Father of His Country Washington Named By Citizens
The article details how George Washington earned the title Father of His Country, tracing early uses in a 1779 Pennsylvania almanac, Count Dumas’s 1781 account of a Newport procession, and Rochambeau’s parade honoring Washington. It notes Washington’s influence on national unity, education, and international esteem, alongside comparisons with Lincoln and enduring presidential traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
George “Washington
Washington
Pennsylvania
Lana
Francis Bailey
Count Dumas
Viccoun
Count du Rochambeau
Citi
Len
Rochambea
West Point
Rochambeau
Newport
Providence
Pebbs-Merrill Company
William Barton
Lincoln
South
East
Union Pacific Railway
America
United States
George Washington
Great Britain
Europe
World
Soap Hazard Sparks Industrial Safety Warning
A report identifies soap flakes and powders as a new industrial hazard. Certain soap dusts, when suspended in air, are more explosible than typical dusts and easily ignite and flare violently, despite soap’s semi organic nature and sodium compounds usually cooling flames.
Echoes From Beyond the Moonfi and Ether Claims
Professor Stoermer of Oslo reports a joint experiment by Norwegian and Dutch wireless stations to test wandering wireless waves through the ether. He claims echoes from these waves have disappeared or weakened, marking a notable result in early radio inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoermer
Oslog
Moon Transforms Waves Returned to Earth, Scientist Says
A scientist proposes that waves reflecting from space beyond the moon are redirected back to Earth. The theory centers on a distant point where waves reverse direction, sending signals toward our planet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Space
Moon
Age of the Rockies from a brief natural history note
A short summary stating that the Rocky mountains are relatively young, still steep and newly formed by rapid uplift in a grand cataclysm, with gradual erosion over time. It contrasts young and old mountains and mentions slow growth rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
Back-Yard Airports Dream of the Future
Progress in airplane development will soon affect business and home use nationwide. Walter F. McDowell of Tacoma, president of the United States League of Local Building and Loan associations, says individuals should consider how aviation may reshape investments and living patterns. He predicts a large rise in private air travel, potential suburban growth, and farmer-friendly air service benefiting local business and policy. The piece notes many U.S. workers earn under $2000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auewarding
Walter F. McDowell
Tacoma
Wash
United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations
McDowell
Fence as a Home Value Booster and Decor
An early 20th century style note explains fences enhance home value and grounds aesthetics. It urges fences as attractive, affordable, and easy to build, serving both privacy and decorative purposes without high cost.
City Managers Rise From Need for Expert Oversight
City residents, realizing city governments act as corporations taxing them, sought qualified leadership. They created the city manager system, hoping for steady, well trained professionals to run municipalities. Dr Leonard D White of the University of Ohio notes the challenge is ensuring a steady supply of capable entrants to the profession, Detroit News reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard D. White
University of Oh
Detroit News
Handsome City Appeals to Boost Indianapolis Beauty
Indianapolis News notes a push to improve city beauty as a tool to attract a population surge. Leaders of the million population campaign are ready to assist, arguing that charm and aesthetics boost attraction alongside factory sites, terminals, freight costs, and labor conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Milghittly
Indianapolis News
Plan for fruit trees along state highways
The idea to plant fruit trees along state highways to bloom in spring and bear fruit is beautiful but pruning spraying and cultivation by volunteers is impractical. The proposal to organize a voluntary association to plant shade trees and flowering shrubs is more sensible and likely to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Unsafe Building Site Tr Weighs On SIL Construction
An unsafe building site report notes stability concerns and potential settlement issues. The text warns that the soil or materials are unreliable, risking uneven settlement, cracked walls, doors, and general deterioration if construction proceeds.
Dutch Colonial Style With Open Porch Appeal
William A. Radford offers free home building advice to readers as an expert on practical construction. The piece describes a Dutch Colonial design featuring an open porch, six rooms, a large living room, dining area, kitchen, two stair openings, and a two bedroom layout with closets and cross windows for light and ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
The Hidden Costs of Paint in a Farm House
A playful accounting traces the raw materials behind painting a typical 25 by 35 by 30 foot house. It estimates 43 to 45 gallons of paint plus lead, flaxseed oil, and turpentine, detailing ore mining and crop yields needed for materials. It shows how labor and resources ripple through the supply chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolinas
Closet Space Savers Inspire Compact Wardrobes
The market sees closet door back mounts for shoes and small items recently released. These space saving holders and racks cater to homes with limited closet real estate and are designed to hang behind doors for easy access.
Pipes That Rust Are Sure to Cause Trouble
A home water supply hinges on rust free pipes. Rusting pipes clog flow and leak, requiring costly repairs years later. Concealing pipes protects them from frost and simplifies later replacement, though rust can still arise and force multi trades to rework piping.
Great Care Needed in Building Roofs
A cautionary piece on choosing roofing units such as shingles slates and tiles for frame roofs. Emphasizes using proper materials sound felt proper wood cut and skilled workmanship to prevent wind damage leaks and structural failure. Advises buying roofing based on reputation for service to avoid dangerous leaks.
Driveway planning as an exhibition of home design
The text argues driveways reveal a property’s appearance and urges early planning for a well kept, visually appealing approach. It warns poorly planned yards and hidden driveways harm curb appeal and stresses deliberate landscaping to enhance the driveway year round.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hie
Fais
Gounfry
Lancaster
Gedrudt_bey Francis Bailey
Barton
Frontissiece
Sylvania
Germaae
Hir
Rockies
W. A. Radford
Ingem
Jaan Oo
BEDE
WEA
Sfpd RM
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!