Dispose of Patent Models in Washington D C
About 155000 obsolete patent models from the 19th century will be disposed of. A commission will select items of value for display or storage, others go to auction or are destroyed. Museums may request items, while unopened cases and storage space limit the process to a few openings at a time.
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Washington, D. C
United States Patent Office
Congress
Patent Office
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum
Abraham Lincoln
Capitol
Commissioner of Patents
Commission
Rome to Rome and Washington All Roads Lead Pilgrims
Washington National Geographic Society declares Rome the cradle of civilization drawing pilgrims and tourists from Washington to the Holy Year. It notes Rome blends ancient ruins with modern hotels and churches while preserving the seven hills and key sites like the Colosseum and St. Angelo.
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Washington
Rome
National Geographic Society
Bulletin
Ampere
Nome
Alps
Mediterranean
Seven Hills
Colosseum
Tiber
Santa Barbara quake first relayed by two local radio enthusiasts
Brandon Wentworth Jr. and Graham George, amateur radio operators in Santa Barbara, were first to link the city to the outside world after the quake. They quickly assembled a spark transmitter and battery at Bolton & Jones, sending SOS signals that reached the tanker H. M. Story and tug Peacock, which relayed aid and news.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Brandon Wentworth, Jr
Graham George
American Radio Relay League
Wentworth
George
Bolton & Jones
H. M. Story
KDVV
Peacock
KDKY
Disaster response update amid stalled communications
Emergency crews maintained operations at the site as communications were interrupted before restoration. The station kept efforts going to manage the emergency and coordinate with responders once contact was reestablished.
Veteran editor becomes Cop at 75 in Iowa
J W Johnson, a Penn college graduate aged seventy five and longtime editor, teacher, preacher, and farmer, joins the Cop ranks in Oskaloosa Iowa. He recently serves as a pastor at Harvey and takes up police duties in the local force.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
J. W. Johnson
Penn College
Harvey
Scientist Survives Rattle Snake Bite in Sheboygan
Dr. Frederick Eigenberger, a local scientist developing a snake bite serum, was bitten by a rattler in Sheboygan Wisconsin. He endured a period of critical condition but is reported recovering from the venom.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Frederick Eigenberger
Model ship resists sinking after 700 tests claims
A New York man unveils a non sinking ship model that he says endured 700 sinking tests, asserting its buoyancy and stability under simulated conditions.
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New York State
Indian Girls Use Rouge and Bob Hair Like Palefaces
Glacier Park Montana report describes Indian girls on the Glacier National park reservation bobbing their hair and using rouge to blend with copper skin. Elders say paleface fashion influenced by Indian customs, with herbs used to make hair bows.
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Bob
Glacier Park, Mont
Glacier National Park Reservation
Rocky Mountains
Indian Yosemite Songs Transcribed by UC Berkeley Professor
Berkeley Cal. Indian folk songs from Yosemite Valley have been transcribed into modern score and translated into English by Prof. Derrick N. Lehmer of the University of California mathematics department.
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Berkeley, Cal
Derrick N. Lehmer
Mathematics
University of California
Nebraska youths join Fort Des Moines Citizens Camp
About 160 Nebraska Iowa and Northern Missouri young men convened at Fort Des Moines for a 30 day Citizens Military Training Camp under Lt. Col. David H. Biddle and Major Oliver Allen. Citizenship instruction and athletics led by Ira Jones of Omaha accompany military training in a camp praised for sanitation and air quality promising strong physical fitness on completion.
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Army
Nebraska farm silo shortage sparks call for ensilage push
County Agent Purbaugh laments Nebraska’s low silo count and urges use of ensilage to boost winter feed. He cites state comparisons with Wisconsin 95000, Illinois 29000, Iowa 26060, Kansas 15000, Missouri 11000. Nebraska 34060. He notes 35 to 40 percent of corn’s value lies in fodder when ensiled. Also warning on wheat weevils with fumigation guidance from L A Wilson in Seward County.
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Nebraska
Purbaugh
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Iowa
Kanstre
Missouri
Seward
L. A. Wilson
Wilson
Mill fire destroys C. EB Jansen & Sons facility
A large four story frame mill owned by C. EB Jansen & Sons burned in Nelson. Estimated loss is $40,000 with partial insurance. The fire consumed two carloads of flour 2000 bushels of wheat three empty Rock Island boxcars two motor trucks and the engine house. origin undetermined.
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Nelson
C. Eb, Jansen & Sons
Rock Island
Aged motorists from Fairbury head to visit 89 year old kin
An automobile party of five with an average age over 70 left Fairbury for Maroon Illinois to visit a sister aged 89. The travelers include Mr and Mrs Grant Chancellor Mrs Sophia Chancellor of Fairbury Mrs Andrew Phelps and Allan Bridwell of Steel City. The ages range from 62 to 80.
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Fairbury
Maroon
Grant Chancellor
Sophia Chancellor
Andrew Phelps
Allan Bridwell
Steel City
Bachelor Twins Celebrate Birthday on Platte Island
More than a thousand friends and former students joined Charles and George Thompson to mark their seventy fourth birthday at a shack on a Platte River island. Hosts provided a feast after catching over 125 pounds of fish for the celebration.
