Discontent as Driver of Progress and Politics
A reflective column argues that discontent fuels invention and civilization while cautioning against passive contentment. It cites Gordon Graham and Phillips Brooks to warn that only striving, not complacency, advances America and personal growth. It notes rising public demand for government aid and calls for continued effort to improve society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Graham
United States
America
Philips Brooks
Why are Women Neat and Men Sloppy in Public?
A humorous old-time reflection contrasts women’s neat appearance with men’s sloppiness in everyday dress. The piece notes wives’ perceived superiority in grooming, while joking about men’s collars, shirts, and overall upkeep as the author muses why women appear so tidy and husbands so disheveled.
Interdependence of newspaper, business, and community
Ralph Cram discusses the inseparable bond between local newspapers, business success, and community vitality. He stresses that growth hinges on joint prosperity of all four factors, noting advertising’s pivotal role and citing a travel anecdote about Emporia, Kansas.
Minor Musings on Vacations and Society
A 1926 column humorously reflects on vacations thrift and vanity. It jokes about amendment paketan, flattery, Rockefeller songs, aging, domestic relations, barber status, and the endless chase of cures for office seeking, closing with Wilbur E. Sutton signature.
Comment And Opinion Bulging The State Budget
A Mason City Globe-Gazette opinion piece notes a concerted push by state officials for higher pay and larger appropriations. The article warns the 1 million dollar request for the state historical museum and predicts a keen, politically charged budget debate as lawmakers weigh salaries against public criticism and economy trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sveral
E. L. Hogue
State Historical Museum
Mason City Globe-Gazette
United States Debt Attitude Toward Allies Examined
An Indianapolis News reflection emphasizes American restraint on wartime debts to France and Britain. It notes willingness to adjust terms if needed, while stressing mutual respect and shared sacrifice, with Britain expected to repay and France capable of meeting obligations under kinder terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
England
France
United States
Falstaff
Great Britain
Indianapolis News
Iowa State Fair Promotes Farming Leadership and Prosperity
The Capital extols the Iowa State Fair as a major investment boosting fair grounds, permanent buildings, and state income. It highlights the fair’s dedication to agriculture, promotion of improved farming methods, and its role as an economic and educational public pleasure. The piece credits legislature support and emphasizes statewide pride and optimism linked to the annual exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Brookhart Returns to GOP as Iowa Politics Find Peace
The Peoria Star reports that Iowa politics shift yet again as Brookhart reenters the Republican ranks and aligns with conservative leaders including David Stewart. The piece notes past flips between parties and questions how lasting the current reconciliation will be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cummins
Brookhart
David Stewart
Stewart
Peoria
Gom
Touring Warwick Castle and Stratford a Travelogue Flashback
A narrator recalls a trip from Lemington Spa to Stratford-on-Avon via Warwick Castle with humorous digs at travel and history. The piece blends vivid castle scenes the old moat and the Avon, with gags about Holbein portraits and Cromwell, ending amid radio listings and a travelogue cadence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemington Spa
Stratford-on-Avon
Warwick Castle
Warrick
Indiana
Avon
Radio Program Listings for Wednesday Evening
A roundup of radio station schedules across major markets listing programs from WEAF Newark and Detroit to Denver and St. Louis. Highlights include orchestras, bands, opera, chamber programs, and special music sets with multiple stations offering dinners, talk shows, and ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLS
WTAM
WGY
CNRO
WAHG
Margie Make Believe
WCAU
WEAF
U. S. Army Band
WEEI
WJAR
WTAG
KGR
WRC
WCAE
WWJ
WSAI
KFAB
WMAK
WLIT
Dream
Daddy
WMCA
WOC
WCCO
WLW
Civil Service
CJGC
KMA
KYW
WDAF
WEBH
WEBJ
WHAD
WHO
WHT
WJR
WJZ
Imperial Imps
WLIB
WMBB
Orchesstra
WOR
WCSH
WGR
WNYC
WTIC
CNRM
KENF
KDKA
KFH
KMOX
WAAM
WBBM
WBZ
WCX
KSD
Woo
WENR
WGHP
WHB
WIJID
WKRC
WMAQ
WOK
WOS
WSM
Travelers Jongleurs
KFI
KOA
KPRC
South Sea Islanders
Sen
Hassenpfeffer
WGHB
KGHP
WGN
Radio Scouts
WHAS
Muscle Shoals
WRVA
KGO
KGW
WADC
WHN
WJAZ
Everfresh
WORD
Fox Theatre
Sturiia
WSOE
Humane Society
WSUI
Sandman
KLX
WRZ
KPO
KJR
KFOA
KTHS
WQJ
KFUO
Ohio Society
Congress Carnival
Davis
al & Pat
KFT
KHJ
CNRW
Voc al
Spirail
WSB
Denver
St. Louis
Central
KLDS
WCBD
WFAA
WMC
WOI
WBAP
WOAW
Eastern—Waiu
WBBR
WFI
WHAZ
WHAR
WGBS
WIP
WREO
WBAL
Far West
KPSN
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Mount Vernon Woman
A Mount Vernon woman, Mrs Frank M Casey, testifies she felt worse before taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and now feels well. She notes she would swear to its merits before a notary and keeps a bottle in her home. The ad compares the product to a column as tall as the Woolworth Building and to a distance from Lynn to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolworth
New York City
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Ohio
Frank M. Casey
South 11Th Ave
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Muscatine Journal and News-7 Tribune
Journal Prinsing CO
Clyde R. Rabedeaix
George M. Hinshaw
Tee Jovurnal
TriBune
Tee News
News and Tribune
Tae Journal and News-Tribune
Associated Pressure
Associated Press
Daily Journal
Getty
Mail
Muscatine
New York
Kansas
Detroit
Atlanta
CONE
Rotefnburg & Oer
1M Inc
Lie
Ralph Cram
Ford Air Tourists
Emporia
Kas
Bill White
Steno
Ser, Sao
Mr. Rockefeller
Wilbur E. Sutton
Gillilan
Oliver Cromwell
Henry
Holbein
Wifey
Elw
Newark
Newark Philharmonic
Detroit Schmemann
Montreal
Ireland
Scotland
Opera
la Perichole” and Chain
Uncle Bob
Big Brother
WOX
WRNY
Ww4j
Walt Din
Eman
U. S
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Company
Charles H. Phillips
Muscatine State Bank
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