Home from a William A Radford design for nine rooms
An 1890s advertisement outlines a Dutch Colonial house plan by William A Radford, showing a nine room design suitable for city town or farm. The feature includes a floor plan with front and back wings, central entry, two staircases, and ample storage. It notes exterior balance, dormers, and customizable options for a comfortable family home.
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William
A. Radford
Cognon
Ai Reid
Acco
Crousth
United State
Satorhone
Maus
Aspearines
Aouse
Mathredin Betscoey
Isemai
Devoted to Cleanliness Ends in Mental Health Battle
Article profiles Anthony Durfee of Providence who spent 45 years in an asylum before a court ruled he was sane. Contrast with Diogenes the tub lover and notes on Anthony's isolation, then shifts to an Africa Uganda medical training project for native boys at Menge hospital, three years of study and evolving surgical work.
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Anthony Burden Durfee
Providence
Anthony
Arthur H. Folwell
Leste
Diogenes
Alexander
Africa
Uganda
M.S. Hospital
Menge
Spanish Settlers and Islands Off Queensland Coasts
Fragmentary text notes a hypothesis that New Hebrides islands near Queensland were once occupied by Spaniards. Mentions exploration digs and various unconnected lines about St. Filip's bay and unreliable communications. Details are uncertain and the source is incomplete.
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Queensland
Australia
New Hebrides Islands
St. Filip's Bay
College Course for the Soldier Plan Developed for Education Aid
A broad plan to allow enlisted soldiers to pursue higher education while in service or after discharge gains traction. Institutions nationwide have offered scholarships or tuition relief, with 52 colleges promising reduced or free tuition. The War Department seeks a standardized testing system and policy outline to let soldiers attend any institution without ongoing military control, aiming to boost education as part of wartime service.
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James P. Hornaday
Ely
Mfe
War Department
el Aire Dawe
Owish
Fatur
Nba
Treasury
United States
Bell of Chionin Temple Halted by Its Deep Tone
In Kyoto Japan the bronze bell of Chionin temple weighs about 109 tons and its mellow boom stuns passers by. The bell has no tongue and is struck by a wooden beam. Only two larger bells exist, in Minden and Moscow.
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Kyoto
Japan
Burma
Moscow
Waking Sleepwalkers Incredibly Varied Awakening Methods
Describes how sleep-walkers may be awakened by touch, light, water, or stumbling. some require gentle methods while others need vigorous shaking. Notes that sometimes waking a sleep walker is not wise and mentions an issue with overly deep slumber.
Millionaire Colony Scandal Shocks Algonac Raid
In Algonac Michigan a stylish group promoted as off beat promoters settled in a bungalow colony and spent freely among the social elite. A racing launch named Kama and a ten mile regatta win highlighted their fame before a violent raid ended in deaths and injuries. Police suspect the group is tied to a $100,000 bank theft spree across Ohio and Michigan.
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Algonac, Mich
Algonac
Eusmiere
Michigan
Ohio
Argonne
Chicago
Grote
Toledy
Oia
Archie Dennison
Jomps Popest
Young Fen
Youn Wohmn
Algonne
Wea Ae
Child Dies in Sham Battle at Camp Meade
A four year old boy Carl Dornensh was killed by shell fragment during a staged sham battle at Camp Meade on the national Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment. Crowds pressed for view as operations unfolded, despite precautions. A funeral home burglary at Lorin A. Hamitley widow’s home occurred during the same day. Kidnapped child Chir Ciretti, twenty months old, was found starved in North Bergen amid theft of hope.
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Houston
Ely
Mike
Amazing Stat Sais
Ind
Tata
Camp Meade
Meune
Argonne
Carl Dornensh
White
Lee Angels
Cal
Lorin A. Hamitley
State Probi Dition
Handley
Motoring Profits and Feasible Farm Trade Ideas
The article promotes a view of profitable motoring linking producers and consumers. It urges careful, sensible driving and suggests roadside stands near farms offering garden truck and produce. It highlights direct farmer to customer sales, cutting middlemen and boosting local commerce with practical, affordable transport and samples.
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Dade
Amonne
Mirketman
Muhttemin
Valve and cap protect tire air from leaks
A detailed note explains how the valve stem plunger and cap washer prevent air loss in tires. It describes common failures such as bent or dirty parts, corrosion, and misplacement, plus the role of the dust cap and rubber washer in sealing. Replacement parts are inexpensive and available from dealers or repairers.
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Haniengud Tt
Thickness gauge and tire preservative in early car care
An old article notes a thickness gauge with hinged blades to check clearance in car parts, and describes a captive preservative made from vulcanized rubber painted on tires to fill small cracks and slow deterioration. It also lists causes of engine misfiring at high speed including short circuits and loose connections near breaker components.
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Silking Brewker
Electrical Direction Indicator for Car Following Turn Intent
An early device attaches to a car’s electric lighting system to show the following driver the intention to turn. It uses illuminated monogram letters and a dash switch to light specific lamps, indicating left or right turn. The mechanism demonstrates practical montage and wiring details as described by A l Spencer of Columbus, Ohio in Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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Steveny
Rontaer
Alten
Spencer
Colmubus
Automobile Gossip and Road Rights Across America
A fragment discusses the automobile boom with figures on industry size and notable leaders. It notes drivers owe rights to pedestrians and urges stopping at accidents to report details. It mentions engineering ideas like repurposed tools and canvas houses on delivery chassis aiding housing, and quotes France praising motor trucks as industry boosters.
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Anerson
Ian
Fein Ty
Valie
Exsil
Niler
Maxtom
Chicago Journal
Nex
Tcond
Rhode Island
Anthony Durfee
Congress
Pei
Mens House
Washington
Dsms
Bisher
Tte
Pat Sean
Nis Coempelgn
Een Hinesh Congress
Hone
Hike Hotie
Iit
House
Senate
Ie Lake Shore
Camada
Hill
Sham
Camp Meade, Md
The
North Bergen
N. J
Ciretti
Liege
Jose
Faltine
Fay
Eaghee 1
Germany
America
McKinley Roosevelt
Taft and
Wilsee
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