Why Live in a Small Town Longevity and Industry Link
A Metropolitan Life Insurance study compares urban and rural life expectancy in 1930 white populations. Urban men born to 56.73 years vs rural 62.09. women 61.05 vs 65.09. States with low industrialization sometimes show low life expectancy, influenced by health migration and large Mexican populations.
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Statistical Bureau of the Meropolitan Life Insurance Company
United States
South Dakota
Kansas
North Dakota
Rhode Island
New York
Pennsylvania
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Human nature tested as Dixie voyage ends in safety
A Florida storm tests human nature as Dixie passengers and crew confront danger. Officers and crew are praised for duty while passengers show bravery during long hours on a reef, with quotes about courage and fear reflecting on the ordeal.
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Florida
Dixie
Robert Browning
Midsummer Boosts Industrial Activity and Tourism
The article notes a midsummer rise in industrial production with August higher than June, suggesting momentum for the fall. It cites heavy tourist business as a sign of improving spirits, while earlier downturns kept people near home. Increased roaming implies faster dollar circulation.
Advertising strategy for merchants shifts to seasonal specials
The article argues that successful merchants gain new customers by promoting seasonable and unusual items rather than only staples like sugar and coffee. A grocery ad should highlight specials beyond basics to attract current and new shoppers with distinctive offerings.
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Oly
Executor's Sale of Maud F. Holloway Real Estate
The executor of Maud F. Holloway's will announces a private sale of her interest in 20 acres in Ripley Township Rush County Indiana. The sale begins October 12 1935 at 10:00 AM at Newby Newby law offices in Knightstown and continues until sold. terms require at least one third cash with balance in two notes at 6 percent interest, secured by a first mortgage.
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Maud F. Holloway
Henry
Henry County
Indiana
Newby & Newby
Citizens National Bank
Knightstown
Ripley Township
Rush County
Carthage
Henry Circuit Court
James and the Church Council and Trials
Primary lesson outlines James role in the Acts 15 council and his guidance on trials and wisdom. The text covers Peter's stance on Gentile inclusion, Paul and Barnabas' testimony, James's reconciliation of prophecy with grace, and the letter's guidance to Antioch. It also details James 1:1-17 counsel on enduring tribulations, seeking wisdom, and the source and nature of temptation.
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James
Antioch
Peter
Cornelius
Paul
Barnabas
Jerusalem
Amos
God
Israel
Quote on life and courage by Ralph Waldo Trine
The note reflects on life being simple if we avoid overcomplication and stay brave. It urges faith and a positive demeanor, stressing progress in small steps.
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Ralph Waldo Trine
Affliction and the sacred words of a man
A fragment expresses that during illness anger or a heartful moment a man speaks openly. It suggests such outpourings should be kept sacred as he seeks sympathy and reveals his inner self.
Road trip legends and a 1923 Cadillac reveal the journey
Hal Kerrigan and Kerrigan’s party push toward California with two hours’ sleep and a road of clues. The Detroit crossing, Crack’s scheming whispers, and a famed ancient car frame a trek that tests patience, nerves, and the pull of distant horizons.
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Pulsipher
Barry
Crack
Hal
Detroit
Miller
Kerrigan
Maumee
Toledo
Dearborn
Telegraph Road
Michigan Road
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
River Rouge
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C. E. Wooldridge
Canada
Carathage
Leno
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Lord
By Richard Hoffmann
Miss Trafford
Paris
Wilson
Ohio
Theo Kerrigan
Cadillac Square
Chapter
Kerrican
Kerrixan
Dempsey
Willard
Texas
Michigan
California
Liccerr & Myers Tosacco Co
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