Farm and factory unity urged to ease farm woes
T Preston, president of the Hamilton National Bank of Chattanooga, argues for building farm and factory communities together to raise farmers’ incomes. He notes that the base price for farm goods is fixed far away, affecting local farmer earnings, and cites examples where industrial decentralization has led to immediate economic gains. He warns against relying on legislative panaceas, urging careful step by step analysis of the farm problem.
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T. It. Preston
American Bankers Association
Preston
Hamilton National Bank of Chattanooga
Tenn
Sity
Freston
United States
Country Church Big Force in Community
Rev Henry R White writes in Successful Farming that the country church remains a vital institution in rural Missouri. He rejects the idea that it is dying, arguing good roads and radio are not the core issues and praising rural service and enthusiastic parish life.
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Country Church
Henry R. White
Pacale
Syrites
Missouri
Inquirer
City Like Home Encourages Daily Cleanliness Message
The article extols thrifty housewives maintaining constant cleanliness, avoids semiannual baths, and links personal upkeep to a broader civic effort. It urges daily cleaning before painting, praising cleanliness as essential for proper upkeep of woodwork, steel, and exposed surfaces.
Native ferns make ideal shade plants for yards
Ferns growing naturally in woods are not suitable as house plants because they do not withstand dry home air. Native ferns thrive in shady rear yard locations. Lift with soil, set with fronds just under surface, add top dressing of light rich soil, and water well in dry weather.
Betterment movement links home to character and citizenship
The dominant idea of the better homes movement is that home life shapes the character of children. Better homes produce better boys and girls, leading to better men, women, citizens, and a stronger country. The Delin eator.
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Better Homes
Insulation Benefit Promised to Cut Home Fuel Costs
A note emphasizes using some kind of insulation in homes to save fuel costs. The claim is that insulation will reduce yearly expenses by a significant amount, improving energy efficiency and lowering heating and cooling needs.
Birds You Own Birds You Own
Poem fragment in verse with irregular rhythm about birds, joy, and freedom. Mentions Douglas Maltoch as author and explores seeking happiness as birds escaping cages. Reflects on how joy begets freedom and how selfish words deter bliss.
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Pian
Miss
Douglas Sinhoc
Roosevelt’s Call to Action in Life’s Hard Tasks
A compact quotation from Theodore Roosevelt urges choosing hard, meaningful achievements over easy comfort. It emphasizes perseverance to accomplish goals in life, even when outcomes remain uncertain, framing effort as inherently worthwhile.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Thinking as a Way of Life in Wanamaker's View
The piece recounts John Wanamaker’s terse biography and argues thinking precedes action. It links thinking to work, law, and faith, urging readers to question regulations, analyze laws, and trust in God after thoughtful effort. The essay frames thinking, trying, and trusting as interconnected cores of a productive life.
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Ee Hixking
John Wanamaker
Christian Associatio
New Jersey
Mr. Wanamaker
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Old Time Soup and Coffee Cake from a Rural Cookbook
A historical recipe passage covers delicious imperial soup and very good potato soup, plus a bread sponge method for a coffee cake. It lists stock, bread crumbs, vegetables, chicken, almonds, cream and milk, with steps to simmer, sieve, and reheat. Also includes instructions for potato soup with onions and mash and a coffee cake with sponge, butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
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Simbeth
Cat Rain Superstition Across the Nation
McClure Newspaper Syndicate notes a widespread belief that a cat washing her face signals rain. The piece traces varied regional interpretations and links the trait to Isis and homeopathic magic, citing global examples of rain control through imitative practices.
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Isis
Japan
Celebes
McClure
Syndieste
Shoes That Are Too Large or Small Irritate the Skin
A fragmented verse warns that ill fitting footwear irritates the skin and inflames the tender surface. The poem shifts to a metallic image of coins beginning to accumulate as a symbol of consequence.
Superstitious Sue Plays Cards With Hanky Tale
A humorous note from a McClure Syndicate column describes superstition at card games. Sue, influenced by her brother Bill, sits on her handkerchief to avoid tears of disappointment, hoping Lady Luck will keep the hanky unused.
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Bill
McClure
Brains to Spare Claim Sparks Shape of Speech
A humorous exchange plays with double negatives as a speaker boasts brains unused, challenging another’s taunt. The dialogue centers on linguistic bravado and regional humor.
