Shorter Hours of Business Promote Efficiency in Work
A Collier's Weekly piece cites experiments from Port Sunlight and the U S Public Health Service suggesting a six to eight hour shift can maximize production. Lord Leverhulme backs the model, while John Wanamaker pioneered early closing and vacations, noting reduced hours boosted output. Walter Camp notes shopkeeping trends toward shorter hours.
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Port Sunlight
England
Lord Leverhulme
United States Public Health Service
John Wanamaker
Walter Camp
Collier's Weekly
Prodigal’s Return Turns Tide in Small Town Love
In a Wilbury tale, Duffield and Thompson clash for Mary Ackroyd’s heart. Duffield, once bankm an’s assistant, loses fortune and returns humbled decades later to seek Mary. Thompson rises to bank president, weds Mary, but falls ill and dies. Duffield reappears, asks for chance, Mary recalls past, and tragedy lingers as old flames contend for true love.
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Duffield
Thompson
Mary
Metropolis
Duffeld
New York
Jim
Tima
Ufe
the National Bank
Dufield
Larry
Wilbury
Harry
The Biggest Sun Dial Construction Confusion
A fragmentary report notes a dispute over a large sun dial project titled The Biggest Sun Dial. The incomplete text hints at biases and opinions surrounding the construction effort, with unclear sources and dates.
Copper Pipe From Ghizeh Oldest Copper in Existence
A 6400 year old copper pipe fragment from Ghizeh Egypt has been delivered to the Copper and Brass Research association by William Coffin American consul general at Berlin. The 3 ft 6 in long pipe was likely used to convey water to an ancient ruler’s palace. It bears weathered green coating with a reddish metal glint and remains ductile enough to bend without crumbling.
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Ghizeh
Copper and Brass Research Association
Wiliam Coffin
American Fonsul Genergy
Berlin
Egypt
Saboure
Bulletin
Poison plants listed as common sources of poisoning
Dr. W W Stockberger of the United States Department of Agriculture identifies about 100 plants capable of distributing poison in the United States. He cites poison ivy as the worst offender among widely known poisonous plants, with several other species such as aconite nightshade wild carrot and elder also noted. Susceptibility varies by person and even mild cases are rare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Stockberger
United States Department of Agriculture
New York Chamber of Commerce Banquet Tales From 1822
Irving T. Bush, president of the chamber, described a long ago dinner in the cellar archives. He noted 124 members attended, a bill for 60 bottles of port and brandy, and two bowls of punch. Only eight men could manage coffee afterward, implying some casualties at the feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Irving T. Bush
Chamber
New York Board’ of Trade and Transportation
Bush
Scout Preparedness Saves Life In Instant Action
A boy scout and his younger sister were home when the girl cut her arm on a window pane. With arterial bleeding averted by a self-made tourniquet, the boy raised the alarm and the doctor confirmed the quick action saved the child's life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Scout Training Saves Life in Backyard Fire
A five year old girl Mildred Cannon started a camp fire in her yard and clothing caught fire. Her fourteen year old brother Eugene a scout heard her cries and rushed to help, rolling her in sand and extinguishing the flames, saving her from serious burns.
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Mildred Cannon
Eugene
Scouts Aid Park Police In Save the Parks Drive
Two hundred Brooklyn scouts volunteer as police in Prospect Park aiding the park department. Deputy Forest Supervisor Kirby of Arizona enlisted a scout troop last winter to curb unlawful tree cutting in Croak National Forest.
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Brooklyn
Prospect Park
Park Department
Kirby
Arizona
Croak National Forest
Curious Chinese Copy Book Teaches Tracing Ideographs
A description of a Chinese copy book used by children where complex ideographs are traced from a model. Eight characters per page fill squares, each about ten times larger than normal writing, with tracing paper overlaid and characters drawn precisely. Teachers mark in red ink.
Odd Ward Names in London’s Square Mile Wards
The square mile of London is divided into 27 wards with quaint names including Portsoken Victry Cordwainer and Candlewick, reflecting historic district divisions and chatter about local governance in the city’s core.
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London
City of London
Portsoken
Victry, Cordwainer
Candlewick
Radio Talke Em All Stuns Northwestern Listener
A northwestern fan heard radio programs in five different languages in one evening, surpassing the usual trio of musical selections described as good, bad, and indifferent.
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Northwestern
Hardin County Deed Transfers and Vendors List
Hardin County records show deed transfers involving I E Seward to Prov State Bank and L E Westgate to various successors, with parcels described in Sec 21 28 and 10 89 21. Transactions include Birdsall to C Miller in Alden and Cent Iowa Grain Co to The Quaker Oats Co for land portions in 22 86 22 and adjacent sections, with monetary values cited.
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I. E. Seward
State Bank
L. E. Westgate
L.S. Westgate
Westgate
J. H. Westgate
Birdsall
C. Miller
Ad Lot
Alden
Park
Sage Tea Turns Hair Dark and Beautiful
Sage tea promises a dramatic hair color change turning gray locks to dark glossy shade. The remedy is described as a simple mixture brewed from sage and an unspecified resource, touted as a charm enhancing appearance.
