Digest survey paints bright picture of urban American homes
The Literary Digest two year study of urban households finds two thirds own cars for recreation, four in ten have radios, six in ten have Sheaca teams, half own pianos, one in ten housewives have a full time servant, and most homes boast electricity and labor-saving utilities. Most families seek outdoor life and own homes with savings, across 37 cities from Maine to California.
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Maine
California
Lancaster
Intelligencer
Not A One Man Government President Coolidge referenced
Fragmentary reminiscence discusses President Coolidge and the idea that the United States is not a one man country. It mentions J Gary and U S Steel, with quotes about succession and the notion that a future leader would take the reins after ten years.
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Ju Gary
Coolidge
Tadae Aay
Ee Coon
U. S. Steel Corporatan Corporation
Maby Yar
Piedguenge
United States
Return of School Day Sparks Fond Memories
The note recalls youthful crushes and classroom romances as the sender asks Sweetheart not to forget their efforts to get close. A nostalgic request highlights past efforts to sit near or by the beloved in school days.
Easy Lessons in Drawing Techniques
After penciling a drawing you may finish with pen or brush. Erase pencil lines after inking. Then color with crayons or watercolors. Clip these lessons and save them.
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Hes Grieg
Inverted futures and fault in a Kiwanis moment
A reflective Kiwanis Magazine piece questions what can be inverted and who bears responsibility as a woman drives away in a smoky car. It ponders progress, danger, and blame with instinctive curiosity about fate and fault.
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Kiwanis Magazine
The Passing of the Steel King Elbert H. Gary
An obituary tribute to Elbert H. Gary detailing his rise from farmer’s son to president of a vast steel trust worth about two billion dollars. It notes his self made success, influence in the steel industry, and that the company will endure after his death despite his absence at the helm.
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Elbert H. Gary
Gary
Fragmentary OCR Note on Social Figures and Car Scene
The readable lines describe a woman in a snappy roadster and a disjointed remark about manners and the other sex. It mentions a character named Seeaene and a scene of reading or writing with little meaningful context. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear events.
Early signs temper coal strike amid ample supply
The text notes it is premature to settle the coal strike as ample coal is on hand and frosts have not yet set in the season of coal necessity. It adds miners and operators appear to be content currently.
Vanzetti Case Sparks Delays as Lawyers Jockey for Time
Anarchists and murderers await key rulings while a stay of execution and reprieve are debated. Judge Death denies a motion for a new trial, giving seven years of respite amid legal jockeying, as J Ogden Armour and Judge Gary proceed.
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Vanzetti
J. Ogden Armour
Gary
Uncle Sam vows to outbuild other nations in naval power
The writer warns that if the United States follows through on surpassing every nation in sea strength, it could crush rivals trying to compete and also harm Americans who owe money to other countries to finance ships. The piece asserts capability and intention to act.
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Uncle Sam
Republican Nomination Battle Seen Between Hoover and Lowden
Political observers view the 1928 presidential race as a contest primarily between Herbert Hoover and Robert M. La Follette Lowden with other candidates likely weaker. Both are seen as capable, with Lowden representing western interests and Hoover the central figure in the race.
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Mr. Hoover
Lowden
Red radical problem triggers resignations and tactics
A fragment notes a political struggle where a red radical issue prompted a leader to resign. After a replacement was installed, efforts against the new authority emerged, ending with an unresolved incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili
Titht
Probate Notice in Estate of James
First publication August 19 and last publication September probate notice for the estate of James. Creditors must file claims in the court by September 15, 1927, otherwise they will be forever barred. Attys for Estate.
Estate of Benjamin Henrichs notice of filing claims
Public notice regarding the estate of Benjamin Henrichs deceased. The administrator will meet creditors and present claims for examination, adjustment and allowance in the probate court on a specified date in 1927 at nine oclock A M.
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Benjamin Henrichs
Anne Ot
OPTOMETRY Value to the Public Fairbury Nebr
The article discusses reading vision and the need for reading glasses when material cannot be read at about 13 inches. It notes eyes strain from insufficient sight at that distance and explains that the lost power can be restored by proper corrective lenses.
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Lawrence Awthorne
Earth
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Eatete
DE. M. J. Powell
Eas
Fairbery
O.G. Diehl
Diller
Optometry
Edw
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Fairbury, Nebr
Waggoner Bros
Davis
First National Bank
Fairbury
Graganteos
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