The Battle on the Carcajou Traverses Northward Trail
Brock and Gaspard trek the Carcajou headwaters chasing clues about Pierre Lecroix. A Cree ambush appears on the river as the youths pursue the missing Gros Pied, with Brock preparing to defend his team. The pursuit moves deeper into perilous scrub and ice.
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Gaspard
Brock
Carecajou
Cape Llenrietta Maria
Hungry House
Elkwan
Carcajou
Vierre Lecroix
Pierre Lecroix
Gros Gros-Pied
Pierre Lew
Lecroix’ Sen
Gros Pied
Gros-Pied
Three Good Reasons for Study of Greek
A rough man wants his son taught Greek for three reasons. It’s hard, he says, the boy won’t want to study it, and it’s no good anyway. If he learns it despite these, he proves he’s got some stuff in him. The piece ends with a moral about the fable’s plenty of morals.
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Gaspard
Brock
de Ice
Yellow-Eye
Flas
Kane
SlitEar
Edward C. Durfee
Scribner's Magazine
Bungalow shown with two extra bedrooms and sun porch
Mr William A Radford offers free home building advice in a feature about a two story bungalow with a half floor above housing two extra bedrooms. The 26 by 38 foot frame residence includes a sun porch, sunlit roofed windows, and a full basement.
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William A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
White as color in colonial interior design
A discussion urging restrained use of white in decor. It compares white to delicate accents rather than dominant, suggests ivory woodwork, sheer draping, cream ceilings, and white wallpaper with bright sprays, noting white should blend with dark furniture, vibrant rugs, and strong chintzes for a balanced colonial room.
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Mother Nature
White House
Roof One Factor in Warm Home Building
The article argues that roof quality dictates building warmth and energy efficiency. It cites a 28 percent radiation loss with shabby roofing and stresses skilled craftsmanship and strict inspection. It warns that economies in roofing tempt buyers to choose cheapest materials, though top brands resist weathering and resist warping or rotting.
Clean Flues to Prevent House Fires this Autumn
Autumn fires risk chimney neglect as soot buildup can spark house fires. Ensure a professional inspection to verify flues are clean and safe before lighting any fire. Regular cleaning protects homes and families from dangerous chimney fires this season.
Woodwork Finishes for Walls and Rooms in Home Design
Two general schemes for woodwork finishing are discussed. Wall integration uses a shade darker than the wall, while furniture matching can suit large rooms with minimal woodwork. Gloss, semi gloss, and dull finishes are covered, noting washability and aesthetics.
Trend Toward Larger, Airy Living Quarters
The article notes a shift to modern home features that save time and labor, increasing health and comfort in new houses. It discusses pressure to reduce cubical content, leading to smaller rooms and lower ceilings, balanced by demand for efficient space. It also observes a reaction as people’s average dimensions rise, and builders prefer more space when affordable.
Clean Chimney Improves Heating Efficiency
A clean chimney free of soot eases fire starting on cold mornings and ensures a proper draft for more complete combustion, making fuel use more efficient in the home heating plant.
Twins Stir Dad's Humor in Prairie Chien Lecture
Mrs. Mildred Melville Mallison recounted a Detroit Free Press anecdote about John Maidment, a bookkeeper, who humorously named successive twin pairs Kate and Duplicate, Peter and Repeater, Max and Climax, and Hugh and Cry after becoming a father multiple times. The narrator notes the playful reflection on large families.
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Mildred Melville Mallison
Prairie du Chien
John Maidment
John
Kate
Duplicate
Peter
Repeater
Max
Climax
Hugh
Cry
Detroit Free Press
Richard Strauss Death Chamber Visit Provokes Awe
A travel note recalls how Austrians joke about celebrities and recounts a guide leading visitors through the apartments of Richard Strauss and then to the bedroom labelled as the room in which the famed composer will die. The anecdote reflects humorous awe toward a living legend.
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Richard Strauss
Europe
Sisley Huddleton
Cicero on dangers of early evil growth
A pithy maxim warns that early evil, if left unchecked, grows into greater strength. It emphasizes vigilance and prompt action to curb wrongdoing before it compounds.
Texas Lady's Life Takes New Turn
Mrs. Lawen Clooney, manager of the Telephone Exchange Cafe in San Antonio, credits Nature's Remedy NR Tablets with ending her chronic headaches. She reports rapid improvement and notes wide demand for the product, priced at 25 cents per box.
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Catherine Lamath
Mohawk, Michigan
Lydia E. Pinkham
Catherine Lamaths
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Oe& Combers National
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Hiscox Chem
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Maryland Seed Certification Board
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Easton
Sunny Hill Roses
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Tyler
Texas
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Croe & Chaffey
Alm Spring
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Danville
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E. Pinkham Medicine Co
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Malden
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