Pacific Voyages Through Marquesas Tahiti and Pago Pago
Prepared by the National Geographic Society outlines visits to Tai-O-Hai, Papeete, and Pago Pago. It notes Marquesas decline from a once bustling hub to a small population, Papeete as a cosmopolitan crossroads with diverse traders, and Pago Pago as a secure, scenic naval harbor on Tutuila with limited white settlement and native land ownership.
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Netlonel Geographic Society
Washington, D
South Sea Islands
Tai- O-Hai
Horseshoe Bay
Tei-O Hai
Papeete
Tahiti
Nukahiva
Marquesas Islands
Marquesas
Marquesans
France
America
Europe
Nukahiuva H
Pacific
Honolulu
Panama
New Y Zealand
Samoa
Hawaii
French Pacific
Chindman
Papette
Rue de la Paix
Gin Rouge
Pouiet Roti
Cafe Moir
Unruly pupils shameful—inspector confronts bald headmaster
A school inspector balks at the untidy boys and lectures them on grooming. He remarks that he brushes his hair each morning and assumes the headmaster does the same, only to discover the bald headmaster behind him. The moment shocks him as he seeks support, but finds the headmaster also bald.
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Laura
Laura and Aunt Lol Stir Up a Motel Romance Plot
Laura exposes Aunt Lol's scheme as Mr Hawl pursues a marriage plan with the aunt while Laura grapples with broken trust. Hawl, a hotel resident, wooed Lol, hid his past, and fled after Laura uncovered him. Lol reveals a money hoard while Laura confronts family loyalties and a thwarted future.
Controversy Over Ancient Human Footprint Controversy
A Louisville Courier Journal report discusses claims that a footprint in Rhodesia marks the oldest human trace, comparing it to Java finds and noting scientific scrutiny. Geologists assess the rock’s period, while anthropologists test the footprint for authenticity, stressing skepticism and rigorous measurement.
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2Tman
Rhodesia
Java
Louisville
Malaria Wipes Out Zulus Amid South Africa Toll
The South African health department reports 727 Zulus died in weeks from malaria. The sugar industry and labor supply suffer as only 39 percent of normal. Witch doctors spread a rumor that quinine is poison, causing fear and deaths among natives. two witch doctors die, swaying some natives toward white oversight. Ninety percent of white farmers are stricken with seven deaths among whites.
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Zulusang
Bungalow Is Comfortable and Convenient Type of Residence
Home expert W A Radford explains bungalow design with two upstairs bedrooms and a connected sun porch. The frame house measures 26 by 32 feet, includes a front dining room, rear kitchen, and a second floor with two bedrooms and a bath.
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W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Will A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Galle
White Is Color Used Sparingly for Interior
A discussion of using white in colonial interior design. White should appear as edging or sheer veiling and must be blended with other colors. Warm ivory woodwork and cream ceilings are recommended, with white not predominating overall. furniture should be dark and heavy, rugs bright, and curtains translucent to reveal colors beneath.
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Mother Nature
White House
Good Roof One Factor in Warm Home Building
The article argues that a high quality roof is essential for warmth and energy efficiency. It warns that imperfect roofing undermines insulation, weather stripping, and storm doors, and notes that cheaper materials can lead to radiation loss and long-term damage.
Clean Flues For Autumn Chimney Inspection Reminder
Autumn class season prompts chimney check. Have a professional examine the chimney for soot and buildup to prevent fires caused by neglect. Ensure flues are clean and safe before heating season begins.
Woodwork Finishing Inside the Home at a Glance
Two common finishing schemes for interior woodwork are wall shade matching and furniture color. The wall option uses a shade darker than the wall for harmony and space, while the furniture option paints doors and permanent fixtures to the furniture color. Gloss semi gloss or dull finishes are available, with flat finishes offering artistic effect. Durable washable oil finishes reduce rubbing and wear without excessive labor. Knots or sap streaks require special treatment and higher costs. Do not neglect doors trim or built in furniture to avoid a worn look.
Trend Toward Larger Airy Living Quarters
The article notes a shift to larger airy living spaces in new houses with modern features that save time and labor, health, and comfort. It highlights pressure to reduce cubic contents and smaller room sizes, taller ceilings, and economical space layout, while acknowledging a reaction as people’s average dimensions rise and builders seek space where affordable.
Clean Chimney Boosts Home Heating Efficiency
A clean chimney free of soot improves heating efficiency by easing fire starting on cold mornings and enabling better draft and complete combustion, leading to more efficient fuel use.
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Pago Pago
American Samoa
Equator
South Seas
South Sea
Crescent
Page Page
United States Naval Station
Pago
Naval Station
Tutuila
American Islands
Tutuui
United States
Amarlcan Samoa
Aunt Lol
Miss Johnson
Aura
Aunt Lot
Aunt Lal
Lol
Misa Johnson
Fredrick Hawll
Lara
Mr. Hawl
Barry
Mr. Hinwl
Mr. Bach
Aunt Lok
Dad
Forrest Hitchcock
Mie
Iversioar
Eos Ine
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