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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
3
Advice on affordable home building by William A. Radford. He argues modest houses with ample light and air can be economical without sacrificing quality, detailing clever room layouts and bay window features that add charm without high cost.
The article describes a roomy two story home with six bedrooms on one side, a compact working area, ten porches including a 26 foot front porch, and a pantry. It notes costs depend on local conditions and sourcing, but emphasizes reasonable estimates from contractors and architects, aiming for rent savings and good credit to realize the dream.
In a reminiscence from My Boyhood, John Burroughs recalls his early ambitions to be a king and then to be a finder-out of things. His father encouraged curiosity, joking that kings were hanged on sour apple trees while praising Burroughs for pursuing science and astronomy. The Kansas City Star notes these memories.
The piece describes a grand document sent to Congress during Jefferson’s pursuit of the Louisiana Purchase. It chronicles a mythical salt mountain near the Mississippi River, 180 miles long and 45 miles wide, with glowing reports of salt rivers and ancient towers, later used by opponents to mock him.
A dancer refuses to perform in her old home town claiming she does not want the locals to see how little she wears. The manager seeks a solution and suggests a smaller bead adornment to placate the audience.
In a humorous vignette, Tommy studies a dictionary while his mother requests a new stick of wood. He quips that proper education is lacking and delivers a formal correction in witty, old fashioned phrasing.
The National Research Council conducts vestibular research to identify physical and behavioral factors in pilots. Experiments include rotating chairs and studies on ears and eye movements, involving humans and animals, to inform aviation selection standards.
Endorsements from President Harding and leaders in Congress back a Washington institute to study transportation. Edgar N. Clark would head the venture with a $1,000,000 subscription fund from shippers and railroads to finance research and education on transportation policy and its impacts.
Senate approved a tariff on almonds and walnuts amid protests from Senator Walsh. The measure imposes 15 cents per pound on shelled almonds and five cents on unshelled, with house rates lower. Walsh warned of broader hits on 77 raw materials and noted industry impact on Boston manufacturers and the national candy trade.
Senator Borah launches a drive to cut the Shipping Board from seven to three members, claiming annual savings of about 48 000 dollars in salaries and denouncing high paying posts as wasteful. He argues seven commissioners are unnecessary and the reform would slash costs while improving public service.
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