Modern Farm Machinery House and Repair Shop Advice
William A Radford outlines a sand constructed two bay, one story machinery shed and repair shop design. The 60 by 22 foot building features a concrete floor and front sliding doors to store large machines, with frost footing details and cost savings from depreciation. Prioritizes weather protection, shop readiness, and timely operation to boost farm income.
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W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Willliam A. Radford
South Dearam Street
Chicago
Figor
Millwork’s Role in Home Beauty by Builders
Builders credit skilled millworkers for the beauty and quality of frames sashes doors and interior trim in homes. They argue that without skilled millworkers woodwork would look unattractive and harm domestic appeal, despite praise for other trades.
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Laken
Paper Not a Replacement for Insulation in Buildings
Building paper should not be confused with insulation. It adds insulating value per inch and resists air leakage more than heat flow. For a warm house, building paper plays a valuable part as an important addition but does not take the place of proper insulation.
Shellac as Interior Trim Finish
Shellac, a spirit varnish, is useful for most interior trim finishing. Its proper use is generally misunderstood, as it is frequently applied where it causes damage. On surfaces where it should be employed, a frequent misapplication takes advantage of its effects.
Loose Floor Boards on J7 Prompt Repair
Floor boards on J7 are loose due to insufficient nailing and may be face nailed. If done carefully, the repair will hold well and restore floor integrity.
Dining Alcove Gains Popularity in Small Homes
Modern housing trends shift away from formal dining rooms toward dining alcoves in small houses apartments and bungalows. Kitchens are positioned to vent odors away from living areas with front-facing designs and side service entrances while living rooms and yards may be enclosed by lattice stone walls or hedges.
Rough Stipple Finish Described for Plain Rooms
A rough stipple finish suits plain rooms with heavy furniture. Mix plaster of Paris into the final paint coat and apply in the usual manner, then stipple to leave slight paint projections. A glaze coating may be wiped over the rough layer for a finish.
Exterior of Buildings Should Reflect Community Interest
Professor Wilkinson of the Royal Institute of British Architects argues that exterior building appearance affects thousands, while interiors concern owners. He warns unbridled competition and lack of control lead to chaotic streets, heralding a need to balance freedom with citywide aesthetics.
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Professor Wilkinson
Royal Institute of British Architects
Needs of Town Library: Attract Readers or Close Doors
The Portland Oregonian discusses how a library with wisdom risks closing without reader appeal. It notes readers seek entertainment, the need for judicious fiction selection, and critiques rules delaying purchases. It stresses selecting works with real merit to satisfy patrons and funding.
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Town Library
Setion
Portland Oregonian
Home as an Investment in 1910s Real Estate
The article discusses how buyers today and a century ago viewed home purchases as long term investments. It emphasizes choosing homes with solid standard values to ease future resale if needed, warning against overly unusual or extreme properties.
Zoning Growth Across U S Cities 1916-1920
A survey by the division of Wilding and housing within the Department of Commerce tracks zoning regulation adoption from eight cities in 1916 to rapid expansion after 1920. By year’s end 754 municipalities with over 37 million residents had adopted rules to control construction and land use in the public welfare interest.
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Wilding and Housing
Department of Comerce
Memorial Tree Planting Remembrance Across the Nation
A Washington based Tree Association promotes memorial tree planting, walks, and parks to honor dates and events. It offers free planting instructions and urges proper settings for any stone memorial. Memorial dates are marked by trees, linking graduates, births, and anniversaries to living growth.
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Tead
American ‘Tree ‘Association of Washington
Training City Planner For Harvard School Training
The Boston Herald notes the city planner role is needed more in some areas, with stronger effect from knowledge. It discusses Harvard’s new school shaping planners who learn city planning as lawyers know their field, potentially better.
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Harvard School
Boston i Herald
Model Air Code Urged for States Across Nation
A uniform model air code and airport field rules, drawn by the Department of Commerce, will be submitted to state legislatures. The code covers air worthiness, pilot licensing, aircraft equipment, and standard air traffic lanes, aiming to unify regulations nationwide and prevent conflicting rules at airports.
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Department of Commerce
Department
Army Air Corps
Bureau of Reuruties
Navy Department
Aeronautical Chambber of Commerce
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce Air Transport
Ruth Nichols completes 12000 mile solo aviation tour
Ruth Nichols finished the longest solo airplane tour by a woman covering 12 000 miles across 100 cities in 40 states with no mishap. The journey supported the newly organized chain of aviation clubs and she organized ten new clubs during the flight.
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Ruth Nichols
Admiral Moffett backs airships and midair aircraft launches
Rear Admiral William A. Moffett states navy dirigible Los Angeles experiments show airships may launch and recover airplanes in mid air. He notes airships could serve as airfield bases and carriers, delivering mail and passengers, while acknowledging limited aircraft capacity and more tests needed.
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Admiral Moffett
Washington
Navy Dirigible
Los Angeles
Navy
Flying Boat Logical for Inland Waters
William P. MacCracken, former assistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics, advocates flying boats for inland waterways. He notes Europe’s progress with flying boats and says U S routes along navigable streams and lakes offer unrestricted takeoff and landing space, enabling heavy loads and long intercity travel where steamboats once served.
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William P. MacCracken
Aeronautics
United States
MacCracken
Europe
Rocket plane opens new field in aviation progress
New York reports Fritz von Opel's rocket plane flight in Germany suggesting major advances in propulsion. The tiny 250 pound craft flew about one mile and a quarter in 72 seconds before a hard landing. Experts foresee gas rockets possibly replacing explosive rockets though practical use faces pilot protection and control challenges.
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New York
Fritz von Opel
Germany
Reginald SL Cleveland
New York Times
Herr Opel
Professor Sander
Sander
Earth
Frankfort
Flying Insurance Study Under Guggenheim Fund
The Daniel Guggenheim Fund funds a comprehensive study of aviation insurance under Capt. Ray A. Dunn to address prohibitive rates and lack of reliable statistics. The project aims to compile accurate mortality data and provide insurers with essential statistics to stabilize aviation coverage for both civilian and military pilots.
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Washington
Daniel Guggenheim
Ray A. Dunn
Army Air Corps
Barry F. Guggenheim
Guggenheim
War Department
United States
Dunn
California Fig Syrup Proves Child’s Quick Recovery
A San Antonio mother touts California Fig Syrup as the cure for her three year old daughter’s intestinal illness. She says the vegetable laxative restored appetite strength and normal bowels after a brief illness and urges parents to choose the genuine product by the California name on the carton.
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Connie
Tornage
Cadwalder St
San Antonio
Texas
California
Man Kills Self In Sleep, Isle of Man Verdict
A coroner's jury at Douglas Isle of Man ruled that Dyman aged thirty four killed himself while asleep. He was found dying in his parents home with a treadknife in his hand. His brother said Isaac's health was good and he had no worries. He trembled in his sleep before going to the dining room and slitting his throat.
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Hyman
Douglas
Isle of Man
Dyman
Isaac
First Chilean newspaper set up by Americans in 1813
A printing press was sent from New York to Valparaiso in 1813 and established by three Americans who left with it, enabling Chile to receive its first newspaper. The passage notes Rangers in a city are rarely hurried, and even optimists hesitate to lend an umbrella.
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New York
Valparaiso
Chile
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