Shanghai Kiangsu Province and its crowded towns
Prepared by the National Geographic Society Shanghai Kiangsu Province is densely populated with Chinese and foreigners, powered by the Yangtze river and Grand Canal. It highlights Shanghai as a trade hub with vast docks, foreign concessions, and a mix of native and international life, plus notable cities like Soochow and Nanking with their markets, education, and tomb avenues.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D.C
Shanghai
China
Kiangsu
Indiana
Honsier
Republic
Celestial Empire
Woosung
Yangtze River
Ray
Kiangsu River
Kiantsu
Whangnoe
Shangha
River Front
Eland
Paris
Whitmes
Benker
Robert Louis Stevenson
Bund
Occidental
Grand Canal
Great Lake
Fertile
Ast Kiongsa
Soochow
Nanking
Wusth
Chinkiang
Yangchow
Wanking
Nanking University
Naval College
Easter Bonnet Styles Grace Spring Coats of Distinction
Julia Bottomley reports on spring fashion, highlighting black and white ensembles, fur trims, and intricate hat trends. The piece notes ombre fur, twin beaver and shaved lamb furs, all showcasing a refined style with subtle coloring and all over appliqué.
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Julia Bottomley
Untea
Graceful One Floor Design for Modest Home Cost
A guide by William A Radford argues that a well built, attractive one floor home can cost less than high priced models. The design emphasizes frame construction with curved roof and pergola accents, a 27 by 15 living dining area, two rear bedrooms with closets, a roomy kitchen, and practical rear porch, offering comfort without lavish expense.
Tiling Adds Decorative Touch to Stucco Home
The article notes tiles provide durable color options for stucco exteriors. Tiles offer texture and finish variety to match stucco and enable decorative elements like tiled gables arches pediments and jewels. The piece endorses using color through tiles as architecturally appropriate and versatile.
Small House Idea Grows in City Plan
Due to high construction and maintenance costs it is no longer practical to build the old eight and nine room frame houses that lined our streets. The city contemplates new housing options for the man of moderate means.
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Mente Ban
Simplicity and Dignity in Small Home Design
The article argues simplicity and dignity are essential for successful small houses. It notes that elaborate details raise costs and distract from architecture, while postwar material choices favor permanence. It claims Americans now value better materials and design, improving domestic architecture and neighborhood appeal.
Bedrooms Designed for Comfort and Ventilation
Bedrooms should be ample with good air flow and space for beds dressers and chests without blocking windows or heating outlets Cross ventilation is desirable Entrances from hallways are preferred Ample clothes closets are essential especially in small houses with limited storage space
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the Foreign Settlementa
Pew
Ciliviers
Bangkok
W. A. Radford
William A Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
LING
Cios
Ergola
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