Advertising arms race drives mail order growth in farm papers
A Dry Goods Merchants Trade Journal article argues local merchants win by constant advertising. It cites 1925 farm paper ad outlays by ten leading mail order houses totaling 1.29 million dollars and notes Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck spend heavily in Iowa Minnesota and D C to reach farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Goods Merchants Trade Journal
Middle West
Montgomery Ward & Company
Sharood’s
Babson Brothers
Gordon van Tine Company
Sears Roebuck
Hartman Furniture & Carpet Company
Phillipsborn
Harris Bros. Company
Spiegel
May Stern
M. W. Savage
Montgomery Ward
Iowa
Lowa
Montgomery Ward & Company Stone
Minnesota
District of Columbia
United States
Love
Vvasser
Radio Program Listings Across Major Markets
A compiled schedule lists radio stations from Boston to San Francisco with fais including orchestras strings operettas news and talk segments. Notable entries include WJR Detroit WEAF New York KNX Hollywood WJZ New York WLS Chicago and KDKA Pittsburgh among many others detailing concert times, talks, and musical programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ckac Montreal
WJZ
New York
Wall S. Journal Review
N. Y. U Air College
New
Waaw Omaha
KGO Oakland
WDAR
Philadelphia
WIP Philadelphia
Kdka Pittsburgh
Wdae Pittsburgh
Uncle Kaytee
WKAQ
Porto Rico
Woat San Antonio
KPO San Francisco
WGY Schenectady
Web Springfield
WRC Washington
Wcap Washington
Wobd Zion
Kflz Atlantic
KFENF
Shenandoah
Your Income Tax Depreciation Basis Clarified
Article explains depreciation and obsolescence for post February 28 1913 property. For property bought before March 1 1918 the basis is the greater of cost or fair market value on that date. It outlines how to compute allowable depreciation.
Depreciation Rules for Taxpayers Explained
Taxpayers should estimate asset life and divide cost by years of use to determine annual depreciation. For a $10,000 frame building with 25-year life, $400 is deductible each year. Repairs that replace to arrest deterioration are not depreciation. After full cost is depreciated, no further depreciation is allowed and deductions must be itemized by property, cost, size, annual depreciation, and cumulative totals.
Denver Post Bounty On Mountain Lions Affects Deer Stocks
Colorado’s bounty on mountain lions pays $25 for each adult and $10 for cubs. Over five years more than 14,000 deer are saved, with $4,584 in bounties paid across 308 lions. The program aims to protect game and stock, funded by the Denver Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
Associated Press
Denver
Col
Colorado
Denver Post
Beaver
Cloves and Tea Pairings Mentioned in Tea Tips
A brief note suggests adding cloves and lemon to afternoon tea for flavor. It also mentions dried cherries as a enjoyed accompaniment, though details are minimal and unclear.
Practical Covering for Porches Rush Rugs Triumph
A practical summer porch covering is a rush rug that stands up to all weather types and conditions. The article extols its durability and suitability for outdoor spaces.
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Fame Spreads Worldwide
Of Interest To Women describes Lydia E Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts creating her Vegetable Compound from roots and herbs. The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co now runs large laboratories in Lynn and other sites in Cobourg Canada Mexico City Mexico Barcelona Spain and Paris France as part of its global operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Fresh Peas Should Be Canned While Very Young
Fresh peas should be canned when very young and not allowed to stand long after boiling. This advice emphasizes capturing peak tenderness and flavor before deterioration in texture and sweetness.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Colleen Moore
Fixet National Picture
Mary Pickford
Dorothy Vernon
Hadron Hall
Garrett Music House
Pine & Montgomery Sts
Chamberlain
Central Standard Time
Radio Digest
Associated Prep
WSB
Atlanta Journey
Boston
WEAF
WMAQ
Chicago News
WGN
Chicago Tribune
Ned
Ches
KYW
Chicago
WLS
WLW
Cincinnati
WFAA
Dallas News
Woc Davenport
Sandman
Mevelry
WWJ
Detroit News
WBAP
Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Hastings
KNX
Hollywood
WOS
Jefferson City
WDAF
Kansas City Star
WHJ
Los Angeles Times
WHAS
Louisville Times
Wendell Hall
WMC
Memphis
WOCO
Minneapolis-St Paul
Heather
Syndicaleiting
United States Biological Survey
Rocky Mountain
Wellsworth
E. F
Tackett
W. Adams St
Imperial Cafe
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