The Eyes of Understanding Enlightened in Ephesians
A preacher reflects on Ephesians 1 18 10 urging believers to have the eyes of their heart enlightened to know the hope of God's calling the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints and the exceeding greatness of His power toward believers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Martin
Westminster
London
Pew
G. Co. Morgan
Christ
Ephesians
Earth
Paul
Jesus Christ
God
Value of Good Literature
Theodore Parker praising literature as a ship of thought that sails on truth and beauty. He argues great books spread justice love and piety across lands, leaving a lasting treasure for future ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Theodore Parker
Trusting in God and Courage in Duty Motto
Quoted inscription credits Henry Giles and emphasizes faith in God guiding courage. The text frames facing evils with cheerful duty and readiness for death under Christian guidance. It reads like a devotional or commemorative motto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Christ
Henry Giles
Horace Mann Quote on Truth and Faith
A concise Horace Mann reflection urges keeping truth in view above all opinions. It asserts truth guides one toward God’s throne despite external pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Horace Mann
Dutch Colonial Brick and Shingle Home Described
William A. Radford offers free expert building advice while detailing a Dutch colonial style house. The two story brick first level features a sun porch, large living and dining rooms, a paneled kitchen, and four corner bedrooms with closets and two baths on the second floor.
Wooden Homes Heated Cheaper When Built in Norway Style
A National Lumber Manufacturers' bulletin summarizing Prof. Andrew Bugge's experiments shows 27 identical houses with different wall materials. Wooden walls with dry sawdust-filled hollows used the least energy to reach uniform warmth, while reinforced concrete required the most energy to heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Research Bureau
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Andrew Bugge
Norwegian Technical University
Bugge
Saving on Plumbing for Home Building Costs Cut
The Department of Commerce issued a booklet “Recommended Minimum Requirements for Plumbing Installations in Dwellings and Smallder Buildings” showing a saving of 50 to 100 dollars in typical dwelling plumbing. It notes that standard house trays and extensive vent piping can be omitted and 8 inch pipes may replace 4 inch as codes allow. Copies available from the Superintendent of Documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Department
Flat Conduit Offers Thinner Armored Wiring System
A new armored conduit for electrical wiring is introduced, being three sixteenths to one quarter thinner than standard round conduit. Its shallow depth suits surface installation on brick, tile, or concrete walls and ceilings while plaster can cover it, avoiding wall grooving.
Dry material for wall installation
The item is described as dry and intended to be placed between walls to achieve the desired effect. The note emphasizes that moisture or improper handling could compromise performance. No additional context or sources are provided.
Winter Prep: Paint Cellar Windows and Light Reflections
Almanac notes suggest painting cellar windows and gratings white to improve light. If windows are deep or high, use white painted wall surfaces or cut primed wallboard to fit around them. Extend the white reflectivity to the ceiling above lights with wallboard or asbestos sheathing for brighter illumination. Don’t forget to paint the cellar door inside and out.
Selecting Colors Care in Painting Purchases
Advice on choosing paint quality and color usage. It warns that cheaper paints may wear out faster and emphasizes buying high quality mixtures of white lead and zinc oxide with raw linseed oil. It advises reading the can formula and using only enough color to reach the desired shade.
Furnace doors rust proofing urged for winter protection
With the heating plant on vacation, the notice advises painting all pipes doors and rustable surfaces to prevent corrosion and future repairs. It notes special paints exist for these surfaces and suggests using proper materials before harsh conditions set in.
Cable Flexibility Shown In Comparative Diagram
The article notes the bend radius of a flat cable compares to a round and bends edgewise to sharp angles, illustrated by the accompanying diagram. It emphasizes the cable’s flexible properties and how it can be shaped for different configurations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sary
New Wall Tiling With Tile Boards Adopts Cheaper Walls
A new wall covering method uses tile boards for kitchens bathrooms and basements when porcelain tile is too costly. It offers a practical alternative that encases moisture prone areas with durable panels and mimics tiled surfaces.
Famous Forts in U S History Fort Christina and the Swedish Dutch clash
The article recounts Sweden's 1608 New Sweden colony in Delaware and Fort Christina near Wilmington. It notes Dutch seizure of the fort under Peter Stuyvesant, a fanciful Irving tale of cabbage-fueled combat, 1664 English takeover, and that only a small stone church remains at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden
New World
America
Christina
Oxenstiern
Adolphus
Delaware
New Sweden
Wilmington
Fort Christina
New Amsterdam
Peter Stuyvesant
Stuyvesant
Washington Irving
Knickerbocker
New York
Jan Risingh
Risingh
Irving
Fort Knox Fortified Ruin on Penobscot River
The abandoned Fort Knox at Prospect Maine is called a monument of folly after 26 years of construction costing about a million dollars. Built to guard the Penobscot ship building era its granite walls and circular stairway remain as a picturesque relic with some 42 pound cannon ovens visible though most artillery moved to public sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Fort Knox
Penobscot River
Prospect
Maine
Henry Knox
Boston
Washington
United States
Penobscot
War Department
Fort Knnox
Thavirh Fort Knox
Mount Waldo
Atlantic
Fort, Knox
Congress
Rhine of America
Curious Claims and Historical Oddities from a Smattering of Topics
A mixed set of notes covers polishing boots with affin, mirror stain removal by methyl spirits, quagmires from underground springs, government support for rabbits and silkworms in Spain, blood color speculation by scientists, a Sahara fish shipment announced by the American Museum of Natural History Moscow, old transport habits, and a French engineer Mathieu who proposed a Channel Tunnel idea to Napoleon in the early 1800s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Sahara Desert
American Museum of Natural History
Moscow
English Channel
Mathieu
Napoleon
Everyday Clothes Shape the Impression Women Give
A fashion-essay-voiced overview stresses how the everyday costume forms the world’s first impression of a woman. The street dress now blends tailored lines with varied materials, embracing ensembles with matching wraps. Noting designers like Premet, it highlights practical all-day gowns over formal opulence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binys
New York Times
Paris Couture Focuses on One Piece Frocks and Ensemble Street Wear
Paris designers showcase winter street costumes in new weaves such as velours de Smyrne loutre ratine sepia and kasha cloth. One piece frocks dominate with matching coats or fur trimmed ensembles by Worth Patou Doucet and others, featuring fox dyed fur trims and bold color combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Worth
Patou
Doeuiliet
Caret
Germaine
Lanvin
Doucet
Renee
Lelong
Berthe
Fall color palette includes red green purple navy and more
The article outlines autumn color trends for women noting red tones from deep rose to burgundy and warm copperpenny shades. Greens range from shutter green to emerald while royal purple, Venetian fuchsia and navy black appear in hats and fabrics. Blues orange and browns complete the palette for day and evening wear.