Vindicated Madrid Air Gathers Century-Old Praise
The Madrid climate seeming to extend life is celebrated by the Association of Children of Madrid in Vindication held in Vindication theater. An estimated audience of 7060 octogenarians attended, with a centenarian chairwoman presiding and a 90-year-old actor returning to the stage. A white-haired woman embraced him, reflecting long-standing affection for his work.
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Madrid
Association of Children of Aladrid
London Times
Nobleman’s auto store travels through wartime Austria
An Austrian nobleman and his family toured their country in a combined shop and residence mounted on motor trucks. When stopping, the van transformed into an open-air store with steps, display windows, balconies and antlered gables. The mobile home included a parlor, bedroom, and kitchen, while the trailer carried a second bedroom.
Marshal Foch Praises Sleep As Aiding Force
Marshal Foch stated sleep is one of his greatest aids and he both preaches and practices it. He recalls during the World War and other times never feeling worn out, able to sleep swiftly even when awakened by a subordinate asking about an order.
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Marshal Foch
Foch
Qualified Manager Negotiates Terms in Detroit News Style
A terse exchange outlines bargaining terms between a manager and a singing talent. The Detroit News tone captures a quick negotiation on expectations and performance thresholds for a potential engagement.
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Detroit News
Between Girls Ethel What kind of a fellow is he to go out with
Mabel responds that the fellow is witty yet nearsighted, unable to notice meal prices, highlighting a humorous contrast in dating banter.
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Ethel
Mabel
Montreal Star Title Qualifier Seeks Midnight Sun
A cryptic verse hints at a Montreal Star linked title. a saying about learning from mistakes and truth outlines a cautious note on aristocracy. The lines weave themes of evolution, fear, and wit, presenting a reflective, old-style proverb voice.
Belgium Marathon Music Feats Awe Belgians
An odd marathons fad features long distance accordion playing with walking drummers leading the scene. Emile Gleaneur, the accordion hero, traversed from Thieu to Brussels and back about fifty miles with brief rests. Crowds lined country roads as supporters joined in relays.
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Belgium
Akourages
Iran
Emile Gleaneur
Thieu
Brussels
Ride He Will Remember Passenger aboard Vienna plane ends dangling
A passenger on a Vienna to Salzburg commercial flight became entangled with the plane’s structure and was carried upside down during takeoff. Rockets were fired to alert the pilot. The aircraft descended and the passenger was removed unconscious but unharmed.
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Vienna
Japanese Gold Tooth Trend Impacting Currency in Japan
H Ishida of Ts coma Washington blames the gold tooth craze in Japan for current currency stringency. He says when Japanese acquire money they buy gold teeth and smile broadly, fueling large withdrawals from banks in exchange for paper money.
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Japan
H. Ishida
Tscoma
Humble Orator Remembers Fraction of Magnificent Empire
A Montreal Star quotation captures a soap box orator declaring humility within a vast empire, with a bystander lampooning the speaker as vulgar. The scene reflects mid century public rhetoric and social tension.
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Montreal Star
First Hand Information Tidbits Quote on Marriage
A London Tid Bits quip asserts the best study of women comes after marriage. It suggests a husband learns by listening to his wife about other women rather than by direct observation. The remark mirrors witty, gendered humor typical of the era.
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London
So Different Ex Leatherneck War Memory
The veteran recalls trying to forget the war while discussing coping with memories after service. He mentions watching war films as a form of coping and reflects on how his experiences linger.
Insect Quiz Sparks Pegasus Horsefly Joke
A playful Natural History note shows a teacher correcting Willie as he learns Pegasus is an insect and is explained as a horsefly. The exchange highlights a classroom moment on classification and curiosity.
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Willie
Pegasus
High Honor Mahatma as Title and Leader Name
The phrase denotes a high honor meaning great souled one and also names the chief priest or wise leader within theosophical circles. It highlights how a respectful title intersects with a key leadership role in the movement.
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Mahatma
Theosophisis
The Ultimate Jinks-So Givvins Is Lazy
The item riffs on a character described as indolent and preferring a bedtime story over changing the channel, noting a laid back attitude and humorous contrast with activity. The quip centers on a playful stereotype of laziness and entertainment choices.
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Biinks
Untethered Musings on Baseball and Ancestors
A brief, provocative pair of quips touches on gender gaps in baseball understanding and a stark take on ancestral ties, offering a blunt, era-tinged voice without broader context.
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