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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1931
Page
11
Mohair furniture sought for Chicago World’s Fair exhibit
Household Science Institute seeks the oldest mohair upholstered chair or sofa in the United States for a Chicago 1933 World's Fair exhibit. A $250 prize plus exhibition of the piece await the owner, with details and provenance to be provided to Grace Viall Gray in Chicago.
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Chronicle
The
Household Science Institute
Chicago
United States
Institute
Grace Viall Gray
A Nation Divided Over Free Press and Choices
The piece argues that in the United States every citizen must declare a clear stance on national issues and brands, from politics to consumer goods. It paints a picture of a polarized public forced to align with Dry or Wet, disarmament or militarism, tariff or free trade, and even car brands, highlighting societal pressure to choose sides.
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America
Chevrolet
Ford
Rolls Royce
Deusenbreg
Austin
On the Fence No More in a Nation of Competing Voices
A crowded scene of public influence shows how base loyalties and advertising pressure citizens to decide on sports leagues brands and life choices. The piece warns against easy answers and highlights omnipresent persuaders from politicians preachers and columnists shaping opinions.
The Art of Getting Ahead Push and Persevere
A village lecturer extols persistence in achieving success. He declares the motto Push and keep pushing to reach goals. A heckler at the back mocks the idea, noting gas theft by youngsters and a lack of fuel in the village.
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Wall Street Journal
Inventor Westinghouse Touts Odd Gadget Mix
Willie Westinghouse, listed as an inventor, describes several quirky projects. He has an iceless refrigerator that squeezes the cook’s hand when the door closes, a radio advertising cutter, four wheel brakes for ten wagons, and a system to turn razor blades into carving knives. He also mentions a coal that burns like gasoline with no ashes and a rubber bib for flappers who chew gum while talking.
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Willie Westinghouse
Milkman’s counterfeit half-dollar comes and goes
A humorous exchange recalls a counterfeit half-dollar found in the morning. The woman notes Poe’s earlier involvement, while the man asks for the item’s location. The butcher is said to have accepted the fake, providing a light domestic vignette.
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Poe
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