Mount Vernon editors plan Hawkeye consolidation
The Mount Vernon Record's Lloyd McCutcheon buys the Hawkeye and will merge it with his paper on August 1st. The siblings, both strong writers and hustlers, aim to boost the town’s newspaper scene in their Mount Vernon paper.
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Modern debates and rural life mix in a 1920s column
A wide column blends religion, politics, and progress with reflections on modernist preachers, the Bryan stance, and the Bible. It notes court culture, the Tennessee monkey trial, and the clash of science and faith while praising local journalism and farming as a sturdy, healthful calling. It discusses rubber tire prices, England's role, and Florida rubber plantations as a hope for cheaper tires.
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Persnick and Whiskers Debate Time and Productivity
A quirky exchange unfolds as Persnick scolds Whiskers for idle soapbox hours and calculates lost earnings, noting a twenty year habit and a claim to own a nearby building. Other panels feature flea remedies, fashion notes, vaudeville humor, and a playful jab at office life.
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The iStory of Rubber Book Rebound Question
Dialogue scene mentions a book rebound and a statistic about men working here. Winnie asks about rebinding. President/ Bill discuss the work and content of The iStory of Rubber.
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