Scarf A Showcases White Georgette With Satin Motifs
The scarf features white georgette fabric with large black and white satin appliques. White leaves are embroidered to black and vice versa, complemented by a wide fringe of long black monkey fur and fine embroidery stitches along the surface.
Amber and Brown Shade Popularity Returns in Jewelry
Amber rises again as a favored shade with brown. The current trend highlights clear golden amber beads in long oval-cut necklace strands.
Woman casts first ballot in precinct amid mock battle2
In a playful scene at the Thirty-first precinct, a large woman urges her cousin Dinny to vote for a candidate while asking what the opponent runs for. Norah repeats the question, jokingly calling the rival a small, dirty spalpeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinny
Elyethon
Norah
American Legion Weekly
Dreamy Eyes and Late Hours Reflect a Fond Exchange
George remarks on dreamy eyes while another person notes he stays late, capturing a intimate, nocturnal moment and a sense of enduring affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Underworld Detective Delivers Bold Public Statement
A bold detective declares self awareness confessing faults and a mission to confront worse criminal elements. The remark reflects a noir tone with tension between self criticism and resolve to pursue justice.
First Day at New Place Questioned Dining Ritual
A maid named Mary is questioned by her mistress about the timing of meals. The mistress recalls a breakfast gong and dinner being served, while Mary pleads she could not finish. The exchange hints at household routines and tensions.
Misconduct Allegation Sparks Domestic Tension
Citizens discuss a quarrel involving a husband accusing a man named Sous of immoral acts. The accusation centers on the alleged liaison with the accuser's wife and a request to flee together. The dispute reflects personal scandal and public outrage.
Dinner at the Asterbilt Weighs in on Proposal
In a dialog about clear thinking Mr Lich is urged to consider a meal at the Asterbilt. The exchange implies good food aids judgment and helps shape the proposal under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lich
Resemblance in Film Refers to Annulo by Hutch
The speaker notes films remind him of Annulo and explains the comparison. He mentions the works never stop without throwing in a clutch, highlighting a continuous pace and decisive turn. The remark blends contemplation with a wry sense of timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annulo
Tom Hutch
Peculiar Mark On Wall Sparks Basement Water Debate
Brown recalls a marked wall while Green notes rain entering from the room meets water leaking up from the basement. The exchange hints at a damp, possibly structural issue in the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Green
All Ready Mrs Smith Converses on Marital Count
A brief exchange reveals Mrs Smith has three marriages and jokes about a possible fourth if fate allows. The applicant confirms the tally and adds a light remark on future prospects.
Judge Probes Arrest Resistance Statement
A courtroom exchange reveals a defendant claiming the officer offered nothing else to deter a prisoner’s resistance. The judge questions why the officer faced resistance during the attempted arrest.
First Scientist and Second Scientist in a Hidden Pact
A fragment from a dialogue in Everybody's Magazine hints at a secret bond between two scientists. The exchange notes surprise at closeness and implies an intimate collaboration beyond formal ties.
It Grows on Her Flora-Why do you fib about your ange
The text presents cryptic dialogue about age and memory, mentioning a child and a half fare journey. The fragmentary style hints at a playful or cryptic exchange between Flora and Fauna, with unclear narrative context and missing surrounding details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Fauna
He Knew What to Do Student This is My First Case
A historical snippet shows a doctor and a student discussing a first case where the child has been eating candle ends. The student notes a commended change of Get as part of the diagnosis or treatment approach.
Safeguarding His Property at the New Picture Theater
A newly purchased picture theater owner proposes ambrellus for Tertrong to his head usher. The usher fears loss of the ambrellus but the owner suggests chaining them to the seats to secure them.
Woman Takes Spotlight as Fan of the Hour
In Swift Times a woman earns the fan of the hour title after a rapid minute by minute spotlight. The piece highlights her spirited presence and the crowd reaction during the event.
Labor Terms Involved As Union Mulls Strike Action
A dialogue shows a husband and Susie discussing labor terms amid a strike and a pending lockout. The pair considers what actions to take and how to respond to union deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie
Busic
Balding as sign of success noted in quip
A humorous exchange notes that successful men are often bald and wives respond with a punchy retort about it being a common outcome. The joke plays on vanity and appearances in a lighthearted domestic banter.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev
Lew. W. Gosnell Down
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
L. W. Gosnell
Dalcony
W. A. Fadford
William A. Redford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Fice
Washington, D. C
Western Newspaper Union
Penny Brown
Casey
lLverybody
Phaire
Buffalo, N.Y
Ead
Anglo-American Drug Co
Fulton St
Miss May
Munyon
Carey
DR. Humphrey
Humphreys
C.O.D
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!