Reval in Es thonia Crowned as Sprightly Capital
Bulletin from Washington describes Reval as the sprightly capital of Es thonia, a resilient port city with a rich Baltic heritage. It notes its population share, medieval hall and Blackhead society, cultural collections, and a government elected by a 100-member legislature under proportional representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Reval
New Republic
Esthonia
Washington
D. C
National Geographic Society
Esthenia
Baltic
Peter the Great
Russia
Baedeker
Blackhead Society
Narva
Isthonia
New Wind Tunnel Aid in Building Aircraft
The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics plans to use its Langley field Virginia wind tunnel to gain data for aircraft design. The 35 by 15 foot chamber weighs 83 tons and can reach air pressures up to twenty times atmospheric pressure. Observers can watch experiments through small glass windows as models ride on a balance to measure lift and drag while air flows smoothly around them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Langley Field
Virginia
Old adobe house of 1770 in St Charles Arkansas
The oldest occupied house in Arkansas is a hand hewn walnut adobe built in 1770 on the White River. It served as a hospital and Confederate HQ in the Civil War, with a cannonball lodged in its walls. A memorial honors 148 Union dead from a river engagement. India ranks second in cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
St. Charles
Ark
White River
Silk maid of Seattle records silk trade with city
Silk maid of Seattle notes that over the past three years silk cargoes passing through the city total about half a billion dollars in value.
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Silk Maid OF
Seattle
Third wedding fails for Bradners in San Francisco
George Bradner a baker and Mrs Ollie Rumsey Bradner were married three months ago in their third marriage each. The union failed as reported in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
George Bradner
Baker
Ollie Rumsey Bradner
Prisoner Digging Escape Foiled by Teaspoon
Nick Ferral, inmate at a county jail, dug a two foot square hole through a brick wall using a teaspoon and was caught while crawling out. The incident occurred in Flint, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Mich
Nick Ferral
Government establishment of eminent aviation figures
An unnamed government body includes the most eminent men in aviation in the country, all serving without pay.
Reunited After Sixty Years In Los Angeles
W S Cook of Walnut Acres and his sister Mrs Carrie Shehi had not seen each other since 1864 when they were separated by time and distance. A recent effort by friends located Mrs Shehi and brought her to Los Angeles for a long awaited reunion. Their sister Mrs K Ferguson of Salt Lake City joined the visit.
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Kearney
Veteran Freemasons Association
Omaha
A. van Orsdel
Board of Education
Adams County
Congregational
Presbyterian
Aurora
Lyndon Thornton
Fairbury
Uen
Thayer
Otoe
Otoe County
Nebraska City
Thurston County Farm Bureau
Nebraska
Lincoln
Teachers of Nebraska
State Teachers Association
Abraham Sanford
State Penitentiary
Donald Pillsbury
Salvation Army and Volunteers of America
Pawnee County
University of Nebraska
Table Rock
du Bois
Lewiston
Pawnee City
Burchard
Redfern and Elsberger Genera
Peru
Custer County Fair Association
Broken Bow
State House
W. S. Younkins
Frank Berry
Ansley
Laurel
Marsh
Donna Bell
Harry Jacobs
Daykin
S. R. McKelvie
Nebraska Dairymen’s Assozation
John I. McClay
McClay
John Rourke
J. J. Rourke
L. B. Madson
Creighton
California
F. E. Madson
Los Angeles
Cal
W. S. Cook
Walnut Acres
Carrie Shehi
Cook
K. Ferguson
Salt Lake City
Ninety-Year-Old Hunter Sarah Cheney Nets Ten Ducks
Aged Diana Woodland notes that Mrs Sarah Cheney of this city, despite being ninety, remains an avid hunter. She joined a Sunday shoot and bagged ten ducks and plans another hunt before the season ends to try for the limit.
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Woodland
Cal
Sarah Cheney
Average Life Span Up 15 Years Since 1870
The United States has seen a 15 year rise in average life expectancy since 1870 reaching 56 years. The Surgeon General notes earlier centuries had much shorter spans, with 45 to 48 years by 1900. Tuberculosis typhoid reduced deaths while measles rose with 725,529 cases and 10,282 deaths.
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Washington
United States
Cumming
The
Public Health Service
America
Dutch Colonial House Adapts Old World Style
William A Radford explains a two gable Dutch inspired home with steep roof and extended porch. The plan shows a raised first floor feel, plaster exterior, brick foundation, and a modern interior with living dining kitchen and four upstairs bedrooms.
Setting the Mirror In Bedroom Light Placement
In arranging a bedroom, place the mirror near or directly in front of a window to maximize light. Use a dressing table with integrated mirror if possible, or a plain table with a standing mirror. Add light fabric on the table for decoration and light diffusion.
Window Shade Fabric Reforms End Longstanding Deterioration
Scientists reveal a new shade cloth that resists rain sun and dirt, replacing worn and faded fabrics. The article notes traditional shades suffered from weather and wear, while research yields a durable, economical material aimed at lasting performance.
How to Prevent Warping in French Windows
French windows warp due to their size and hinge mounting. Install two locks or catches: one midway between the center and top and the other between the center and bottom to reduce movement and keep them secure.
Weatherstrip Upgrade for Windproof Windows and Doors
If old wooden weather strips fail, replace with metal strips to create a permanent windproof window and door system. This suggests a weatherproofing upgrade for homes to improve energy efficiency and protection against drafts.
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New Republic of Esthonia
Tallinn
Burma
Minze
Pantanaw
Maung Tun Iwyaing
Maung
Bogale
Pyapon
Rangoon
Zayat
Loy
Poongyi
Nebraska News
Ellison East
Filley
State Reformatory For Women
York
Paul F. Sharp
Albert Sharp
University Place
Cornell University
State Soda Water Manufacturers Association
Qamaha
Forbes
Business Magazine
Omaha Grain Exchange
Norther R. Spring
Allen G. Burke
Fron
Burke
Bancroft
Cuming County
State Railway Commission
Warer and
Iight
Oth
Colon
Saunder
Uncle Sam
Navy
San Francisco Bay
J. F. Powall
Edwin Blanchard
Carleton College
Northfield
Minn
Doane College
Crete
John Bennett
Doane Institution
C. R. Allen
Belleyle
Edward Schuemann
DeWitt
George Reinmiller
William Moss
Luther Larson
Fremont
Woodcliff
Douglas County
Agricultural Engineering
Nickerson
Ames
Arlington
Fontenelle
Charles Potts
Cortland
Charles W. Hurley
Dixon County
Chicago
Hebron
Erie
Hebron Willoow
Agricultural College
Jack” West
Bive
Beatrice
Hartman Post
American Legion
Columbus
E. R. Danielsen
State Fair Board
State Board of Agriculture
Goat
Floyd Barwood
Comstock
Texas
India
Alyse Berton
Wash
United
FRONT
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Weatherstrips
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