Advertisements From Outside Towns Support Local Papers
The American Press argues that printing ads from nonlocal merchants benefits readers and boosts the newspaper. Central City Republican owner Rice E. Parsons pressed on, resisting boycotts by local merchants. The piece defends outside ads as educational, and says papers profit by such income while serving the community.
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Rice E. Parsons
Republican
Central City
Neb
Grand Island
The
American Press
West Pocket Essays By George Fitch
George Fitch argues authority is the right to tell others what to do and the oldest power. He notes many men misuse authority at home and work, likening it to a fragile, awkward tool. He calls for careful distribution, exams in using power, and warns office holders often lack true authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
George Fitch
Washington
Street Corner Sage Recounts Checker Tales From Town
The Street Corner Sage recalls playing checkers beside townsfolk. He tells of beating a local so-called state champion seventeen straight games, prompting the challenger to seek tips from the old timer. The scene ends with the Sage excusing himself to carry in coal.
Benitone as substitute in explosives and other uses
Benitone, noted for absorbing large quantities of diatoma ceous material better than glycerine, has been proposed as a substitute in dynamite manufacture. It is already used as an adulterant in candies and drugs and in paper production. Holland’s population is 6,336,670.
Noo Yeers Essay on Resolutions and Celebrations
A humorous reminiscence on the New Year's rite of making resolutions, the mirror checks for halos, and the festive downtown celebrations. The piece reflects on promises that rarely last, wine and revelry, odd family exchanges, and the melancholy of post holiday customs. It notes parental pranks, debates over rules, and the perennial aim to avoid nighttime mischief and unnecessary arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peepul
Ennybuddy
Noo Yeer
Pasez
Eddie
Enuf
Gospel of Good Times Becomes Chapter XXIII of First Epistle
A prophetic parable describes seven fat years yielding famine and darkness. Some seek sunlight and harvest, while others hide in caves with provisions. The waiting land retorts with envy, planning to take grain from the sightless and gain wealth.
Making a Man and Ruths Silver Cleaning Tale
A collage of old notebook items includes a satirical push to hustle boys into rapid education and manhood, followed by a child’s experiment in cleaning silver with zinc. It also lists quick historical notes, weather hints, and dated curiosities from Januarys past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Alice Lemon
Alice
New Life Pills Claim Liver Benefits at 26c
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills to energize the liver ease digestion relieve constipation and tone the body suggesting clearer eyes and healthier skin for 26 cents at the druggist.
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Troy
Iainois
Authority
Holland
Troy. Exchange Bank
Phact
Phan
Je Oe
Phaney
Niagara Falls
London
England
France
Calaveras County
California
Walter Raleigh
Caruso
Columbus
New World
Julius Caesar
Rome
John Bunyan
Lillian Russell
B. C
Athens
Willie
Mary
Dan G. Liebler
General Merchandise
Sai
First National Bank
Edwardsville, N
Federal Reserve Bank
U. S. Inspection
Henry Traves, Pres
George W. Meyer
George Kalbfreisch
S. V. Crossman
J. P. Keshner, Ceshler
Riebold’s
Irap
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