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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1924
Page
3
A historical quote attributed to Clyde Davis asserts that few gain wealth via shrewd trading or rare chances, while most men achieve prosperity through disciplined self denial and persistent toil.
The article notes that the famed Stradivari violins sold for as little as $50 when made. Antonio Stradivari, who lived 1644 to 1787, produced 1,116 instruments with 602 known to exist today.
A 5 cent hair tonic advertisement touts Danderine as a cure for lifeless neglected hair. It claims quick improvement in thinning, itching scalp and dandruff with a glossy, youthful result and describes the tonic as refreshing and non greasy available at any drug store.
The airveyor uses a wind forced pipe to transfer grain from elevator to vessel at the waterfront. It loads up to 4,000 bushels per hour, powered by giant fans creating the conveying flow.
An advertisement urges readers to keep Allcock's Plasters at home for local aches and pains. It describes the product as invaluable, inexpensive, absolutely pure, safe and effective.
A moral observation condemns harming others to aid oneself, equating such acts to stealing property and abusing power. The statement frames injury for gain as wrongful and unethical behavior.
A local belief centers on goodwill fostering better understanding among community members. Volunteers and leaders emphasize cooperation, empathy, and shared goals to strengthen neighborhood ties and resolve conflicts peacefully.
An Antwerp carpenter bought a Rembrandt at a second hand dealer for a few francs. An Antwerp art expert dated the work to 1640 and confirmed the Rembrandt signature. The painting is valued at about 2,000,000 francs.
The advertisement urges buyers to include Cuticura Talcum with Cuticura Soap and Ointment in their toilet requisites. It touts a refined skin care image for adults and babies and offers the trio at 25 cents each, available everywhere.
A brief reflection praises those who rise early from desire rather than duty. It argues such self driven behavior reflects genuine motivation and purposeful living.
Ad copy touts Cascarets as a remedy for billousness constipation sick headache and indigestion. Distributed by drug stores the item is presented as a 10 cent box with claims of digestive relief and health benefits.
A Safe and Sure Laxative Brandreth Pills offer an entirely vegetable remedy. One or two taken at bedtime will keep you in good condition. Ad appears in the old newspaper paging.
A twenty five year old expresses grand ambitions to solve global problems before earning substantial money. He hopes to make a lasting impact while still early in his career.
A vegetable butter color labeled “Dandelion” remains a common additive after about five decades. Drug stores and general stores continue to offer bottles priced at 85 cents each.
A guide to making a small sponge for bread with night rising and quick rolls plus a busy housewife friendly range of dishes. Recipes cover clover leaf rolls and biscuits, plus savory pork dishes and veal roast stuffing with practical steps and pantry tips for a comforting, economical family meal.
A saying notes that anyone claiming full understanding of women is acknowledging they do not truly understand them. The quip frames insight as humility about gendered dynamics rather than a boast of knowledge.
An older woman thanks a young singer after a second encore, saying the songs recalled childhood on her father’s farm. She recalls hearing the front gate creak in the wind when she closed her eyes.
A vast dam project across the Dix River near Burgin Kentucky aims to become the tallest east of the Rockies upon completion. Two auxiliary installations are under construction with capacity over 185000 turbine horsepower. Couple of East Anglia origin men are referenced in a separate, unrelated vignette about hotel guests and a lift shaft.
Report outlines animal related outages including bears mistaking wire hum for bees, squirrels gnawing lead sheath, ants and beetles consuming metal, and spiders weaving webs across live lines during dew causing shorts. The account classifies incidents by species and impact on service.
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