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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1927
Page
2
A Trumpeter Swan narrates to Billie Brownie about bird life, mates and devotion. He explains eagle, goose, crane and robin bonds, and notes Snipe and Button Quail quirks. The keeper’s knowledge and care are praised as birds cheerfully seek food.
A reflection on early childhood behavior and nonverbal signaling. The piece compares human nodding and head shaking to animal instincts, noting how language develops after initial reliance on gestures. It discusses Darwinian ideas and commonalities between humans and other species in expressions of assent and dissent.
The article discusses a folk remedy for cow hoof disease using a piece of turf, tied and hung to vanish the illness as the turf rots. It cites Frazer on contagious magic and notes similar beliefs among Norse, Germans, and southern Europeans with footprints and ritual acts.
A sermon on how enthusiasm fuels achievement. Enthusiasm is described as fire in the heart that powers artists and musicians, distinguishes real artistry from imitation, and turns talent into success. It quotes Emerson on the triumph of enthusiasm and notes effort plus passion surpasses raw ability.
A playful editorial quip notes that fame fades with time as the speaker muses on life and death. The witty remark contrasts enduring memory with the quiet reality of oblivion for most people.
An English design uses glowing chemical paints on a bat worn by women to improve visibility on highways. The luminous markings let motorists spot walkers in time to avoid collisions.
A tailor bought tickets from a celebrated tenor hoping to hear him sing. The tenor asked if the show pleased the tailor. The tailor groaned that the performance was awful because the coat the tailor wore was too tight under the arms.
A brief exchange shows a father warning about going out in rain and a daughter defending her choice to stay indoors amid a tense moment. The dialogue highlights concern, independence, and family dynamics in a concise domestic scene.
A reader notes a very pretty play with morals not to deplore. The reviewer applauds and wishes for more performances, highlighting a modest yet favorable impression.
A husband jokes that his wife shows no interest in life despite his efforts with golf billiards football and racing. The doctor responds by asking what makes him think that.
The Pathfinder recounts a conversation about a couple who recently made reciprocal wills in each other’s favor. The note hints at observed behavior during a street crossing and frames it as a cryptic explanation of their plans.
The speaker tells Dorothy that the youngsters are only boys and will soon improve, while showing older parental concern about their behavior.
A speaker notes a woman appears “all there” in a wry appraisal of her attire. The remark contrasts the outward pull of clothes with a candid, teasing judgment on her presence and style. The tone is facetious and light.
A dialogue shows a seller and tax collector disputing value. The seller recalls offering only three before, while the collector asserts ten thousand dollars as the asking price.
A comic exchange unfolds as the editor urges an interview with a baby who has lived in a single room since birth. The reporter recalls the child's mere three weeks of life, highlighting the humorous contrast between adult curiosity and infancy.
The Washington Star notes Senator Sorg reflecting on ancient Egypt and graft as one of history’s oldest practices while a tomb is described as brimming with priceless artifacts. The remark ties political themes to antiquity.
A Parisian social snippet quotes Pele Mele remarking on a meeting with Dupont. He notes Dupont’s wife is hoarse and cannot sing, then jokingly suggests inviting both to dinner that night.
A humorous exchange about knots and miles appears in the Montreal Family Herald. A sailor jokes that the ocean cannot be tied, prompting a witty Skipper response about knots.
The American Legion post in Grand Haven Michigan plans to erect about two hundred street signs this summer in cooperation with city officials. The signs will help the hundred vacationers who visit the city each year to navigate more easily.
Mrs. Amanda Conrad of Prairie Hill Missouri claims a world record for quilt making after completing a scrap quilt with 16 400 pieces. She used nine spools of thread and spent four months of spare time on the project.
The entire Conway New Jersey community abandoned other work to grade and shape a new high school athletic field. Townspeople laid out the field which features a track a diamond and a grandstand.
A guest recounts a savage scene at Ten Degrees where a young man is attacked by locals with clubs and stones as he exits a train. The incident follows a man arriving in golf knickers, prompting shock from the Pruntytown tavern landlord.
Western Canadian farmers have formed the largest co operative wheat organization of its kind in the world within four years. The move reflects growing cooperation among producers and aims to stabilize prices and supply in the prairie grain trade.
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