Mysterious North African Meteorite Reignites Awe
Reports describe the discovery of a vast meteoric mass in the North African desert hailed as the most important visitor from the skies. French geologist M LaCroix studies the 100 cubic meter rock, noting rare metal findings and emphasizing its scientific intrigue amid global curiosity.
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India
United States
British East Indies
Pensacola
Fla
Ireland
M. LaCroix
Illinois Corn King Dean Hoblit Tops Urbana Show
Dean Hoblit of Atlanta Illinois named Corn King for his ten car exhibit of yellow corn at the Illinois Seed Corn Grain show in Urbana. His display graded higher than all others and marked a finest display in years.
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Dean Hoblit
Atlanta
Urbana
GIVES PEACE A CHANCE IN HERRIN RIOTS
George Galligan sheriff of Williamson county Illinois quits the county and agrees to stay away indefinitely to restore peace after a spate of riots and gun battles in Herrin cited by state and county officials.
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George Galligan
Williamson County
Illinois
Herrin
Built With Method Houses Blend Into Bulgarian Landscape
Built with a design that makes Bulgarian houses indistinguishable from their surroundings. The practice traces back to Turkish rule when Bulgarians valued unobtrusive living.
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Bulgaria
When to Get It Uncle Mben Suniessa Admonition
An old Washington Star quote urges independence in choosing and enjoying conversation without seeking others opinions. It presents Uncle Mben Suniessa as a cultural voice advising decisiveness and personal choice.
Lightning Risks and Odds Under Storm Clouds
The article explains that a person standing directly under a storm cloud could be struck fifteen times in one hundred strokes, while a man flat on the ground would be struck once in a hundred strokes if isolated. It notes the chance of a thunder cloud discharging over a specific object is small, making the risk to any single object very slight.
Kitchen Sanitation and Beauty Through Floor and Surface Care
The article extols kitchen sanitation combined with beauty, advising varnished floors, painted woodwork with putty filled cracks, enamel for stoves and sinks, and enamel or varnish for moisture prone areas. It suggests sanding ice boxes, screening windows, and refinishing linoleum with color and finish to prevent wear and depreciation.
Need of Care in Home Planning
A past business success prompts focus on a lasting, comfortable home. The article stresses careful planning with owners guiding essential choices, ensuring the structure meets lived needs beyond prestige and beauty. It emphasizes collaboration with the architect and clear visualization of future living.
Guarding Floors During Painting with Paper Drops
The article instructs laying a strip of paper along the floor tight against the mop board to catch paint drops. Move the paper as work progresses and with care no paint will reach the floor.
Satanic Creditor Belief Skips Other Debts
A saying notes many men honor Satan by favoring him as preferred creditor leaving other creditors unpaid. The quip suggests superstition drives financial choices and worsens debt outcomes.
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Satan
Designing a Dream Home With Architect and Contractor
The text stresses careful planning before action, advising owners to visualize rooms and furniture to avoid later issues. It highlights early consultations with the architect and contractor, and notes the owner should have final say in selecting the contractor. A well planned home elevates the owner and community.
Water Pipe Insulation Tips for Cold Water Efficiency
Practical guidance on insulating hot and cold water pipes to prevent heat transfer. Insulation reduces warm water in cold lines and conserves energy at a low cost, offering a simple home fix for temperature stability.
Fire protection measures for ordinary occupancy spaces
The text explains one hour fire resistance is needed to resist fires from ordinary home or office occupancy. It notes proper use of metal sheathing and plaster provides thin protection.
Paris Pyjama Wears Its Way Across American Shores
A New York Herald Tribune fashion feature notes Paris pyjamas, once worn for the prom and resort life, have become a staple in American wardrobes. It details three piece ensembles, bold fabrics, beaded embroidery, and the shift from nightwear to daytime and travel garments. It also surveys underthings, lingerie trends, fabric choices, and the Parisienne influence on the 1925 silhouette.
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Molyneux
New York Herald-Trlane
Brincely
Parisientia
Milady
Vielon Viennes
Chiantilly
Alencon
White Evening Frocks In Fashion Limelight
White evening frocks dominate the season with two kinds: youthful dance frocks in chiffon or tulle and sophisticated gowns in luxurious materials. Chiffon and gardenias or tulle with wide skirts evoke Spanish flair, while velvet gowns with ermine borders or silver crystal embroidery epitomize refined style for the evening.
Smart Hat Adorns Fur Trimmed Attire
A compact description praises an untrimmed hat with a high dented crown as the smart finish for fur trimmed coats or suits, noting its variety of shapes while highlighting its distinctive untrimmed look.
Back to Nature Adorns Kashmir Tailored Gowns and Coats
The slogan In Natural Color inspires Kashmir tailored gowns and top coats. The material uses finest goats hair and retains natural color. Garments crafted from it are often trimmed with undyed long-haired furs.
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Kashmir
Ensemble of the Moment Costume Suit for Town and Country
A costume suit described as a tan and henna wool dress lined with checked material and a collared opossunk finish, suitable for town and country wear. The description emphasizes a cohesive ensemble enhancing modest, stylish attire for daily or formal occasions.
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America
Italy
Apsio
Rome
Texas
State Capitol
Austin
Constance Whitney Warren
New York
Paris
Charles Cason
The
Chemical Bank of New York
Madam Warren
George Henry Warren
Amherst
Chicago
Amherst College
Josiah T. Reade
Reade
Lombard
White House
Ernest M. Seaman
A Ll. Dalrymple
Wilson
First Presbyterian Church
Staunton
Woodrow Wilson
Mary Baldwin College
Finnish
Lapland
Coalville Council
Leicester
England
Saya Science Service
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Ill
Dedra
Dent Grundy
Liter
Ensemble of the
J Hp
Ona Motor Ou
MenaMotor
Monarch Manufacturing Co
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Toledo
MonaMotor Oils & Greases
Antonio Vpollaluloto
Hallain
Florence
Doan
James Rus“— Mussen
Eighth St. Rochelle
Til
Dean
Letty
Foster-Milburn Co
Mig. Chem
Buffalo
M. R. Zaegel & CO
Eighth St. Sheboygan, Wia
Winslow's
Alall
DR. Humphreys
Heer Laboratories
Dept. M
Malden
Ase
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