William Johnson famed trader and Mohawk ally in America
A profile of Sir William Johnson Bart 1713 1774 detailing his rise from Irish immigrant to gatekeeper of the Mohawk Confederacy his leadership in the French and Indian wars and his role in tempering Iroquois power. It cites Pound Day biography Johnson of the Mohawks and notes his death in Johnstown New York.
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Weather-Proof Implement Shed and Repair Shop on Farm
On farm work, a weatherproof implement shed and repair shop is practical. The design features a two gable roof, concrete door, frame construction on concrete posts, a concrete shop floor, a cinder storage floor for drainage, and front doors for easy access. Experienced farmers can erect it affordably with basic carpentry skills.
Bathroom Costs Less Than the Other Rooms
The article argues the bathroom is nearly fully furnished upon moving in while other rooms wait for rugs pictures and furniture. It advocates choosing good quality fixtures for long term value and notes that style color and fittings like chromium elevate bathrooms in modern homes.
How You Can Cut 2000 Off Your Building Bill
An article in Modern Mechanics Magazine outlines four main ways to save up to $2,000 on a $2,500 triple purpose bungalow. Suggestions include cellarless construction, a closet bed instead of a full bedroom, omitting a fireplace, and handling some rough work yourself to reduce labor costs.
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Modern Mechanics Magazine
Modern Mechanics
Lumber, America’s Renewable Resource in Domestic Life
The article extols lumber as America’s renewable natural resource essential to building and housing. It highlights wood’s versatility in surfaces, doors, moldings, mantels, furniture, and structural elements behind walls, arguing that a lumber shortage would halt new homes and modernization of older buildings.
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Floor in Attic Should Be Covered for Comfort
In cheaply built houses the attic floor is often omitted. Warm air passes through plastered ceilings, so lining the attic with matched boards can warm the home with less fuel. Some cases show the attic floor pays for itself in coal saved in a single season. Roof insulation is the answer to the problem.
Steel Bridging Replacing Wood in Frame Construction
Steel bridging, a newer method, replaces wood to reinforce frame construction. It provides greater strength and eliminates nails that loosen or pull out. Many homeowners overlook the need for bridging, yet it is crucial for preventing floor squeaks and maintaining overall house strength.
Dreiser Love Affairs Anecdote Sets New York Gossip Ablaze
A Detroit Free Press item relays a vivid hotel lounge tale about novelist Theodore Dreiser. A magazine editor questions a pretty girl about a departing man, who turns out to be Dreiser. The anecdote highlights his long rumored romantic history and outsized celebrity.
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Fireproof air mail bag to protect New York Chicago route
The Post Office department announces a fireproof mail bag to be used on the night air mail from New York to Chicago. Made of 100 percent asbestos, it is larger than the current pouch and features a triple closing device to prevent flames entering. Steel rivets will be used. the bag weighs about 15 pounds.
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Menander Admonishes That Touches Harden the Easy Mark
A terse quote from Menander warns that excessive touching or pressure can harden those who are easily influenced, reflecting a moral view of human susceptibility and conscience as a divine guide.
Diamond Dyes Offer Soft Bright New Colors For Home Dressmaking
Real dyes promise rich color for every home use. Diamond Dyes claim the finest anilines, producing soft bright colors for dresses drapes lingerie. They claim smooth even application, no spotting, and lasting depth through wear and washing, available at drug stores.
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