From Babylon to Athens what future for cities
Collier's Magazine argues that urban growth reshaped civilizations, noting 1400 to present shifts in American population and global megacities. It questions perpetual city expansion and suggests the trend toward smaller, sociable communities may return, with Athens as a symbolic future over Babylon.
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United States
New York
Greater
London
Tokyo
Babylon
Rome
Athens
Nuremberg
Strassburg
Collier’s Magazine
Rose Trellis Adds to Appearance of Garden
An alluring rose trellis enhances any country or suburban garden. Easy to build as an arch over a seat, with latticework for vine grip and open back for the seat. Paint white or green, with white offering best contrast for vines and roses. Suits small yards.
Water Systems on Farms Benefit Rural Operations
Water systems on farms lift a heavy burden from every farmer by reducing backfiring drudg and increasing efficiency. the development brings greater freedom and smoother daily work for agricultural communities.
Water Systems On Farm Bring Modern Convenience
A householder notes that running water in the home and yard saves time and labor, improves live stock care, and enhances fire protection. A complete farm water system can be bought and installed for about the price of an ordinary automobile, with low upkeep. Modern manufacturing makes this affordable.
Home Ownership as a Path to Beauty and Better Education
An editorial argues that owning a home enables better heating lighting and gardens and fosters beauty and liberal education in America. It states homeowners pursue higher standards than renters and suggests wealth and tax exemptions reflect a man’s income.
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America
Turkeys Wanted for Holiday Market in Whitewright County
Announcer seeks local turkey supply and thanks patrons for continued support. Claims 25 years in produce business and promises top prices, with grading rules set: No 1 hens over 8 pounds and No 1 toms over 12 pounds. No 2 turkeys paid at half price. crooked breasted birds excluded. Call collect via Whitewright.
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Whitewright
Old tom turkey price note from Texas buyer
No. 2 grade, regardless of weights. Old tom turkeys paid for at 3c under No. 1 price. Call collect via Whitewright. Thank you for past favors. F. M. Sloan, Pilot Grove, Texas. 6d10
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Whitewright
F. M. Sloan
Pilot Grove
Texas
What kind of store is that fellow over at Toad Rock running
A motorist asks what kind of store the man at Toad Rock operates and is told he has Ford parts for sale. The line hints at a roadside vendor specializing in automobile parts and evokes a small town setting with local color.
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Toad Rock
Ford
One in ten wound care guidance from Borozone ad
An old style drug advertisement warns that neglecting a minor wound can lead to blood poisoning or lockjaw. It promotes disinfecting with liquid Borozone and finishing with Borozone Powder. Prices are listed as 30c 60c and 1.20 for liquid and 30c and 60c for powder. Sold by Bow-Wright Drug Co.
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Bow-Wright Drug CO
Attendant Manages Multifunctional Store In One Role
In a Ten Degrees filling station the attendant describes his varied duties and roles. He buys butter and eggs and poultry, deals in real estate, paints houses, marries people as a justice of the peace, runs the post office, sells stamps, hams, and molasses, and takes boarders. He quips that you’d call it a drug store.
Florida Water Sells by Front Foot in State
Louisville Courier Journal notes a curious pricing shift where Florida water remains sold by the front foot while everywhere else in the state sells by the ounce, highlighting regional pricing quirks and market practices.
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Florida
Louisville Courier-Journal
Delaware Ohio State Journal snippet tone request
A concise, period style line from the Ohio State Journal notes a preference against complex betting terms while remarking on encounters with people whom the writer wishes resided in Delaware. The bringers of such opinions reflect a tongue in cheek stance within a 20th century newspaper voice.
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Commonwealth
Delaware
Ohio State Journal
Mabitual Constipation Curea Promoted as LAX-FOS Syrup
An ad promotes LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN a toric laxative syrup for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief with regular use for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action and regulate the system. It emphasizes pleasant taste and offers bottles at 60 cents each.
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Wilbur Carter
Kelly
Sherman
R. B. Nall
Commercial Bank Bldg
Sherman, Texas
J. W. McCrary
Lloyd Moore
Grove
Associated Editors
Hunt
DYER
IG Ong & Jones
Interstate Poultry and Pet Stock Show
Denison
Vorwaerts Hall
W. Kerr
W. Gandy Street
S. H. Montgomery
Mangrum Bros
Cardus
Ora Carlile
Troup
Cardui
Supreme Service
Chevrolet
Tigan
F.o. B. Flint
Mich
Bob Sears
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