Suburban Home Design and Finishing Details
The article reviews practical issues in suburban home construction noting that minor post-plan changes raise costs, and describes a cozy New York area house with first floor dining room and parlor, fireplace, kitchen, rear servants stairs, veranda with Hudson River view, four large second-floor rooms, attic storerooms, 7 foot collar, and full hot water heating with cost likely over $4,000. It includes plastering tips and design notes such as Moorish influences in entry décor and ornate detailing.
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Hudson River
New York
Sandy Hook fortifications guard New York Harbor
A description of Sandy Hook as a hidden, nearly invincible coastal fortress. It explains the two water entrances, the concealed land batteries, and the heavy mortars and disappearing guns that shield the harbor. Even a landing party would face merciless fire and impassable defenses before reaching the works.
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New York Harbor
Rula
New York
Long Island Sound
Sandy Hook
Narrows
Europe
Gibraltar
Firat
Bandy Hook
Noh
Mortara
Shady Hook
Forta
Battery
Uncle Sam
Jorsay Beach
Commodore Schley A Famed Navy Leader and Navigator
Commodore Schley, a veteran naval officer and lighthouse board chair, led the Greely relief expedition and commanded the Baltimore. Born in 1839, he rose from naval cadet to captain, served across Pacific and Atlantic missions, and was renowned for strict discipline and commanding presence.
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Commodore Schley
Lighthouse Board
Greely
Baltimore
United States
Valparaisol
Schley
Navy
Naval Academy
Essex
Bureau of Equipments
Washington
Uncle Sam
Bureau of Equipment
Ericsson
Monitor
Sweden
Lavish American Duke Donates 1.1 Million To Columbia University
Joseph F. Loubat known as the Duc de Loubat in Paris and New York born, a wealthy American who earned his title from the pope, gives Columbia University a 1,100,000 windfall. He remains a bachelor active in many societies and recently spent seven months in New York.
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Duc de Loubat
Columbia University
United States
New York
Joseph F. Loubat
Loubat
Europe
St. Petersburg
Duchy of Wurttemberg
Paris
England
Mr. Loubat
Alexander II
Miss Perrysvilla Rejects Proposal in Newspapers
In a playful quarrel reported by the Pittsburgh Obro nion Telegram a young man from Northside expresses eagerness to wed, while Miss Perrysvilla prefers a pragmatic path, joking she would rather be war chancellor than marry.
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Northside
Free remedies for consumption offered by Dr Slocum
An advertisement promotes T A Slocum M D offering free three bottles of a new remedy for consumption and lung diseases. It claims the cure is proven by testimonials and will be sent to readers who request it. The notice also urges immediate action to avoid death from consumption. Cascareta promotes clean blood and clearer skin with affordable pills.
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T. A. Slocum
M. D
T. A Slocum, & Co
Pine Street
New York
Rogers
Mr Rogers
M Rodgers & Co
Union City
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Ind
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Chicago
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Didest
América
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Munn & Co
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Munn & Gay
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Ottberbein
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Rowen Bros
Cospet
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Gen. A. Hickenhooper
Cincinnati Gas Light and Coke Company
John B. Wagner
Thieme & Wagner
Indiana
Silas Stetley
J.D. Iilis
M.D
Mary A. Sheehan
Taylor
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Citizens Steam Laundry
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Sterling Ened Company
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