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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
6
A defense of personal contact in education, arguing that increased student numbers lessen intimate guidance. The piece urges students to seek guidance from influential teachers, noting counsel now shapes the life paths of many graduates and that dedicated teachers inspire long term growth.
An opinion argues against intense fitness regimes praising relaxed play for health. It condemns extreme diets and morning workouts, urging walking, weather-watching, and enjoyable activity. The piece notes some people may prefer formal exercise if they truly enjoy it but should avoid compulsion.
A public figure argues that youth must be taught obedience to constituted authority mirroring military discipline. They urge schools to adopt a Solomonic approach, stressing respect for authority, discipline, and love of the flag as foundations for self discipline and noble character.
Better Homes week highlights home life importance with over 3000 local campaigns this year. The movement seeks practical and spiritual gains in housing standards as families and communities engage in demonstrations and improvements to show stronger home values.
A historical piece argues that errors in eclipse timing come from the earth's wobble and variable rotation. It claims the moon is not at fault and the earth periodically swells and shrinks, altering spin rates every few years, yet remains predictable overall.
The 1925 US motor vehicle total exceeded twenty million with 19,954,347 registered and 96,920 government vehicles. Registrations rose 18.4 percent, Florida up 46.8 percent, and several states over 20 percent. New York tops with 1,625,583 registrations. California and others also exceed one million. California averages 2.9 persons per vehicle. Alabama 12.0. Registration revenue totals 260,619,621 with distributions to state highways, bonds, and local roads.
Earl Cooper notes the driver as the largest variable in speedway racing and explains engines are similar. He argues tiny lap-time differences hinge on spark plug condition, with racers changing plugs every 500 miles and cautioning against exceeding 10 000 miles in everyday cars.
A Popular Science Monthly description details a homemade screw-jack on a wooden base with casters to move and lift a car propeller shaft. A loose fitting yoke fits over the screw top to turn freely, allowing the shaft to be supported and pulled out once weight is borne by the jack. The setup keeps the splined end clean and avoids dirt ingress during rear-end repair work.
Pedestrians cause many auto accidents and need guardians to help cross streets. Jaywalkers obstruct traffic and put themselves at risk, with meterists forced to swerve to avoid collisions. In 1925 most fatalities were pedestrians, underscoring the danger of careless crossing.
The article recounts John the Baptist as a solitary desert preacher clad in camel hair who preached repentance and urged honesty, righteousness, and fair play. It notes his immersion baptism, mistaken identity as Jesus, his bold critique of Herod, imprisonment, and eventual death at Salome's request, with lasting influence cited.
The New Yorker cites Edward Mayer recounting a 1920s meeting with Lady Elinor Glyn. Mayer recalls asking about her work for a moving picture magazine and paying fifty dollars. Glyn repeatedly repeats the line orange is the color of love, leaving Mayer angrily labeling her a damn fool.
Diamond Dyes promise simple directions so any woman can tint delicate shades or dye permanent colors in wool silk linen cotton and mixed fabrics. The package suggests selecting Diamond Dyes and telling the druggist the fabric to color.
Samuel Ybargoyen, on leave from the Turin Y M C A, says basketball may become Italy’s national game. A national federation of 50 clubs, akin to the A A U, has formed, with about 2000 members who received cards to compete in national championship games last year.
Cuticura Soap daily and Ointment as needed improve complexion scalp and hands. Add Cuticura Talcum for fragrance and softness. An advertisement touts the Cuticura Toilet Trio as a daily beauty set.
The Department of Agriculture supports a plan to name farms. It is estimated at least 3,000 farms have adopted names. Named farms are linked to progressive practices and pride in branded farm products.
A compact reflection quotes Goethe urging action beyond intention. The line emphasizes proactive effort and aligns will with deeds to achieve meaningful results.
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