From Sharecropper to Packing Magnate in America
HOPE CHAMBERLIN reports on a study in The Ladies' Home Journal tracing how ordinary Americans live from Mississippi sharecroppers to Chicago packing company heads. It details incomes, home ownership hurdles, food budgets, spending on ice cream, housing conditions, and the dream of owning a home, highlighting disparities and common habits across regions.
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Government Defines Proper Use of Flag in Commerce
Washington outlines legal limits on displaying the American flag for advertising or other commercial uses. The Commerce Department released a handbook The Flag in the United States Its Use in Commerce to clarify restrictions. States and territories have enacted laws prohibiting flag use for ads, and similar statutes exist in Alaska Puerto Rico and Samoa.
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Boom Town Rises in Wasteland Near Holly Ridge NC
ROLLY RIDGE NORTH CAROLINA Four months ago land near Holly Ridge sold cheap to locals. Now the federal government builds an anti aircraft training camp with two mile frontage on US 17. Thousands of troops will arrive, fueling camps and business along the highway.
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Onslow
Kendall Bacon Becomes Editorial Boss at Lansdowne Weekly
Kendall Bacon arrives at Lansdowne Weekly to revamp the office. He asserts control, pushes clean work habits, and vows to outpace the dailies by digging beyond gossip. His plan yields a sharper, more energetic paper as readers respond with higher sales.
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Lansdowne Weekly
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Kendall
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Knight
Kendell
Ced
Bach Jules Allen
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Stan
Adlen
Ken
Gail
Why a successful man marries a wife below his station
An analysis argues that men often choose pretty wives who lack the same ambitions or social climb, leading to lifelong questions about why a highly successful man marries someone perceived as less accomplished. The piece cites early affection at 20 or 25 and notes the wife’s later inability to match his rise.
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Susie
Hite
Artificial Ear Now a Valuable Hearing Aid
Dr James W Barton notes the artificial ear’s value in improving hearing. He outlines how advancements aid speech understanding, daily communication, and quality of life for patients with hearing loss. The device’s evolving design promises broader access and comfort for users.
Health column notes on eyewear and artificial ear drums
The piece discusses wearing glasses as routine for normal vision, notes some opt out for facial expression or hearing aids, and reports a Swiss Medical Journal notice on artificial eardrums. It covers fitting, limitations, personality impact, and benefits of discreet hearing aids for those with ear drum defects or loss.
Noise as a health problem and nuisance in industry
The article discusses noise as a health issue in industry, noting its potential to decrease production and increase worker turnover. It cites Dr. Ferguson of Ottawa and the National Industrial Review, describing how reducing noise can improve health and morale, and reduce absences and friction. It also explains how noise affects the brain and body, causing fatigue and reduced mental and physical ability, and adds a Q&A on related stomach pain and general itching.
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G. &. Ferguson
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