The City Octopus and the Small Town Ideal
A reader argues that rural populations move to big cities attracted by wealth, but big cities become octopuses controlling workers. He describes the doomed path of the young man chasing a job, the dependence on large firms, and the erosion of independence. The piece advocates preserving home towns and gradual, healthy urban growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
Io Big Puddle
Criffes
John Jones
Bill Johnson
Bill
John
Ylip
Wodenm Commercial Society
Shay Y Lstrom
Deware
Anaiken
Eoise Dem
Soene
Mail order advice and scams highlighted in old ads
A column lampoons costly advice in farm journal ads showcasing scams. It notes a $10,000 doctor fee for sight advice and a six word cure for drinkers. The piece mocks methods to double money and an ink free pen gimmick, ending with a fake Write Without Ink pitch.
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The
New York Herald
United States
Signs of Progress in California Civic Beautification
The Los Angeles Times notes a wide desire across California to enhance civic beauty through bigger, better streets and trees. City councils foresters and improvement groups unite to curb billboards and improve parkways, while urging a cleaner, more uniform urban landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles Times
Beauty in Homes and Farms Through Harmony with Nature
Southwest Magazine extols rural living as the path to beauty and durability in homes and farms. It praises cottages shaded by trees and flowers, grand mansions with marble pillars, and country acres rich with trees, meadows, and flowers, noting limitless possibilities for arranging a beautiful home environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Magazine
Adder in the Path and Other Notable Anecdotes
A scattered collection of quotes and anecdotes. It notes biblical allusions to an adder, explains regional terms like Never-never land, and mentions the Wakamba tribe in Uganda with its decimal system and ironwork. It shares amusing bits on Beecher, shires, Hindu beliefs, fiery serpents, elastic weaving, Indian shop customs, and quick quips about marriage and money.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Telps
Bonanza Company
Grand Theatre
Dan
Jacob
Palestine
Syria
East
London Saturday Review
Uganda
Africa
London Express
Henry Ward Beecher
New York Tribune
Derbyshire
Herefordshire
Kent
Essex
Pearson’s Weekly
Hindoo
India
Arabia
St. James
Meek
Freak
San Francisco
Jimimu
Marco Polo
Singleton
Chicago News
Aberdeen
Olympia Brewing Co
Pacific Brewing & Malting Co
Anheuser-Busch Bottie Beer
Patterson & Locke Co
General Insurance Agents
A. F. Coats, Pres
J. H. Hewitt
Lee
Butchers
J.P. Morgan, Treas
Packers
Ninemire Packing Co
Montesano
Herald Printery
East Wishkah ST
Harper
Kentucky
Fred Hewett
Humboldt
South F Street
Wash
R. W. Bryan
E. Wishkah St
Palm Theatre
Billy McDonald
Pacific Coast
Shelly Brothers, Crocers
Market Street
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