Bakhtiaris Begin Biannual Migration Across Persian Terrain
A Washington bulletin from the National Geographic Society describes the Bakhtiari tribesmen of western Persia undertaking a harsh biannual pilgrimage. They move with cattle and children across snow and ice, raft rivers on goat skin, and climb to high plateaus and peaks. The journey ends with the ascent of Zurdeh Kuh, exposing the tribes in a stark, rugged panorama.
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Wadghington
Washington
National Geographic Society
Persia
Persian Gulf
Bakhtiari
Zurdeh Kuh
Teheran
Nebraska News In Brief Highlights Omaha Meetings
Omaha hosts the Nebras ka Fraternal Congress February 12 while the State Civuit Men's association meets February 11 in Omaha. Multiple Nebraska groups plan February conventions, and local officials confront a Sunday closing law election outcome.
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Omaha
Nebraska Fraternal Congress
State
Civuit Men's Association
McLlouk
State Association of
Pixteén
Aurora
Penniers
Mercaants
Cizens
Bhad
Tausig IL Wealth
Larman D. Gilletté
Kearney
Douglas County
Helen McDonough
North Higo
Nebraska Press Association
Lincoln
French Planes Emphasize Speed at Ninth Aviation Salon
Paris showcases stress on speed over size as manufacturers unveil monoplanes all metal wings and light powerful motors. Orders for 300 fast planes exist for 1925 for Yugoslavia Italy Czechoslovakia Belgium and Japan. Heavy bombers and pursuit planes from Nieuport Petez Salinson Breguet Caudron Firman highlight.
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Paris
Grand Palais
E. Dewoitiine
Dewoitiine
Yugo Slavia
Italy
Czechoslovakia
Belgium
Japan
Nieuport
Petez, Salinson, Breguet and Caud
Ron
Firman
Salmson
Breguet
Pelletier d’Oisy
Shanghai
Hanoi
Shoe-string venture nets $90,000 in 60 days
In Wortham Texas John Riley explains how a freight car blockade and high demand for derrick timbers and equipment let him earn 90000 dollars in two months with no cash investment. He sourced ten truck teams from Col Humphreys and drivers willing to work ten hours for daily fees, turning a profit from night loads and daytime hauls.
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Wortham
Texas
John Riley
Riley
Lit
Mexia
Here
Humphreys-Boyd Oil Company
W. E. Humphreys
Humphreys
Wichita Falls
Baltimore & Ohio Provides Dictionaries for Crossword Fans
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad announces standard dictionaries in observation and club cars on main line through trains for crossword puzzle solvers. If demand grows, dictionaries may be added to branch line cars.
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Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Mouse Causes Car Trouble in Danville Inspection
R. A. Poteat inspected a car in Danville Virginia and found a mouse jammed in the carburetor. The rodent reportedly entered the vehicle through the exhaust pipe and crawled through the intake manifold into the carburetor, crippling the engine.
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Danville
R. A. Poteat
Wintering hens for profit in warm poultry houses
A guide from William A. Radford on profitable winter poultry keeping. Proper housing, lighting, and ventilation extend hens' laying days, with a half monitor or saw tooth roof house described as a model. A 20 by 20 foot coop with concrete floor supports 100 hens, enabling peak egg production when prices rise.
Bungalow Design Emphasizes Simplicity and Economy
An architect explains that true bungalows consist of a single story with all rooms on one floor. He argues that genuine bungalow style is not cheap, but requires simple materials and standard components to balance economy with beauty and strength.
Thought Plus Paint Makes Pretty Room
A friend rebuilt a sun parlor with a blue gray rug as the focal piece. Tying in natural wicker and painted furniture, the couple used a gray base with blue accents on chair arms and legs to create harmony.
Space economy in house planning preserves beauty and convenience
The plan of a house should not force sacrifice of comfort or style. Modern homes show that careful redesign by a skilled architect can double labor and material efficiency without compromising appearance.
Locating laundry in basement as a special department
The text describes partitioning laundry into a dedicated department located in the basement. It outlines arranging clothes, tubs, washing machines, ironing board and iron, utility table, and dryer along the walls for convenience and labor efficiency.
Sunny SUD Room Receives Bright Painted Upgrade
The room, plaster walls, a stucco side, and a gray painted ceiling and sides were brightened with a sunny yellow and Chinese blue. Gray cement sardinieres hold plants while a pedestal ash tray foot lamp and a book rack finish the décor.
Home Equipment Plans for Modern Comfort and Efficiency
A well planned house hinges on top grade plumbing and heating and a smart electrical layout. Plan for convenience and the growing use of labor saving electrical devices in the American home.
Deadly Accidents Surpass Fires in Fatalities
The record shows automobile crashes drownings and falls cause more accidental deaths than fires, highlighting transportation and water incidents as the leading nonfire killers.
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March of Children of Israel
Peter Milchovitz
St. Paul’s Orphin Asylum
Iilecco, al
Peter
Nebraska
Ae Bea
Fred Condon
Pawnee
Alt Opossum
Floyd Haskins
Royal
Gering Oil Pool
L. H. Laughlin
Beatrice
Joan Kilmarty
Mé¢Multlien
Chadron
American ‘Légional
Bridgeport
Troy Cain
William ‘Brockelman
Fremont
Miss J. Robinson
Hamilton
Ontario
J. Jay Keegan
University of Nebraska Medical College
Irving S. Cutter
American Legion
Jamaha
W. H. Wilson
McMullen
State Bureau of Health
Wilson
Pawnee City
Bellevue
Co. D. Lewman
Ashland
Fairmont
Nelson
Cedar County
James Triggs
O'Neill Fire Department
Chicago
O’leary
Armer
Bert J. Galley
Columbus Fire Department
Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Krider
Age County
St. Joseph’s Catholic
Arthur
Barney
Kearney Hs
Ydatters
Naval Academy
Ani
W. F. Milroy
Nebraska__ Children’s Home society
Omha
Frank Glenn
Hershey Wi
W. H. Rasmussen
Norfolk
Clark Perkins
Patrick Buckley
Union Pacific Enpto
Columbus
Olood
iDawidh Courity Board
Department of Public Works
Elbert Bloodgood
Kansas City
American Association
Clyde G. Pitney
Webster County
W. H. Barnes
Fairbury
League of Nebraska
Crete
Blue Valley Creamery Institute
Edward Ervin
Danbury
Red Willow County
Hastings College
Izaak Walton League of Red
Elm Creek
Paul Elias
Edgar Howard
West Point Military Academy
Harold L. Meier
Wisner
Annapolis Naval Academy
Magic Hill
Milford
University of Nebraska
Agricultural College
Perry Kingsbury Smith
Betsy Ross
Plainview
Jefferson County
York
York College
Nebraskauilt
John*‘a Matzen
Medical School
Northwestern University
L. A. Hartley
National Fanders’ Association
Grand Island
Douglas
Loup River
City of
H. A. Clarke
L. F. Recter
F. H. Morrow
A. J. Sartain
Atlanta Penitentiary
Federal Grand Jury
Atlanta
Sartain
C. Tuton
France
Air Ministry
Sacramento
Prat
California
Mouse
Car
William A. Radford
Wiliam’ A. Radford
William al. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Felsris
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