The Value of Country Newspapers in Community Life
The piece cites Arthur Brisbane praising country papers for broad, thorough readership and strong local impact. It notes how rural weeklies reach entire families and serve as a key information and mental police force for communities, with advertisers benefiting from wide, attentive exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
United States
Brisbane
Woodburn
Oregon
Independent
Country Weekly
En Passant Repurposes a Dated Conversation Theme
In a reflective note the columnist recalls a past public fixation on iron intake per person and the social chatter over raisins or grape nuts as discussion catalysts, noting how topics shift as public interest moves on to new concerns.
Summertime recreation ideas for tourist towns
An article by James L. Orr offers low cost and practical plans for Mount Dora to attract and please visitors. It urges early planning, strong committees, and diverse activities from fishing and golf to dancing, radio concerts, and reading rooms. It highlights the tourist as key to local prosperity and suggests broad community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Municipal Record
James L. Orr
University of Florida
Mount Dora
Florida
City Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions
Civitans
Main Street
The Railroad Dollar Reveals Strictly Balanced Industry Costs
Analyzing 1927 rail traffic economics the article shows labor consuming 43.7 cents of every dollar while fuel, materials, and taxes claim substantial shares. It notes railroad spending nears a billion dollars, with profits and depreciation carved from a slim 6.7 cents for investors and maintenance. It concludes by linking traffic shifts to widespread local and regional economic impact.
Dayton 12 Inch Iscalating Electric Fan Ad
In Lake County a Dayton 12 inch Iscalating Electric Fan offers three speeds and a tempting price. The copy notes the hot weather makes cooling breezes appealing and invites readers to buy for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Dayton
Patrick Henry Quote Debunked in Historical Review
A historical note states Patrick Henry did not utter the famous line If this be treason make the most of it, challenging a long standing popular belief about his words and 18th century political rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Henry
The Editor as a Hired Man at NA Convention
Merle Crowell of the American Magazine calls editors hired men who must avoid personal prejudice and negative campaigning. He urges editors to serve readers interests and remain friendly to all without entangling alliances. The piece endorses unbiased, community-minded journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Editorial Association
Merle Crowell
American Magazine
Mr. Crowell
Crowell
A Catholic in the White House and party loyalty
Kathleen Norris in Collier’s article “A Woman Looks At Hoover” argues that this country needs a Catholic in the White House and urges Democrats or any party to scratch a candidate who lacks heroic measures and proven integrity, even if that candidate is from the rival party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Norris
Collier’s
Hoover
White House
Pacific
Houston
Kansas City
America
Noting Jacksonville’s Extreme Atlantic Position
The passage asserts Jacksonville as the westernmost Atlantic point, nearly south of Cleveland by longitude, south of California by latitude, and with South America entirely east of it, highlighting surprising geographic quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Atlantic Ocean
Cleveland
Ohio
California
South America
Frostproof Girl and Wisconsin Man Married on Tuesday
A Florida paper reports the Frostproof girl wed a Wisconsin man on Tuesday. The writer notes the union as a rare treasure and offers congratulations, reflecting on adaptable constitutions and changing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Wisconsin
Night marshal Palmer keeps town safe at night
The notice asserts the town is well guarded at night and that night marshal Palmer is always on the job, countering fears of slumbering residents. It emphasizes constructive criticism and commendation of good deeds to maintain public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Guardian of the Peace
A Quirky Night Prompting Apologies And Tiny Achievements
A playful note recounts late night city wandering and improper parking. It credits local figures Dr. Strayer George White Jack Simpson and others for hats bought with their money. It mentions Amelia Earhart endorsing Lucky Strikes and praises small gains like thrift, efficiency, and lined envelopes. The piece ends with a self deprecating quip about a poor paragraphist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Strayer
George White
Jack Simpson
Smile and the world smiles with you quote
A witty proverb about social effects of kindness contrasts with harshness and isolation. It notes that cheer can open doors others fear to knock, suggesting friendliness yields access in uncertain times.
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Michael Angelo
Lincoln Park
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U. S
L. C. Jerne
Ocklawaha Nurseries Co
Lake Jem
Mose
Call 130
Builder’s Supply CO
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