Kinney Hood Printing Company Ad Details
Publisher and manager listings show Kinney Hood Printing Co with Thomas F. Kinney as editor J W Hood as manager Edward C Kinney as adv mgr and A M Levy as Chicago representative at 6 North Michigan Ave Tower Building.
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Kinney-Hood Printing CO
Thomas F. Kinney
J. W. Hood
Edward C. Kinney
Adv
Mgr
A. M. Levy
Chicago
North Michigan Ave
Tower
Political satire on public duty and theft of time
A satirical reflection on American politics and citizen behavior. It laments politicians avoiding duty, citizens avoiding voting, and social trends from fashion to unemployment. The piece contrasts idle behavior with calls to work, noting misdirected mail and free meals as temptations amid national concerns.
Pioneers in Aviation Look to Next June Flight Attempt
Captain Rene Fonck, pilot of the long distance flight from Long Island toward Paris, plans to retry the voyage next June in a new aircraft. The piece extols aviation pioneers who push beyond daily limits, likening their quest to Columbus and predicting transformative effects on human affairs.
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Rene Fonck
Long Island
Paris
Columbus
Break Up Discipline In Town Schools
A historical reflection notes that school discipline declined in some towns with rough behavior by older pupils. It recalls teachers being expelled or targeted, while girls mocked actions and boys tried to fight teachers. The article argues unruly conduct harms the students long term.
The Thrill of Football Outshines Baseball in crowds and pace
The piece argues football thrills the nation more than baseball due to its nonstop action and tactical surprises. It contrasts baseball’s slower moments with football’s constant momentum, explaining why large crowds flock to football games.
New Chicago outer belt highway plan to link 24 Cook towns
Alderman Francis L. Boutell introduces a resolution for a 100 foot wide Harlem avenue outer belt from Lincoln Highway to Fort Sheridan, spanning 48 miles. The plan argues reduced tax costs, alleviated north south congestion, better access to forest preserves, and quicker routes to lake regions, with extension from Niles to the Lincoln highway.
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Cook County
Chicago
Francis L. Boutell
48Th Ward
Harlem Avenue
Fort Sheridan
Boutell
Illinois
Wisconsin
148Rd Street
Waukegan Road
Niles
Six Month Walk to Cover New York City Streets
It would take six months to walk all streets of New York City at an eight hour daily pace. The five boroughs total over 4,000 miles of streets, with Brooklyn and Queens each about 1,805 miles and Manhattan just under 500 miles.
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New Yor City
Brooklyn
Queens
Manhattan
Humming Birds Species Reach From Amazon to Alaska
The article notes about 500 humming bird species, mostly originating in the Amazon and Orinoco valleys. It states the birds are entirely American and migrate north in summer, reaching southern Alaska in some cases.
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Amazon
Orinoco Valley
Alaska
Verdun Trench of bayonets in mud near Verdun
During the Verdun assault the French defense endured a trench of bayonets. A German shell exploded before the charge, burying the French unit and leaving only the tops of their bayonets visible above the mud.
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Verdun
Ancient Romans used false teeth and bridge work
Historical notes indicate Romans employed artificial teeth and bridges, while dental fillings appeared later. A 1582 dental bibliography fixes the start of this profession around 900 A D, highlighting early dental practices and their development.
Women of Buenos Aires raise funds for Christ of the Andes monument
Under the leadership of Senora de Costa president of the Christian Mothers association the women of Buenos Aires organized a fundraising drive to commission and erect the Christ of the Andes peace statue.
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Senora de Costa
Christian Mothers’ Association of
Buenos Aires
Old Saxon March Name Levet Monath Explained
The Saxon term lewet monath translates to length month ly, marking the days growing longer as spring approaches. The old name reflects the longer daylight in March.
Quips and Quirks in a Witty Heritage
A humorous souvenir of old jokes and playful exchanges features a prosecutor quip about a mother in law, a judge grilling, and jokes on evolution from fish to man. The dialogue includes banter about a new play with a male chorus and audience pennies, plus a comic exchange on the line The Miracle.
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Jones
Bones
Mother's Knees and Changing Fashion Rhymes
A verse recalling childhood nursery tales told by mothers gives way to modern fashion. It notes La Mode's influence as skirts shorten and women stride freely, with a playful salute to evolving styles and the appeal of exposed ankles.
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la Mode
Thoughtful talk and aging in a changing world
The piece contrasts longevity with frequent calomel use and quotes John Hausman on a future shaped by rapid thinking. It presents ideas on health habits and mental speed as key to success in a dynamic era.
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John Hausman
Right or left and a bridal cake tale in verse
A playful exchange centers on Anne Hay who wears riding togs daily and insists it is a habit not show. The sobbing bride asks for attention while the husband recalls last night’s thoughts about the cake she baked. A joke about a town named after Bob ends with Marbiehead, Ohio.
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Anne Hay
Lightning explained as massive electric spark
Lightning is a giant electric spark between a charged cloud and the earth. The atmosphere resists discharge, forcing a white hot path that we see as lightning.
Legend of Chef Menteur Fort and the Lying Chief
An ancient Indian tale locates a fort about 25 miles from New Orleans at Chef Menteur. The Choc taw legend describes a chief famed for truth yet tainted by frequent prevarication, leading to exile on a peninsula by Lake Pontchartrain and naming the area Chef Menteur meaning Lying Chief.
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New Orleans
Chef Menteur
Lake Pontchartrain
The Storm and Telephones During Florida Hurricane
The Bell Telephone system showed its permanency by keeping long distance and local lines intact after the Florida hurricane. Emergency equipment was prepared at Hawthorne Works, Chicago, with a 193 pair cable ready on five miles of line. A shipment of 36 reels left October 1, and immediate measures from the Atlanta branch handled any damage.
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Bell Telephone
Florida
Hawthorne Works
Western Electric Company
Chicago
Western Electric
Atlanta
Notice of Capital Stock Increase at Lansing State Bank
A special meeting of Lansing State Bank stockholders on August 16 1926 approved raising capital from 50000 to 100000 dollars. The bank’s stock of five hundred shares at 100 dollars each had over two thirds vote in favor. Walter J. Winterhoff cashier.
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Lansing State Bank
Lansing
Illinois
Walter J. Winterhoff
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