Aladdin Lamp Sparks Nancy’s Pine Ridge Plan
In a blizzard bound Pine Ridge, Nancy recalls the lack of library access and envisions a public library to curb readers’ magazines. Cousin Columbine recounts mining town life from Leadville to Cripple Creek while Nancy writes a letter to Aunt Louise and toys with the lamp idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Pine Ridge
Luke Adam
Matthew
Nancy
Jack
Mark
Nance
Columbine
Mark Adam
Nelson
Adam Ranch
Eve
John Adam
Aurora Tubbs
Cousin Calumbine
Leadville
Bedlam
Cripple Creek
Mark Aslam
Luke
Adam
John
the Springs
Matt
the Atlantic Monthly
Adams
Theodore Taylor
Juanita
Cousin Columbine
Aladdin
Louise
Nancy Writes Aunt Louise From Edgemere and News
The Nelsons share a peaceful Edgemere weekend as Phil’s energy and Nancy’s Colorado visit reshape family life. Aunt Louise reads Nancy’s letter about establishing a Pine Ridge library, hoping to use the unused schoolhouse and a few weekly sessions to bring books to both young and old residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt
Nancy
Aurora
Matthew Adam
Mark
Mark Adam
Luke
Louise
Edgemere
Phil
Margaret Nelson
Naser
Robot radio self tunes through programs on schedule
A. Atwater Kent unveils a robot radio that auto tunes between fourteen program periods over a twelve hour cycle. The device uses a clock face with holes and switchboard cords to connect stations, shifting programs and alarms automatically while functioning like a standard radio when the self tuning is off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Atwater Kent
Blood Red Rain Over Lake Garda Prompts Scientific Debate
A half hour downpour of blood red rain over Lake Garda baffles scientists who compare it to mud and ash showers that affected Rome and Naples. Some attribute it to strong winds lifting volcanic ash while others suspect windblown sand mixing with mud. Director Alessandro Malladra of the Vesuvius observatory notes ash transport as a possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Garda
Rome
Naples
Alessandro Malladra
Vesuvius Observatory
Horseshoe history and early metal hoof protection
The article notes ancient admiration for hoof protection and describes early forms like socks or sandals. It states nail-on iron plates, or rimshoes, emerged no earlier than the second century B C and became common only by the late fifth century A D or in regular use during the Middle Ages.
Pimples Vanish After Cuticura Use
A Birmingham man reports a three year skin eruption on face and arms that itched burned and prevented shaving. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he claims complete healing and a return to health. Advertises Cuticura prices and sample offer from Malden Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rl. Hall
14Th Ave
Birmingham
Ala
Cutieura Laboratories
Dept. R
Malden
Mass
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By Christine Whiting Parmenter
Christine Whiting Parmenter
James Nelson
Boston
Colo
Matthew Adar
Plains
Colorado
Scott
Mulock
David Copperfield
Victor Tubbs
Colorado Springs
Hue Adam
Tubbs
Columbine Nelson
San Juan
Creede
Chapter
Margaret
John Nelson
Dad
Middle West
Pike's Peak
Dickens
Lou
Amy
Sonny
Aunt Louise
Aunt Lou
WriteMarine Co
Dpt
W. Chicngo
Everglades
Early Producing CO
Me. P. O
Miami
Florida
Peterman
Cutiura
Parker
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
N.Y
WNU
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