Quirky Community Observations From Early 20th Century Talk
An array of brief social vignettes notes dogs chasing cats, youths learning to drive cars and cows, pennies saved by children, girls smoking, fishing season hopes, church access in bad roads, Government funds and borrowing, secret marriages and wedding gifts, Coolidge not watching Congress, and visitors seeking interest at Washington’s Zoological Gardens.
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Washington
Capitol
Congress
Zoological Gardens
Weight concerns among teens influence fitness norms
A store clerk notes many girls weigh themselves using visible scales and a few say 110 pounds is too much to eat. Older folks warn 110 may reflect unhealthy body image, while modern girls chase sylph like looks. The piece argues vitality matters for sports and dance, and healthy weight varies with activity level.
Austrian divorce suit over wife’s immodest dress
Ludwig Schneider sued for divorce claiming his wife wore short skirts. The court ruled against him, forcing acquiescence to his wife’s attire. The article notes few Americans pursue such grounds and comments on dress customs for both genders.
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Ludwig Schneider
Controlling Radio and the Public Interest
The piece criticizes Congress for not funding the radio control commission and urges immediate operation of the new broadcasting regulation system. It argues that airwaves serve the public, must be regulated for the maximum public good, and that individual rights yield to community welfare under majority rule.
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Congress
Radio Control Commission
Woman's Struggle for Beauty in Wartime Society
The article notes women and girls buy cosmetics six times more than before the war. It suggests independence and athletic activity as admired paths to attractiveness while warning against artificial looks. It also mentions housework aiding health if not overburdened.
Boys Learn Care of Babies Classes Grow in Chicago Area
More than 5,000 Chicago Parochial school students have earned Red Cross certificates in Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick. Red Cross nurses teach all instruction as men and boys increasingly join to learn bed making and patient care, with classes spreading to Cook, DuPage and Lake counties.
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Chicago
Red Cross
Estelle Weltman
R. N
Cook
DuPage
Lake Counties
Westinghouse to Use Newspapers for Nationwide Campaigns
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing plans to use newspaper advertising exclusively to run nationwide sales campaigns while tailoring messages to local districts. J C MecQuiston, manager of publicity, says newspapers allow leveling national reach with district customization to fit local needs.
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Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
J. C. MecQuiston
MecQuiston
Illinois Facts and Figures From the State Economy Report
Illinois automobiles valued at 293 million dollars and farm families spend 1690 dollars yearly, about 120 dollars more than the national farm average. Chicago households use 88 percent more electrical appliances than the U S average. John tops Illinois names in directories followed by William James and Charles. Death rate declines by one tenth of one percent annually. January power output reaches 565 330 000 kilowatt hours an 11 percent rise from 1926. Over 400 fish varieties inhabit Illinois waters. Daily gas and electric meters installed average 640. Outside Chicago bank deposits are 67 percent in savings.
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Illinois
Chicago
United States
John
William
James
Charles
Electric Light and Power Companies of
Ilinois
Immunity Sought in Grain Co Crash Probe
Chicago officials view with complacency the Board of Trade investigation into fraud tied to the Grain Marketing failure of 1925. Arbitrator Brown found Armour Grain officials falsified records and dumped low grade wheat, cheating the market out of millions. State’s Attorney Crowe and Secretary Jardine await clearer action while a Board of Trade committee reviews the Armour transactions.
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Chicago
Arinow Grain Company
Board of Trade
Edward B. Brown
Armour
Rosenbaum Grain Companies
Armour Company
Brown
Armour Grain Company
Robert E. Crowe
Mr. Brown
Crowe
Jardine
Race Progresses Despite Bearded Women Brass Voices
A fragment notes a race with women described as bearded and bold voiced, suggesting they would not fear flirtatious challenges as the competition unfolds. tone mirrors a column tease from the Indianapolis News.
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Indianapolis News
Londoners Prefer Riding to Walking Says Critic
A London Opinion column argues that “ultimately” Londoners favor riding over walking with the claim that legs become mere ornaments, though the author notes that only some share this view.
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London
Reconditioning of liner America to start at Newport News
The Shipping Board announced immediate reconditioning of the liner America, badly damaged by fire last March, at Newport News Virginia. The War Department has placed orders totaling 1 465 000 dollars for airplanes and equipment including 45 Curtiss aircraft. Representative Tilson plans an unofficial survey of the Philippines before leaving in a few days. The Interstate Commerce Commission denied increased freight rates on grain and grain products across several midwestern states and terminal markets.
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America
Newport News
Shipping Board
War Department
Philippines
Tilson
Islands
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lumber Meeting for Chicago Washington
The National Lumber Manufacturers association announced its twenty fifth annual meeting will be held in Chicago on April 28 and 29.
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Chicago
Washington
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Quarry Blast Kills Four at Saint Clair Ganister Quarries
A premature blast at the Saint Clair ganister quarries near Altoona Pennsylvania killed four men and injured four others. Local authorities launched investigations into the blast casualties and safety measures.
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Altoona
Saint Clair
Ganister
Here
Fire destroys Whitworth dormitory in Spokane loss $100,000
A dormitory at Whitworth College in Spokane was destroyed by fire causing an estimated loss of $100,000. The blaze affected the college for men and occurred near the campus. Fire crews investigated the cause as the building burned.
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Spokane
Wash
Whitworth College
Here
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