Real estate transfers and liens in Hardin County 1923 24
A compilation of property transfers from ALC Otterback to J A Webster and others in Eldora and Ackley, practical parcels in Liberty Park and Greefs Add. Also several mortgage and suit notices including liens, rent, and writs of attachment. A writ of general execution against W F Martin leads to public sale of Lot Fifteen and adjacent portions in Ackley. Sale set for January 6, 1924 at Eldora Court House. debt 189 85 plus costs, interest 8 percent, with attorney fees 18 93.
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Hardin County
E. H. Jones
W. F. Martin
Towit
Ackley
Eldora
A. D
G. L. Laglan
Ray Ruebel
Notice of Proof of Will in Hardin County Iowa
In Hardin County district court Eldora Iowa a notice declares an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Martha J Parrish deceased has been filed read and fixed for hearing proof at the courthouse in Eldora Iowa on January 14 1924. Dated December 18 1928 MABEL A HOWARD Clerk District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Delbert L. Hamilton
Eldora
Iowa
Mabel A. Howard
District Court Notice in Harlin County 1924
In Harlin County Iowa February Term 1924 Amy M Long and Gretchen Brown by R H Brown as guardian sue Ida M Culley Frank H Culley Lester Culley Floyd Culley and Claude Culley. Plaintiffs allege C T Culley died intestate owning Lot Eleven in Block One Iowa Falls. Petition to be filed with district clerk.
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District Court of the State F of
Iowa
Harflin County
A.D
Amy M. Long
Gretchen Brown
R. H. Brown
Ida M. Culley
Ida M., Culley
Frank H. ‘Culley
Lester “D. Gulley
Floyd B. Culley
Claude BE. Culley
District Court
Hardin ‘County
A. D
C. T. Culley
Iowa- Falls
Legal notice of default and judgment in suit
The document states that on February 11, 1924, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered as provided by law. Dated December 14, 1923, signed by 62 4 N. S. Carpenter, Attorney for Plaintiffs.
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A. D
Maude M. Green Seeks Absolute Divorce in Eldora Case
Maude M. Green files for absolute divorce from H E Green in Hardin County Iowa claiming desertion and cruel treatment endangering her life. She seeks custody of five minor children and warns default may be entered if he fails to appear before the February 11 1924 term in Eldora. Attorney N S Carpenter represents plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. ‘Green
Maude M. Green
District Court
State of Town
Hardin County
Eldora
Iowa
Kidney Health Advice With Rad Salts Recommendation
A newspaper blurb urges readers to flush sluggish kidneys by drinking plenty of soft water and taking four ounces of Rad Salts when back pain appears or urine is cloudy. It links kidney issues to rich foods and general ailments like rheumatism and headaches, promoting this remedy from a trusted authority.
Kidney Health Tonic Promises Gentle Kidney Aid
A historic remedy advises taking a tablespoonful in water before breakfast for several days to prompt kidney activity. The salts combine grape and lemon acid with lithia to flush clogged kidneys and neutralize acids, easing bladder irritation and promoting blood purity. The red salts are inexpensive and harmless, making a pleasant effervescent drink to help keep kidneys clean and prevent complications.
Regular and Reliable Chicago Specialist at Winchester Hotel
The Regular and Reliable Chicago Specialist will be at Hotel Winchester at 287th visit on Wednesday January from 9:00 a m to 4:00 p m One day only and return every 28 days Marshalltown Hotel Pilgrim Thursday January 10
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Chicago
Winchester
Marshalltown
Purcell M D Eye Ear Nose and Throat Repair Work
Dr B B E Purcell specializes in eye ear nose and throat repair work offering comprehensive services and rapid corrections. Local patients seek trusted expertise for minor to major procedures and post operative care.
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the Rolling Stone
By Ella. Saunders
Anea
Emery Noose
Western Newspaper Union
Pn. A
Salifornia
Otterback
First Natl Bank
Iowa Falls
J. A. Webster
J. G. Chinburg
Liberty Park
R. Crosbie
KE. S. Crosbie
Greefs Add
H. DeVries Et al
M. Kuper
J. R. Heinz
Benjamin Luckihart
B. C. Heard
Liberty’ Park
R. Gratick
E. W. Ford
Stewart Warner Products Service Station
W. A. Norman
B. B. Burnquist Trustee
Glenn H. Long
Sheriff’s Sale
Clerk District
N. S. Carpenter
Plaintiffs
M. Hartness & Co
Bateson
Eldora, Iowa
Fuecrgl Perel Shkof
W. G. Leslie & Co
Optometrists
Eldora, Lowa
L. J. Rice
Wilbert Shallenberger
Shallenberger
Discusea
Bhallenberger
Bara
Denfress
Pony Ieee
Halleénberger
B. E. Purcell
M.D
S. Edmund
Chiropractors
Squar
Hardin County Abstract (Co
J. L. Cameron
Citizens Savings Bank
Vilmont Furniture
Aymer D. Davis
Offiess
Hardin County- Nat'l Bank
James L. Cameron
Citizens Savings Bank Eldora
Wendell Huston
Leslie’ Jewelry Store
Phong 166
Chas. L. Hays
Court House
E. E. McFarland Real Estate
Henry W. Sedvert
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