Plain cement block house with wooden superstructure design
The article describes a compact cement block house with a wooden superstructure designed for easy local construction. It notes improved block machines allow building where materials are scarce, three rooms downstairs, two upstairs plus bath, a 24 by 24 feet footprint, elevated first floor for a dry basement storage, and emphasis on bright window placement and simple build for novices. It highlights practical storage and a view toward a small, sturdy, pleasant dwelling suitable for a young couple.
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Eat Tadford
William A. Railonds
Chicago
A Young Man Builds a Home Then Marries in Style
A Philadelphia Times excerpt recounts a young man who plans to marry, constructs a modest yet well arranged house with a cement wall, sewerage, and plumbing, funded by a low-interest loan after careful management. The piece highlights value in small well designed houses and prudent materials purchases.
Fulfilment of a Prophecy in Missouri Town Honor
Hannibal, the famed general, drank poison and died while vowing his name would endure. Two thousand years on, a Missouri town bears his name in tribute to his legacy and foresight.
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Hannibal
Missouri
Strong concrete culvert built at moderate cost
A discussion on road construction emphasizes deep drainage and proper crowning to prevent washout. It cites Macadam and Bacon, notes failures from poor mixing and frost, and urges deeper ditch work, stable subsoil, and sharp sand for durable sand clay roads. Consequences of wrong crown and materials are outlined with civil engineering guidance.
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Hoard
Dairyman
Lord Bacon
Rand
Testing seeds the North Dakota way and cow peas
The North Dakota college outlines a simple seed germination test using a dinner plate, water, and a double cotton cloth to evaluate 100 seeds. Tests at ordinary temperatures yield better germination than field sowing, guiding farmers to reject poor seed early. Cow peas offer a fast, northern adaptable cover crop, yielding a crop in three months and improving soil, with seed at about $2.50 per bushel and drill in at half a bushel per acre.
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North Dakota Agricultural College
Fragments of a Whispered Recipe and Rural Reflections
A collage of kitchen tips and domestic verses. It covers cake mixing with old batter, lemon and caper dressings, stuffed apples with raisins, wine-embellished figs, and tips for boiling eggs to judge freshness. The text also mingles musings on a rural landscape and a nameless narrator’s recollections.
Worry, Weather, and the Farmer In Modern Life
A reflective piece contrasts dealer prices with farmer costs, urges prudent spending, and urges women to conquer worry. It recalls a tale of a woman delaying a telephone call to manage a baby’s arrival, choosing calm action over stressful planning amid daily life pressures.
The Last Bite and Dates as Food History
A whimsical reflection on finishing treats, then a segue into the date palm. It describes date fruit as a staple in Egypt and Persia, noting sugar content and uses from wine to cakes and jelly, with cautions on cleanliness and preparation for children.
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Egypt
Afrea
Persia
Arabia
Sahara
Entertainment Suggestion for an Open Air Pageant
A Victorian style proposal advocates an outdoor masque or pageant as an alternative to solemn entertainments. Simple costumes like flowers and trees can be sourced from props sellers. Extra revenue comes from selling flowers and fruit afterwards. Open air or large halls suit the plan with optional music or readings.
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Ita Vietima
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