Main Street gossip and village life in Main Street
A humorous critique praising Main Street for its portrayal of small town life in Gopher Prairie. The piece notes familiar village characters, gossip, and the book’s thesis that happiness rests on contemptuousness toward others, urging readers to recognize local incidents and advise neighbors.
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Main Street
Acller
Ainelair Lewis
Hfe
Gopher Prairie
Carrellton
Thy
Norin Limber
Tattler
Jem
Spa
Girls on Carrollton Streets Warn Against Street Flirtation
An unsigned reprint urges women to avoid casual street flirtation with men on Carrollton streets. It cautions that even polite looks can lead to unwanted attention and emphasizes propriety, self respect, and careful introductions to prevent trouble and preserve a girl’s dignity.
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Carrollton
Aymas
Expert Auto Advice for Young Ladies in Emergencies
A dated primer advises women to stay calm when cars fail or crash. It suggests grabbing the wheel, shouting to alert a partner, and offering simple guidance to reassure and aid in emergencies.
The Audacity of Sensationalism in Daily Papers
A critic denounces daily press sensationalism and blames editors for prioritizing lurid tales over serious news. The piece laments space given to trivial scandals while major tragedies and worker deaths receive brief treatment, urging accountability from editors and readers alike.
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Daily Press
John Bur
New Orleans
Toledo
State Penitentiary
Be Fair on Dress Reform and Womens Comfort
The article argues that health and comfort should guide clothing choices for women, maintaining modesty and taste to keep style distinct. It criticizes pessimist views on female attire and asserts both men and women deserve reasonable luxuries and practical outerwear in cold weather.
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Ulster
Cause and Effect on Farm Boys Motivation
Frequent drudgery on the farm lowers boy morale as hard work, scant clothing, and plain food provide few incentives. A small garden and a few animals could raise interest and contentment, while home appreciation shapes youths into useful citizens and may reduce urban migration.
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al] Manzisr
Vies
Orima
Senator Watson Opposes Townsend Highway Bill
Atlanta Ga May 28 Senator Thos E Watson opposes the Townsend bill which would centralize highway control in Washington and strip states of local management He backs the Dowell bill supported by the National Association of Highway Officials which leaves road location to state departments and emphasizes local conditions Georgia seeks congressional support for Dowell to preserve state control in highway construction and maintenance.
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Atlanta
Thos. E. Watson
State Highway Department
Anian
McArthur
Dowell
Townsend
Washington, D D. C
Watson
Committee On
W. R. Neel
Central Highway Committee
National Association of Highway Officials
Congress
Georgia
Edison says eight hour day hurts progress and effort
Thomas A. Edison criticizes the eight hour day as a hindrance to progress noting drones and laziness among workers while acknowledging some value in a day of good honest work. The piece argues unions influence pay but questions productivity in pre war industry.
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Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Edmon
Are You Happy Take Chamberlains Tablets
A brief health ad claims happiness comes from being well and suggests Chamberlains Tablets to cure constipation and related disorders. The note promises prompt and effective relief and notes the tablets are easy and pleasant to take.
Keep the boys around with literature and culture
A pledge to surround boys with good literature and cultural pursuits. It may cost more now, but the investment promises to prevent future heartaches and bad influences.
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Sen. Watson
Tj, Reynolds Tebaces Ca
Winvian-Salam, Ny
Enks of
Sattar
Flint
Michigan
Buick Motor Company
Flint, Mich
Pioneer Builders
Dealera Everywhere
J. M. Johnson
Agent
Execuia
BUICK
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