Sewing machines lead farm conveniences in Ohio survey
In a northeastern Ohio farming community survey by Ohio State student A J Paulus, sewing machines outnumbered automobiles among 100 families, with 88 owning sewing machines and autos ranking second at 66. Other items included sinks 63 and stoves 61. telephones were surprisingly low at 22.
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Columbus
Ohio
A. J. Paulus
Ohio Stateniversity
C. E. Lively
Bath
Reniers
Ohio locals report varied incidents and honors across the state
Reports include a bus bugle and drum corps earning a trip to Omaha for the National American Legion in October, a mine disaster in Rendville killing Alex Thomas, a Harding portrait in a Marion Labor Day fireworks event, and multiple crimes fires and accidents from Ashland to Greenfield involving speeding drownings gas fumes burglaries and explosions.
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Shelby
Omaha
Neb
National American Legion
Marion
Harding
Marion County Fair Grounds
The Ostrich Debate on Size Beauty and Origin
A talking trio of birds the Rhea and two Ostriches dispute who is more beautiful and superior. The Rhea boasts South American origin and finer feathers while the Ostriches claim larger size. They end the debate and all three fall asleep dreaming of their homes.
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Mrs. Ostrich
Mr. Ostrich
Toth Ostriches
South America
Africa
Knitted Astrakhan Style Coats Dominate Autumn Sportswear
Julia Bottomley notes a fall trend toward knitted coats resembling astrakhan or caracul with fur-like trim. Matched hats and neckpieces in velvet and velours appear in vivid autumn colors, including orange, rose, and pansy hues, paired with scarves, collarettes, and gilded accents for street wear.
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Astrakhan
The New Morality and Old Novelists Debate
Ferdinand Huxley argues in a Denver lecture that readers are returning to Dickens Scott and Thackeray as they reject contemporary novelists. He notes a morality likened to chorus girl ethics and cites a stage manager's dinner quip about loyalty and deception.
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Ferdinand Huxley
Lbrarian
Denver
Dickens
Scott
Thackeray
Penalty the Nation Pays for Pursuing Speed Madness
An analysis of U S industrial accidents shows millions are left disabled each year and work time lost. It argues for convalescent care vocational training and job reassignments to restore injured workers as productive units. The piece links medical education and industry leaders to reform.
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United States
Why Are Not Young People as Good as They Used to Be
A columnist argues that youths have not changed and critics ignore the adult influence. The piece blames aging generations, media, and parental discipline for societal faults, urging accountability from previous generations rather than blaming students.
Three Classes of Men From Whom Uncle Sam Gets Tips on Smugglers
About 80 percent of tips to the Treasury on smugglers come from nonemployees. Informants seek rewards, not patriotism, with a 25 percent salvage share and a legal cap of 50,000 dollars. Three groups supply tips: self appointed smuggler sleuths, traveling commission men, and free lancers in commerce seeking large profits.
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Uncle Sam
Treasury Department
Atlantic
There Are No Definite Plans Yet For Another Pole Attempt
The speaker doubts aircraft feasibility for polar exploration due to landing issues but envisions a future air survey. A radio set is deemed essential for safety, and a Zeppelin might be ideal yet costly. Plans for another attempt are expected next summer to map potential land and pursue an air route to Europe.
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Europe
Forest Resources Depleted Across the United States
More than half of the original U S forest resources have been used up with extensive depletion across the East, Middle West, and South. Five Western states Washington Oregon California Idaho and Montana hold over half the standing commercial timber. Estimates vary on timber longevity from 25 to 90 years, averaging about 60, and risk rising within 20 years if depletion continues. Reforestation anti-fire measures and tax deferral until forests recover are urged to sustain yields.
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United States
East
Middle West
South
Washington
Oregon
California
Idaho
Montana
West
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Gabel
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Angelus Scott
East Avenue Cemetery
Youngstown
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Greenfield
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Rhea
North America
Smart Fall
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Harry E. Mock
Gorgas Memorial Institute
W. E. J. Gratz
Epworth Herald
Walter Davenport
Liberty
Lincoln Ellsworth
Amundsen
North Pole Flight
George B. Rigg
University of Washington
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