Attractive Dutch Colonial House That Will Make Many Hearts Yearn
William A. Radford offers free home building advice and describes a Dutch colonial design featured in the paper. The 24 by 32 foot house has six rooms plus sun parlor, second floor plan 11 by 23, three corner bedrooms, and a central entrance hall separating living and dining areas. The sun porch connects to the living room via paired French doors, and the design emphasizes light, ventilation, and economical construction for a family of four or five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Wise Use of Paint Builds Long Run Economy
The article argues paint and varnish are essential home investments, not cheap add-ons, protecting wood and metal from moisture and weathering. It recommends painting inexpensive woods like pine for durability, emphasizes early protective coatings during construction, and notes exterior paint typically lasts about five years before renewal.
Don’t Waste Funds on Cheap Wall Papers
The piece argues against cheap wallpaper stressing durability, design quality, and long service life. It compares room decorating to costly dresses, noting rooms endure for years while a single outfit wears out. It urges choosing heavy stock with skilled design backing for lasting value.
Every Chamber Needs a Closet in New Homes
The article argues for ample storage in new houses focusing on bedroom closets with at least one per room and separate spaces for multiple occupants. It recommends improving closet equipment, larger well lit main bedrooms with windows to deter moths and protect woolens and furs.
Unclear Fashion Etiquette Prompt Sparks Debate
The remark suggests a standard of dress that is deemed unreasonable to expect people to wear and that such attire would give an air of distinction, igniting discussion about social norms and presentation.
Paints Affect Radiator Heat Emission
Tests show radiator paints can raise or slow heat emission by up to 20 percent. Aluminum bronze reduces radiation by 9 to 20 percent, varying with radiator type, with the largest drop on special radiators and smallest on steam half-column radiators.
Dye Wax For Dark Floor Stains
To preserve a dark wood stain, color the floor wax with oil aniline dye. Heat briefly to mix, then cool to original consistency before applying. The stain can be purchased at a paint store.
Proposed to the Wrong Twin
A tale of Grace and Alice Brill, twin sisters who share all yet fall for John Arnold. John proposes to Grace but wakes to discover he has proposed to Alice. After heartbreak and a clash over a $50,000 legacy, the twins unite in sorrow and acceptance as John moves on.
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BRILL
John Arnold
Europe
John
Grace Brill
Alice
Grace
Alice Brill
Lttle
Brill’s
Ang
Sixteen year old Renee Nizan Plays Notre Dame Organ
The girl prodigy Renee Nizan and noted organist Louis Veirne witnessed her first performance on Notre Dame cathedral’s grand organ. She drew music from its five manuals and 6000 pipes, a historic instrument linked to Napoleon’s coronation and centuries of church history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Paris
Renee Nizan
Louis Veirne
Liberty
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Public Funds Compared In Agricultural Research
The article notes that about 20 million dollars yearly come from state and federal governments for agricultural research, while private corporations spend around 180 million dollars. The Hatch and Adams acts set 30 thousand dollars per state annually, the Parnell act added 10 thousand yearly from 1926 to 1930 and then 60 thousand thereafter, totaling 90 thousand dollars per state each year.
Antiquarians puzzled by Stirling well and window inscription
Scotland's antiquaries uncover a draw well beneath a Stirling house dating 275 years back. Window stones bear A R in flowing letters from Queen Anne's reign, while a mysterious legend I B IT lacks any record, leaving experts perplexed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquarians
Scotland
Stirling
Water needs of trees described by agriculture department
The United States Department of Agriculture notes trees require large water amounts to stay healthy. An 80 year old apple tree can emit a barrel of water daily in summer while a birch tree releases about two barrels on a hot day. One oak has shed over 100 tons of water as vapor in a growing season.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Ellis Island History as Immigrant Station and Powder Magazine
The text traces Ellis Island from a New York state possession to U S control in 1808, its use as a powder magazine for years, its 1891 role as an immigrant station, and the 1897 rebuilding after a fire. It notes its location in Upper New York Bay near the Battery.
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Ellis Island
Upper
New York Bay
Battery
New York State
United States
Australian Ape Men Found Near Murray Valley
Scientists report discovery of ape men remains in the Murray valley suggesting a primitive human race inhabited swamp lands less than 200 years ago. The beings were more primitive than contemporary bushmen and were exterminated by them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Murray Valley
Australia
Apple Plea Becomes Touring Jest in American Hotels
Vincent Sheean recalls a recurring gag from his U S lecture tours where diners react to his request for a raw apple. In hotels the scene unfolds in dining rooms and coffee shops with waitresses and sometimes German staff, revealing a comic clash over a simple fruit.
Lose pounds of ugly fat with Kruschen Salts
This vintage ad promises weight loss of up to 15 pounds in a month using Kruschen Salts. Drink one half teaspoonful daily in hot water for four weeks, weigh again, and claim the inexpensive cure will yield “glorious health” and energy. Leading druggists stock Kruschen.
