Orphans’ Home 5 Supplemented by Many Edifices on Campus
Alumni from Lowars and Teachers College observe the 5th anniversary of the Teachers College with a campus growth update. Since the first class graduated, the campus expanded from one building to 22, with a 40-acre track now hosting 120 acres of grounds. The article lists major buildings and their costs, noting supervision by Janes Robinson and a total physical plant value around $500,000, including hospitals, dorms, labs, and athletic facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowars
Teachers College
Lowa
Route Hall
Gost
Ichers College
Breen
Baen
Junder
Janes Robinson
Laréis
Foltoirs
Collaire Hospital
Grove of Royal Hawaiian Palms Memorial Story
A ruined-grammar historical piece describes a royal palm grove beside Waikiki Beach as a memorial site for Hawaii’s kings. It notes construction care to save trees for the Royal Hawaiian Hotel project and recalls legends linking the grove to Kamehameha and ancient rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Hag
Woukiki Bevel
Royal Hawaiian — Hotel
Waikiki Beach
Pacific
Kamehameha Tafter
Island
Koolau Mountains
Electric Help Seen As Divorce Insurance Claim
Circuit Judge Robert G. Horrow of Portland Oregon argues that electric household labor saving devices act as insurance against divorce by easing the burden of housework. He notes appliances like electric washers and vacuum cleaners reduce the strain on wives and families on hot days and during heavy washing weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Horrow
Portland
Ore
Marrow
Freetur
Modern Household Devices and Glass Bottle Standards
The excerpt notes a belief in modern devices easing housework and pleasing appearance for women. It mentions electric fans and toasters as examples and discusses the idea that women should maintain an attractive appearance to keep a husband happy. It also describes glass bottle standards and the use of colored glass and wire connections in top inserts, noting adaptable bottle shapes and reasonable costs.
Decorative bedspreads and book rest tables featured
Decorative bedspreads are described as very long with folded top edges forming an extra bolster-like appearance. Wide white or cream meshed fabric with colored threads is noted as decorative. Book rest tables are shown, long and narrow with a top divided into three sections.
Adjustable center piece forms a versatile book rest
A center piece lifts to form a rest for books and can be adjusted to any angle. This flexible feature supports various reading positions and enhances desk organization.
Quilts in Vogue Showcased as Fashion Trend
Vintage quilts gain popularity as shops feature hand quilted designs with patchwork motifs. The article notes growing consumer interest and the appeal of traditional craft in fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fashionag
Frieze Decor on Window and Wainscoting
Decorative motif described as a frieze around the window and wainscoting. The frieze may be paper or stenciled and the colors align with the room scheme.
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Burt Lene
General Hospital
West Park Ave
Independent Electric Coo
Jefferson St
I, B. Roberts Pluembing—Heateng
West Fifth St
Rain Insurance
Eveni Ag
RINSS
Weatherwax Insurance Agency
Votlark Hawi Buty
John G. Wright
Warne
Sheet Mets
Uistaltya and
Bepadrendt
Jefferson Street
Bett Homes
Epbidg
Rynearson & Koch
Lichty
Sycamore St. Weir
the Meyer Furnace Co
Peoris
Hart
W. B. Wilde Co
Peoria
Minois
Berkley Hardware
4Th St
Waterloo
John G. Miller Construction Co
Waterloo, Fryar
Bryant Paving CO
Black Hawk Building
Slyne
Sherwood
Rainbow
Galloway
Addition
New Zealand
Suttan’s
Vhone
Iowa
Ark
Mississippi
Arkansas
Minnesota
Genasco
W. Chapman Lumber Co
East Seventh Street
Nauman Company
West Park and
Cedar
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