Danish Lutheran Ladies Meet in Kenmare
Bowbells Prairie notes report a Danish Lutheran ladies meeting at Mrs. Rev. Hofgaard’s home in Kenmare with most members present. Several residents were listed visiting relatives, attending class meetings, or taking part in community and church activities over the past week.
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Hofgaard
Kenmare
Rosella
Alice Hansen
Fred Hansen
H. H
Leroy
Henry Mitchell
Little Son
Purdy
Niobe
Martin Jessen
Rugby Elevator Co
Jessen
Hazel Johnson
Martin Peterson
H. G. Hansen
Inga Finke
Bowbells
Jake Englehardt
C. E. Carlson
Jorgen Christianson
Cor
Notable Women of Martinique Shape Fort de France
The article notes Josephine of Martinique an ill starred wife of Napoleon born there and her statue towers in the public plaza near Fort de France. It also mentions Mme de Maintenon born there a famed courtesan whose influence on Louis XIV preceded a major massacre during his reign.
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Martinique
Josephine
Napoleon
Savanne
Fort de France
Mme. de Maintenon
Louis XIV
Iceless refrigerator to curb spoilage costs at home
Syracuse Kitchen and the New York State College of Agriculture describe an iceless refrigerator that uses evaporating water for cooling. It costs about 11 dollars to build with a carpenter or around 3.75 dollars at home, and relies on an open framework, wet Canton flannel, and siphoning wicks to maintain moisture.
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Syracuse
New York State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
A. R. Mann
Framed pantry hardware and refrigeration note
A fragment describes timber for shelves and molding } hinges catches buttons nails tacks and Canton fabric. It notes a refrigerator without covers maintaining a cold 4 degree temperature during hot summer days at a location likely Syrenve.
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Syrenve
Child's Marvelous Escape Near Aberdeen Express
A Port Glasgow family traveling with Crable grandmother and two young girls were aboard a closed Aberdeen express near Deumalithie Scotland. One child slipped near a carriage door as the train moved causing the door to open and the child to fall out. The mother pulled the communication cord and the train stopped. Grandmother and two passengers rushed out and searched the line a short distance. The child rejoined the party after a frantic search, with cuts and bruises to the face and legs but no serious injuries.
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Deumlithie
Cotland
Port Glasgow
Crable
Carriag
Hidden Beauties of St Sophia in Postwar Debate
After the war many observers ask what fate awaits St Sophia the grand Byzantine church that became a mosque under Ottoman rule. Competing claims surface but the central issue remains art and architecture as Italian writer urges reopening doors and windows to reveal the basilica anew.
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St. Sophia
Constantnope
Justinian
Not Much Candy on Board Columbus Voyage Report
Fragmentary remarks describe scarce sweets aboard the Columbus voyage with limited supplies and small candy quantities observed by contemporary reporters. The text notes minimal provisions and scarce treats amid broader historical recounting.
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Columbus
Ray
Loutaviily jee-Journal
Extravagant Narikin Spend on Tokyo Dinners
Tokyo barrister Mr Shiokri in the Horitsu Shimbun notes lavish displays by narikin. A Kyushu mine owner hosted 60 guests at 300 yen each with geisha entertainers, a Kobe narikin paid 100 yen per head for dinner, and a funa narikin ordered two dishes of unogidomburi delivered 100 miles from Tokyo. The critic warns many more such wasteful acts will occur and urges heavy imposts to curb them.
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Shiokri
Tokyo
Horitsu Shimbun
Ikao
How to Trap Successfully and Marie's American Anthem
This article blends animal trapping tips for mink fox and raccoon with a human interest note about Marie a six year old in France visiting a Red Cross hospital. It recounts fox trap placement and bait ideas while noting Marie’s English song contribution to a class moment.
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Marie
France
Red Cross
America
Heating the House and Room Temperature Rules
The guide prescribes temperatures for home rooms: living room 70 degrees with occasional airing and closed doors to the hall, dining room and kitchen 65 degrees though kitchens may rise above, bedrooms not heated except brief dressing use, bathroom warm as desired, and halls no special heat.
Ingenious two part ship cleared Welland canal rocks
Popular Mechanics recounts a clever engineering feat once used to pass long boats through the Welland canal. The Charles R. Van Hise, a 21000 ton vessel with a 60 foot beam, had to be cut in two. Each half was rotated and passed through the canal turning on its side to clear rocks. Each section then cleared lock sides by eight inches.
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Welland Canal
Popular Mechanics
Charles R. van Hise
Atlantic
Aviation as the next great American amusement
A chief American school principal predicts flying will become a major pastime for the public. He notes that aviation corps include wealthy young men who can afford personal machines and have demonstrated skill as sportsmen, adopting aviation as a new travel mode.
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Mit
Tooth
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National Builders Bureau
Rogers Lumber
N. D
Bowbells Prairie
Willie
Willie Waters
J. L. Finke
Harry
H. H. Hu
Otto Nelon
Advance-Rumely
Ideala
Bowbells Implement Company
Wat
Japan
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