Advertising towns and the rise of printer's ink campaigns
A discussion on public advertising for towns, noting Asheville's voluntary tax for a publicity drive, and efforts in Asbury Park, Long Branch, El Paso, California, Colorado, Louisville, and others. The piece argues newspapers offer the fastest, most effective publicity, with chambers of commerce driving funds for campaigns and regional promotion expanding nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Asheville
N. C
Asbury Park
Long Branch
el Paso
Tex
California
Colorado
Colorado State Realty Association
Denver
Louisville
Planus
Board of Trade
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
Municipal Attractiveness and Civic Stewardship
An essay noting that municipal greatness comes from attractiveness built by its people. It hinges on capable, willing citizens who volunteer time and effort for the public good, guiding community needs with commitment and civic spirit.
Railway Beauty Push Aids Stations And Towns
The article argues for aesthetic improvements to railroad depots and surroundings. It cites Booklovers Magazine and advocates tasteful stations, grassy borders, trees and flowers as a smart investment that enhances traveler satisfaction and patronage. It notes many lines lack beauty and that beautification can pay as a business strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentifal
Mt Way
Ptisseneor Psp
New York
St. Louis
Town Improvement Rules For Citizens Of The Community
Citizens are urged to help public welfare by observing simple town rules. Do not litter chalk fences or sidewalks, neglect pavements or yards, or dump garbage in health hazards. Promote clean streets, curb ash disposal, and support public improvements to foster a more beautiful America and patriotic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
American Civic Association
Ife
Beautifying Your Ground with Brook Landscape Effects
A discussion on using a brook or rill in grounds to create landscape effects. Suggestions include rustic bridges, widening streams into ponds, sun exposure for water plants, and adding aquatic varieties and plants along banks to enhance scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Bazar
Los Angeles Plans First City Forest at Griffith Park
Los Angeles foresters outline converting 3000 acres of Griffith Park into a commercial forest. The program aims to create a self supporting park through timber output while providing recreation. A cooperative plan by the Bureau of Forestry involved four experts and a planting plan completed in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
United States
Europe
Ts Co-Operative
Bureau of Forestry
Improving Erie Civic Art Club Formation in Pa Town
Women in Erie Pennsylvania form a civic art club within the chamber of commerce guided by the city Women’s club. They started by planting school grounds near Central School and beautifying the post office area, then spurred courthouse grounds improvements. They transferred garbage collection oversight to the health board, monitored by a few determined women, signaling progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Chamber of Commerce
Erie
Women’s Club
Chamber of Commerce of
Charles Dudley Warner
Health Board
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine
Patent medicine note offers Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. All druggists refund the money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on the end box. Product price listed as 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Support the Local Press Advocate Urges Community Support
A Home Trade Advocate praises the country press as essential to local information and civic life. The argument stresses that merchants funding the editor through advertising strengthens the paper, aids better reporting, and benefits the town overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Press
Home Trade Advocate
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Gorvrighys &c
Askesen
Paternahia
Palani
Wilber Shallenberger
Chicago
Winchester
Eldora
Shallepbeger
Aioe Sencee
Wilbert Shallenberger
Oakwood Blvd
Orexil State Bank
Orld
Pepper
FER Medigal Association
C. A. Swayze
Chichester
Akie
Draelliius Mall
Chichester Chemical Coo
Madison Square
Phila
Goughs
Pirntes
Ashe- Filte
Los Angeles’ Forest
Health Department
B. A. Raine
C. c
Bank
Pirtog
Humphreya' Medicine Co
Col. William and John Streets
U. & Patent
Omi Ashington
D. OG
Dr Atc
Illinois Central
G. A. R. Special Service
Illnois Central
Friends
Grand Army of the Republic
Linois Central
Omaha
Rock Island
Ackley
H.J. Phelps
Dubuque
Iowa
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Ibis
Mortland
Clare Exposition
Yellowstone Park
Black Hills
Hot Springs
Deadwood
North-Western
Emiskern
ngorTrattic Mores Antoaca
Hollisters
Rocky Mountain
Ah Bowie
Anvaster Drive Company
Madison
Wis
Sali
Oel, Co
Whch
Monroe St
Valparaiso
Ron
St. Pat Minneapolis
Des Moir
Kansas City
1St. Paul
Maple Leaf
Curriaco
Great Wester
St.Paul
Res. Mol
Pullman
Great Western
J.P. Elmer
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