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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
3
A reflective scene of Melly walking up a hill watched by Grandma at the window. Grandma’s room, warmth, and affection shape Melly’s memories as she recalls tender years, cocoa by the stove, slippers warming, and Grandma’s gentle, loving influence.
A discussion traces turning an apron at the sight of the new moon to moon goddess symbolism shared from Egypt to Rome. It notes how such domestic folklore persists in modern secret societies and family rituals, citing Thistleton-Dyer on the slow passing of superstitions through generations.
A humorous rumination on explorers and lovers with proverbs about love and independence. It notes women’s loyalties, doctors, cabbage over roast beef, and a sly jab at self reliance while mocking police involvement and compliments in romance. The closing quip spoofs a bachelor club motto about beating retreat.
The article explains the origin of the phrase There’s something rotten in the State of Denmark from Shakespeare’s Hamlet written in 1602. It cites the ghost scene in Act 1 when Marcellus and Horatio remark on suspicious events following the ghost’s appearance.
The general manager of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce cites production projections for 1924 near 4.6 million vehicles, with 650,000 cars and trucks exported and nearly 4 million new vehicles to be marketed domestically. He links autos to higher real estate values, jobs, improved roads, and lower transport costs. He notes lower gasoline costs, tax cuts, and trends toward two cars per family as drivers of growth.
A quote from Reno Rizzo notes that diamonds may be carbon yet a girl deserves genuine value not an old piston ring. The text shifts to a moral reflection on blindly following party lines against personal principles, citing Edmund Burke.
A Maine veteran credits Milks Emulsion with saving his life after a dire prognosis in Maine. He says the dry climate helped little until the Emulsion built strength, eased a serious cough, and let him return home to Portland. He also feeds it to his babies and notes the product is hard to obtain locally. Sold by all druggists with a satisfaction guarantee.
Mrs Hoyle notes the neighbors with constant observation while Mrs Doyle jokes that she would be rubber tired from such constant watching. The brief exchange captures a playful, neighborly rapport in everyday life.
A brisk promotional note touts Pape's Cold Compound tablets as a quick cure for colds. It claims anyone can recover within hours and warns against overuse of other dope products. The ad targets men and women and urges keeping the pill on hand.
A pianist’s final number was left unresolved as an audience member questioned whether the performer was truly finished. The reply indicated the critic did not stay for the last piece, leaving doubt about the show’s conclusion.
An advertisement claims Cole's Carboli salve stops pain from a burn or cut without scarring. It directs readers to any drugstore or to The J. Cole Co. in Rockford Illinois for purchase.
A beauty doctor promotes latest wrinkle solutions and skin care trends aiming to refresh appearances with new treatment options and techniques.
Pathfinder Magazine notes a reveal that the image on the Irish Free State bank notes, depicting the traditional colleen, was based on Sir John Lavery’s wife Hazel Martyn of Chicago. The painter had chosen a model for the iconic face and won praise across Ireland.
Dairymen report higher profits by using Dandelion Butter Color to keep Golden June Color in butter. The vegetable, tasteless color colors uniformly without streaks and does not color buttermilk. Large 35 cent bottles available at drug and grocery stores. free sample offers from Wells and Richardson Co. Inc. Burlington Vermont.
In Henry VIII's era women wore a 85 pound costume, a stark contrast to modern apparel including shoes which total three pounds or less. The note contrasts heavy period dress with light contemporary clothing worn by women.
A brief note remarks that true modesty beats vanity in performance and that even the poorest actress can excel on the stage, while also nodding to the divorce court as a hint of scandalous plots.
A casual reply hints the girl shows little interest in accepting the invitation indicating a lack of enthusiasm toward the proposed plan. The remark references the Ohio State Journal as a favored context or publication associated with the conversation.
Louisville Courier Journal reports on a rising singer cultivating a distinctive vocal style amid community scenes. The piece highlights her training, performances, and upcoming engagements while noting support from local mentors and venues.
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