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Newspaper
Oxford Leader
Location
Oxford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
1
A writer touts the community paper as the best medium for advertisers. It reaches more families in a trade area, has high per-subscriber readership, and the whole family reads it, making ads support local retailers and worthy county causes.
The text argues that broad internationalization of industry through Ford and General Motors alliances abroad and worldwide investments in oil and nitrate resources signals a hopeful path to peace. It suggests that, as capital from multiple nations pools, war becomes less likely since financiers benefit from stability and self preservation.
The Peoria household research bureau reports mechanized appliances cut home labor and boost usefulness. Bread output up 12 percent, broom use down 17 percent, needles and pins down 18 percent as ready-made garments replace home sewing. Electric washers rise from 50,000 to 7.5 million by 1929 end.
Des Moines officials predict a record turnout for the state’s Diamond Jubilee State Fair running through August 30. The 75th anniversary celebration includes Children’s Day with free admission for under 15, a baby elephant dedication, auto races, a circus, aviation events, livestock judging, and a fireworks finale “The Last Days of Pompeii.” Derby Day, Music Day, and multiple special observances follow with farmers, veterans, and old settlers days highlighted.
Cape Cod residents question the seagull’s role as a blessing to mariners. The birds, once seen as friendly to sailors, damage property and steal clams and fish from the sea, prompting skepticism about their benevolence.
Iowa health officials report 25 typhoid cases in a small city linked to raw milk. They warn raw milk risks include diphtheria scarlet fever tuberculosis and other diseases. Pasteurization at 145 degrees for 25 minutes followed by rapid cooling is recommended to render germs harmless and ensure safe milk.
The article notes that skating was not known in North America before European colonization. It mentions limited use of bone slides by certain Tskim tribes, contrasting with the broader absence of skating traditions prior to contact.
A moral fable frames success as a family with Work as the father and Ambition as the mother. The eldest son Common Sense, with siblings Perseverance, Honesty, Thoroughness, Foresight, Enthusiasm, and Co operation, plus the eldest daughter Character and sisters Cheerfulness, Loyalty, Care, Economy, Sincerity, Harmony, define traits. The baby is Opportunity, and knowing the old man helps one get along with all others.
A detailed narrative invites travelers through Yellowstone describing its vast wonders, wildlife, lakes, geysers, and famed features like Old Faithful. It catalogs lodges, camp grounds, hotels, roads, and scenic stops from West Yellowstone to Cody, noting the park’s beauty and urging readers to request more information from the Iowa Automobile Association.
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