Concrete village inspires a millionaire author to dream anew
An author and his wife settle in a concrete home described as a fireproof village near New York and Baltimore. He wrestles with writing a great novel using new tech and symbols, inspired by electric sideboards and cement architecture. Percy Rockefeller’s Greenwich mansion is cited as an example of grand concrete homes.
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Scott
New York City
West Shore Railroad
Baltimore
Warwickshire
Surrey
Greenwich, Conn
Percy Rockefeller
The Tree Surgeon Methods and Repairs for Wounded Grains
A historic account of tree surgery detailing cement fillings for cavities zinc coverings, bolting crotches, and watershed musts. It explains pruning mistakes, proper cuts to promote new bark, and methods to prevent decay while restoring trees, crowns, and limb stability with steel bolts and bands.
Podunk quarrel over naval visit stirs local talk
In Podunk a dispute erupts over sending fleets to Japan. Mrs Podunk labels the move outrageous while Mr Podunk defends a friendly visit. The exchange highlights conflicting views on foreign policy and soldiers aboard Japanese jinrikisha carts amid tensions.
Wordy Show Biz Talk Provokes Manager Comment
A Louisville Courier-Journal remark quotes a manager criticizing the modern star system. The exchange centers on preferring monologues and scenery over overlong backing vocals and gimmicks.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Denied Time as Dealer Demonstration Sparks Exchange
A terse dialogue unfolds with a Prake Seller demonstrator and an impatient agent, clipping exchanges about time and attention as a mock confrontation unfolds.
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Puck
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