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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1928
Page
7
A tenderfoot named Ike stayed a month, then Texas Pete shot him the second morning after mistaking his toothpaste for a hydrophobia symptom. The incident occurred during a rough retreat where locals recall the stranger’s brief stay and the accidental shooting by a fellow rider.
Mae quit her job because she felt unappreciated after a week of work and not being asked to lunch, as Dolly explains.
A man frequently labels himself an idiot but becomes angry if others agree with the self description. He uses humor to vent but resents affirmation from observers.
Miss Ham suggests making the best of the night since dinner is gone. Grandfather Porky and the others balk at food requests and joke about composing poetry, with Miss Ham reciting a clumsy verse about a pie and eating.
The article recounts an ancient Greek tale about Nearchus, Alexander the Great’s fleet commander and governor in Lycia. It describes how, during a tyrannical moment, he ordered a philosopher killed and bit off the man’s ear to deliver a biting remark, said to coin the modern phrase.
The text profiles Samuel A Derieux a English professor fiction writer and editor who spends three months yearly studying animal life. Dr William T Hornaday praises his insight into dogs and horses in the foreword to Animal Personalities. The piece urges readers to cultivate a hobby to refresh the mind and boost daily work.
A columnist notes players may flash a one finger gesture for luck before games or seasons as a habitual superstition. The observation is attributed to a general sports culture and attributed to McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript quotes a defiant remark about reliability comparing a person to an owl that always sticks to its word. The line suggests a witty, sharp aside on consistency in speech.
Quotes Bernarr Macfadden on jealousy in marriage from True Story Magazine. He argues jealousy can support monogamy and fidelity but when inflamed by imaginary causes it destroys happiness, arguing national strength rests on stable home life.
A pro-evolution essay argues Darwin’s idea honors progress and reveals a rational plan in nature. It asserts religion and science align, that evolution supports belief in God, and that human intellect reflects a vast underlying mind guiding creation.
William Shelley of New Jersey State Agricultural College explains in a radio talk that about 10,000 sheep exist in New Jersey but 25,000 are needed to meet market demand. He notes sheep feed on diverse foods, their weed destroying role, and the economic case for starting flocks with affordable foundation stock. Lambs reach sale size in eight to nine months with a premium for early, Easter market lambs.
The article reports that sweet clover hay may thin cattle blood, causing unclotted blood and hemorrhages in chest and abdominal cavities. Swelling and bruising occurred in cattle fed mostly sweet clover hay at Hlindls station. Remedy suggested is rotating hay and roughage, avoiding continuous sweet clover hay feeding.
A common method for training young horses is to harness them beside an older steady horse. This provides initial training and experience to prepare the young horse for team work. Begin several weeks before regular field work to harden muscles and acclimate the horse to duties.
The text outlines livestock feeding guidelines emphasizing alfalfa hay and wheat bran as effective feeds. It notes that heavy corn feeding should be avoided for sows, a good horse sells better, and alfalfa hay aids fall pigs. It covers worm impact on pig runts, wintering older cattle on cheaper feed with silage, tankage protein content, ewe body condition at lambing, baby beef quality, and a downturn in horse and mule numbers.
An old style ad touts Joint-Ease for rheumatic pains and muscle aches. It promises quick relief through topical absorption and offers a 12 day trial tube with a free name and address to Pope Laboratories in Des 2 Hallowell Maine for 60 cents.
Popular Mechanics notes a joint base A device described as a pocket size adjustable chart for stargazing. It features interchangeable disks to observe fixed and moving celestial bodies with accuracy and convenience without elaborate instruments.
Mrs Repr Loverr of Espanola Washington says her tired worn condition improved after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports feeling spry and vigorous and her husband notes more color in her face. She recommends the tonic to others.
A Hollywood mogul says sex appeal has faded and calls for intelligence humor imagination modesty adaptability industry and the ability to command human interest The remark raises questions about Hollywoods future appeal and audience tastes.
A theater sketch features a boy asking why four men sing together. Father replies that one of the men would not take the blame, implying a humorous group dynamic and shared performance.
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