Concrete Construction Versus Brick in Home Building
The text argues for concrete block walls as cost effective and durable, comparing block, brick, and frame methods. It cites costs per square foot, finishing steps, and a sample house layout, noting concrete blocks offer advantages when properly laid and plastered. Also recounts an anecdote about Army officers and a dining room incident involving Captain Emerson.
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Crete
Tellabje
Samme
Hiv
Mexican Slayer Burned by Texans in Rock Springs Lynching
A 20 year old Mexican, Rodrigue, was burned at a stake by a mob at Rock Springs, Treas, after confessing to killing Mrs. Lem Henderson. The mob seized him at a ranch and dragged him to a pyre, where he was incinerated with little protest. The incident sparked anti American demonstrations in Mexico City, featuring rioting, destruction of an American flag, and calls for punishment. three rioters were killed and about 200 arrested before order was restored.
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John
Unel Peter
Interior Department
Pierre
Tim
Pater
Finch
Uncle Peter
Peter
Clara J
Aunt Marth
Bonebody
Ian
Wether
San Antonio
Antonio
Vacas
Mexico
Rock Springs
Treas
Lem Henderson
Fanchinas
Appke Imean
Rodrigue
Ranch
Rodriguez
el Claro Dal Heab
Foreign Office
Washington
Musical Spite War Rages Over Phonographs in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia neighbors Harry La Dana and Fletcher Dumner persist in a four year feud over rival phonographs. One machine runs nonstop for hours while the other attempts to drown it with piano and louder sounds. Both insist they will seek police intervention if the dispute continues.
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Philadelphia
Harry la Dena
Fletcher Dumner
le Dana
Kelly
Etreteh
America
Tug of War Over Bride Sparks Church Scene
In Atlanta Georgia a crowd clashed at Central Baptist Church when two sisters of Mrs Coker opposed her elopement with George H Coker. The confrontation halted services as the couple had wed moments earlier in a special evening ceremony.
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Atlanta
Central Baptist Church
George H. Coker
Om Oma
Cower
Coker
Coner
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Jean Henry
George V. Hobart
Munch
Ming
Bunch
Piper Euneh
Spike Hennemsy
Martha
Tacky
Jigperaville
Aix O'Clock
Tre
Jean
Plance
Manefer
Hineelf
Marika
Dow Tacks
Tacks
Ito
Scott
Min
Billy
Harmony
Opto
Geo. Huneh
Jefferson
Flo
Mr. Buggaler
Clare J
Bown
Radford
Lashire
Muaritiac
Addiman
Wiha A. Waaford
Chicago
Torey
Manson
JR Conte
Emerson
Captain Emerson
Captain Jones
Everon
Jones
Amerson
Biekers
Rawerton
Foo
Firat
Antonio Rodriguez
Troy
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