Velvet ribbon girdles brighten humble underwear styles
A fashion note outlines how black velvet ribbon girdles in various trims and widths refresh modest undergarments. It details construction with ribbons, buckles, and sewn ends, plus material shifts from velvet to satin and the evolving taste toward simple, tailored adornments in undergarments.
Leaky Sey Prompted by Rainy Weeks Conversation
A fragmented childhood exchange describes curiosity about why the sky leaks water after two weeks of rain. Anne asks puzzled questions to her father about what happens in the clouds and why the rain continues, reflecting a rural or domestic scene.
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Automobile with wireless apparatus owned by Edwind B. Dalla
The photograph shows a car equipped with wireless sending and receiving gear by Edwind B. Dalla of Quincy Point Massachusetts. The inventor notes two slender wires in front and one at the rear connect the system, with a range reaching Key West and Savannah. Dalla says the whole set cost about $55 and plans to add wireless telephone capability.
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Winter care for autos boosts cold start reliability
As winter storage becomes common, drivers must protect engines by covering radiators, draining water, and adding antifreeze. A denatured alcohol mix plus glycerin helps prevent freezes while priming with high test gasoline aids cold starts. Use the crank to limber the engine and avoid overworking the battery in short daylight hours.
Spoke Wheel Noise From Loose Spars Causes Car Squeak
A car experiences a squeaking noise from wooden wheels with loose spars. Noise worsens when cornering and may be eased by adjusting or inserting small dampening material between spokes and hub. A wheelwright can fix this in a few minutes.
Clean Of Holes In Car Engine Requires Inspection
The owner Salever notes the need to examine the engine interior to clean holes at the lower end of the connecting rod. The statement emphasizes meticulous inspection to ensure proper functioning and prevent damage.
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Inexpensive Waterproo f Top for Speedsters
A low cost, rapid raising water proof top for speedsters lets the top be housed behind the seat when lowered. It uses a canvas curtain on a curtain roller with swinging arms held by books and optional side curtains. The build sits six to eight inches above passenger heads for safe clearance per Popular Science Monthly.
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Popular Science Monthly
Automobile Gossip From An Early Car Column
A vintage automotive snippet notes tire wear from improper inflation and the risk of punctures. It discusses average car lifespans, insurance value exceeding market price, and cautions against high speed testing and improper chain repairs. It emphasizes careful driving to avoid hospital or police trouble.
City Growth and Zoning Principles
A discussion on urban development stressing how a city thrives when attracting self supporting newcomers who pay taxes. It argues that population growth, water power, and thoughtful arrangement matter, and that zoning laws help prevent unsightly, wasteful endeavors while serving the public good over individual gain.
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Value of proper planning in town development
B Loring Young of the Massachusetts House spoke at the eighth annual Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards conference. He urged planning not only for aesthetics but for sound business aims like water, sewage, housing, municipal buildings, and forest reserves to boost citizenship and community strength. Winchester citizens hosted a motor inspection showing a playground, redirected stream, and bridge improving the town’s appearance.
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Massachusetts House of Representatives
Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards
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Home Ownership Best Ambition for Every Man
The Washington Post argues home ownership should be every man's aim despite high initial costs. It notes a cash payment around $1,000 as the first hurdle, then monthly payments may stay near $73 for a affordable home. It links a weak economy and unemployment to a push for ownership to reduce landlord dependence.
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Washington Post
To Marry the Zoning Act in Chicago
A Chicago letter argues for rapid zoning enactment to curb factory encroachment on neighborhoods. It warns that delaying zoning harms home values and real estate stability and could reduce fire hazards by separating residential areas from industrial.
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Lally News
Willoughby Wampus Loses Sunshine Plugs Day
Sunshine editor Willoughby Wampus sits at his desk ready to scatter cheer but discovers his plug to barco is missing. The mishap leaves him gloomy for the rest of the day.
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Barco
Bradford votes against city own electric plant bonds
Bradford Pa voters defeated a municipal ownership bond for an electric plant by 1200 to 127 after a vigorous campaign. Swiss have joint dairies with cooperative cattle associations alongside joint stock dairies in every village. Good Man, Good Citizen. The greatest thing a man can be for his city is to be a good man.
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