Howe About by ED HOWE
A reflective column on social behavior, honesty, and thinking. The writer critiques hypocrisy, urges fair criticism, and notes the differences between country and city life. He recalls family influence, gossip in small towns, and views on punishment and progress.
What Radio Means to the Farmer
The piece explains how radio shifts from entertainment to a practical farming tool. It cites Secretary Jardine and the Agriculture Department, detailing weather and market broadcasts, farm news digests, 50 Farm Flashes, and youth programs. It notes farm radio boosts profits by informing livestock sales and improving farming practices across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jardine
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Bureau of Standards
Washington
Post Office Department
Uncle Sam
Earl S. Miles
Washington County
Indiana
Mr. Miles
Gardner
Norcross
Plymouth County
Mass
Department of Agriculture
Government
Bureau of Home Economics
Radio Order
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Kan
Mr. Jardine
Kansas
Ham and Eggs Found Aids to Life in Thames Valley
An English motorist collapsed between Chertsey and Staines and was rushed to a bungalow. Neighbors dialed for an ambulance and found him conscious and eating after the scent of frying ham and eggs revived him. The owner of the bungalow explained the dish’s restorative odors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames Valley
England
Chertsey
Staines
Desire for Title and Honor, Ruskin’s Insight
The passage contrasts motives for advancement among seaman, clergyman, and prince. Each seeks higher rank not for duty but for being addressed as captain, my lord, or your majesty, revealing pride in title over service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruskin
Indian Runner Duck Prefers Dry Life at Barnyard Party
In a barnyard tale, Mrs. Indian Runner, brown and white unlike the white peers, declines water after encouragement from Mrs. Wobble Duck. The Indian Runner family reportedly dislikes ponds, yet the pair share a friendly invitation to join for bugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Runner Duck
Mrs. Wobble Duck
Mrs. Wobble
Jack Celebrates Birthday With Simple Gifts
At a birthday party for Jack, guests arrive and present presents. A boy offers a coin, and Jack, unaware of its value, tells him he would have brought more if he could.
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Jack
Bill
Baby Bruy Ver’s Crossways Sparks Doris’ Alarm
Doris nearly three calls for mother when her baby brother tips and struggles on his face. The child is described as fat and unable to right himself, causing distress in the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Doris
Bruy
Face Gave Him Away
A humorous exchange where Johnny admits he ate jam after his mother and Frank question him. Johnny claims he said yes to eating jam and denies having the face to lie about it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Frank
Father, mother and teacher weave a braided tale
A fragment from a classroom exchange centers on a student asking if a father wrote an essay. The response notes the mother did the work after the father began it, highlighting the collaborative and choreographed effort in completing the assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Freshen a Heavy Skin with Cuticura Talcum Powder Ad
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Talcum Powder as an antiseptic scented dusting powder for face skin baby and perfume use. Markets as economical and part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio alongside Soap and Ointment.
Taken to Heart
A fragment from a dialogue shows a witty exchange where a woman rebukes a flatterer and a man gently proclaims admiration. The scene centers on attraction, intellect, and social banter.
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