Penny Pinching Then and Now Across Modern Life
A reflective piece contrasts old advice on penny saving with modern spending habits. It notes people curtail small luxuries like phone calls and newspapers to save pennies, while weighing the true cost of frugality against larger expenses such as housing. It highlights the strain of daily life and the incongruity of chasing tiny savings amid bigger financial choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natal
Boltémartiere
Bayond
Aswell
Talkies and trends clash with silent film fate
The piece weighs talkies against silent movies amid critic attacks and wavering patron support. It notes theaters discarding sound, new silent attempts rising, and insists talkies must improve to keep their place, while fashion voices push skirts three inches below the knee and Roger Timson calls for honesty and self control as core needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chia
Talkies
Lt Ia
Pigeons Targeted by Tail Whistles in U S Army Plan
A quirky report describes a proposed U S Army measure to protect citizens by equipping carrier pigeons with tail whistles. It notes past Chinese practice of attaching whistles, details bamboo tubes and copper wire, and notes concerns about the birds’ wind driven motions and potential use as a deterrent or alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Haa
China
United States
Army
Towa County Mules and 4 H Colt Club Formation
Rossatti county Iowa reports the organization of the first 4 H mule and colt club in the state. Frank Barker and Harry Kirhfield lead as representatives with 13 youths from Kossuth Wright Humboldt Kossuth and Lyon counties, now ten counties host similar clubs. Exhibitions at the State Fair offer premiums up to 500 dollars with a point system emphasizing growth, manners, horsemanship, fitting and showing, and exhibitor judging ability. Special classes exist for merit judging not used in main awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossatti
Iowa
United States
Frank Barker
Harry D
Growth of Dairying Shows Long Term Industry Growth
The article argues that dairy production will rise with education on nutrition and health. It cites over 800 million gallons of ice cream consumed annually in the United States and notes increased per person consumption of milk butter cheese and other dairy products. It concludes the dairy industry has a long period of growth and prosperity ahead.
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United States
Auto busling across the Sahara hints new filling stations
A proposed route across the Sahara envisions locating filling stations at strategic points. The plan highlights expansion by selecting viable hubs along the desert crossing to serve travelers and freight.
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Sahara Desert
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Neil Hanson
Lewis’ Laverade
Hanson
Cashier
Miller Wedgeland
Alfred Eysland
E.W. Anlitter
Henry Erickson
America
Oakland AllsAmerica
Oakland
Nterica
Fisher
Peruiae
Aca
Taterleae Mariners Ail Roar
Ander
Muten
Rew
Siti
the Fiell
Ostland
Oaklad
Reid
Renwick Auto & Implement Co
Crnekal Motors
Renwick Rendering Company
Renwick, Lowa
Thia
Roger Tinbson
Towa
Colt Club
Money
Renwick Savings
Bank
Renwick
Wm. Beenen
Remwick, Iowa
Iowas
Americas
Carin
Owa
Moines
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