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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1925
Page
8
A discussion on installment buying versus cash at delivery argues turnover drives prosperity. Critics seek a retail expert to condemn the practice, noting Coolidge era fears of hidden money and the lasting role of installment houses when well run.
A 1925 verse stressing that true golfing merit lies in caring for the course. The poet warns that skill and scores matter less than how a player preserves the turf, fills footprints, and repairs divots after play.
A brief devotional note quotes John 16 7 linking abiding in Christ to answered prayer and personal growth. It presents a faith oriented reminder to seek alignment with Jesus words and trust in God to grant requests made through that relationship.
The piece argues U S immigration restrictions are a welfare issue driven by selfish economic interests. It notes long-standing hardship from the law, calls for amendments, and cites passport approvals and visa costs as indicators that business pressure may yet push the government toward change.
Community survey reflects that many people prefer installment purchases to finance weddings and new homes. John Doe represents a thrifty buyer choosing installments to manage limited cash, with the plan enabling complete furnishing though sometimes partial payment. Managers of leading firms report ongoing growth in installment sales as a practical, accepted method of consuming surplus funds.
A New York man, J. T. Apgar, after sudden loss of speech and arm use, was diagnosed by doctors as a paralytic stroke. He prayed with church elders, was anointed, and claims the Lord immediately healed him. The piece notes the tension between medical certainty and faith healing.
Dr Henry Van Dyke Princeton president emeritus after a New Zealand trip urges curricula change to foster independent thinking. He argues today’s students lack serious conversation because their time is spent on unproductive pursuits and calls for more worthwhile reading to stimulate original thought.
A collage of thoughts touches on the Biddle expedition and steel diving gear, political figures like Al Smith and Dawes, jokes about smokers and cigarets, shifts in fashion and weather, and July grad heat. The piece blends anecdotes, prophecies, and satirical asides with a closing Daily Thought on niceness versus wisdom.
The article argues for continued narcotics control despite political obstacles at the League of Nations. It highlights Captain Hobson and Congressman Lineberger of California pursuing education for youth and a bill to boost U S participation in international talks aimed at abolishing narcotics.
A group of 20 sportsmen calling themselves the Sea Hawka led by J. Alexander Biddle plans a salvage of the Merida wreck off St. Charles Virginia. They aim to recover gold, silver and jewels valued at about 4 million dollars after previous failed attempts and drifting buoys and shifting wreckage.
New York correspondent describes about 100 midgets in the city, many in theaters and at Coney Island exhibitions. They travel in groups, live apart from outsiders, and prefer being seen as adults. They are quick-tempered, avid readers, and frequent library patrons. The piece notes a boarding house on Tenth Avenue, Webster’s book inscription, and a science figure Dr. George A. Dorsey, plus anecdotes about poker, alcohol, and the influence of bridge on poker interest.
A reflective piece contrasts football as art with the demanding schedule that hardens players. It praises coach Robert Zuppke and Red Grange, notes education must allow body care, and mentions local education leaders in Canton and night schools. The column also wryly comments on fashion and Paris forecasts.
Will Rogers jokes about stories told at clubs and by librarians including Marion Dix Mosher. He recalls a moving picture studio casting office joke about acting without an audience and notes a Chicago court ruling of one million dollars for three slaps.
John Blake argues that the saying Cherchez la femme can reveal both negative and positive outcomes. He notes women influence on men’s fortunes, urging marriage as a partnership where wives support and inspire success rather than ruin.
Telephone operators stage a playful ball game joking about line calls and umpiring. The piece riffs on service delays and crowded lines as the switchboard workers run bases then return to the boards, combining humor with daily life battles.
A collage of quotes noting personality traits shaping behavior and the idea of dogs setting fashion. Mentions Kalamazoo Gazette Omaha World Herald and other papers with brief, fragmented observations. Also references snake bites and enforcement agents.
Washington dispatch notes Prof John Thomas Scopes supports Clarence Darrow as lead counsel in the Dayton evolution trial. It recounts Darrow's defense of Big Bill Haywood in 1907 and Borah's role, highlighting Darrow's courtroom skill and the capital versus labor argument that led to Haywood's acquittal.
The piece contrasts European ancient cities with American frontiers history. It argues Americans value rapid progress over long cultural backdrops and views the lack of background as a source of pride, tied to a dream for the nation’s future.
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