Notable Fertility of Thought and Writing Craft
The piece discusses George Astrol Townsend, pen name Cath, and his prolific output from journals and daily papers. It argues vigorous writing stems from formed thought, constant reading, and contact with interesting people to sustain creativity and produce diverse literary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teew
George Astrol Teeweend
Cath
Towtoed
Eliters
Amd
Fern Vait & Calonm
Townsend
Types of Retail Merchants and Advertising
A guide contrasts two merchant types. The first relies on regular, small trade with little market insight and limited advertising. The second seeks improvement, watches market trends, and uses advertising to attract new customers and build a better business.
Standardizing the New Dances in Ballrooms
Society notes a shift from old time dancing masters to modern teaching as pupils push new dance forms across cities and winters. International Academy of Dancing Teachers meets in Paris to narrow tango styles, while American teachers may adopt a universal standard. The piece also mocks grotesque variants and hints at broader cultural shifts in dance and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internatioonal Academy of Dancing
Paris
Tilto
Tree Planting and Arbor Day in Civic Life
The article notes a shift from small public tree plantings by volunteers to formal actions by park and highway officials. It argues Arbor Day ceremonies and school programs can engage youth in practical tree planting, suggesting that children plant at least one tree yearly and care for it through early months. It emphasizes local effort and timely public improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiette
Advertising Fraud Critique Across States and Press
Printer's Ink notes 19 states ban advertising frauds and recalls early skepticism about enforcement. Editors worry big producers can dodge laws while small dealers suffer without intent. Publishers favor a watchdog agency. retail ads remain clean, while quacks and tipsters flood pages. American politics barely touches golf attendance as England wades in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
The Crops and the Birds Opinion Piece
An onslaught of insect pests threatens US crops despite generally favorable moisture and snow. Birds once protected fields by eating pests are driven away by luxury markets and the migratory bird law. Public sentiment must enforce the law to guard yields and wildlife while economic views shift after loan rejections. K P Hobson campaigned for Senate on a motorcycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Reclamation Work Starts on 160 Acres Near Jerome
On July 11 1918 W M McGinnis began improving 160 acres eight miles northeast of Jerome. A surveyor marked the land in sagebrush and since then a 100 plus acre stand of lathe clover is established with fence and clearing done. Sixty acres remain for seed and a house is yet to come as the big landholding grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. McGinnis
Jerome
McGinnis
Princess to be played at Baweh Opera House May 1
The high school will present The Princess dramatized from Tennyson at Baweh opera house on May 1. The play follows the prince in disguise as a girl attending the Princess college for women to win her back, with humor and pathos throughout. Tickets go on sale early in the week.
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Tennyson
Baweh Opéra House
Rieve
Princess’ College For Women
Orde
D’Eriana and Ventom Baugh Opera House May Night Show
Attraction promotes Mme Rosa Erina world famous vocal and organ virtuoso with Dublin and Paris credentials. Partnered by Mr Ventom, praised as top performer in Europe and America, delivering a combined act of song and humor to a class audience.
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D’'Erina
Vontom—Baugh Opera House
Mme Rosa @Erina
Armanec
Ireland
Catholic Church of
Dublin
Rose of
Ventom
Mr. Ventom
Barlesque
New York
Aetian
TIZ Brings Relief for Sore Feet in 25 Cent Box
An old advertisement touts TIZ as a cure for sore feet providing rest from aches corns blisters and bunions. It claims feet feel joyful and shoes stop hurting after using a 25 cent box obtainable at druggists or department stores.
Harmony Hair Beautifier Ad
An old style advertisement touts Harmony Hair Beautifier to soften, silk, and gloss hair with a rose scent. Harmony Shampoo delivers quick cleansing without oil, both sold at Rexall stores and by W H Baugh M D in Shoshone Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Rexall
W. H. Baugh
M. D
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England
Federal Reserve Bank
K. P. Hobson
Senate
Princess
Ballard
Gkacme Ee Endo Eereavenl
Ola
Oma
Satlin
Willow Street
New Haven
Conn
Union Pacific System
Omaha
Oregon Short Line
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