Spanish Pilot Is Columbus Rival and Pre-Columbian Claims
A New York reader argues that America was discovered before Columbus. The essay surveys pre Columbian claims from Basques to Vikings and Ze ro, detailing Leif Erikson and Ry in various voyages. It notes Warsaw and Venice tales, Norse sagas, and Polish and Danish possible contacts while stressing no conclusive proof.
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Bungalow Type of Home Adapted to High Location and Shallow Lot
William A Radford describes a story and a half bungalow suited to high ground and shallow lots. The design features two second-floor bedrooms with closets, a sewing room, a second bathroom, sun parlor, wide living and dining rooms, built in kitchen with pantry, and a brick porch. The ashy frame with lap siding emphasizes low lines and terrace suitability for the American family.
Cancer Costs and Prevention in United States Report
New York report cites Dr. Francis Carter Wood linking yearly cancer costs to 125000 deaths and 625 million dollars. He says 15000 deaths could be prevented with timely treatment and urges awareness especially for those over forty. Cancer growth tied to longer lifespans and better detection. Treatment relies on surgery and X rays with limited long term cure.
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New York
Francis Carter Wood
Institute of Cancer Research
Columbia University
Gorgas Memorial Institute of Tropical and Preventive Medicine
Doctor Wood
Dictionary Started in 1889 Still Incomplete
The University of Pennsylvania Library houses the world’s largest dictionary, begun in 1889 by Sir James Murray. Embodied across ten volumes and many pamphlets, it contains 20 000 to 40 000 words per volume with over 5 000 100 quotations and 1 200 to 1 500 pages per volume. Murray died in 1914 after eight volumes were completed.
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University of Pennsylvania
Sir James Murray
Pilgrim's Progress Found in Four Psalms by UW Scholar
Dr. Herbert H. Gowen of the University of Washington reveals a translation of four psalms beginning with the 120th that dramatizes a pilgrim return to Jerusalem. He aims to preserve Old Testament meter while linking the chants into one continuous story of exiles returning to their homeland. A Danish engineer meanwhile introduces a porous concrete method using foam forming resin soaps.
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Pilgrim’s Progress
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University of Washington
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Promised Land
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Hot Water Availability as Essential Home Convenience
The article argues that modern appliances like power washers and vacuum cleaners are important, but abundant hot water is the primary daily requirement for comfort, laundering, cooking, and cleaning. It praises automatic gas water heaters for delivering prompt, plentiful hot water at the faucet.
Paint and Varnish Preserve the Surface
The text explains how exterior wood coatings protect wood by sealing pores and forming a tough elastic film. It notes sap-filled pores and removed bark make wood vulnerable to fungi and moisture, which paint penetrate and anchor via tiny hooks, preserving the surface.
Avoid Cheap Roof in New Home Costs
A cheap roof raises long term costs and a good roof is essential for economical upkeep. Factors include material, pitch, workmanship and appearance.
Electricity saves labor with laundry power
Electricity has a bigger task in laundries than any other home area. The article urges abundant outlets in new homes to power washing and ironing appliances, arguing outlets should be installed during construction as appliances will come and multiply.
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