Comet Awe Inspires Rural Reflections and Questions
Bill Arp of the Atlanta Constitution shares a family viewing of a great comet. The writer muses on its distance and speed, explains children’s questions, and warns of cosmic hazards while praising the spectacle and urging readiness for failure of fuel in the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie
Arctic
Vulcan
Ocean
Atlanta
Carl
Papa
Bill Arp
Atlanta Constitution
Oiling Wagon Wheels and Other Wood Work
Mr. Allen E. Smith reports to the Farmer's Review an experience in oiling wagon wheels and other woodwork. He says a wagon whose felloes shrank can be restored by hot oil coats each year, tightening tires and preventing water damage. He emphasizes oiling forks, handles, rakes, yokes, wagon parts, and small tools to delay decay and preserve size.
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Allen E. Smith
A Dialog on Daniel Webster Early in Life
A Philadelphian recalls a Webster family tale about their father aiding military musters. Daniel and Ephraim received a penny a piece, bought treats, and later Daniel openly described spending his money while Ephraim kept his wealth secret, then confessed he had lent it to Father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Daniel
Ephraim
Picture frame height guideline for floor clearance
The maximum distance from the underside of a picture frame to the floor is fifty two units. The rule indicates a fixed clearance to maintain proper display height.
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Lia
Molige
Rock, Island
Tate
Ilinois
Rock Island
Henry Curtis
Hook Island County
Bronxive
Enrarnix
Xia
United States
Cassel & McKeever, Moline, Ilinois
Rack Island
Wiest
Metropolis
Cincago
Eastzay
Noxta-Eastarn
Sovrnzay
Kansas Cirt
Egvarworth
Atomtsox
Counci
Blurrs
Owiaba
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
East
Anne
Chicago
Peoria
Mibwaukee
Aduri
Rand
Idaho
Nevada
Como
Maers
Canada
E, ST. John, Gen
Pkt
Pass'r Agts
Caicago
W. H. Devore
Port BrRoam
Illinois
Sacts AW General Banking
H. L. Franing
Valla
J. M. Christy
Barfay Hock Ialand, IL
Williams, White & Company
Northwest
DuFour & Co
E Moune Sulk
Moline Plow Company
Molne
Moline Plow CO
Moline, Il
Moline Savings Bank
Moline, Ill
W. Wheelock
John Good
Porter Skinner
Olson Chester
W. Candee
A. 8
Wright
Oo. F
Hemenway
Broddard
Officain Moline National Bank
Mainetrest and
Rodman Avenue
Herings
Rock Islandounty
N. P. Bergstrom Gity Undertaker
Turton Beerae
New
Moline
First National Bank
Aegnee
al 'Baropesa
Moline National Bank
Stigel Diitis
The
United
Deere Walking
Deere Falking
Gilpin
Moline Wagon
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