National Coal Policy Debate and Postal Service Praise
The piece weighs nationalization of the coal industry against private initiative, praising the U S postal service as efficiently centralized yet contrasting it with coal. It argues for a balanced approach under President Harding, noting dangers of government control and the need for competitive, workable systems. It also covers tuberculosis and gas injury studies, confirming no direct link to increased TB risk, plus commentary on Soviet Russia shifting toward capitalist cooperation with U S capital.
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Borah
Nationalfam
Harding
Heve
Bostat
Ametca
Tully
Gov
Roy
Wade Sam
Ural
War Department
French
17. S. War Department
Russia
Lenina
AFLL
Negreit
Gompers
Lentag
Arain
Detroit
The Demon Disinfector and Home Cleaning Talk
Dr William Brady answers reader questions on home cleanliness and safe disinfection. He argues light and fresh air, soap and water suffice, and warns against unneeded chemicals even during illness. Letters about diet and child bathing are also touched, with care to avoid diagnoses and promote hygienic routine.
FRIEND WIFE By ROE FULKERSON
Andrew and Imogene debate teachingImogene to swim while admiring a bathing girl on a magazine cover. He resists teaching her but proposes enlisting Billy Sands to coach, arguing a husband should not be the sole teacher. Tension surfaces over trust and affection before reconciliation.
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Andrew
Imogene
Billy Sands
Tie
Billy
Stevens
Tmogene
Stevans
Burroughs Nature Club Notes and Questions
Readers send in inquiries on birds and pests with natural history answers. A marked bird with a yellow head and red collar is described and debated as to species and albino traits. notes on robin coloration, genetic vitality, and pest management for fruit trees reference Tetranychus bimaculatus and related spraying methods using soapsuds and sulfur slaked lime mixtures.
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Nature Notes
K. T
Behead Puzzles and Pumpkin Patch Arithmetic
A puzzler explains beheading clues where removing the first letter yields new words. The page also describes Farmer Sykes detailing a square field with 500 pumpkin hills and five rows of squash in a rectangular patch, dimensions 20 by 25, totaling 625 hills with 125 squashes and pumpkins yielding three each.
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Sykes
Which Way In The Garden Of Night And Light
Fragmentary verse lines describe walking toward darkness and light with playful wordplay and comic mispronunciations. The speaker notes confusion over directions and echoes romantic imagery, ending with a simile comparing a companion to a diamond breastpin on a rose.
The Sandman Story Part IV Old Thorny Witch
The Witch informs Prince Carlo how to seize gold and aim for Princess Delia. He must steal keys, trap his brother Rolla with poisoned pellets, and plan a deceit to claim the princess, as Thorny Witch guides him with greedy schemes and magical laws.
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Prince Carlo
Yatr
Carlo
Rolla
Carlouis
Delia
Abe Martin on signs and red-nosed saloon keepers
A humorous Abe Martin quip critiques signs and the oily world of saloons where drinkers judge a wage by who they are with. The local character fuses humor with town gossip about signs, saloons, and social cues.
Coconut Oil Shampoo Approved For Hair Care
An old health note advises using pure coconut oil shampoo instead of alkali-rich soaps. It recommends dissolving two to three teaspoons in a cup of warm water, creating rich lather that cleanses hair and scalp without drying. The shampoo is described as inexpensive, effective, and long lasting when obtained as Mulsified coconut oil shampoo from a drug store.
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Coltis
N. B. Ankwer
Aong Distance
Yuta
Jie
Ainter
Marmola Prescription Tablets Adopted for Safe Weight Loss
An old advertisement promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe, easy way to reduce weight without starvation or heavy exercise. It claims endorsement by thousands and offers a one dollar price with orders via local druggists or direct mail from Marmola Co Detroit Michigan.
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Marmola Ca
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Simple Calonite Powder Dissolves Blackheads
An old fashioned remedy claims calonite powder dissolved in water can remove blackheads. Apply about two ounces on a hot wet sponge, rub over affected skin for seconds, then wash. It asserts squeezing harms pores and the powder leaves skin in natural condition for future protection.
Strength Restored by Ironized Yeast Advertised
An advertisement claims ironized yeast renews strength quickly and naturally, contrasting with unnatural drugs. It urges readers in Cedar Falls to visit 223 Main and 221 College to learn more about reclaiming strength.
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Nil
Irontrad Yeast Co
Athunts
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John C. Hartman
A.W. Peterson
Lycerrier
Dougherty
Washington
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Department of the War Bureau
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Tom Watson
Georgia
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Smith
Brookhart
William Brady
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Madoral
Siveda
Ivan
Duar
Mayo
Tong
Annam
Bridy
T. Ankwer
Srady
Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Tino- Rene
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Aire An Co
Naturalists
Sam Tofd
Europe
Wright
Congress
the Foreign Relations Clus
Capra
Frank Dy. Stanton
Witch Way
Hieve
Betcay
Sandman
Meal
FL. A. Walker
Abe Martin
Taurus
Kiwanis
Corn Belt
Fairview
Jersey Bull
Ross & Coleman, Robinson
Ili
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Russell-Lamson
Gale Af
Cedar Falls
Berg Drug CO
College
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