29 Dec 1927
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1927
Page
1
Mary Cutbertson Miller narrates a salon scene on nail care and grooming. A manicurist details methods to soften cuticles, clean under nails, and rejuvenate hands with creams and buffers while stressing hands as a gentility symbol. The dialogue follows Mrs Crana and a waiting hairdresser.
A Londoner visiting the countryside at breakfast complains of the noise and claims a city guest’s nerves could not endure pastoral peace. The farmer’s daughter counters that city folk are alike and jokes that a cock crowing inspired a nickname. London Answers notes the tale of how Londoners became called cockneys.
This Needlecraft Magazine piece argues that revenge harms the avenger and urges choosing a right path. It emphasizes refusing resentful thoughts, square dealing, and meeting hostility with kindness, imagining the benefits of the other cheek and goodwill toward others.
Mr. Turkey Gobbler delivers a boastful oration to barnyard animals. He extols turkey superiority over pigs ducks geese and roosters and declares turkeys are honored on major holidays while other species are criticized for their traits and diets. The speech blends humor and social commentary about pride.
A retired executive from a major firm recounts a lesson from a senior member about the value of thinking and originality. A young man who only tabulated routine data rises by creating new information and earns a partnership through using his head, not just effort. The tale, dated 1927, underscores the need to think beyond routine work.
The piece argues the fear of bad luck from stumbling at new starts stems from natural symbolism and psychology. It cites Caesar and William the Conqueror as examples, noting the primitive mind links stumbling with failure and falling with doom, while stories show mixed outcomes.
A London Wit Bits item recalls a magistrate questioning a parson charged with speeding. The clergyman claims 18 miles per hour while the constable asserts 80. The judge probes motives and the parson jokes he married the constable three years earlier.
An analysis of leadership style shows the contrast between forceful autocrat bosses and those who use courteous requests. Pride drives strong reaction, while kindness earns cooperation. Executives who balance authority with respect maintain morale, reduce resentment, and gain loyalty from workers and assistants alike.
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