Straw polls and the rise of modern public opinion
The article traces the history of straw ballots from the Literary Digest method of 1936 to present quick national polls. It notes the 1936 disaster for Digest and Landon, the shift to faster polls by professional balloteers, and contrasts 1929 prosperity with 1947 retail sales of 109 billion dollars, highlighting changing economic times.
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Do It Yourself Maryland Wall Cabinet Pattern
Advertises a wood pattern to build a decorative wall cabinet for displaying small china and bric-a-brac. Claims the cabinet is illustrated and assemble by anyone, detailing pattern traces, nails, screws, and locations. Send 25 cents for pattern No 24 to Bird Pattern Co New York Pleasant Street.
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Blonde Hair Colors Measured By Scientific Study
A historical note reports that blondes have about 150000 hair follicles on average while redheads average around 25000, brunettes range from 80000 to 130000, with pigment blends in skin including orange yellow green red indigo and violet. Redheads reportedly blend colors better than blondes or brunettes.
Needle aiding blind threaded by touch in less time
A new sewing needle helps blind persons thread by touch alone at quicker speeds than a sighted person using a regular needle. The device requires no charge and is designed for easy use without sight.
Doctor's home remedy for piles relief and soothing formula
A printed advertisement offers a doctor’s formula to relieve itching and discomfort from piles. It claims the treatment softens swelling and provides speedy relief, urging readers to ask their druggist for Thornton and Minsr’s Rectal or Suppositories.
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Thornton & Minsr’s
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