Jefferson remembered as versatile national figure
It honors Thomas Jefferson on his birthday, noting his roles from author of the Declaration to founder of the University of Virginia and statesman. The piece highlights his scientific, agricultural, architectural, and political contributions and Monticello as a testament to his arts and leadership.
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Elmo Scott Watson
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Congress
Jefferson
Virginia
University of Virginia
Continental Congress
France
Washington
Mississippi
Rockies
Roosevelt
Franklin
Jeffersoni
Lewis and Clark
Long Island
United States Patent Office
Shydwell
University of Virginia At
Charlottesville
Monticello
America
Marquis of Chatellux
Duc de la Rochefoucauld-Liancourt
Francis W. Hirst
Old-Time Campaigning Lincoln and Douglas Debates Recalled
Wiley of Washington recalls Lincoln and Douglas debates era with a note on 1860 campaign rituals. The piece mentions lifting weary travelers, trading insights, and a practice of paying $5 per trap during a fishing excerpt about deep water lobsters and powered boats.
Call to reform rural and urban school systems urged
Alson Secor editor of Successful Farming argues the 1780 centralized system should be abolished or radically changed to improve schools. He says consolidation is not essential but state aid could equalize weak and strong schools, urging farmers to push for rural education equality.
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Jefferson
Louisiana
Milton
Hampden
Cobden
Alson Secor
Mr. Secor
Home Modernizing Movement Aids Financing For Remodels
Home owners will gain access to funds for remodeling as banks insurance firms and mortgage companies show growing interest. The national Building Industries bureau expands to assist ownership, improvement, and financing, signaling stronger support for home modernization in the near future.
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National
Cme
Landscape Improvement in St Louis County Paves Better Roads
St Louis County undertakes an ambitious road paving drive funded by a 3 million dollar bond. 105 miles completed with 27 miles more planned. total 1382 miles targeted. County engineers advocate shading trees and sewers along new concrete highways using Missouri natives to enhance scenery.
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St. Louis
United States
Miggouri
St. Louis West-Dispatch
Proper Lawn Rolling Timing and Roller Weights
Rolling a lawn should occur only when soil is not soggy to avoid damage. Soil type dictates roller weight and rolling frequency, with lighter soils taking more rolling. Experts recommend rollers weighing 174 to 225 pounds for average use.
Record to Be Proud Of South Windsor Michigan
Record shows 37 miles of paved streets 25 miles of water mains 27 miles of sewer 4 miles of sabers 10 miles of gas mains 16 miles of telephone lines and 12 miles of electric power lines. Three years after pioneer days the community surveys its progress from cow pastures plows and barbed wire fences.
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Windsor
Mich
Las
City Seeks Growth Through Team Work and Community Spirit
The article stresses building up the city via community spirit and teamwork. It argues that lead manufacturers and home papers should receive preference to foster industry. It highlights the role of teamwork in strengthening local economies and civic engagement.
Attractive Frame Shingled House Is Adapted to Small Building Lot
A Radford design illustrates a 24 by 24 feet five room frame home suited to small lots. The plan includes a 28 by 11 foot living room, sun room, open staircase, and a balcony above the sunroom. Two upstairs bedrooms share a bath, with ample closet space and shingle siding.
Finish of Woodwork Is Job for Expert
A correspondent asks how to harmonize woodwork with varying decorative schemes. Enamels now dominate, offering safe color mixing to suit bright or dark rooms. keep woodwork neutral or lightly lighter than walls, and stain to show grain while changing tone with a durable waterproof varnish.
Shaple Single Paneled Door Influences Home Design
A simple single paneled door suits many architectural styles offering redness and simplicity. Architects and homeowners favor this door for its versatile appearance and ease of integration with diverse houses.
Unclear fragment on stucco and grade work wording
Fragment mentions stucco at grade level with unclear details about inches and cement. No identifiable people organizations or places.
Wood flooring types and grain effects in floors
The article explains edge grain versus flat grain flooring. Edge grain, often quarter-sawed, runs rings through the board giving parallel face ridges and reduced splinters. Flat-sawed planks splinter more but are cheaper. hardwoods like oak maple birch and beech are common. soft woods such as pine fir redwood cypress spruce are used indoors and outdoors.
Pecky Wood Gains Favor for Interior Trimmings
Antique lumber by Pecky cedar or cypress attracts home builders seeking decorative interior trim. The wood’s decayed look comes from numerous holes filled with brown powder, yet it resists decay and maintains its character after milling. When tinted and finished, the striking effect pleases architects and buyers.
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Jeffersons Tomb
Europe
Abraham ‘Lincoln
Stephen
A. “Douglay
Milnels
Wen. Wiley
Nasi Wash
Hale
Wiley
Getan
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenus
Chicago
Dayne
Kano
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