Washington Street Railways Face Automobile Challenge
Article notes Roger Babson stating Henry Ford harms street railways as auto growth hurts revenues. It cites mass automobile trends, rising truck use, and potential shifts in urban transport with buses and interurbans under pressure from roads and fuel. Includes farm supply lines and broad economic commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Babson
Henry Ford
Massachusetts
United States
Dobbin
Ohio
Indiana
Yen
Mer
Alectric
Health Talks on Hydrocephalus and Eye Health Advice
This column explains hydrocephalus as fluid buildup in the skull, with causes from poverty and illness to birth defects. It notes symptoms like convulsions, fever, and weakness, and emphasizes medical consultation, especially for pregnant women. A reader question about eye burning leads to advice to see a doctor for kidney and eye examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Little Life Confidences in the Experience of a Couple
In a dialogue between Andrew and Imogene Fulkerson from 1919, the pair discuss ambition, money, and societal pressures. Imogene argues fashion and status drive vanity while Andrew critiques how ambition distorts relationships and work. Copyright 1919 Twenty-first Century Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Imogene
Lyroe Fulkerson
Twenty-first Century Press, Inc
Princess frees white youth in Palace of Gold
In the river tale the Witch falls into the stream and dissolves into legend as the Princess uses a magic key. White men reveal a hidden door, a crystal bottle, and a goblet of powder that transforms the sleeping youth into a handsome prince. They depart by boat toward unknown shores. Tomorrow tale continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itue
Palace of
Gald
Stoc
Palace of Gold
Diamond ring lost in uptown building found by finder
Mrs. Theodore Tucker discovered the loss of her diamond ring in an uptown building. A man helped search and pretended to pick up a diamond claiming it was torn. She thanked him and gave $5. The jewel and the stone were not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Mathews
Imogene
Andrew
Mike
Inogene
New York
Mabel
Lise
ST. Louis
Theodore Tucker
Iowa Editors and Phrases on Press in War Time
A collage of editorials praising the U S press for wartime secrecy and public service, with digs at profiteers and notes on pension debates. Mentions Cardinal Mercier’s comments, Council Bluffs Nonpareil, and Senator Kenyon’s speech on the League of Nations linking to Iowa Forum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Senate
Washington
Telegraph
Marshalltown
Council
Nevel
Brontgers
Cornel
Kenyon
Iowa
Mrs Tilford Moots Attends Municipal Sugar Sale
Mrs Tilford Moots attended a municipal sugar sale today and narrowly escaped injury when the event was disrupted amid tense crowd reactions. Police cleared the area as bystanders watched the commotion unfold.
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd No 180
A 1919 Loyd brain teaser presents an arithmetic puzzle seeking four digits A B C D that satisfy A plus B plus C plus 2 equals A times B times C times D. It also gives an earlier answer: FROCK minus ROCK plus ROWAN minus MAN plus GHOST minus HOST equals FROG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Loyd
Rowan
Man
Ghost
Host
Frog
Sam Lord
Relief from Terrifying Eczema Through Blood Treatment
An advertisement from Swift Specific Co promotes 3. will promptly reach the seat of the trouble and urges readers to seek blood and skin directed care rather than temp relief from salves. It claims deep seated blood troubles cause eczema and related conditions and offers expert guidance at little or no cost.
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Ride
B. G. Dougherty
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story
Brooks & Yinks
Rep's
Dunlay
James Dunlay
E. B. Chaudoin
Middlewest
Mear
Hart
Wunlay
Congress
Helland
Netherlands
Brussels
Serane
Europe
Ai Sar
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Sox
Cleveland
John B. Huber
Weecome
Noran
MMU
Bum
Tae
Vinton Eagle
Percy R. Wood
Leavitt & Johnson Bank Bldg
Town
WM. H. Ross
Leavitt and Johnson Building
LA Hulee
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlania
Ames
ATH
S & Hlock
Ee U
Wangler Drug Company
Schuseman Drug Company
Fkason Bros. Flour
Reed
Bienderpraie Company
Mer Ampany
R. Swinhardt
Frank Clute
Jepson
Galloway Brothers & Loomis
M. Holt
Hormhtlinger Bros
N., Lang
L. L. Dickman & Company
Bere Dene
Wic
the Wolf Chemical Co
la Salle St
Cre-Sol Chemical Ci
Guthrie Center
Des Moines
Chas. Berth
H. A. Koeneko
Glen C. Brown
Dunham & Sohner
A. Berger & Son
Coon Brothers, Co
E. Stinchart
Modern Grocery
J. Ackerman
Hansen & Hansen Moore & Moore
Latah Company
Gra. 7
Tar Balla
F.C. Lee
Sycamore Street
Lillie A. Arnett
R. E. Russell
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