Sao Paulo a City of Modern Ideas and Rich Coffee Trade
A Washington Geographic Society bulletin portrays Sao Paulo as Brazil’s modern capital, coffee powerhouse, and hub of science and culture. It notes a population near 500,000, vast coffee production, a port at Santos, a diverse architectural scene, snake serum farms, a dramatic São Paulo to Santos railway, and a convertible theater roof enabling an open-air auditorium and later dance floor.
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Washington
Sao Paulo
Brazil
National Geographic Society
New England
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Rhode Island
United States
Cuba
Solomon
Abyssinia
John Smith
Tibirica
St. Paul
North America
Santos
Washington, D. C
World War Cost Estimated at Eighty Billion Gold
Bankers Trust calculates the gold cost of the war at 80.6 billion, converting each nation’s expenditures to 1913 prices. The total equals about 208.6 billion in current currencies, with comparisons to Britain, France, Italy and other totals illustrating the vast economic impact of the conflict.
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New York
Bankers Trust Company
Bankers Trust
United States
Great Britain
England
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
Australia
New Zealand
France
Italy
Aera
William III
Anne
Mexico
Louisiana Purchase
Alaska
Virgin Islands
Spain
Philippines
Panama Canal
Predicts New York Earthquake From Deep Geological Strata
Prof. David Todd of Amherst warns that New York City may suffer a major earthquake due to an underground joint beneath Manhattan Island. He cites pressure from massive buildings and oil-driven global demand as triggers, and compares the potential destruction to recent events in Japan.
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Philadelphia
New York City
David Todd
Amherst College
Todd
P. MM. Sharples
West Chester
United States
Professor Todd
Manhattan Island
Henry Ford Buys Two More Historic Homes
Henry Ford adds two early New England houses to his holdings. The Sanford and Congdon places, built around 1650, were moved from North Kingston to Sudbury Massachusetts for rebuilding near the Longfellow Wayside Inn Ford also owns.
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Henry Ford
Boston
New England
North Kingston
R. 1
Sudbury
Mass
Ford
Congdon
Sanford Place
Richard Smith
Congdon Place
Fremont Daily Life and Regional Happenings Across Nebraska
Fremont tourist camp records 1 210 autos from 35 states in June July. Wheat crop forecasts and grain receipts rise at Omaha. Nebraska day planned at Fort Des Moines camp with state leaders invited.
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Fremont
Custer County
Marion Veck
Merna
Donald Dubois
Strong
Walter Meyer
Omaha
Valley
Kimball
Nebraska State Railway Commission
Martin Thorson
Saunders County
Wahoo
Walter Mitchell
Wymore
Beatrice
Maj
Pedro Zanni
India
Jarvis Offutt Field
Omaha Field
Nebraska
Federal Court Clerk’s Office
Dodge County
Ravenna
Post Office Department
Omaha Grain Exchange
Citizens Military Training
Fort Des Moines
Chambers of Commerce
Woman’s Clubs
Farm Bureaus
J. M. Gillan
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska State Extension Service
Lancaster County
Harry Shaw
Mason City
L. O. Lyle
Rockford
Blue Springs
Marco Wittenburg
Julius F. Schwarz
Presbyterian Church
Hickman
University of Omaha
Custer County Real Estate Board
Val Kuska
Burlington
Harvey Larrabee
Dr. Condra
State University
Pawnee
Byron
Hardy Band of Twenty Pieces
Margaret Clarey
Ellen Albertson
Chicago
Pawnee City
George Ireland
Violet
Diamond Point
Nehawka-Murray
Cass County
Nebraska National Guard
Ashland
Bill Kline
Cornhusker
C. W. Bryan
Lincoln
Bryan
F. S. Rowley
Lee Snyder
Thayer County
City Park Board of
Antelope Park
Mr. Snyder
Mexico
Camp Sheldon
Columbus
Norfolk
Orleans
Aurora
Silver Creek
Albion
Osceola
Stanton
Grant Johnson
Ord
York
Shelby
Stromsburg
Geneva
Ansley
Genoa
Battle Creek
Nebraska City
Central City
Pierce
Neligh
Winside
Loup River Valley
E. T. Blackman
Nebraska State Historical Society
South Platte
Hastings
John O’connor
Supreme Court
Ak-Sar-Ben
Bungalow a practical small home by William A. Radford
William A. Radford outlines a compact practical bungalow design with a living room dining room kitchen and porch. The plan emphasizes direct entry from the porch to the living room, ample light and ventilation, built in storage, a rear service porch, and a well arranged bath and bedrooms connected by a hall.
Waxing Floors for High Gloss Oak Finishes
A method to achieve a very high gloss waxed oak floor finish. Clean thoroughly to remove all dust, apply a coat of high grade floor varnish, dry, rub smooth with mineral wool, apply a second coat, let dry, then rub smooth again and wax. Emphasizes complete dust removal to avoid dust spots or lumps maring the finish.
Crushed Stone Driveway Builds Economy and Access
Crushed stone provides a cost efficient driveway option over concrete and serves as a crucial home feature. Homeowners in suburbs without alley access must arrange a garage outlet. The material is placed to a depth read from the source text.
Painting the House Color Guidelines for Colonial and Square Homes
The article advises cream yellow or white for colonial houses with dark shutters, while square homes near others suit warmer two color schemes. It notes using a dark accent on gables or upper stories and warns against overusing dark colors. Two or more colors should complement large light areas.
Check Up Contractor Before Paying Full Bill
Before paying the contractor in full for building a house, ensure he has paid large wage and material bills to avoid liens and disputes. The note stresses due diligence in assessing contractor liabilities before final settlement.
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Gonye
Properly Mixed Screenings For Rock Surfaces
The text advises using mixed size screenings about four inches to fill cavities efficiently. Screenings bond like cement, securing larger stones and forming a close surface. Keep a couple of barrels on hand to redress surfaces in plages and respond to spots needing extra filling.
Mirror as a Valued Period Design Accent
A mirror in a period design frame adds intrinsic value and beauty, reinforcing a room’s era. Examples include Chippendale modeled on Chinese art, Hepplewhite with shield-shaped motifs, Sheraton, and the austere Constitution style.
Laws Put House in Charge When Funds Run Low
The text describes how state requirements can shift responsibility to the homeowner, causing contractors to fail to complete essential but non crucial items. It notes owners face limited funds and seek cost cutting, delaying nonessential payments until funds exist.
Empty Spaces Shape Living Rooms Into Growing Spaces
Fragmentary excerpt discusses arrangement of spaces for living, comfort, and movement. Emphasizes that a home is for people to live, grow, and move about, with room for furniture and ample openness.
Refrigerator recess for icebox access feature
A refrigerator recess allowing icebox filling from the outside is described as a desirable feature and should be included in building plans.
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Missouri
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Arthur Brock
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Denver Cree
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GS St. Joseph
Axe Bos
Oklahoma City
Vik
UT Wichita
Lincoln Rathe Ace Ae
Des Moines
Central Nebraska League
Kearney
S&s Kenesaw Eane Seer
Gibbon
Axtell
Riverdale
Elm Creek
Minden
Heartwell
Ons
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
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