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Newspaper
Murray Eagle
Location
Murray, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1927
Page
8
Weekly Murray Eagle publication details subscription prices and advertising rates. It lists per month and yearly options, circulation of about 2500 copies, and contact for missed copies. The notice notes second class mail status and 1927 post office processing.
A personal letter from an unnamed sender thanks C B Wallace of The Murray Press Murray City Utah for sending a copy of the paper via Mr Lehman. The note compliments Wallace as a credit man and a good fellow.
A. P. Spito of Carpenter Paper Company Salt Lake writes praising the Murray Eagle and Midvale Journal. He commends the paper’s news content and advertising, and extends sincere wishes for continued success.
A Murray Utah reader forwards the first of a series by F W Ballard on public utilities. The paper covers the Cleveland Municipal electric light plant started in 1914 by Ballard as commissioner and construction engineer for the city. The history and financial aspects are explored.
Overview of Cleveland rate history shows municipal plant and Ballard action lowering private utility rates from ten to six cents per kilowatt hour. Since 1916 Ballard & Company has led forty similar rate cases, proving high rates can be reduced with initiative and expert analysis.
Quotes the late Orson Swett Marden on self belief and perseverance. A vision will be mocked as a crank yet faith in yourself can overcome loss of property health or reputation and the world may yet make way for you.
The Eagle Journal crusade urges every district merchant to advertise and shop locally. It argues that advertising draws customers, benefits all merchants, and that regular patrons share in the earnings growth created by its columns.
Idaho cities Twin Falls and Idaho Falls have advertised resources and advantages with success. The effort has sparked regional organization and boosted business and real estate values, as elites drive a broad campaign that spreads interest across southern Idaho.
A national effort asks drivers to save birds and wildlife on roads. The annual toll of birds domestic fowl squirrels rabbits and other creatures died in motor car accidents is high. Emphasis on protecting dogs and cats as well as larger animals from wrecks caused by cars.
A Western city church earns an annual income of 800 dollars for maintenance and repairs. Storm damage injuries prompt progressive groups to establish a repair fund funded in advance, ensuring immediate availability to cover flood or fire repairs. This approach is touted as good business and may strengthen a religious body's credit at banks.
The forecast indicates Murray may experience April showers this week if meteorologists are correct. Expect wetter conditions, cooler temperatures, and possible street runoff as showers move through the area. Municipal services urge caution for outdoor activities and driving.
Washington suffers a spike in robberies and burglaries with a lone bandit stealing over $2,000 from theaters and several shops including a major women's wear store on F Street. Police link crimes to New York’s Baumes law, urging harsher penalties as fear grows and traffic enforcement tightens.
Providence reports Brown University now holds perhaps the largest collection of Abraham Lincoln letters, totaling 485 items mostly in Lincoln's handwriting. Gifted by alumni including John D. Rockefeller Jr., the letters span 1841 to 1846 with many addressed to generals such as McClellan Burnside Rosecrans Fremont Hallock and Grant among others.
In Prahran a Melbourne suburb Mrs Bernasconi, wife of a former ring tamer, nurses a seven month cub. She cared for the cub since birth at the request of Mra. George Wirth, owner of the show, and allows it to sleep at the foot of her bed after the animal rejected its cage.
New York youngster Frank E Campbell Jr. 14 is reported as the world’s most insured boy. His father, a New York undertaker, has secured a 61 million policy for the two year endowment. The article notes this exceeds a film star Jackie Coogan’s $50,000 policy and credits 87 insurance companies in arranging the coverage.
The Murray Eagle Journal markets its appeal to busy residents by stressing local, personal news. It argues headlines grab attention, but intimate, near home reporting sustains interest and prompts engagement with the paper’s advertising.
The annual Lingerie fashion show drew 2000 to a grand hotel ballroom. Mannequins displayed daytime wear and boudoir pieces with short nightgowns featuring lace and ribbon flowers. Pajamas faded, culotte sets and negligees dominated, in gold fabrics with Flesh and Deauville hues.
A crude guide advises using a mildly caustic soda or potash paste on undeveloped horns of calves aged four to ten months. Apply three to four times alternately, allow the caustic to dry before each reapplication, and use Murray drug stores for the product described as sticks about the size of a blende ned.
The passage warns Murray readers to serve hot foods hot on both plates and to avoid lukewarm presentations. It notes the mistake many home makers make and advises preplacing items with lard or Vaseline to prevent rust, plus cleaning iron with scouring powder and flannel to keep items in good condition for storage.
A guidance note advises avoiding mushy textures by using firmer foods. For stews, offer crisp breads or crackers and top soft dishes like otachon with browned crumbs. Pair soft breads with a crisp salad to balance textures.
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