Four Room House Shows Sleep Capacity For Six
The article describes a four room house with space efficiency using concealed beds to sleep six, costing less construction wise than five rooms. It promotes a modern plan for compact living with maximum daylight and ventilation, suited for workers and factories seeking affordable housing. It also notes a Cape Town demonstration of a new explosive material from the baobab tree used as a substitute for cotton in cordite.
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William A Radford
Capetown
South Africa
Maitland
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Washington
Philadelphia
Hidden Beds and Frugal Homes Spark Modern Living
An era of scarce materials and strict government rules drives a shift to compact, efficient housing. The article argues against dedicated bedrooms and promotes concealed bed solutions that fold into closets, enabling every room to serve daily needs. It also reflects on gardening fervor and a provocative Bagdad corpse ship tale, framed by late 19th century civic-minded rhetoric.
Stops Train With Light Demonstration
D Herbert Schweyer, Eastern Anventor, tested automatic train control between Boyertown and Barto on the Reading railway. The demonstration, witnessed by five railroad representatives, showed a train stopping at danger signals without an engineer. The system uses lights to apply brakes via induction current, with no physical contact between roadbed structures or engine appliances.
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D. Herbert Schweyer
Boyertown
Barto
Reading
Cheated child notes church communion kindness
Margaret Adams four year old daughter of Claris Adams chief deputy prose cutor accompanied her father to church Sundays ago. After service she said they didn’t treat her nice as everyone ate and she was left without any.
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Margaret
Claris Adams
Indianapolis News
Good Advice On Avoiding Fires In Automobiles
Professor Clyde H Pratt warns drivers and owners about preventable automobile fires. He cites back firing as the primary cause from overly lean fuel mixtures, plus leaks and dripping gasoline that can ignite near the carburetor. He urges repairing leaks, cleaning the carburetor, preventing excessive fuel in the drip pan, avoiding hot exhaust near woodwork, and not idling with a leaking supply line or overfilling tanks to reduce fire risk.
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Clyde H. Pratt
Cleveland Automobile Hol
Professor Pratt
Aoyiice
Avoid Gasoline Waste Through Sensible Driving Habits
Guidance on saving fuel through idle reduction, gentle acceleration, and maintaining an economical operating speed. Emphasizes coasting to stops, keeping tires inflated, lubricated parts, and using kerosene for cleansing milestones. Cautions that cold starts may cough and acceleration may be slower but fuel mileage improves with patience.
Four Wheel Drive Invention by B J Collins
In Ll illustrating the invention by B J Collins of Leno Oklahoma described in Scientific American. The device aims to connect the motor directly with the front wheels to create four wheel drive. Front wheel spindles connect to axle sections via universal joints, with these axle sections joined by a differential.
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B. J. Collins
Leno Okla
Scientife American Sa
Careful inspection urged for new car lubrication
A delivered new car may have unfilled grease cups and overlooked wheel bearings universals steering gears and other parts. Inspect the lubrication system thoroughly to ensure proper lubricant allotment before use.
Waiters Dragged Hotel Patrons in Chicago Raid
Chicago detectives seized the headquarters of the Chicago Waiters’ union as more than 100 waiters were detained and four men arrested in a probe into alleged wholesale drugging of hotel, restaurant, and club patrons. The powder known as Mickey Finn, a tartar emetic compound, caused sickness and weakness. several suspects faced questioning, with some released.
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Chicago
Chicago Waiters’ Union
Con- Jon
Union
State Attorney’s
W. Sturt Wood
Jake Powell
John Millian
Walters Union
Wood
Walters
Mickey Finn
Finn
Fiber washers harm fuel system. use lead washers instead
Do not use fiber washers in the fuel line or any engine part exposed to gasoline. Gasoline degrades fiber, creating deposits that sludge the motor. Lead washers should always be used in the fuel line to prevent this issue.
Don’t Wash With Gasoline Warning From Car Care
Advice warns against washing with gasoline as wasteful and dangerous. Do not disassemble engines for amusement. Do not adjust nonskid chains too loosely or too tightly. Learn your car to save money and avoid unnecessary repairs. Do not overlubricate or drive with the cut-out open due to noise and odor.
San Francisco Man Sentenced in Wedding Ring Theft
Dan Mattel was sentenced to 80 days in jail for stealing his sister's wedding ring and pawning it at Hay Liquor. He pleaded for leniency, claiming he would enlist if allowed. The judge retorted that men of his sort would not join the army.
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San Francisco
Dan Mattel
Mattel
Smooth stranger swindles pay from Milton Rubber manager
A well dressed man posed as a Miller Rubber salesman in St. Louis, claiming an expense check failed. He produced a telegram supposedly authorizing a 100 loan, signed under the company name. The manager released the money only to learn the swindler was unaffiliated. In Altoona, a bear killed foraging sheep in Juniata township. the 250 pound animal was shot to end the mystery.
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St. Louis
George A. Holthaus
Miller Rubber Company
Holthaus
Altoona
Juniata Township
Soldier Improves Thumb Graft For Piano Playing
Reading Reading Hospital reports a soldier injured in service had his left hand third finger grafted onto the stump of his right thumb. The operation allows him to use the improvised thumb to play piano, restoring his ability and comfort in music.
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Reading
Eng
Thief Steals Ancient Horse From Desiccating Plant
Topeka Kansas reports a theft at a desiccating and scavenger plant where an ancient horse slated for execution tomorrow was stolen. No suspects named and details sparse.
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Topeka
Kan
County Agent Known For Unusual Service In Snowshoe Drive
The county agent, noted for enthusiasm and steady work, travels on snowshoes to aid a farmer with a business analysis. In Williams County North Dakota he helped develop pure bred cattle herds and facilitated decisive seed corn and cantaloupe growth programs, boosting local farming confidence and profits.
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United States
County Agricultural
1Rae
el Paso
Colorado
William County
North Dakota
Williams County
Porati
Itn
Chicago
State Council of Defense
United States Department of Agriculture
What Farmer Thinks of the County Agent
A letter from W. H. Harevey of Long Ben Cal praises county agents as trained, skilled men to aid farmers with organization, method, and scientific knowledge. Farming is described as evolving into a science with agents providing personal guidance and problem solving.
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United States Department of Agriculture
W. H. Harevey
Long Ben Cal
Cities Need Rat Defenses and Garden Growing Tips
The article stresses cities as rat strongholds and urges ratproofing buildings, sealing entries, and using traps or cats for defense. It urges comprehensive sanitation and maintenance to prevent urban infestation, noting the need for ratproofing and protected foundations in new and existing structures. It also offers late-season garden guidance, urging planting in August to mature before frost, with recommended crops such as beets, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, and spinach.
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Biological Survey
Department of Agriculture
United States
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