Lincoln Highway Paving Reaches Fully Across Illinois
Illinois completes paving of the Lincoln Highway, 1635 miles across the state from Joliet to the western border. State highways chief Frank T. Sheets notes plans to add 1000 miles of concrete and 2300 miles of pavement under county supervision, with thousands employed and weekly concrete pavement progress. Col. C. R. Miller says Illinois moves from laggard to leading in road construction, aiming to outpace global mileage.
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New Highways Linking Nation Proceeding Now
A nationwide project will connect large cities through a vast highway network. An analysis covers 85 states showing 1100 cities with populations over 6000 lie along routes. The federal aid system guides road selection under the federal highway act to keep designated mileage under 7 percent per state.
Intensive Inspection of All Concrete Highways
The highway research board of the National Research Council directed by Carles M. Upham is conducting an intensive survey of reinforced concrete roads across the United States. The study aims to assess steel reinforcement effects on slab resistance to traffic and climate, optimal conditions for reinforcement, slab design impact, and comparative maintenance costs of plain versus reinforced roads.
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United States
Hundred Foot Road Would Link Capital and South A
Representative Grant Hudson of Michigan announces a plan to introduce a resolution calling on the Bureau of Public Roads to study a 100 foot wide national highway from Washington D C through the South. An expert panel would determine the route with a branch from Savannah. The aim is a broad federal network linking the West and Southwest.
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Land Value Study On Connecticut Highway Department
A report outlines a joint investigation by two United States bureaus and the Connecticut State Highway Department. It analyzes conditions and factors shaping land value assessments and related compensation for highway projects.
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Connecticut
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Building a Dutch Colonial style one story plus frame addition plan
William A Radford presents a two story frame Dutch Colonial influenced home design. A 28 ft 4 in by 30 ft plan with concrete foundation, brick first level, and upper frame, six rooms including a breakfast area and large living room. Three upstairs bedrooms with two smaller rear rooms. Cost projected as economical for average families.
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Chicago
Properly Laid Roof Is Important Consideration
Advice stresses a roofer's skill and thoroughness over materials alone. A good job requires proper flashing at dormers chimneys hips ridges and valleys and use of correct nails and secure fastenings for lasting results.
Porches Move Toward Smaller Screened Enclosures
The article notes a trend toward reducing porch size and enclosing them with screens or glazed sash. Porches are often heated with radiators. Designers previously added large porches, but much space proved unhelpful. Concrete porches are economical to maintain.
Placing Radiators Keeps Warmth Away From Windows
The article notes that modern apartments and houses place radiators away from windows to avoid heat loss and curtain interference. It emphasizes practical heating layout without detailing brands or measurements.
Building shingles choice guided by codes and manufacturers
Advice urges selecting asphalt shingles when required by building laws and to follow the manufacturer’s exact specifications. Emphasizes choosing proven products and ensuring shingles are installed per guidance to achieve durable results.
Moods and Walls In Wallpaper Design Range
Fragmentary notes describe wallpaper as a textile design range showing every quality feeling and wood line and color. The text hints at expressive patterns and portial wallpaper options.
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Fragmentary OCR text shows many garbled names and phrases with no clear event or identifiable entities. The readable parts provide little usable context to form a factual headline or summary.
Bedding and Diet Guidelines for Livestock Care
Practical advice on bedding for horses and cattle, winter feeding, and forage use. Emphasizes alfalfa hay, corn or oats for strength, and sows requiring adequate exercise and balanced rations. Warns against overreliance on fields and notes alternative feeds like clover leaves when alfalfa is unavailable.
Finishing pigs in different feeds tested in farm experiment
Agricultural bulletin reports results of day feeding trials to compare costs and gains for fall and spring pigs under varied diets. Fall pigs showed lower winter feed costs and higher sale prices, with similar gains to spring pigs when well housed and fed, indicating season affects profitability.
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Af. A. AfcCorty
Ram Management for Breeding Ewes and Cold Weather Care
The ram should be exercised and fed to remain active and in good flesh before breeding. Keep to a 60 ewe limit for a strong ram eighteen months or older. Trim tags and surplus wood from ewe decks. Limit ram exposure to ewes in cold weather and shelter when temperatures drop far below freezing.
Festive Fijian Coronation Feast Amid Mass Food Spread
The article describes a ceremonial feast across villages of the Fiji group on an anniversary day. Chiefs preside as food is distributed among participants, featuring elaborate dishes like whole shark and baked snakes.
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Maynard Bedstrom
Ts & M
Themedrea
Actor Prichard Eaton recalls Dailey’s daring burlesque mishap
The account from Walter Prichard Eaton’s The Actor's Heritage notes Peter Dailey leaving a restaurant by accident steps on an object, nearly causing a fall as fellow performers react. He steadies himself, retrieves the item, then pays the head waiter bonds with $12 claiming he stepped on a bean.
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Peter F. Dailey
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Mlelice
Dalley
Yes and No Tommy Learns the Lesson of Patience
Tommy awaited a Wednesday promise from a druggist for a prize with each chocolate soda. When the time came he found the clerk ignored his request and asked about a hidden prize behind the counter. The scene ends with Tommy learning the old saying nothing for nothing.
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Indianapolla News
Best Not to Be Hasty On Earth Shape Theories
An essay from Pathfinder Magazine quotes Charles Sarléa of Elmira arguing the earth is not round but crooked. The piece questions old school geographies and hints at forthcoming theories that the earth could be three‑corded or shaped like a doughnut, suggesting caution in accepting new ideas.
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Sarléa
Elmira
Pathfinder Mag
Peking Opens Trailey Line Amid Tea Toasts in Ceremony
The first trolley line in Peking was formally opened with tea drinking after an address by MeeNdivaiay of the French board and Chinese officials. Eight decorated cars began an inspection trip over the new road extending to the western city. Rickshaw opposition waned as promises were made to build factories and reemploy workers displaced by the street carts.
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Beaumont and Dustard firm lead in mail order menswear venture
The article details Benumont of McArt Inc. of Dustard New York directing a large scale mail order operation for men’s wear. It notes stock tied to neckwear and garments produced from improvised materials, with high postage bills and a sprawling factory setup including handkerchief and garter units.
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