City planning in public schools advocate education first
Frederic L. Ackerman of the American Institute of Architects argues city planning should be taught in public schools to develop proper standards for future cities. He emphasizes education over architecture, linking urban form to environmental conditions and societal ideals, urging schools to foster interest in housing sanitation congestion and economic value of aesthetics.
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Frederic L. Ackerman
Committee On
American Institute of Architects
Ackerman
Mr. Ackerman
Revision of Richmond Charter Sparks Citywide Movement
Citizens of Richmond Virginia and the city council seek a revised charter to streamline government. Dissatisfaction with the three-board system prompts talks across businesses and civic groups with a fall election likely to decide the proposal.
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Richmond
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Chamber of Commerce
Business Men’s Club
Rotary Club
Engineers’ Society
Architects’ Association
Fresh Beets Described as Versatile Kitchen Staple
Fresh beets are rich in food properties and can be eaten hot with butter or cold with oil and vinegar dressing. Pickled beets are a beloved picnic dish and an valuable appetizer deserving a place on every table.
One Drunk a Year Allowed Says Local Magistrate
A Jamaica New York magistrate told a culprit that one drunk per year is not too much for a man yet warned him to remember that he had already reached this year’s spree stating that’s his limit and implying future restraint.
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Jamaica
N. Y
Cleveland Adopts Sunlight Code for Tenements
Cleveland adopts a new housing law dubbed the sunlight code after four years of study by the chamber of commerce housing committee and city building commissioner Virgil D. Allen. The rule uses the sun angle to set court and yard sizes, eliminating lot story counts, with minimums to ensure air circulation and fire access across all property types.
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Cleveland
Act of Council
Chamber of Commerce
Virgil D. Allen
Allen
Plan for model town Anchor Age Alaska emerges
Citizens in Anchor Age Alaska plan a model village after the first sale of town lots. 635 lots sold for £17 204 with another sale planned in August under the United States land office guidance. J A Moore serves as town manager and mayor while the Alaska engineering commission directs construction of the Seward to Fairbanks railroad.
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Anchorage
Cook Inlet
Alaska Engineering Commission
Ots
United States Land Office
J. A. Moore
Seward
Fairbanks
Beardstown to Hire Teaming Contractor for Street Cleanup
Beardstown street and alley committee recommends ending the old full private property cleanup method. Mayor Harris says the city will stay clean with ongoing efforts and proposes a teaming contractor to haul rubbish from rear properties for a nominal 15 cents per owner.
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Beardstown
Harris
Cuba's Rich Soil
Cuba's soil is described as exceptionally rich with cane fields yielding fair crops for twenty years without replanting. West Indian islands show ratoon crops, but Cuban planters typically restrict to five or six ratoon cycles before replanting, suggesting rotation may not be necessary.
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Cuba
West Indies
Creed for Aberdeen buys locally to strengthen the town
A local pro‑shopper urges Aberdeen residents to buy within the community. He argues spending at home keeps money local, supports merchants, and fosters neighborly help during hardship. He asks readers to study the creed and live by it for communal benefit.
Aberdeen Retail Prices for Flour to Grapes in Effect
Market list shows bread and staple costs in Aberdeen today with wide ranges. Flour 1.65 to 2.50 per 50 lb sack. coffee 25 to 45 per pound. butter 70 to 80 cents per 2 pounds. eggs 40 cents each dozen. sugar 6.70 to 6.85 per cwt. potatoes 1.00 per cwt. onions 2 cents per pound. Seasonal produce includes lettuce two heads 5 cents, tomatoes 5 cents per pound, green beans four pounds 26 cents, peppers three pounds 25 cents, cantaloupes five cents each, cantaloupes large size four for 25 cents, apples 1.00 to 1.50 per box, oranges 20 to 40 cents per dozen, peaches 10 to 15 cents per dozen.
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Aberdeen
Wise advertisers seek Grays Harbor reach in The Herald
The Herald stands as Grays Harbor county’s broadest read paper, trusted by local readers and prized by advertisers for wide circulation and impact.
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the Herald
Grays Harbor County
Wise Advertisers
Assist Your Stomach Assist Your Stomach
A promotional blurb endorses Peruna as a remedy for stomach gas and fermentation, claiming a long fast or mountain trip are less effective than taking Peruna per directions to restore a natural appetite.
Autumn Tailleuse Suit Described in Pavy Wool Mohair
A tailored autumn suit described in pavy wool mohair features a full pleated skirt and hip length coat with a semibelted effect. Militant high collar and turnover velvet trim give a smart finish, complemented by faille silk trim and white topped button boots for a polished look.
Snapshots of Fashion Replace Real Fur Accents
Weather permitting, coat dresses will use imitation fur fabrics with real fur trims for rich effect. Smart costumes feature this material with designers offering varied lengths. Boots may lace up the front for the season, pale leathers recede, russet and tan shoes top style, black cloth remains a chic option for autumn.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Several Women
Letters from Sterling Massena and Massena New York describe relief from anemia faintness pimples and low color after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Recipients encourage other girls to seek similar treatment and share their experiences.
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Sterling, Conn
Pinkham
Sterling, Massena
N. Y
Dia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Pinkham
Sloan's Liniment Promised Relief for Aches and Pains
Advertorial notes sudden muscular aches and pains can be relieved with Sloan's Liniment. It claims quick relief for stiff necks, sprains, neuralgia, and general aches and accidents, urging households to keep a bottle at home with prices 26c 50c and 1.00.
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Sloan
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Fitzgerald
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Halstead Dorey
Plattsburg, N. Y
Mrs. Norman White House
Society
New York State
Creed
Pp. S
Roquefort
Emma Bell
Fort Pierce
Florida
Sterling
Valencia
Grays Harbor Gas Company
Washington
Aberdeen, Wash
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