Country Paper Guards Nation Fights for Small Town Press
The country press is praised as the backbone bulwark of American civilization. It rebuffs sensationalism, promotes unity, and champions local industry, education and agriculture while resisting centralization and wartime paper cuts that could cripple small-town papers.
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Balfour
Great Britain
London
America
Emal City
Congress
Unigon
Mr. Balfour
Farm Press
Ode to the hometown paper by Bob Adams
A nostalgic tribute celebrating the local newspaper as a steadfast friend across distances. The author recalls childhood joys and lifelong loyalty, joking about paying six years in advance and praising stories from East to West and beyond.
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Bob Adams
Record
Journal
Gazette
Railroads Push for Wage Cuts Amid Strike Averted
Chicago leaders say carrier plans to seek immediate wage reductions proceed under rail labor board rules. Union chiefs withdraw Oct. 30 walkout after public opinion shifts and board ruling. officials vow to post notices and push petitions, then seek board settlement if no agreement.
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Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Samuel Felton
Chicago Great Western
Association of Railroad Executives
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
L. E. Shepperd
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Labor Board
United States Railroad Labor Board
Lee
Sub scribe for Your Home Town Paper Week Ends in Rockies
An aging mountain peddler recalls how a rural newspaper linked him to relatives and old neighbors after years away in the Rockies. The Plaindealer of Canton New York prompts readers to subscribe during November 7 12.
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Home
Willitson Manley
The
Plaindealer
Canton
N. Y
Rockies
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Uses Childbearing Testimonies
Altoona and other towns feature letters praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health in women who faced childbirth difficulties. Testimonials from Mrs C W Benz Altoona and Mrs Janssen Millston claim their babies were healthier after using the remedy, with Marinette and other Wisconsin homes cited for positive results. The letters urge trying the product and note a free booklet on female ailments.
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Altoona
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Comeo
C. W. Benz
8Rd Avenue
Altoona, Pa
H. H. Janssen
Millston, Wis
Marinette
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
H. B. Held
Jefferson St
Boschee's Syrup Promises Relief for Coughing Fits
Boschee's Syrup is advertised as soothing throat and lung irritation from persistent coughing. The copy claims rapid relief and healing of mucous membranes, aiding restful sleep and easy morning expectoration, noting widespread use for colds bronchitis and lung troubles for fifty five years.
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Boschee
Ice Cream Soda for Two Exchange
A playful dialogue unfolds as a man asks for a drink and a woman replies with coy wit about fitting the moment. The exchange centers on chemistry of words and thirst in a light social moment.
Vacher Balm Ad Claims Fast Relief for Colds and Croup
Advertisement touts Vacher Balm for colds croup and pains with immediate relief. Urges readers to avoid imitations and contact BH W Vacher Inc New Orleans La if no local agent exists. Ends with a proverb about error and gratitude having good eyes.
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BH. W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
Texas Postmaster Nominations Sent to Senate
Nominations of Texas postmasters were sent to the senate on Monday. Frank Fargington Diboli Walter S Yates Forney William C Young Garrison A Matilda Akeson Hale Center Charlie B Starke Holland Lucy Breen Mineola Will C Easterling Ozona Thomas J Darling Temple.
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Washington
Texas
Senate
Frank Farrington
Diboli
Walter S. Yates
Forney
William C. Young
Garrison
A. Matilda Akeson
Hale Center
Charlie B. Starke
Holland
Lucy Breen
Mineola
Will C. Easterling
Ozona
Thomas J. Darling
Temple
Canadian city approves two bond issues
The attorney general's department on Monday approved two bond issues for Canadian Texas. One issue covers 5000 dollars for water works improvements and the other 5000 dollars for sewer services. Both bear 6 percent interest and mature in forty years with a twenty year option.
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Austin
Tex
Attorney General’s Department
Canadian
U S Cotton Crop Forecast for 1921
The American Cotton Association on Thursday released a national forecast of the 1921 cotton crop at 6,247,700 bales. The report centers on production guidance for U S farmers and related market expectations.
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Birmingham
Ala
American Cotton Ass
United States
Funde Ready for Bridge Across Mermentau River
All funds needed to close the final gap on the Spanish Trail are reported available to complete the bridge across the Mermentau river linking Acadia and Jefferson Davis parishes from Estherwood Louisiana toward Morgan City and Houston Texas.
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Estherwood
Morgan City
Houston
Texas
Mermentau River
Acadia
Jefferson Davis Parishes
War Finance Corp approves loans for agriculture and livestock
The War Finance Corporation announced on Wednesday approval of advances totaling more than 825000 dollars to support agricultural and livestock loans.
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Washington
War Finance Corporation
Henry VIII topic sparks talk amid modern scandals
A lighthearted remark contrasts historic royal issues with present day controversies. The exchange hints at ongoing curiosity about historical figures while acknowledging current publicized scandals.
Danderine Ad Promises Hair Strength and Dandruff Removal
An advertisement extols Danderine claiming hair loss stops after a single use and dandruff vanishes with thicker, brighter hair. Priced at 85 cents, the product is sold at drug stores, while a separate line notes France builds straw homes and Kansas would reveal wind directions.
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France
Kansas
Los Angeles Times
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Vin Borrow
Tom
Johnsons
Wright A. Patterson
Country Press
the Community Newspaper
Heart OF the Rockies
Darling
Marinette, Wis
Boschee’s Syrup
U. S
Funde
Henry VIII
Danderine
Bayer
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