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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1927

Page

2

Two Devoted Wolves Find a Safe Home

In a warm domestic scene the wolves Mrs. Wolf and Mr. Wolf discuss finding a perfect home, weather, and safety. Mr. Wolf recalls a close escape from danger, and they reflect on their bond, past cubs, and their shared future in a new den.

Mrs. Wolf Mr. Wolf

SAWS By Viola Brothers Shore

A fragment heavy with quips on mushrooms envy and jazz time. It notes a clever poor kid and a rich old fool, hinting at satire and social observation through short aphorisms.

Viola Brothers

Hidden Queer Insects Awaken To Spring Song

They find queer hiding places and sleep the winter song until the spring sun wakens them to sing their buzzing song.

Take Nothing for Granted in Love’s Shifting Tide

A witty quatrain urges caution in romance as affection fades and gifts turn into disagreements. It contrasts a kiss today with a potential spat tomorrow, highlighting the volatility of lovers and the fickle nature of passion. Farw and Fireside.

Romeo Farw Fireside

The Nail Spot Superstition Through History

A discussion of white spots on fingernails and their supposed meanings. It traces beliefs from ancient times and Sir Thomas Browne to the British Apollo article of 1708, noting a shift from prophecy to natural explanation and the rise of anychomancy myths.

Thomas Browne Anychomancy Plautus McClure Newspaper Syndicate

Rebuke That Stung

A man who disliked Buddha hurled ugly epithets at him. Buddha remained calm and asked who retains what is given when it is refused. The reviler admits it belongs to the one who offered it. Buddha concludes that abuse offered does not belong to the recipient once rejected.

Buddha

Purpose and work guard against youth suicide

The piece argues that absence of definite life aims drives distress and self harm among boys and young men. It urges teachers and leaders to provide purposeful, hard but directed work, guiding youth toward specific careers or crafts to keep minds occupied and prevent depression.

Drunken painters cause collision with city fire truck

A driver attempting a turn was sideswiped by a hook and ladder fire truck in traffic. A traffic officer threatened the driver with ten years, while a shrill woman in the car claimed they did not expect the painters to crash into them.

Plans for new house raise emergency exit concern

Eddie asks about plans for a new house while reminding his partner of an upcoming wedding. The partner notes an emergency exit has been forgotten, signaling a potential safety oversight in the project.

Eddie

Dim Future Haircut Joke Sparks Wife’s Quip

A literary celebrity, known for long unruly hair, faces his wife’s tease. She asks when he will cut it, and he replies he’ll do it when he has time. She quips that then they’ll be cut free.

Robert

The Deceiver and Mrs Peck Exchange Accusations

A heated exchange reveals accusations of embezzlement as Mrs Peck confronts Peck about misusing change she provided for carfare. The confrontation centers on a cigar purchase with the morning carfare and implied deception.

Rapidly Built House Sparks Tenant Joke

The house was quickly erected and occupied. The landlord asked if it felt comfortable and solid, and the tenant replied that he would always go outside to sneeze, implying draftiness or poor construction with humor.

Containing What Hubby-1 I Don't Know What the World Will Do

A reader laments food shortages as farmers quit the business and wonders if people must rely on canned goods. The dialogue shows a household worry about future groceries and supply stability.

Sour Pickle Blossoms as World's Sweetest Disposition

First Sour Pickle is praised for a sweet disposition. Second Sour Pickle counters with a playful claim of being the sweetest pickle.

Dentist Visit Sparks Harsh Witty Exchange

A reader explains an agonizing hour at the dentist as the husband quips that silence would have killed her. The exchange mirrors small town humor and domestic banter from the period.

Do Ou Sma Believe in Clubs for Women

A brief snippet shows a dialogue on clubs for women and a stance of choosing kindness first. The fragment hints at social themes and attitudes without full context.

Wom

Her Logic Mrs A resort dialogue on money from husbands

A humorous exchange features Mrs A at a resort asking if writing to her husband for more money is tiring. Mrs B responds that if he is enjoying himself he owes it to her, and if not he has saved it.

Atwater Kent

Not So Particular Marie Reference Dispute Probed

A dialogue fragment shows a debate over references in a marriage or betrothal context as one party insists on a reference from a father while another offers to proceed without. The exchange highlights social norms around parental approval and independence in relationships.

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