Afghan Culture and Life Under the Amir Habibullah Khan
A National Geographic overview of Afghanistan detailing origins, language, dress, social customs, entertainment, and daily life. It describes tax burden on the poor, tea drinking customs, gender norms, animal ethics, and caravan trade routes via the Khyber Pass, plus Kabul’s modern transport links and the Amir’s policing of travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D.C
Asia
Afghanistan
India
Kabul
Bombay
Russia
Egypt
Amir Habibullah Khan
Havana
Khyber Pass
Herat
Meshed
Malimene
Akteba
Kerki
Peshawar
Kandahar
Quetta
Maimene
Mazar-i- Sharif
Amir
Six Questions Linking Civic Development to Business Prosperity
Ernest T. Trigg, chair of the Chamber of Commerce civic development committee, posed six questions at the annual meeting. He asked whether street lighting, paving, freight congestion, municipal services, transit, utilities, health of workers, and worker skill relate to prosperity of merchants, shippers, banks, and industries, arguing such matters fall under civic development and business concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest T. Trigg
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Furniture for Gardens in Attractive Forms
Garden seats archways pergolas and garden furniture form attractive central features for the summer garden. New plants may be trained to grow over them before the season ends. Designs draw from famous English and American gardens. Available in enduring woods resistant to weather and time with fresh paint. Fences and gate posts match other pieces and are offered in knock down form for easy assembly.
Plan for Enlargement With a Limited Budget
The piece shows how to build a two story home in stages. Start with a four room first floor including a bedroom and bath later add two upstairs bedrooms and a second bath. This approach spreads payments over years and yields a comfortable two story house.
Eight Cities Sign On To Home Modernizing Bureau
The home modernizing bureau plans local branches in Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City Topeka Buffalo Atlantic City Omaha and Oak Harbor Ohio to promote home remodeling. The national movement is backed by thirty industrial groups with Chicago as its headquarters.
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Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Topeka
Buffalo
Atlantic City
Omaha
Oak Harbor
Ohio
Chicago
Guard Against Fire Fire resistant construction urged nationwide
The piece warns against fire and notes annual fire loss at $500,000,000. Builders are urged to use truly fire resistant materials whether wood or metal lath and plaster protection for wood studs and joints has proven effective in stopping fires in many buildings.
Improving Soil by Adding Organic Matter
Gardeners are urged to improve soil structure for future vegetable growing by adding organic matter or humus. The method involves turning under manure or other vegetable material to enrich the soil.
Local News Notes From Patoka and Salem
Notes report Miss Arelene Walker at county school office in Salem and Miss Annabelle Boyle visiting Salem resident Mrs. Nannie Wilson. Others include Mr and Mrs S. E. Altom as guests in Carbondale, Dr Murfin receiving a new Ford coupe, and visits by Claud Matheny family Hillsboro Dave Hecht of Hecht's Toggery Centralia, Ollie Alexander visiting daughter in Pana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Bakery
S. E. Altom
Carbondale
Murfin
Patoka
Arelene Walker
J. S. Kniseley
Salem
Annabelle Boyle
Nannie Wilson
Donald
Claud
Matheny
Hillsboro
Dave Hecht
Hecht
Novel bed tray fits over knees for invalids and luxury
The article surveys a knee‑over tray with solid mattress rests and side pockets for papers and mail in pastel colors with flower motifs. It also describes kitchen hacks from husking corn to whipping cream, plus old-world decorative ideas and a safety windshield glass that prevents shattering in accidents.
Quirky Notes and Oddities From A Restless Era
A collection of lightweight items ranges from culinary tips and sewing hacks to political banter and social curiosities. Jokes about taxes, cinema, and prohibition mix with brief household advice and whimsical observations about public figures, fashion artists, and distant lands.
Longer Life for Stockings Says to Wash After Each Wear
Perspiration wears out stockings faster than laundering and washing hosiery after every use is advised as an economical practice.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ottie Valley
Hart
REV
C. F. Corzine
Joseph Newman
New York
Alfred
Herbert
Chile
William C. Durant
Spain
Ruth Elder
Philadelphia
Zogu
Albania
O—O—O the Prince of Wales
East Africa
New Jersey
New York State
Reynaldo Luza
John Hopkins University
Merritt
Toledo
Italy
Deauville
Morrison
MILCH
Ramsey
Illinois
Fred Morrison & Son
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