Town Betterment Programs Across Communities
A Lowell committee inventories shipboards and urges leasing bans at renewal to protect town beauty. Easton adopts antispitting laws signed by Mayor McKeen. Ulterior improvements occur in Ulea and Genesecond streets, with President Baker influencing paving plans in Sunnyside Burlington. New Orleans school board urged to ban shared drinking cups. Knoxville ordnance tightens sidewalk and curb inspections. Grand Rapids park and cemetery boards defend private-landscape work as civic improvement boosting town prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Miéna
Easton
McKeen
Haniness
Ulea
N.Y
Baker
Council
Sunnyside
Burlington
New Orleans
W.T. O'Reilly
Dan Ordnance
Knoxville
Peut
Grand Rapids
Mich
Gbc
Garand
Pays to Beautify School Grounds Sparks Community Debate
A fragmented local notice discusses beautifying school grounds as a community value and argues for well planted, well kept areas. It notes mixed public support and concerns about property appearance and upkeep impacting neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athans
Planting Railway Station Grounds Trend Grows
The passage notes rising support for planting and beautifying railway station grounds as part of city beautification efforts. Travelers praise railway officials for enterprise and foresight in embellishing depots, urging continued landscaping to enhance stations and the adjoining corporate areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittelt
Catalogue aims to fool with pictures in advertising
The passage critiques how catalogues present glossy images to mislead buyers, stressing that quality and price comparisons are ignored in favor of spectacular advertising. It argues the catalogue seeks to make shoddy goods appear real through artful pictures and marketing.
Beautifying River Front with Trees and Gardens Plan
Community plans to enhance the Loylg Nila Key river front with tree planting sodding and garden work. The 188 proposal attracts significant attention from Outdoor Art and local groups, aiming to improve public spaces and aesthetics.
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Loylg
Nila Key
Local Happenings Across Hardin County Herald
The Herald summarizes local happenings from Hardin County towns and beyond on the semi weekly pages. Community notices include events, meetings, and items of interest for readers in and outside Hardin County.
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Hardin
Hardin County
Herald
Christmas at Home and Nearby Visits in Eldora
Miss Mabel Kersey spent Christmas at home and other locals including L T and Bertha Kersey with relatives. R W Tansey and Maye Meek drove to Eldora. Dr Mabee sold property east of the bank to Mr Duren. Miss Maye Meek enjoys a school vacation. Mrs Z H Dean hosted the 5 S class. Mrs Fred Larson joined daughter Inez in Cedar Rapids for medical treatment. Mrs Aseneth Wildman leaves for Ft Dodge then New Mexico. Miss Alice Branson leaves for Texas. James Waldo surprised by two brothers. Fifty Dollar Club ladies hosted husbands at Reese home. lively night.
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F. L. Tansey
L. T
Bertha Kersey
Chas. Rambo
Eldora
R. W. Tansey
Maye Meek
Dr. Mabee
Fred Larson
Inez
Cedar Rapids
D. R. Marling
Alice Branson
Texas
Jas
Waldo
Fifty Dollar Club
JL. K. Reese
F. W. Eilers
Peoria
Grandpa Eilers
George
Ole Mathewson
Rollin
Steamboat Rock Briefs Mention New Year Notes
Local notes from Steamboat Rock include New Year greetings and various town visits. Individuals such as Johns and Merle Knight from Abbott, plus Mrs. Joe Greenlief on the sick list, are listed with several travel updates. Revival and church activities feature prominently alongside community meetings and New Year resolutions.
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Merle Knight
Abbott
Joe Greenlief
Shop Surroundings Inspire Brooklyn Transit Workers
In Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company inspires workers to beautify their shops with grass plots and flowers. Employees form voluntary clubs to maintain grounds and raise funds for large American flags to fly over each shop, creating a new esprit de corps among crews and foremen.
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Wnd
Brooklyn
N.Y
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Winter
Ely
Polluys
Wwertiniines
Thirty-Ninth Street
Mast New York
Fresh Pouth Road
Thirty-sixth Street
Brighton Beach
Tuto Hoods
Cearly
Wishat
Lathe
Plane Sud Drill Press
Fore
Fresh Pond Road
Billboard Regulation Ordinance Clears City Council
A billboard control ordinance, requiring consent from two thirds of property owners on both sides of a street before erection, passed through the building committee amid strong protests from billboard advocates. Supporters predict the measure will shield residential districts from new signs as it's advanced for final approval.
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Ghlenge Council
Wetelet
Imac
Menon
School Gardens at Schools Encourage Planting and Care
The article urges using all surplus space for school gardens when play areas are full. It advocates assigning plots to students, protecting ownership of garden space, and teaching children to care for their own and respect others. It notes encouragement for regular garden work and weekend tasks by students.
Local Retailers Magi Prices Question In Catalogue
A reader asks if catalogue houses undercut retail dealers. The response: they do not. Catalogue houses cannot sustain profits and serve only the small buyer, offering little more than pared versions of items.
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Magi
Ani Nike
Drummer Warns Town Merchants on Mall Orders and Advertising
A drummer visiting an eastern town urges Brown the merchant to boost local advertising and catalog efforts to keep money in town. He argues residents favor mail order, draining local business, and suggests targeted stock, clear pricing, and regular bargain days to win back trade and strengthen the community.
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Brown
Drumaner
Brow
Smal Towna
Edward VII and Alexandra Crown a Changing Era
The article reviews King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra’s reigns highlighting criticism of cabinet changes by Asquith and royal visits affecting relations with Russia and Germany. It notes press divided on whether such actions threaten stability or foster peace, and remarks on Edward's aging yet popular queen.
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Edward
Alexandra
Edward ‘VII
England
Asquith
Premte
Callion
Revel
Jesty
Germany
"LITTLE JOE" BROWN Democratic Nominee Profile
Joseph M Brown rose to Georgian politics as a press driven candidate. Born 1851 in Canton Cherokee County he avoided speeches opting to publish his views. Son of Governor Joseph Emerson Brown he studied at Oglethorpe University and Harvard before entering law.
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Hoke Smith
Joseph M. Brown
Myr. Brown
Joe” Brown
Joseph Emerson Brown
Georgia
United States
Canton
Cherokee County
Milledgeville
Caplin
Sora
Atlanta
Ogiethorps
University
Harvard
Gud
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Steamboat Rock
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Verne Smith
Chicago
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Little Lew Gilbert
Chas. Gilbert
M. E
Menace
Jabritain
Edward VE
Alex and
Ila
Little Joe” Brown
U. G
Washington, D. G
SWIFT
NAT L
McKeen Duren
Prealdext
J.D Newcomer
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Bus
Brabh
Cashier
Nunalia
Asslatant
Pac
State Board of Immigration
Cheyanne
Wyoming
Eldura
Diamorn
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