Civic and Local Progress in Meow Baeiaml Vision
A speculative piece urges civic action to improve villages and local environment. It discusses civilization, benefits of reform, and the role of editors and associations in promoting development. It asks for public input on employment, infrastructure, and merchant support to advance communal welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion Arin
Vrregot
Wieder
Ciicance
Illaga
Theo Connica
Fasar
MTA
Eahcat Trad
Thia
Doniren
Nedira
Civic
Goenk Teng
Sors
Gurat
Xrenria
Teyericnen
Plavus
Asureestionn
Mail Order Giants to Build Chicago Mall for World Trade
The article discusses a planned colossal Chicago mall order complex by Montgomery Ward and a rival, Sears Roebuck, with 900 feet by 270 feet dimensions, ten stories high, steel and concrete, costing 2,500,000 dollars. It argues such mega stores impact rural markets, towns, and farmers by diverting local trade, urging consideration of how nearby agriculture and urban growth sustain each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Windy City
Mongomery Ward and Company
Chicago Avenue
Sears, Roebock and Company
Montgomery Ward
New York
Sippork
Otto
Avery Daar
Dgnt
Montgomery Ward and Co
Bears, Roebuck and Go
The Home Garden Teaches Money Sense and Growth
An essay argues that a child’s garden fosters practical learning and early financial awareness. A five year old’s exploration grows into lifelong curiosity, while later shifts to responsible planting, self-directed trial, and the value of earning money through crops. The piece contrasts city trade with local growth, urging patient guidance rather than strict control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lise
Home Town Commerce and Savings in Local Markets
An analysis argues that reliance on distant or national catalogs burdens taxpayers and harms farm values. It urges supporting local merchants who extend credit, noting profits come from cash sales and community pride boosts prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Hansahold
Isinessa
Homecraft Movement gains ground in Watertown guild
The Homecrofters Guild of the Talisman announces the first Homecrofters book and mural campaign in Watertown Massachusetts. The guild builds a model town center with gardens and loom weaving, promoting education homecraft and village industries through local circles and civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Massachusetts
Main Street
Homecrofters
Homecrofters’ Guild of the Talisman
Main St
THA Iwomecropters
Opportunity
Homecrofts
National land reform proposals under the Roosevelt era plan
A long draft outlines sweeping reforms from land reclamation to grazing reserves and forest conservation. It calls for ending new land scrip, creating national forest plantations, reclassifying grazing lands, and restricting homestead expansion. It also envisions state land management aligned with a unified water right doctrine valuing land irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
The Coming People by Dale in a 25 cent edition
An excerpt argues that radical social changes are looming amid waste, corruption, and wealth concentration. It urges readers to study pressing social problems and support a new edition of The Coming People by Chas. Wy Dale, available for 25 cents plus postage via Homecroptors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okay
Dale
Chas. WY. Dale
Alowiecrofters Gnd
Postal Valley
Wioley
Jossage
Mula St
Watertoiva
Kliss
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Ville Rettermecakl
Te Tary Fame
Montcomert Ward and Company
Wuufe
Niles
Levittury
Tederai
Nat
Hong
Nome
Mirteen
Witholousius
Vahos
Graueweld
Mother Earth
der Tombocrofters
Krece Wacker
Republic
Anelal
George H. Maxywell
Homecrofts Cooperation
The
Brotherhood of Man
Charity
Nippon
Ife
New Zealand
Columbia
Colorada
Congress
Riate Ny
Public Landa Commission
Roosevelt
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