Plumbing hints worth heeding in modern home design
William A Radford argues for hiring licensed plumbers and learning basics to save time and money. The piece describes a 22 foot wide floor plan with porch, living room, wall bed, dining room, kitchen, and second-floor stairs. It details a grease trap under the sink, cooling through a waterless chamber, external venting, and cleaning routines to prevent odors and grease buildup. It advises directing refrigerator drainage to a vented sink, avoiding cross-connection with soil pipes, and preferring copper or brass water buckets over cast iron to reduce rust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Radford
Angie
Frigerator
Waco
Traps and Plumbing Warnings Highlight Historic Household Advice
The article discusses proper plumbing traps under sinks and fixtures to trap gases, venting, anti siphon traps, and regular trap cleaning. It also touches on historical anecdotes about Marlborough and Waterloo, and ends with a short note on a Neosho county marriage license incident from the Erie Record via the Kansas City Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Neosho County
Kansas City Star
Record year at mints exceeds all prior marks
During the fiscal year ending June 80 the mints operated largely on a 24 hour day. They produced over 500,000,000 cent pieces, about 89,000,000 nickels, 24,000,000 half dollars, 45,000,000 quarters, and 116,000,000 dimes, setting new records.
Road to success quoted on penitentiaries full of shortcuts
A Birmingham Age-Herald quotation contrasts the long hard road to success with a warning about shortcuts. The father and son exchange reflects a cautionary view on easy paths and imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Age-Herald
Finish of Auto Attracts Buyer
The article explains how car finish affects buyer perception and urges careful cleaning and polishing. It details two surface layers, color beneath varnish and the protective varnish above, noting many coats may be applied and the final hard varnish resists wear.
Sound Motto for Motorists Takes Time to Save Tires
A civic note argues a motorist should slow down to conserve tires and fuel. Starting and stopping with jerks wears tires quickly and wastes fuel, while careful driving avoids tearing fabric and excessive tread wear. The piece frames patience as patriotic in fire and fuel conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curelea
Wind cover for radiators by Cockrell and Rockwell
The Scientific American describes a radiator cover invention by F. M. Cockrell and F. M. Rockwell of Liberty Minnesota. The device preserves heat in cold weather and maintains proper water temperature. It features a curtain wound on a spring roller to close variations of the front opening in the cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
F. M. Cockrell
4. M. Rockwell
Liberty
Miny
PUTTING UP CAR FOR WINTER
An automobile service man prescribes two methods for winter car storage. One keeps the car in a place where temperatures stay above 20 degrees, with a charged battery to prevent damage. The other removes, cleans, and seals the battery, allowing storage for up to a year without harming efficiency.
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Automobile Service
Riding on Deflated Tires and the Spare Dilemma
A columnist notes the high cost of driving on deflated tires and argues it is wiser to carry a spare. Many motorists skimp on an extra tire, trusting the inevitable won’t occur, only to face an expensive, risky tire adjustment later.
Caution on filling radiators with warm water
Do not use water that is too hot when filling car radiators after cooling. In extreme cold, rapid metal expansion can separate joints and cause leaks. Use water warm enough to be held in the hand.
Fifth Avenue Traffic Eases Amid Fuel Edict
New York's Fifth Avenue, famed for its bustle, faces reduced pomp as the fuel administration urges motorists to curb driving. Two photos show the avenue at peak shopping hour and after the rush. The potential gasoline savings are expected to be noticeable, though hard to quantify.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Fuel Administration
Forty-second Street
Tire maintenance and accessories in vehicle care
The article notes that rotating tires at intervals boosts mileage, warns against overinflating stretched casings, and recommends inner liners. It also suggests adding a spare electric horn or light as a valuable supply-kit accessory.
Getting Out of Mud Hole
Advice on freeing a stuck vehicle by wrapping tire chains around a rear wheel to create traction. Secure with strap or wire and drive in the slow gear to escape the mud.
British Army advances in Belgium and France reach key positions
In Flanders the British Second Army has reached Le Chate and captured Gulloghem and Heule while advancing near Courtrai. Since Oct 14 allies report 12,000 prisoners and over 10 guns in Belgium and France as forces push toward Bruges and Valenciennes. German defenses stiffen as Entente lines drive north.
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London
Flanders
le Chate
Courtral-Ingelmunster
Gulloghem
Heule
Courtrai
War Office
Duccennen
Landers
Belgium
Menini
Vervieq
Lys
France
Belgian Flanders
Lille
Valenciennes
Champagne
Tethel
Megivres
Grandpre
Aisne
Flanter
Mens
Thourout
Thourout- Vourtrsas
Gunkalso
Hue
Ostend
Bruges
Zeebrugie
Germany
Nct
Albania
Hallans
du Tazzo
Adriatic
Serbia
Nish
Pueblo Prisoner Killer Jailer Shot and Escaped
Jailer C W Green killed by inmate Clifford Sproule at the county jail in Pueblo, Sproule later captured and returned to custody after being thrown from a barn window.
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Pueblo
Killa
Colon
W. W. Green
Clifford Sproule
Sproule
Refugees Flee Belgium Toward Dutch Frontier
About 255000 refugees abandon Lille Roubaix and nearby Belgian towns to reach the Dutch border seeking escape to Holland. A Munich socialist convention declares demand for abdication of the Kaiser and the Crown Prince in Bavaria, signaling growing opposition to the German monarchy.
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Belgium
Washington
Lille
Roubaix
Frontaest
Holland
Hohensollerns
Zurich
Munich
Bavaria
Beef Rings Turn To Cooperative Butcher Shops In Spring
An Iowa farming trend shows beef rings evolving into cooperative butcher shops. Members supply cattle or sheep, slaughtered by a hired man who takes the first quarter meat as pay. The rest is rotated among eight to sixteen farmers, with weights tracked and settlements made for any shortfalls. Surplus meat is sold locally at discounts, and members may cash coupons at the shop wall.
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Co-Operative Dutcher
Autt Stites Department of Agriculture
South Carolina
Towa
Ender
Chase
Pire
Farming Demands Work Planning and Knowledge
Weeds in the crop and dollars in, she bank don't go together, see farming requires work as well as planning and knowledge of plant growth. Farmers cannot afford to buy their living where the season ex ample for producing it.
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Bieobelm
Marlborough
Danube
Waterloos
Austerlis
Napoleon
Austria
Russia
Agincourt
Azincour
Fontenoy
Malplaquet
Abu Kies
Mafeking
Colenso
Stromberg
Magersfontein
Paardeberg
Cooling meat rules for slaughtered animals
The text advises cooling meat soon after slaughter and choosing slaughter times when cooling is possible as surface freezing occurs. It cites a desirable meat temperature around 4 to 0 Fahrenheit and suggests dressing in the evening, exposing in open air overnight, then moving to a dark cellar in the morning. It warns against using paint tar kerosene or similar substances near fresh meat.
Proper preslaughter care for meat animals
Guidance on fasting, feeding, and handling before slaughter to ensure quality meat. Stresses 24 hour fasting, full feeding risks, water availability, temperature control, and careful handling to prevent spoilage, off flavors, and putrid odors. Emphasizes rest, gradual dressing, and avoiding stress to preserve carcass quality.
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William A. Redford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Mississippi
Gotham
Menin
Weeterapaper Union News Service
State Board of Health
Denver
Ger
Erle E. Kennedy
Capitol Building
Health Board
Health Board of the
City of
Christman
Siberia
War Department
United States
Big Plan
U. S
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