Mixed Bits From a Turbulent Era
A collage of brief notes covers zinc from domestic ore and water temperature affecting fish, Britain's failed Americas Cup bids, a Trottiscliffe parish organ, a Paris Texas physician on child tonsil cases, grapefruit becoming common in Britain, sugared suet prep, Washington DC White House site by 1791, Pike's Peak highest US telephone, a mobile geology lab tour in northeastern Ohio, and Scotland coal mining dates from 1200 to 1501.
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Britain
Trottiscliffe
England
Paris
Texas
Great Britain
White House
Washington, D. C
George Washington
Pike's Peak
Colorado
United States
Pike’s Peak
Gifts from Arizona to the Coolidges
Lee Turner from Tucson Arizona visited the White House to present gifts to President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge. He offered a chouya cane for the President and an Indian candy basket for Mrs. Coolidge.
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Lee Turner
Tucson
Ariz
White House
Hadrian's Wall Remains Erect on Wind Swept Moor
Centuries after Emperor Hadrian spent a year in Britain arranging a barrier from the Solway to the Tyne to keep northern tribes from Ikorian lands the wall stands even as wind and weather wear at it. Builders in populous districts would tempt fate to finish the work though its length remains largely intact today.
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Hadrian
Britain
Solway
Tyne
Paddle Your Own Canoe and Help Others, Says Grit
The excerpt urges aiding others in need and warns that self-centered action harms friendships. It emphasizes that forming bonds yields valuable support from friends, reflecting a community ethos voiced by the Grit publication.
Bantus of Delagon Seek Rain Through Song and Ritual
In Delagon villagers braid songs at dried wells to coax rain. Mothers of twins carry twins around arid fields as rain ritual, aiming to revive crops and ease drought.
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Delagon Bay
Combination of Brick and Wide Clapboards Make Attractive Home
Architect William A. Radford presents a sample home combining brick and wide white clapboards with a sun porch across the front. The six room layout includes a large living room with a fireplace, a dining room, a breakfast room, a downstairs lavatory, and on the second floor three bedrooms and a bath.
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United States
Rights Way to Paint Galvanized Iron
The article notes two methods to prevent rust on galvanised iron. One uses acid washing, lead and oil primer, then ordinary paint, while the other uses a special primer without prep. Coverage is about one gallon per 500 square feet with two coats. Ordinary paint won’t adhere without treatment. the special paint neutralizes acid and bonds to the metal.
Art in Interior and Exterior Decorating
Discussion on integrating utilitarianism with art in interior and exterior decorating. It argues color psychology matters but practical needs must guide choices. Red and blue evoke different moods while yellow adds warmth without excess energy. Greens and reds may absorb light, while grays and browns offer muted tones.
New Automatic Basement Drainage Device Introduced
Proper cellar drainage has long puzzled builders as seepage risks large losses. A new automatic device now available ensures basement water is drained without relying on staff action, protecting valuables stored below.
Insulate Above Second Floor to Insure Warmth
A heating issue on the second floor due to attic space can be resolved by proper insulation. The article discusses installing insulating material between the roof and the second-floor ceiling to reduce heat loss and improve indoor warmth.
Wallboard Joint Plastering Technique Described
The article explains that covering wall or plaster board joints with wood strips is not always desirable and recommends a special putty. Plaster board makers supply a plaster for filling openings, which when applied carefully makes joints invisible. A putty knife should smooth the plaster for a solid, seamless wall.
Interior color guidance for artificial light rooms
The text explains how blues and mulberry shades react to artificial light noting Lives darken slightly while Mulberry tones hold. It discusses room sizes needing color and pattern to balance proportions and how dark colors pull walls in while warm grays push them out. It covers wallpaper stripe effects on ceilings and advises cool colors for south rooms and airy papers in bedrooms.
Dry Plaster Cares Tilted Doors Should Dry Before Hanging
Do not fit permanent outside doors or interior doors until the plastered house is fully dry. When first hung, treat freshly cut surfaces with filler and varnish to prevent moisture absorption and warping. Untreated doors will swell and stick, causing misalignment.
Insulation Cuts Heat Loss in Two-Story Homes
The article argues heat escapes mainly through roofs and attic areas. Installing insulation above the second floor ceiling greatly reduces loss, with potential reductions up to 85 percent. Practical insulating materials are affordable, with an average six-room home costing about $60 for purchase and installation.
Garage space design boosts workbench room and utilities
The plan suggests a roomy garage at low additional cost, large enough for a workbench. It notes reducing car wash connections and gas lines for heating to simplify construction and cut expenses.
Weather Strips Cut Heat Loss Around Windows
The piece notes growing focus on fuel conservation by better wall construction and insulation. It urges careful window weatherization with properly made weather strips to prevent heat loss and improve efficiency.
Billy Mouse Escapes Trap After Bold Pantry Foray
Inquisitive Billy Mouse defies parents by exploring pantry boxes and shelves. A hidden trap springs as he noses into a sealed box, but he backs out and escapes unhurt, while his parents fear a fatal end before cheese changes his plans to hunt alone.
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Illy Mouse
Twily Mouse
Iit Puss
Big Mouse
Puss
Billy Mouse
Billy
Mrs. Mouse
Mr. Mouse
Bly
Blg Mouse
Hone
Father Mouse
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
The Unlucky Pine and Ancient Attis Worship
An article explains why the gray pine is deemed unlucky especially for women. It links the superstition to the Phrygian Attis cult, its spring festival, and ritual blood symbolism, noting color associations and the pine’s use as firewood.
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Atts
Europe
Attis
Adonis
Osiris
Cybele
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Through the Glad Eyes of a Woman
A columnist observes fashionable women at a department store beauty counter describing their morning routines from cleansing and perfumes to makeup and powder. The piece ends with praise for modern "nosegay girls" and a call to salute their care of cherry tasting Cupid bows.
Andersen's Tales and the Maker of Fairy Stories
The article outlines Hans Christian Andersen born 1805 in Odense Denmark who began as an actor and later pursued literature after study at Copenhagen University. It notes his death in 1875 and mentions his roles as novelist poet travel writer and creator of fairy tales. Neptune's year is almost 165 times as Joug ad our OWD.
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England
America
Royal Air Force
Motion Pictures
Christian Andersen
Andersen
Odense
Denmmrk
Copenhagen
Neptune
Lake in Skunagan County With Epsom Salts Solution
In Skunagan county Washington a lake contains water that is a 90.6 percent pure solution of Epsom salts.
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Skunagan County
Washington
Regina the Queen Name With Global Roots and Legends
Regina is traced to Latin rego meaning rule with varied forms across languages. The name's history includes Agmar Renet Renata and Rentra adaptations, Teutonic Relgi and Regi, aquamarine as Regina's jewel, and Thursday as a fortunate day with violet as her flower.
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Heaven
Maria
Regina
Reina
Florence
France
Reine
Reinette
Germany
England
Renee
Louis VII
House of Este
Renata
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Ancient wigs reveal ancient craft in Egyptian mummy find
A leading American wigmaker recalls examining a mummy wig from Egypt noting its extraordinary construction. The article suggests ancient civilization had highly developed wig artistry. It also mentions Japanese regard for shark flesh as a delicacy.
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America
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