Hard Times and the New Role of Moving Pictures
A reflective piece contrasts today’s prosperity with past pioneer hardships and notes that current farmers face money shortages despite plenty of feed. The essay then praises educational films and the positive societal impact of cinema while warning against crime and fraud in film content.
Moving Pictures and the Public’s Taste for Classics
A wide audience views films weekly, drawn to good clean pictures featuring renowned actors. Audiences tire of violent and risqué Western shoots and demand moral narratives, recognizing the value of enduring classics in cinema.
Crude Jumbles Reflect Local Grit And Blur Of Times
A Burt woman fights a cold while her husband tells her to stay quiet and warm. The public learns of Mac Adoodie’s rail actions. Townsmen face a chilly reception as money flows. Short skirts spark talk on pipe stems origin. Governor Kendall cannot sway the legislature over a woman on the board. J B Butler of Fort Dodge steps in. Sioux City Indian John Priest, aged 110, jailed for excessive “health” drinking. Europe’s words seem unclear. attitudes mirror the era.
Algona’s quick notes on economics and holidays
Warnings on wage effects, corn demand abroad, and quirks of public life. Debs’ prison vacation noted. Armistice Day elevated to a state holiday. coal prices cause little concern. The column questions future actions and local habits amid shifting times.
The Little Things in This Short Poem
A reflective poem by Eenter Harvey Slagle highlights the power of small acts. It celebrates little words, smiles, looks, and kindness as the true gifts that mend hearts, ease burdens, and cultivate joy, love, and a meaningful life.
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Dickinson Busy On Grain Futures Bill And Rural Credit Plans
Representative L J Dickinson stays in Washington through the recess to push bills regulating boards of trade and restricting grain futures trading. He aims to submit a revised bill to the house at the extra session opening and plans to press enactment in spring and summer to broaden rural credit loans for farmers. Some congress members seek to sideline these measures in the extra session.
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Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Readers
The ad copy touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as unmatched for coughs and colds. Edward P. Miller of Abbotts town Pa commends its effectiveness and notes that former users rarely settle for other products.
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Excellent Remedy for Constipation Tablets
A concise testimonial praising Chamberlain's Tablets as an excellent remedy for constipation. Describes the tablets as easy to take and mild in effect, urging readers to try them when needed.
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