National Movement for Beautifying Homes Gains Missouri Reach
The Kansas City Star notes the National Movement for Beautifying Homes expanding into Missouri with over 150 communities in Jefferson City enrolled. The program promotes home attractiveness and order through school and club cooperation, urging improvements from planting flowers to cleaning vacant lots across farm communities towns and counties.
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Kansas City
United States
Missouri
Jefferson City
Kansas City Star
Money Spent in Remodeling Old House
An investigation finds the average remodeling cost around $2,000 covering exterior and interior updates. Banks and building societies finance such projects, believing the investment raises a home’s value from about $5,000 to $6,000 or more.
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Wisa
Exchange
Built-In Garage Ideal for Modern Homes and Gardens
The built in garage saves space and avoids a rear yard structure while pleasing both utilitarian and aesthetic aims. With cars central to modern life, integrated shelter fits the house and garden on small suburban lots, and likely appeals to garden lovers.
City planning gains traction with 700 adopted centers
About 700 centers of varying size have adopted city planning ideas, with around 200 having populations over 25 000. Others range down to 1 000 or less. Communities near large centers show strong activity, but expansion is broad. In another decade many small towns may be judged backward for not regulating growth.
Daily Fire Toll in U S Cities
A Washington Star report notes that a typical day in the United States consumes many buildings in fires including homes schools churches hotel structures hospitals and stores. The piece laments the toll on children and argues that fire damages can be controlled.
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United States
Washington Star
Shade Trees Add Accent to Landscape and Home
The article stresses selecting a few well placed shade trees rather than crowding the yard. It notes that yew features enhance the yard and create a sense of security for the home. It recommends including one or two trees in planting plans for shade and ornament.
Prosperity's Foundation and Home Ownership Insight
A brief reflection on home ownership, noting that seldom does the homeowner regret owning a property. When contentment is reached, owners may explore additional investments to enlarge their financial opportunities.
Supposition in a Shipboard Exchange by Wallace Irwin
A short dialogue fragment features a skipper groaning over a vessel losing bearings and danger at sea. The mate responds with cautionary and defiant lines, framed by Wallace Irwin’s maritime wit.
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Wallace Irwin
Nutry Natural History by Hugh Hutton
Choppersnop described as a major enemy of the Mongolian Wart Hound, protected by game laws due to raids on chow mein fields. Young choppersnops capture most wart hounds, later hide in rat nests and reportedly lay about 600 eggs. Eggs allegedly used to make egg foyong at Canton with acorn hands and peanut bodies in a comic culinary spoof.
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Canton
The Finest Ornament
A poem by Douglas Malloch argues that material flourishes like polished objects do not define a home. He jokes that a plain cookie jar, kept within reach for all, best embodies true warmth and hospitality. The piece reflects a simple, homespun ideal over ostentatious display.
Bath Houses Offered With Radioactive Hot Water
A letter to the editor from Fred Barton of Hot Springs Arkansas praises hot spring water as 145 degrees hot and radio active with free public fountains. Government bath houses keep prices low at a dollar and require doctor exams before treatments.
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Ark
Fred Barton
Bright
Helpfully Diverse Sandwich and Party Recipe Fragments
A compilation of snack and party ideas includes cheese and olive sandwiches with tapioca and milk fillings, egg sandwich filling with celery and pickles, cake decorations using marshmallows and raisins, ginger punch with ginger and citrus, and a breakfast suggestion using hominy and dates. It also mentions coloring coconut for decorative uses and spicing ice creams, all presented in a dated, column-like tone.
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Golor
Why We Do What We Do by M K Thomson Ph D
The text discusses grouchiness as a mood tied to liver or gland issues or shocks, and how a sulky attitude can deter social participation. It notes grim self control failures, uses grouch as a social shield, and warns such behavior may become habitual if left unchecked.
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M. KE. Thomson, Ph. D
BicOluro Nowsnanor Syndicate
Castoria Touts Gentle Cure For Infant Colic
An advertisement promotes Castoria as a pure vegetable remedy for infant colic and stomach issues. It claims quick comfort with no harm, urges keeping a bottle at home, and notes its mild taste and doctor’s signature on the wrapper.
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Chas
H. Fletcher
Restoring Castle Jaal eck To Pre‑Robber Baron State
The Bad Noesen historical society plans to rebuild Castle Jaal eck in Germany to its medieval condition. The castle tower recalls the murder of Walter Rathenau, the foreign minister, who met death by his own hand there.
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Bad Noesen
Germany
Castle Jaaleck
Walter Rathneau
The Old and the New Mother Dialogue
A grandmother recalls frugality saving money in old wool socks. The daughter responds with humor about putting coins in a hose as a contrast, noting little difference in thrift between generations.
Engagements and rumors spark doorbell jokes
Regular Bell quips about a woman said to be engaged to many men while highlighting social snubs and financial worries. Jill jokes about rings and exclusivity as a playful reflection on relationships and popularity.
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Jill
Tatars in Lithuania Preserve Moslem Faith for Centuries
A historic account notes that after Vytautas the Great, hundreds of Tatars were brought to Lithuania as prisoners. They intermarried with locals, kept Islam, and spread crescent banners. On the 500th anniversary of Vytautas death, the League of Lithua nian Tatars met in Kovne to plan a central mosque in the capital.
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Lithuania
Vytautnas the Great
Grand Principality of
Lithuatia
Mahomet
Vytautas the Great
League of Lithuanian
Vutars
Kovne
Naunns
Scientific Authority Links Nagging to Ulcers and Ill Health
British physicians report that daily nagging and petty annoyances can trigger serious health effects similar to gastric ulcers. They warn anxiety and fear damage the body, while calm courage supports recovery, noting temper and constant worry act as powerful toxins.
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The
Bell
Avudlenty, Inc
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin A Gentle Constipation Remedy
A family doctor trusted laxative Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin offers a mild, pleasant tasting solution for various constipation cases. Made with pure senna and harmless herbs it starts a gentle bowel movement without coating the tongue or causing headaches. Free trial bottle available by mail order.
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Dr. Caldwell
Monticello
Should Be a Limit on Large Families and Husbands
A cryptic exchange on family size contrasts belief in large families with limits on marriage. A self-possessed woman notes two or three husbands suffice, while a judge counsels peace amid two men fighting. A witness recalls no third chat, ending with a wry line about persistence.
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Chars
Fat loss claim in 27 days and Kruschen Salts ad
A newspaper fragment highlights a Montana reader praising Kruschen Salts for rapid fat loss and renewed energy. The ad urges a daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast and promises money back if unsatisfied. It notes improved digestion and blood health as benefits.
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Montana
Vic Vroity
America
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