Modern Farm Machinery House and Repair Shop Good Investment
William A. Radford offers free advice on farm building work. The article describes a practical two-gabled machinery shed and repair shop design 60 by 22 feet with concrete foundation and floor, sliding doors, and frost-footing details to protect costly farm equipment and reduce depreciation, stressing weather readiness and seasonal income advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Millwork A Key Factor In Home Beauty
Builders warn that without skilled millworkers, woodwork like frames doors and interior trim would look unattractive and hinder homes. General contractors emphasize the millworker's role in crafting quality cabinet work and finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raptec
Haseen
Paper Insulation Functions Beyond Thermal Shield
Building paper does not replace insulation though it adds value by resisting air leakage. It enhances a warm house by improving envelope performance rather than providing primary thermal resistance per inch.
Shellac as Interior Trim Finish Bridge to Better Shine
Shellac is a spirit varnish useful for most interior trim finishing but its proper uses are not well understood. The article notes frequent misapplication that causes damage and urges careful use to avoid unfair advantages claimed for its virtues.
Loose Floor Boards Face nailed to fix hinge gaps
Notes advise that loose floor boards result from insufficient tiling and can be remedied by careful face nailing. The guidance emphasizes a practical repair approach for stable, lasting results.
Dining Alcove Replaces Dining Room in Small Homes
Modern trends in house design favor a dining alcove or breakfast room over a formal dining area in small houses, apartments, and bungalows. The kitchen should be placed to vent odors away from living spaces, preferably at the northern end or front of the house, with service entrances and sewing or laundry spaces tucked behind a stone wall or high ledge.
Rough Stipple Finish for Plain Room
A rough stipple, an unusual wool treatment, suits a plain room with heavy furniture. Mix a small amount of plaster of paris with the final coat of paint, apply in the usual manner, and stipple. The rough mixture leaves small projections of paint. A glaze coating, when wiped over, may be spread over the rough finish.
Exterior architecture and the need for city control
Professor Wilkinson argues that exterior building appearance affects tens of thousands and should be regulated, while interior design remains private. He warns that lack of control leads to chaotic, unattractive cities driven by aggressive, attention seeking advertising.
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Professor Wilkinson
The
Royal Institue of British Architects
Centrol
Needs of Town Library Determine Readers and Choices
A Portland Oregonian excerpt discusses library funding and reader habits. It argues libraries must offer engaging fiction to attract local audiences while avoiding overstrict purchase rules. It notes readers favor timely best sellers and that long retention of popularity signals value.
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Town Library
Portland Oregonian
Home resale value and investment wisdom in housing choices
This piece discusses how buyers in the past viewed homes as generational investments and notes today’s buyers consider resale value, moving reasons, and selecting homes with standard appeal to ease future sales. It cautions against overly unconventional features that hinder quick resale.
Zoning Drives Growth Across Municipalities in 1920s
A survey by the Denarium Department of Commerce’s division of building and housing tracks zoning regulations. From four cities in 1916 the reach grew to 154 cities towns and villages by 1928 with 37 million residents, aimed at protecting property values and directing construction to public welfare.
Plant Trees to Mark Date and Memorial Roots
An American Tree Association of Washington statement promotes memorial tree plantings to honor dates and births. It invites readers to request free planting instructions and notes that stone memorials should be complemented by memorial trees in parks and landscapes.
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American “Tree Association of Washington
Training City Planner Prompts Growth In Boston Context
The Boston Herald notes the city planner training effort, praising uneven yet improving progress. It suggests the Harvard school will produce city planners skilled in planning as lawyers are in law, potentially excelling beyond expectation.
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Harvard School
Boston Herald
Model Air Code Urged On States Across Nation
Washington reports a proposed uniform air code for all states to regulate aircraft airworthiness pilot licensing and air traffic rules. The plan, revised with Army Air Corps Navy Bureau of Aeronautics and Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce input, would standardize regulations to prevent a patchwork of rules for pilots and airports nationwide.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Department
States
Army Air Corps
Bureau of Areomautics
Navy Department
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce
Admiral Moffett Supports Airship Use in Navy
Rear Admiral William A. Moffett says results of the Los Angeles dirigible experiments show feasibility of launching and recovering aircraft in mid air and that airships may serve as aircraft guards refueling bases and mail courier hubs. He notes further experiments are needed as airships cannot rival surface carriers for carrying many planes.
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Washington
Navy Dirigible
Los Angeles
Navy Dirigibles
William A. Moffett
Naval Bureau of Aeronautics
Flying Boat Logical for Inland Waters
William P. MacCracken, former assistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics, advocates flying boats on inland waterways. He notes vast navigable rivers and lakes as potential routes, with unrestricted takeoff and landing zones and emergency spots. He cites Europe’s progress and argues flying boats could carry heavier loads than land planes, linking waterway cities formerly served by steamboats.
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William P. MacCracken
Aeronautics
United States
MacCracken
Europe
Opened New Field for Aviation by Rocket Plane
New York reports Fritz von Opel in Germany achieved a successful rocket plane flight. The craft, about a mile and a quarter in 75 seconds, demonstrated propulsion beyond conventional motors. Projections promise gases used for orbit or circumnavigation, but pilot protection and control remain major challenges.
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New York
Fritz von Opel
Germany
Reginald M. Cleveland
New York Times
Herr Opel
Professor Sander
Sander
At. Frankfort
Flying Insurance Study Under Guggenheim Fund
Washington reports a thorough study of aviation insurance underway by the Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics. Capt. Ray A. Dunn of the Army Air Corps is consultant, tasked with compiling accurate mortality data to aid underwriters and stabilize uneasy aviation life insurance rates.
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Washington
Daniel Guggenheim
Ray A. Dunn
Army Air Corps
Harry F. Guggenheim
Guggenheim
War Department
United States
Dunn
California Fig Syrup praised for gentle bowel relief
A San Antonio mother credits California Fig Syrup with a rapid recovery for her three year old daughter after a digestive illness. The ad claims the product is purely vegetable, recommended by physicians for over fifty years, and notes strong sales and a warning to look for the genuine California on the carton.
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Connie
California
Manx coroner rules stabbings occurred in sleep
A Bouglas coroner's jury on the Isle of Man ruled that Isarc Bywan aged thirty four from Wiha died by throat cutting in his sleep. The verdict notes he acted unconsciously while dreaming of swords. In a separate case Hyman died at his parents' home clutching a breadknife as his brother recalled Isaac muttering in sleep before moving to the dining room.
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Isarc Bywan
Wiha
Bouglas
Isle of Man
Hyman
Isaac
Jim
Fic
First Chilean Newspaper Began Amid New York Press Departure
In 1812 a printing press sailed from New York to Valparaiso and was operated by three Americans who established Chile’s first newspaper. The remark about strangers in a city hints at their broader, keen observations.
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New York
Valparaiso
Chile
Optimist Shy About Lending Umbrella to Two Friends
A reflective line notes that even the sunniest person hesitates to lend their protection, here expressed as an umbrella, to two companions. The sentiment hints at caution in sharing resources and emotional safeguards among friends.
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Storace
Ana Jans
Eleudr
Dery Ra
Noor
Ruth
Ruth Sichals
Chain of Aviation Club
Admiral Moffett
Rocket Plane
Hanford
Lydia E. Pinkham
Oscar Oitum
Thief River Falls
Minn
Parker
Harrell
Chemical ‘Works
Patchogue
N. I
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