Has Unique Form of Government Has Unique Form of Government
National Geographic bulletin analyzes Chile 1833 constitution and its blend of American and European governance. It notes the indirect presidential system, 23 intendants, 82 governors, council of state, and the shift toward liberal reforms including religious liberty and civil marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chile
Congress
Latin America
National Geographic Society
Arturo Alessandri
Argentina
Bulletin
United States
Republic
Council of State
Senate
Secretary of the Interior
Plan New Ways to Use Corncobs Plan New Ways to Use Corncobs
Researchers from the USDA Bureau of Chemistry Iowa State College and Engineers Foundation outline new value from corncobs. They detail production of furfural acids charcoal cob flour and resin like mats for briquettes and fibers and discuss economic potential and cost reductions.
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Washington
United States
Frederick B. la Forge
Gerard Mains
Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department Ofgriculture
O. R. Sweeney
Chemical Engineering
Iowa State College
Engineering Foundation
Foundation
Missouri
Corn Belt
Department of Agriculture
Iowa College
New Salvage Method Pursues Lutine Treasure Off Terschelling
A Dutch firm tests a hydraulic press salvage system for the Lutine gold cargo buried under sand near Terschelling, replacing suction pumps. The 1799 wreck killed 400 plus and left several million dollars in gold bars and specie. current estimates place the treasure at 5 to 10 million dollars as work continues.
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Terschelling
Holland
Lloyds
London
Davy Jones
A girl may strike a man as a pretty miss
A proverb-like line suggests a girl may be seen as attractive at first and later become a furious wife after a mismatch in expectations.
Rat Causes Citywide Power Outage in Houston
A rat entering the Pasadena plant distributing drum caused a short circuit plunging Houston Heights and nearby areas into darkness for about 30 minutes. Workmen removed the charred rodent from burned wires.
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Houston
Texas
Houston Heights
Pasadena
Houston Lighting and Power Company
Has Useful Hobby Berlin. Dr Turnau Fosters Children At Home
Dr Laura Turnau, welfare worker, treats her home as a hobby by fostering children. Her residence constantly hosts boys and girls she places in homes, calling it a welcome relief from professional duties.
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Berlin
Laura Turnau
Modern-day alienists question link between insanity and intelligence
Modern-day alienists suggest that insanity does not necessarily reflect a person’s intelligence. They argue mental illness can affect behavior without diminishing cognitive abilities and advocate nuanced diagnoses in clinical practice.
Garden of Eden Finds Vast Fossil Remains in Mongolia
Russian explorer Professor Kozloff reports near Urga Mongolia an immense fossil find with 25 undis described quadrupeds 15 birds 100 reptiles snakes and fishes and over 1000 large insects. He suggests Mongolia may be birthplace of man and origin of much of animal life.
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Garden of Eden
Urga
Mongolia
Peter Kozloff
Kozloff
Mongoliy
Tut-Ankh-Amen
Egypt
Roy Chapman Andrews
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
Nebraska Notes in Brief A busy October slate across the state
October 30 declared Nebraska Good Roads day. Football ties at Blair. Beatrice Elkis host jamboree October 29 to 31. Father and Son week slated November 9 to 16. Ranging reports on crops, deaths, thefts, and local events from across Nebraska including Omaha, Blair, Beatrice, and Lincoln.
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Nebraska
Yankton Bridge
Burlington
Plattsmouth
John A. Scott
Omaha
Czecho-Slovakia
Blair
Creighton University
T. W. McCullough
Nebraska Forestry Association
Joseph Wardinger
Randolph
Ira Pfeffer
de Witt
The
Baptist Church of
Arthur Bowles
Arthur and
Loretta Bowles
Hebron
University of Nebraska
United States
Lincoln
Schrader
Nehawka
Wakefield Electric Light
Adams
Clay
Filmore
Carl W. Moore
Hastings
Wilber
Garden County
George Koster
Koster
Emerson
Cincinnati
Bridgeport
Nebraska Good Roads Association
Chambers of Commerce
Coleridge
Hattie P. Williams
Nebraska Conference of Social Work
Bulletin
Fremont
Christ Larson
Ace Ransom
John Peterson
Minden
Agricultural and Home Economics
Eagle, Waverly
Ashland
Omaha Grain Exchange
Union Stockyards
Iten Biscuit Company
Nebraska City
Egsner Bros
Platte Valley Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Colummabus
Paul C. lLyanna
Shubert
W. J. McKelvey
George Jackson
Holdrege
S. Bryant
North Platte
F. B. Bryan
George W. Locke
Belden
E. O. Shearer
Grand Guard
Ella Lincoln
Brei
Geological Survey of the Interior Department
Banner County
Geological Survey
Richardson County
Kansas City
Missouri Valley
Aix
Bellevue
Edward Morgan
Force
Colorado
Department
Maxine Autry
Gilbert Autry
Kinney
North Bend
Union Pacific
Ames
Comforts and Conveniences for a Dairy Herd
William A. Radford explains a barn design for a fifty cow herd with 125 by 36 feet dimensions. The stable features sanitary stalls, water cups, pitched gutters, movable stanchions, ventilated air, hay chute, central feeding alley, bull and calf pens, drive-through driveway, and a silo linked to a separate feed room. Concrete foundation and gambrel roof enable unobstructed hay handling and no interior columns.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Practical Home Leveling and Studding Calculation
The piece explains using a hand level with simple wedges to level a small building and then outlines a blueprint method to estimate required studding. It covers scaling on plans, calculating studs by multiplying wall lengths by a factor and adding for intersections, and adapting the method to different blueprint scales.
Foundations Should Be Watched in Home Building
An architect’s supervision is crucial during foundations to ensure footings and excavations match drawings. Deviating by widening or deepening footings can destabilize the structure and upset weight balance. A guiding rule is that projection from the base should not exceed half the footing depth.
Window Sills Harmonize With Interior Color Schemes
The piece advises painting window sills to match interior colors and endure weather. Remove dirt and loose paint before applying three coats with ample drying time. Proper prep and multiple coats protect wood from sun and moisture while enhancing artistic value.
Stairways as Flues Cause Drafts in Hall
Drafts occur when stairways act as natural flues for rising and falling heated air. If a stairway sits on an outside wall and the wall lacks proper insulation, drafts increase. Insulating the wall is advised by the architect's small house service bureau.
Structural flaws from improper window design warned
A report warns that ill placed or designed windows can cause uneven load, settlement cracks in walls and ceilings, door jambs to go out of plumb, and drafts dust and pests entering around window casings.
Roofing guidance for DIY garage builders
Homeowners building their own garages often use roll roofing and fail to achieve a lasting result. Using composition shingles is easier since individual units are simpler to handle and can be kept aligned with the north edge. A nonexpert should install carefully, removing and replacing misaligned units, as shingles come in two or three per piece and can be laid properly by most with minimal skill.
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United
Arlington Farm
Virginia
United States
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Permanent Committee of Congress
Court of Honor
Alessandri
California
Pacific
Mexico
Alaska
Panhandle
Francis J. Wehner
New Orleans
Wehner
Veterans
Nebraska News
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