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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
2
A UK editorial argues Christianity remains ample yet must adapt unfailing doctrines to a changing world. It urges education, science, and higher learning to raise public integrity, foster spiritual reinforcement, and guide cultural leadership for peace, health, and morality.
The article notes massive wastes in production and distribution since 1913, tracing major losses to excessive variety and poor management. It cites private industry examples reducing styles and prices, and a Department of Commerce survey showing waste ranges up to 64 percent in clothing, with an overall near 50 percent average across six sectors.
The text reflects on ongoing search for true efficiency in industry and science. It notes atoms constantly rearranging in materials like iron and other elements, unseen by most, with Rutherford claimed to have heard atomic movements when magnified. It contrasts quiet atomic work with human noise and imperfection.
The Panama Canal completion and higher rail rates favor Atlantic and Pacific sectors over Midwest industries, limiting Midwest growth and shifting activity toward seaboard regions. Over the past five years this movement affects agriculture, urging industrial development within farming areas to diversify jobs, boost local consumption, and improve population distribution.
Roy D Chapin asserts that easy cross border motor travel eases misunderstandings between nations and boosts trade. He argues wider motor travel fosters friendly contact among peoples and can promote international peace.
The author argues the first person singular defines selfhood. She claims the pronoun I is the most honest word in English and reveals character, not ego, as the true self name.
An officer explains how lean air fuel mixtures ignite in engines, tracing backfires to carburetor misadjustments and intake leaks. We learn checks for spray nozzle position, valve clearance, inlet manifold leaks, valve lifter adjustment, and distributor wiring to prevent fires and maintain ignition safety.
The Chicago Motor Club accident prevention department condemns windshield and rear window stickers as safety hazards. It notes that stickers from chambers of commerce and trade associations lure tourists to plaster windshields, reducing visibility and increasing accident risk. The bulletin urges organizations to stop this advertising practice.
Walsh county North Dakota records a home crafted hammock for car travel. Two ropes form a rectangle anchored at top bows while a denim basket becomes a hammock for the infant. The setup aims to keep the baby comfortable and the mother relaxed during auto trips.
An adjustable padded arm rest improves comfort for long drives in closed-model cars. A sheet metal arm rest with a top pad and a slotted support attaches to the car body and uses a wing nut to fix position, allowing raise or lower adjustments per the driver’s reach.
The article explains how demountable rims with loose wedges creep and wobble, stressing the valve stem and wearing tires prematurely. Pounding the rim can bend it. hammering tires risks fabric breaks. Rust causes tube corrosion and hard tire changes. rims should be cleaned every six months and painted rims are discouraged due to heat.
Ahab, king of Samaria, desires Naboth’s vineyard and, after Naboth refuses to sell, Jezebel arranges a false trial and Naboth’s death. Elijah condemns Ahab at the vineyard gate, calling him a murderer. The piece ends with reflections on conscience as a guiding inner voice.
A discussion cites Boswell and the Sage of Fleet Street defining a finale hopper as a loathsome guest who attends after expenses are paid. It lists slang like aire dale and chaperon terms, debating whether quirky phrases such as cuckoo's chin or pig's wings belong in dictionaries.
A London Mail item notes a quarrel where Angela confronts a partner about not delivering the requested furs. The exchange centers on material gifts as a gauge of affection and expectation. The brief focuses on the social tension arising from unfulfilled demands rather than broader drama.
An advertisement touts "Diamond Dyes" for all garments and draperies. Each 15 cent pack age includes simple directions enabling tinting of delicate shades or permanent colors in linen, cotton, silk, wool, or mixed fabrics. Purchasers are advised to tell their druggist the material type.
A brief, rustic exchange recalls a camping trip that turns tedious during a long pursuit of a moose. The dialogue contrasts annoyance with routine outdoor patience as the hunt occupies hours.
Cuticura soothes baby rashes that itch and burn with hot baths using Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment. A little Cuticura Talcum is dusted on at finish for fragrance. 25 cents each.
A scene in a medical setting shows a doctor asking a man why he appears unwell while the man explains he came to pay his wife's bill. The brief exchange highlights concern and domestic care in a health facility.
Traffic congestion in major French cities prompts many firms to reinstate horse drawn deliveries. The shift signals a reliance on traditional methods as urban networks cope with gridlock and delays.
An advertisement touts Tanlac as a tonic made from roots and herbs to rebuild weak bodies and banish nervous strain. It features a Burlington Iowa address, urges readers to stop in and buy, and promises quick relief from insomnia, poor appetite, stomach trouble, and rheumatism.
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