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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
9
The article describes the Flettner rotor concept as a sailless sailing ship future. It explains metal masts with rotating cylinders that use wind to generate thrust, claiming 30 to 80 percent fuel savings and the ability to sail without tugs. The Hamburg American line orders a 10000 ton freighter to use rotors.
The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America raises $100,000 in the United States to maintain and preserve Sulgrave Manor in Northamptonshire, the ancestral home of George Washington, with Mrs John R. Lamar as national president.
A colossal meteorite weighing many tons is promised as a memorial for war heroes. Settlers report a giant stone will be placed at the park to honor the fallen, with a bronze table engraved to accompany the monument.
The society aimed to preserve and restore buildings linked to early U S history under its constitution. Before World War II it sent 3000 to England for a manor’s restoration. Most of the 100000 came from dames with public aid. no dollar was deducted for correction expenses.
The text discusses salt as essential to daily life and health, stressing its importance for digestion and the body’s balance. It notes salt's influence on water balance, appetite, and the preservation of foods, with mentions of how different groups rely on salt for work and sustenance.
The article reports on mineral mixtures as a valuable supplement to swine rations. Salt is recommended as the primary mineral, with two-part mixtures of flake salt and ordinary sand showing strong results. Further tests and notes from researchers caution about limited data and call for additional experiments before firm conclusions.
A detailed description of a two story eight room stucco bungalow with five rooms on the first floor and three on the second. It features a wide enclosed porch, a reception hall, a living room with a fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor, and three bedrooms with a second bathroom on the second floor. The house rests on a concrete foundation with a dry warm basement housing the heating plant and storage.
In Washington cascades and on glaciers, scientists report finding worm-like creatures. Zoology professor Trevor Wineid of the University of Washington says the brown pigment in their bodies heats them, enabling them to bore through ice like heated wire. The worms reach about an inch long and feed on debris in the ice.
A St Louis traffic cop, Schneider, earns $145 monthly rising to $165 after promotion. He recalls earlier wages of $70 and $90 and notes he supports his household as his wife runs the business, while they feel lucky and content with life. The piece reflects frugal, hopeful sentiment amid modest pay.
The note argues ewes must be fed as an investment to support flock strength. It stresses thrifty, well nourished ewes produce heavier lambs and wool, with good feeding of robust ewes determining overall profits and lamb outcomes.
The article stresses using all roughage on farms with livestock. It notes roughage has limited value alone but improves when combined with silage or succulent feeds. It urges full utilization of farm outputs and consistent livestock keeping.
Scientific feeding aims to supply food in right proportions to meet diverse animal needs while avoiding nutrient waste. It requires studying digestion rates across species and conditions, and aligning intake with requirements during rest, work, and production of milk wool meat and pork.
The guidance favors alfalfa over corn and cob meal for hogs due to roughage concerns. It suggests ear or shelled corn with ground oats and tankage, plus alfalfa hay in a rack at all times, especially for brood sows.
An article warns that basement leaks arise from weak footings and poor soils and suggests extra cement as the best waterproofing. It urges solving waterproofing during construction to prevent floods and future damage.
A U S Bureau of Standards report stresses that skilled workmanship is vital for durable stucco. Tests show masonry walls provide sturdy bases, lean mixtures yield best textures, and current practice values contractor expertise and material knowledge over rigid rules.
The article advocates establishing a dedicated play space for children in every home with young kids. It suggests a cheerful winter and cool summer environment, even sacrificing guest areas if needed. A finished basement or sunny corner with a window and window seat is proposed to serve as the exclusive playroom.
An article extols spray painting for rough cement stucco surfaces where brushes fail. It notes spray equipment can apply large coats quickly and efficiently, with one operator and assistant handling top edges, achieving up to five gallons of paint in 40 minutes at a low cost per square foot.
The excerpt warns that hidden pipe work behind walls and floors must be properly joined and sealed to avoid leaks. It argues that quality piping costs more upfront but prevents costly repairs later, a choice every home builder faces between 10 percent extra for quality and potential 50 percent replacement costs.
Guidance advises discarding wallpaper in the kitchen remodel and painting walls in a soft gray or tan shade. The suggestion emphasizes selecting neutral tones to create a versatile backdrop.
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