Reading habits and newspaper remarks from 1920s Iowa
A fragmented page discusses American literature consumption and consistency in media. It notes Coolidge speeches praised by some papers, critical views by The Nation, and a survey of Cincinnati libraries showing low per-household book ownership. It cites Zane Grey's sales rising to 1000 copies annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Omaha
Coolidge
New York World
MacCracken
Vassar
America
United States
Jeane Lee Bennett
Bookman
Cincinnati
Vieanage
David Copperfield
Florida
Union Aa
Zane Gres
Suppressed Desires and Gentle Psychoanalytic Jokes
A discussion of the one act play Suppressed Desires by Susan Glaspell, noting its humor about Freud followers and the public reception. The writer laments many suppressed desires in society and encourages encouragement and positive praise for others rather than self doubt or constant psychoanalysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigmund Freud
Susan Glaspell
Tippen
Violence at the Polls and Other Editorial Mixups
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports a university ballot stuffing scandal at North Western University with a voided class president election and a promised vigorous investigation. Across Chicago elections, gun squads, illegal voters and factional charges recur. Other items discuss a tiny London one seater airplane, the fatal accident case and tipping reform debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
North- Western University
Thursdday
Chicago
Ilegal
Readers seek medical view on 100 million colds claim
In a health column by Dr. William Brady readers question the Atlantic City address noting 100 million annual U.S. colds. The piece mocks the cold exposure theory, argues women may be out more reducing pneumonia risk, and suggests practical cautions about outdoor dress and public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jtem
Woden
Mitch
Dygiente
Jingie
Jangie
Uncle Wiggily
Uncle
Brady
William Brady
Uncle Wiggily and the Honey Tree Adventure
The tale follows Uncle Wiggily and the Wanbit sisters as they meet Sniffy the honey-loving baby bear seeking honey to cure a cold. They journey to a hollow honey tree, but Sniffy warns of danger as they prepare to dig. The story ends with a cliffhanger for the next installment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimny
Jingle
Jangie
Uncle
Weddie
Beckie Stubtail
Sniffy
Baby Bear
Neddie
Beckie
Sniff
Jangle
Uncle Wiggily
Uncle Wigsily
Sean
Sulffy
The Surprising Sex Mildre: Ed Ba Concerning The Action
Wealthy lawyer John Blake marries his ward Inile to quiet gossip and shield his political future while his former lover Anna Denniston looms as a hidden rival. Julie, newly drawn to Mrs. Danforth, finds solace and a rare, wary friendship as revelations in their shared past unfold during a park drive.
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John Blake
Inile
Blake
Anman Denniston
Bitke
June
Washington
Anna
Julie
Mrs. Danforth
Donovan
Danforth
Sixteenth Street
Tulle
Huse
Rock Creek Park
Danforthay
Altho
Anna Denniston
Consular Service
Donovan Street
John
Dr. Philips
Julio
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Summary
Questions on mink farming parrots bi valve shells and marine animals prompt answers in the 1925 Burroughs Nature Club Notes. Readers inquire about canary cage behavior nest-building with string and moss and stingless mala wasps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Co
Nature Notes
Crayfshes
Abe Martin: Prohibition Talk Sparks Political Jabs
In a civil exchange the character Abe Martin quips about removing pro prohibition measures amid political meddling. A recent incident in Mian Florida involving escaped prisoners sparked a running clash where eighteen real estate agents were wounded, raising concerns over safety.
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Tell Binkley
Mian
Florida
Cough remedy claims swift relief with Pinex syrup
A home made cough syrup praised as a quick, dependable remedy for stubborn coughs. It uses Pinex dissolved in sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses or honey, touting fast chest relief, sleep, and suitability for bronchitis and hoarseness. Contains purchase guidance and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Norway
Pinex Co
Ft. Warne
Ind
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Ab Mevealth Ca
W. H. Harman Co
Courier
Perk Ave
Joan C. Kariman
Jackson
Weterloo
Iowa
Associated Press
United Press International News
Ape Eial
Audi
New York
Philadelphia
San Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Stooks & Finley
Representatives
10WA
Fort Dodge Messenger and Chronicle
England
Henry Ord
London
Marshallstown
William Brady, M. D
Nat'l Newspaper
MR. Cauliflower
Joe Goon
Che
Tan
Uncle Wiggily and the
Howard R. Garis
Tvtele
Cutiura
Misa Enid Burkhead
Hendrysburg
Qobic
Abe Martin
Hall-Erfest CO
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