Ford Dominates Straw Vote for President in Collier’s Survey
Collier’s Weekly straw poll suggests Henry Ford leads the field for the presidency, with Harding as the competing figure. The analysis notes Ford’s lead in Harding and LaFollette home states and argues a popular candidate could deter a third party ticket, with Ford favored for the Democrats and Harding for the Republicans.
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Collier's Weekly
Henry Ford
United States
Ford
Harding
Johnson
Underwood
LaFollettee
McAdoo
Warren G. Harding
Van Buren Merchants Praise Local Advertisements
A local businessman lauds the impact of News-Eagle advertisements in Van Buren noting remarkable profits from local campaigns. He credits home town support for merchants and says the collective effort uplifts local standards and benefits the entire community.
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van Buren
News-Eagle
Swat The Fly Urges Early Community Action
The article argues killing individual flies helps, but stopping breeding is essential. It urges eliminating breeding places like open garbage pails to prevent summer swarms, stressing that a swat now saves millions later and that action should begin soon.
Psalm inscription and political chatter mixed in pages
The text blends a biblical Psalm passage with political commentary noting Ford leading straw polls and a radiator to radiator canvass. It juxtaposes religious exhortation with 1940s era political opinion and campaign tone.
The Star Spangled Banner Poem Recited
A patriotic verse recounts the flag’s resilience and calls for liberty and faith. The poem proclaims national pride, victory, and trust in God as the United States stands free.
Notable Incidents in the Life of Mary
A lesson outlining Mary of Nazareth from Gabriel’s visit to the Bethlehem birth and later events. It covers her courage in accepting motherhood, her song of praise, Mary with Jesus at twelve, and Jesus’ crucifixion scene with John as caregiver. Includes reflections on Mary’s faith, devotion, and role in God’s plan.
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Jesus
Mary
Nazareth
Joseph
Gabriel
Isaiah
Immanuel
Elizabeth
Bethlehem
Caesar
Jerusalem
Galilee
God
Mary At the Cross
John
No Such Thing as Luck in Duty and Readiness
Essay argues luck is a label for consistent duty and preparedness rather than chance. It asserts true fortune belongs to those who remain ready for opportunities and act when favorable moments arise.
The Art of Learning Quote by Locke
A concise reflection on learning small steps as the essence of mastery quoting Locke about undertaking little at a time.
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Locke
Padlock Club Joins Wo Wing to Boost Bill Boosters
A fragmentary notice promotes a "Padlock Club" inviting people to join with no dues and broad benefits. It urges all to participate, claims to help themselves and others, and mentions placing a padlock on ups as a sign of involvement. The text also contains scattered whimsical lines about knocking and spreading scandal. The passage ends with a stray remark about a mosquito.
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Bill Boosters
Town Saying Quips and Unusual Sayings
A collection of wry maxims and local notes touching civic pride. The quote about speaking well for the town reflects self-interest, a groom offers a five spot to the minister, and a remark on the American Legion attending the Dempsey Gibbons match. There is a playful jab at sugar boycott versus gooseberries.
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Indiana
E. H. Depoy
Sam
Mr. Ford
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Mother OF
John John
Swift
Bill Booster
American Legion
Dempsey-Gibbons
Dempsey
NAPR
Vestal Reynolds
Marion National Bank
Marion
China
Victor and Luxor Window
Western Shade Cloth Co
Chicago, NL
Victor
LUXOR
Boye
H. A.davis.& Co. Furniture and Undertaking
van Buren, Ind
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