey
DB ‘ Ley
J. H. Elliott
John Williamson
Mr. Williamson
Alfalfa Growth Showcased By Pana Exhibitor
Lindsey Reese of Pana displayed two alfalfa plants at a Springfield bank this week marking rapid growth. One plant measured 17 inches in 15 days, illustrating exceptional development under ordinary growing conditions on his farm.
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Lindsey Reese
Pana
Springfield
Administrator's Notice Estate of Lydia J Welsh
The administrator of the estate of Lydia J Welsh late of Clark County Ti Neils deceased announces appearance at the Clark County Court Marshall for the September term on the first Monday. All creditors must present claims and all debts must be paid promptly. Dated July 1912 Marquis Patton Administrator Wm KT Hollenbeck Attorney
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Lydia J. Welsh
Clark
Ti- Neils
Clark County
Court House
Marshall
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