Embassies Aidquake Victims and War Hero’s Repair
The American embassy in Tokio, led by Ambassador Cyrus Woods, rapidly organized relief for stranded Americans and other nationals after the Sept earthquake, moving operations to the Imperial hotel and coordinating food clothing and mail. In Denver Lieut. Livingston, a WWII hero, recovered from a broken back by knitting handbags with a device that turned strings into leg movements, enabling him to walk again and continue his research on aircraft machine guns.
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Duke N. Parry
Tokio
London
Europe
Imperial Hotel
Far East
Cyrus Woods
Ambassador Woods
Miltary
Charles Burnett
Caldwell
Col. Burnett
Marchand
Japan
Burnett
Charee
Wilson
Embassy
Shimaura
American Shipping Board
United States
Stewart
Relef
Michal F. Dachy
Konet Cnprespondent
Denver
Colo
Lieut
J. AL. Livingston
Havy Air Service
Lieut. Livingston
Guatanamo Bay
Cuba
Washington
Livingston
Navy
Naval Air Service
Jayingston
Rocky Mountain
Germany
France
Lse
Paris
Zeabrugse
Cuban
Expert varnish guidance warns against inferior finishes
The article from the Architect's Small House Service Bureau explains why cheap varnishes fail and how proper balance of resins oils and shellac extends durability. It covers choosing the right varnish for floors furniture trim and exterior work and stresses workman quality and proper curing conditions amid winter shutdowns affecting costs and timelines. It warns against damp applications and urges patience for multiple coats and dust control.
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Small House Service Bureau
United States
Helium Gas Found in Cowley County Booms Air Travel
Kansas City writes that Cowley county Oklahoma field yields helium gas, non combustible and with strong lift, now tested in Fort Worth and linked to ZR-1 dirigible flights. Dexter Helium Corp forms to extract gas for industrial and aviation use, despite high extraction costs.
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W. FL Sullivan
International News Service
Star
Kansas City
Cowley County
Kan
America
United States
Fort Worth
Tex
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Dexter Helium Corporation
Cowley
Winter Construction Benefit to Everyone
A Waterloo dealer argues that hesitation by owners and stoppages by builders have delayed new construction. He says fighting four months of work and wintering, plus contractor losses from equipment depreciation and overhead, has hindered progress on several major Waterloo building projects this fall.
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Ae Iroat
Waterloo
Waterloo Builds Reach 7 Million in 1923 Total
Waterloo building activity neared seven million dollars in 1923 as permits issued by Building Commissioner Charles Wasson show a two million plus tally by October and a June surge. The year includes 12 new residences in October, 30 private garages, 11 business building permits, and miscellaneous structures raising total permits to 103 for the month with 32 heating plants, six billboards, two signs, a gas tank, and a wrecking permit among items.
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Waterloo
Binca
Charles Wasson
Permianent Improvements
Was- Bon
Wasson
Tokal
Brick Homes Gain Favor for Small Dwellings
Brick construction grows in popularity for small homes due to lower exterior upkeep and cheaper painting. Insurance may be lower in some districts and certain localities require brick or other fire resisting materials for dwellings within city limits. Brick conveys dignity and beauty.
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J. R. James Lumber Co
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Home Park Boulevard
Lester W. Miller
Insurance Agency
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Union Depot
Pat
Paint & Glass
Servics Bursau
OUR
Pam Eeen
Dunkelberg LE
Waterloo Bank & Trust Co
Lafayette St
Quest & Smith
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