Denver Boy Is a Winner Healthful habit ad for California Fig Syrup
A vintage promotional piece urges mothers to teach good habits and treat constipated children with California Fig Syrup. It touts the product as a trusted remedy used for over fifty years by leading physicians, citing millions of bottles sold annually and a Denver mother testimonial about improved appetite sleep and growth after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wilcox
Wolff St
Denver
Colorado
Jackie
California
Snake skins in demand fuel global trade boom
A trade report places 25 000 python skins exported from the Dutch East Indies in the last year. Reticulated pythons are prized for leather used in ladies bags and slippers, sparking a hunt across Borneo, Sumatra, the Malay archipelago, and now Brazil for snakes including boa constrictors. In Manila, small pythons are hawked live to deter rats and vermin.
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Dutch East Indies
Europe
Borneo
Sumatra
Malay Archipelago
Brazll
Manila
That Silver Lining Gossip Opens Optimist Style
A playful dialogue notes a store robbery claim and downplayed loss. The Optimist says it could have been worse if the thieves had entered the night before. It mentions yesterday’s 20 percent markdowns and quips on knowledge and excuses.
Combination Implement Shed and Horse Barn Profitable Investment
W A Radford explains a combined horse barn and machinery shed with second floor storage for roughage, showing a 30 by 54 feet first floor plan, stalls for four horses, a feed room and harness space, plus cross sections. The design aims to protect equipment from weather and reduce rust through proper care and storage.
Concrete floors: strong, fire safe, and warp resistant
Concrete floors offer non squeak long lasting strength tying the house together while resisting warping and sagging. They support any finish from wood to linoleum and provide fire protection by delaying upward flame spread, making modern first floors both durable and versatile.
Storing Heat in Water Cuts Home Fuel Costs
Milwaukee engineers propose heating water by electricity in highly insulated tanks at night and circulating it through homes to maintain a useful temperature during the day. The plan aims to ease peak demand and avoid building extra plants by using stored heat rather than erecting new generators. It will be tested against a conventional furnace.
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Milwaukee
Homes Financed by Thrift Associations Reach Vast Total
Statistics from building loan and savings associations of the United States show 13 000 thrift bodies have financed 3 796 000 homes totaling 13 144 000 000 dollars over eight years. Last year alone 700 000 homes were financed for 2 300 000 000 dollars, with 18 965 000 people housed. About 2 600 000 homes are paid weekly or monthly. Over 12 000 members and 8 155 000 000 in current assets sustain the system. roughly 6 000 000 000 of expenditures went to workers who built the homes, underscoring the goal of promoting home ownership.
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Building Loan and Savings Associations
United States
Appearances Boost Real Estate Values in Chicago Area
A Chicago broker cites maintenance agreements as key to rising property values. He notes buyers are drawn by well kept surroundings and that developments with upkeep plans for trees shrubs and flowers grow faster and show noticeable value gains. The looks of a neighborhood influence its desirability and price.
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Chicago
Pepple
Drean
Hig
Focal Objects Guide Small Garden Design
The text discusses placing minimal focal elements in a small garden. It suggests a single sundial statue or bird bath as the principal design point. Smaller objects can mark entrances or outline formal beds, guiding the garden’s shape and the viewer’s walk.
Boston Exchange of Suspicion and Quick Store Request
In Boston a police officer eyed a man suspiciously. The man asked for directions to a check store.
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Boston
Save the Wild Flowers Across Expanding Roads
Nature Magazine notes miles of highways reshape landscapes with curved routes slicing through woodlands. Untouched forests are cleared or opened for grazing annually. Seek opportunities to rescue flowers and shrubs, study their needs, and provide homes similar to the one removed to meet human needs.
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Nature Magazine
Hospitable Doorways Echo Old House Charm
The article argues entrances should be welcoming and well proportioned, avoiding tiny modern doorways. It praises the grand doors of old houses that reach toward second story windows, creating a hospitable air for visitors and harmony with surrounding architectural features.
Repainting Practices for Metal and Wood Exteriors
The article argues repainting is essential for both metal and wood surfaces. It notes paint wears out over time and must be renewed, with renewal frequency guided by material wear rather than homeowner whim, and recommends reinforcing worn paint with fresh layers.
Architectural Value In building beauty yields lasting satisfaction
The text argues that true architectural value costs no more than substandard homes, offering long term dividends in pride and joy of possession. It stresses that durable construction proves economical over time, with no extra ongoing burden beyond prudent initial investment.
When a White Collar Man Goes Army
Mr Solon Bloom of Baltimore Maryland decides to leave his typewriter for military camp hoping rough combat life will improve health. He touts Nujol as a simple bodily lubricant that aids regularity and wellbeing and claims it can help others feel better and succeed in life.
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Solon 3. Bloom
Woodbrook Avenue
Baltimore, Md
Bloom
Simon
Men
Nujol
Practical joke prompts mixed feelings on intent and harm
A short editorial prompt questions whether a prank meant in fun can still cause hurt and asks who should judge the disposition of such humor. The piece suggests caution and reflection on boundaries between mischief and offense.
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Pam
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Fifth Ave
New York City
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Bewa Street
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N. Y
Sioux City
W. A. Radford
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South Dearborn Street
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iMi
Concre
Dor
Roach
Considerate Hill
Chas. H. Fletcher
Fleet Oy
Bayer
Mecoferturs
Barton’s
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