Too Much Improvement and the Modern Gadgets
A humorous old-man narrator complains that modern improvements drive up costs and debt. He mocks can openers, automobiles with alarms, washing machines, typewriters, and phonographs, arguing improvements spoil finances and social status and lead to perpetual buying. The tale contrasts the major’s bragging with his later embarrassment over aging technology.
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Qld
Pumphead
Major
Bingles Hardware’ Store
Bingle
South
Arctic Circle
Noah
Fence Law On Cattle
An editorial outlines the simple rule that cattle owners must fence to prevent trespass, noting most disputes would vanish. It argues farmers increasingly forego fencing to save costs, with Pennsylvania farms moving toward open land usage similar to prairie ranching.
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Pennsylvania
Harvest Home Service at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
The Harvest Home Service of the Bible School and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will be at the P C A Hall on Sunday at 6 30 PM. The hall will be decorated with grain fruits vegetables and flowers. Hymns will be sung and scholars will recite on Harvest Time. Bring grains fruits vegetables and flowers next Saturday at 2 30 PM for decoration. A benevolence offering will be taken.
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Bible School
Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church
P. C.'S. of A. Hall
Men’s Bible Class Outing at Wild Cat Falls
Six members of the Men’s Bible Class of Fishburn’s United Brethren Church spent Saturday at Wild Cat Falls opposite Marietta. The day was pleasant and a fine dinner was enjoyed at the summer resort. The party comprised Frank S. Witman, James O’Neal, Clarence Erb, John Curry, John Yorty, and Rev. O. G. Romig.
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Fishburn
United. Brethren Church
Cat Falls
Marietta
Frank. S
Sparrows Targeted as Nuisance in National Defense of Poultry
State Zoologist Prof H A Surface urges drastic measures against English sparrows seen harming poultry and native birds. He recommends nesting destruction by timing, wire netting on buildings, and careful use of poisoned wheat while avoiding harm to song sparrows and beneficial species.
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San Jose
H. A. Surface
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
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AI Offin
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Thompson Stet
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Swatara
Palmyra
Gormerly Landis
B. Cassady
I. T. Basehore
Hershey, PA
Tarsust S
P. Vanderloo Custom Tailor
Hershey
S. Third Street
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