Concrete Finds Many New Uses Portland Cement Has Been in Use Nearly Hundred Years
The article traces Portland cement from its 18th century origins through 19th century development to modern diverse uses. It notes the 1920s massive production, the shift from natural to Portland cements, and cement’s role in paving roads, building foundations, farm structures, rail bridges, and other civic and industrial applications.
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Washington
3Rddystone
English Channel
John Smeaton
Smeaton
Smeatoan
James Parker
Northfleet
England
France
United States
Madison County
New York
Benjamin Wright
Canvass White
Joseph Aspdin
Isle of
Portland
Aspdin
Ine
Wampum
Cop- Kalamazoo
Mich
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Rockport
San Francisco
Egypt
Euting
Loring
Rabies Clinic Opens in Englewood Dogs Unmuzzled by Vaccine
The Englewood Kennel Club opened the towns first inoculation driven rabies clinic under the board of health sanction at Hazel Head Kennels in Closter N J The council passed an ordinance permitting dogs to run unmuzzled if inoculated against rabies with immunity lasting one year The illustration shows a dog receiving the injection.
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David A. Wark
Hazelhead
Closter
N. J
Englewood Kennel Club
Board of Health
Englewood
Concrete’s Surprising Reach From Sewers to Stadiums
Cement powers vast uses from coal pits and culverts to huge stadiums and even a baby hippo pool in Boston. Concrete ships and stone boats float while chimneys rise in Japan. The same cement builds windows, manholes, statues, pipes, jars, and even a street safety island.
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Boston
Franklin Park
St. Louis
Saganoseki
Japan
Seashore Fashion Shines With Colorful Seaside Styles
A New York Times fashion watcher notes vivid seaside dressing. Beach outfits emphasize individuality with bright colors, varied materials, and coordinated hats, parasols, and accessories. One piece swimsuits, gingham dresses, and knitted outfits dominate, blending practicality with artistic flair across summer resort wear.
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Moore
New York Times
Canada Opens Doors Wider to Earnest Settlers After War
The Canadian government ended wartime restrictions on immigration from allied and other nations. The easing aims to attract farmers and skilled workers, with many Europeans and French Canadian families returning to old homes. The move signals brighter prospects for Canada and a rebound from postwar depression as British migration and agricultural development accelerate.
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Canada
Dominion
New England
Union
Great Plains
Wer~ Ani
Family row ends in reluctant admission
Gap Johnson confronts Leuyindy and Mrs Johnson after a long family quarrel. The exchange turns heated as Leuyindy refuses to confess until a final outburst forces an admission. The Kansas City Star notes the tense scene on Rum pus Ridge.
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Leuyindy
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Mrs. John
Meet Your Face Seems Familiar 98 Said The
Fragmentary dialogue notes a line about recognition with unclear context and limited readable details. The snippet mentions a persona labeled 98 and a familiar face, but no events, dates, or clear entities emerge.
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