Lumber and finish details from historic building note
The record lists floor joists at 16 inch centers for first floor, 8 and 16 inch centers for second floor, roof rafters at 0 center with four inch spacing, double 2x10 wall plates, 2x4 studs at 16 inch centers, plastering as two coat and three coat finish, interior Georgia pine finishes, thick American glass, a shown carving on composition, chimneys above roof faced in red press brick, double floors with felt paper between, and siding and unspecified exterior details.
Cottage Floor Plan and Finishes for Six-Room Home
Describes a 24 by 30 foot cottage with six rooms including sitting room living room kitchen three chambers bath pantry reception hall and large closets. Details elevations ceilings 9144 feet first floor second floor 8% feet sheathing felt paper siding 4 inch oak laid three inches to weather creosote stained shingles olive green bronze green trim and up to date plumbing fixtures with wrought iron chimney brace and five panel doors.
Walking Hills creep east across desert swallowing railway
In southern California a 100 mile long chain of sand hills called the Walking Hills advances across a barren plain driven by constant west to east winds. The hills threaten to bury the Southern Pacific Railway tracks and force route changes, altering a large stretch of the roadbed. Uncle Allen Sparks quips about rheumatism.
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Colorado Desert
California
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Cincinnati Enquirer
Notable Advances in Science and Architecture Across the Globe
The piece surveys iron per capita in Germany, turbine engine tests at Eberfeld showing 11 horsepower per indicated unit, and Charles F. McKim receiving a Royal Institute of British Engineers gold medal with King Edward's approval. It notes extravagant fruit exhibits from South America, Rhodes-era Cape Town growers’ weekly fruit displays, and London’s record. It also describes a Birmingham brass-foundry hood system reducing zinc oxide fumes and a new bubble injection method for neuralgia and related pain, claiming relief for dislocations and fractures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Eberfeld
Charles F. McKim
New York City
Edward
Royal Institute of British Engineers
McKim
St. Louis
South America
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Town
London
W. Lynes
Birmingham
Missouri Pacific Fast Mail Crashes Into Excursion Train
A Missouri Pacific fast mail train bound for Kansas City collided with an excursion train stalled at Dead Man's Curve near Lees Summit. Three people were killed and eighteen seriously hurt, many victims being Kansas City blacks. The crash damaged the fast mail engine and cars. investigators blame the fast mail crew for not stopping sooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Fast Mail
St. Louis
Little Blue
Lees Summit
Roy Swain
Winkleman
Russell Avenue
Dublin Debaters Clash Over Welcome Address to King Edward
Wild scenes marked Dublin's second municipal debate on presenting an address to King Edward upon his arrival. The public gallery overflowed and agitators, including Maud Gonne, faced police as Lord Mayor Harrington denounced the measure. The motion failed 40 to 87 after four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Municipal Corporation
Edward
Harrington
Maud Gonne
McBride
Wagons Across Tracks Fatal Train Collision Near Red Comb Junction
West-bound Pennsylvania train No 31 struck a wagon eight miles east of Cincinnati at Red Comb Junction killing Robert Copenhagen his wife and two children Grace and William Poole plus injuring four others. The wagon occupants were not seen by the fast train and the mule team escaped unharmed. The victims were taken to the morgue and hospital aboard the wrecked wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Columbus
Red Comb Junction
Robert Copenhagen
Madisonville
Grace
William Booth
Charles Johnson
William Poole
Former Police Chief Ames Sentenced in Minnesota Case
The Minnesota supreme court upheld a lower court verdict finding Col. Fred Ames of Minneapolis guilty of receiving money for protection. Ames was taken into custody and sent to Stillwater prison to serve a six year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Supreme Court
Fred Ames
Minneapolis
Ames
Bardenman
Hennepin County
Stilwater
Supreme Court Sustains Moot-Mase Trade-Mark
Frederika Iowa and Buffalo New York reports cover a Supreme Court ruling upholding the Moot-Mase trade mark. A permanent injunction was granted against Pauli Pidson and associates for selling a foot powder infringing the Moot-Mase brand. Allen Olmsted of Le Roy, N Y is the trademark owner. Similar suits will follow against other infringers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Laughlin
Supreme Court
Pauli
Pidson
New York City
Allen $. Olmsted
le Roy
Adirondack Wonders and Travel Hints In Four-Track Series
A miscellany notes Adirondack lakes streams woods and air promising health and rest. Adds travel tips from No 20 in the Four-Track Series and promotes a booklet on the Adirondacks with stamps. Also cites various quips and ads from contemporary papers and railway promos.
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Adirondack Mountains
Adirondacks
George H. Daniels
Grand Central Station
New York
Doan's Kidney Pills Offer Hope for Kidney Trouble
Mrs L W Ammamen of Lock Haven Pa reports a trial box of Doan's Kidney Pills eased her kidney pain and swelling, and helped her husband after an injury. The note highlights relief from back pains and dropsy signs, describing a bright ray of hope from the medication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Lock Waver
L. W. Ammamen
Doan
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Dole
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Sanford B. Dole
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John Monroe
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Joseph Knittel
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Kan
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R. W. Weasel
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Neb
Little Blue River
Fayette, Mo
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Big Dell
Hiden
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Europe
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Dodd
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Pate
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Dapgoods
Ttapgoods, Incorporated
Broadway
Western
Monadnock Building
Washington Tar
Chicago Record-Herald
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Chicago & Alton Railway
Merald
Alton
Geo. J. Charlton
Allen
Ray
Seane
Olmsted
Philadelphia Record
Union Pacific & North-Western
Mi O
Y. Sun
Slopa
J. ¥. Boyer
Trinity Springs
Ind
Chicago Daily News
Union Pacific
North- Western Line
Mulhall
Sioux City
Daily News
B. M. Woolley
Atlanta,Ga
Puck
Lydia
Pinkhawm
Dran Mus
Lydia EK
Pinkham
L T
Lydia BK. Pinkham
Lorri V. Nayon
N. J. Ave
N.W
Washington, D. C
Dean Man
Pinca
Lydia E. Pinkbai
Lydia J. Pinkham
Mra
J. M. Lun
Syndal
Nancastle
Mn. Precra
Maa
Crampens
Bennet
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Muss
Travel
Dayton
Warren J. Lynch
W. P. Deppe
Gen's Pass
Ticket Agt
Amt
Gpa
eTea
Asheville
Return
Queen & Crescent
Prairie Yarmer
F Doan
P.O
Foster-Milburn Co
N.Y
Mason’s Dry Store
Mra. LL. W, Amaurien
Lock Haven
Rootbeer
Cts
Chas. E. Hires Co
Malvern, Po
John R. Graham
Locust Street
Rochester
Foun, Bie
Denoty
Charterhouse
Paria
Blue de la Pax
Raston
Columbus Ave
Kellogg
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