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American
Oveg
Y M C A Headquarters in Almost Every Land
The yearbook lists Y M C A headquarters per country. Locations include Johannesburg for South Africa, Melbourne for Australia, Vienna for Austria, Theux for Belgium, Rio de Janeiro for Brazil, Sofia for Bulgaria, Hongkong and Shanghai for China, Prague for Czechoslovakia, Aarhus for Denmark, London for England Wales and Ireland, Helsingfors for Finland, Paris for France, Wilhelmshohe for Germany, Athens for Greece, Amsterdam for Holland, Budapest for Hungary, Reykjavik for Iceland, Calcutta for India, Rome for Italy, Tokyo for Japan, Seoul for Korea, Mexico City for Mexico, Wellington for New Zealand, Oslo for Norway, Jerusalem for Palestine, Manila for Philippines, Warsaw for Poland, Lisbon for Portugal, Bucharest for Romania, Edinburgh for Scotland, Montevideo for South America, Madrid for Spain, Stockholm for Sweden, Zurich for Switzerland, Constantinople for Turkey.
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Y’s
South Africa
Johannesburg
Australia
South Melbourne
Austria
Vienna
Belgium
Theux
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Bulgaria
Sofia
China
Hongkong
Shanghai
Czechoslovakia
Prague
Denmark
Aarhus
England
Wales
Ireland
London
Finland
Helsingfors
France
Paris
Germany
Wilhelmshohe
Greece
Athens
Holland
Amsterdam
Hungary
Budapest
Iceland
Reykjavik
India
Burma
Ceylon
Calcutta
Italy
Rome
Japan
Tokyo
Korea
Seoul
Mexico
Mexico City
New Zealand
Wellington
Norway
Oslo
Palestine
Jerusalem
Philippine Islands
Manila
Poland
Warsaw
Portugal
Lisbon
Romania
Bucharest
Scotland
Edinburgh
South America
Montevideo
Uruguay
Spain
Madrid
Sweden
Stockholm
Switzerland
Zurich
Turkey
Constantinople
Glory Without Cash: Jones's Pollensa Port Fetches 200000 Francs
American painter Thomas BL Jones, now in Mallorca, earns praise from a New York critic for Pollensa Port selling at Salle Drouot for 200000 francs in Paris. Jones recalls earlier 1000 franc bids and compares the rise to a derby winner.
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Thomas BL. Jones
Mallorca
New York
Paris
Pollensa Port
Salle Drouot
Mr. Jones
Not Always Amusing Absentmindedness tale from George N Peck
Farm leader George N Peck comments to a New York reporter on absentmindedness noting it is usually amusing but can be serious. He recalls a dinner party guest who apologized for an atrocious dinner blaming the cook and another guest who exclaimed he forgot to forget showing frustration with forgetfulness.
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George N. Peck
New York
Smithsonian finds first Indian house floor plan in Southeast
Path finder Magazine reports Smithsonian scientists found an Acanopied entrance apartment with broad veranda in Yazoo county Mississippi built by a prehistoric American race. B B Collins curator ethnology notes it is the first discovered house floor plan of the American Indian in the Southeast. Pottery shards show cultivated culture.
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Smithsonian Institution
Yazoo County
Mississippi
B. B. Collins
Smithson‘a
Pathfinder Magazine
Room for Improvement
Brief note from London Tit-Bits showing exchange on decision making with phrases like I ve changed my mind and Well does it work any better indicating a humorous or satirical item.
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London
Dialogue on Marital Satisfaction and Limits
A speaker asks if the married life satisfies, and the reply states satisfaction up to a point, but no desire for more, indicating contentment with current life yet a preference to avoid further commitment or expansion.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Becomes Global Laxative
The 1885 invention by Dr Caldwell of a herbal and pure ingredient laxative, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, is praised as harmless and effective. It targets constipation by addressing gut sluggishness and associated symptoms like bad breath and fatigue. The tone notes its popularity and broad availability in drug stores.
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Dr. Caldwell
Might Be a Chance for Him Tramp Lament
A stray story depicts a tramp pleading for food after a week without sustenance. The circus owner remarks on the lengthy hunger period, highlighting a grim, ongoing struggle for survival in a harsh city street scene.
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Dardanelles
Florida Times-Union
Hanford
Parker
Imports
Deen Bris Pree
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Nebraska
Miss Cayenne
BAYER
Richard
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Arkanene State Farm
K-R-O
K-R-O Co
Springfield
Brown
Black
D. J. Walsh
Vincent Sheean
New Republic
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Towanda
Mas. C. B. Jounton
Webb Street
R. D
Pennsylvania
Lincoln
Staneo
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