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Columbus
Charles
George Thompson
Platte River
Here
Corn Crop Varies From Good to Fail in Jefferson County
In Fairbury indications show Jefferson county corn ranging from exceptionally good in some areas to total failure in others due to hot dry July weather.
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Fairbury
Jefferson County
Injured York-Julia Norton Improves After Accident
Five year old York girl Julia Norton daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Norton of Shickley was severely injured days ago when pulled into a fertilizer spreader. She has shown improvement and doctors expect recovery.
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York
Julia Norton
C. B. Norton
Shickley
Union Pacific expands tracks to handle fall freight rush
The Union Pacific is laying several miles of additional yards tracks in North Platte to accommodate an expected exceptional freight traffic run this fall.
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North Platte
Union Pacific
Racing program set for Custer County Fair at Broken Bow
Chick Gaines speed superintendent of the Custer County Fair association outlines the Aug 25 to 28 program featuring running and harness races wagon pony Shetland pony relay and other attractions at Broken Bow.
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Broken Bow
Chick” Gaines
Custer County Fair Association
Fremont Canning Plant to Open About August 10
With a projected record crop, the Fremont Canning company plans to open its plant around August 10. The move signals a major expansion for the local canning industry and promises increased employment for the area.
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Fremont
Fremont Canning Company
State fair to feature exhibits from seventeen institutions
Visitors to the Nebraska state fair this fall will see the work and training from seventeen state institutions. The exhibit, largest ever gathered, will be under the board of control. Items from the state penitentiary reformatory and industrial schools will be shown, including teaching methods for deaf, dumb and blind children.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Board of Control
Lad Is Successful With Skunk Farm Wayne
Roy Meirs a young farmer south of Wayne bought skunks years ago to start a fur farm The plan shows progress and he expects to have them on the market next year
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Lad
Skunk Farm
Wayne
Roy Meirs
Old Settlers to Meet at Union
The thirty seventh annual meeting of the Otoe and Cass county old settlers association will be held here August 8.
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Old Settlers
Union Union
Otoe and
Cass County
Old Settlers’ Association
Bungalow design for narrow lots featured by Radford
William A. Radford offers free advice to readers on constructing a 30 foot wide bungalow suited to narrow lots. He explains how to fit a compact residence into limited space while maintaining proper appearance. Residents are invited to mail inquiries with a two cent reply stamp to 1827 Prairie avenue Chicago Illinois.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Interior description of a brick landscaped home
A detailed account describes a single family residence with two small eyebrow windows and a pergola terrace. It notes a living room measuring 28 by 14 feet with a central fireplace, adjoining dining room, two bedrooms, a serving pantry, bathroom, kitchen, and a hallway with three closets. A basement contains heating and laundry equipment. Landscaping uses rubbed trees and shrubs to enhance curb appeal.
Colored Roof Adds to Charm of Any House
The roof brightens home exteriors with colored shingles and variegated hues. Painted or stained shingles come in greens blues browns and purples and blend softly over roof surfaces. Light red or bright green roofs pair well with cream white or neutral walls to relieve drabness.
Plumbing Equipment Important Item in Home Building
The choice of plumbing equipment is one of the most important items in home building. Equipment considered as good as higher priced options should not be relied upon. Manufacturers maintain exhibit rooms in larger cities to display bathroom, kitchen, and laundry fixtures.
Ice Boxes Saved by Applying New Paint
Moisture on ice boxes occurs even in good refrigerators causing sweating. A well finished varnish or shellac finish prevents moisture from seeping into the box, stopping warping and rotting, and reducing ice melt and germ growth.
Paint Increases Value of Property
It is argued that applying paint boosts a property's value beyond aesthetics. The piece notes that fresh coats can elevate appearance and perceived worth, influencing buyers and owners to invest in coatings.
Helpful Roofing Materials For Home Builders
Helpful hints outline metal roofing options including simple application locks and latches. Metal shingles offer weatherproof fireproof durable coverings in painted tin galvanized zinc copper and redipped tin. Redwood and canvas roofing discussed for moisture resistance and versatile use in sun parlors porches and floors.
Ash Chute Adequacy Highlighted in Fireplace Advice
An article advises builders to install ash chutes of adequate size to handle all ash and wood. It warns that too small a chute clogs easily and creates more work. It notes an automatic ash door that dumps ash when weight triggers it.
Kitchen Ventilation and Exhaust Fans in Modern Homes
Modern homes consider kitchen ventilation with ceiling near exhaust fans to remove smoke and odors. An effective setup keeps cooking by products from spreading through the house.
Paint as a Low-Cost Asset for Homes and Communities
The text argues paint is often treated as art rather than essential maintenance. It warns exposed wood decays, neglect increases repair costs, and asserts paint protects wood, boosts home and lot value, and strengthens credit perception. Well painted buildings signal thrift and influence business dealings.
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