Noble bearing bred by character and years
A brief reflection on virtue noting that nobility and everyday charm stem from genuine goodness, unselfishness, and sincerity developed over years rather than flashy appearances.
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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
7
Practical Household Hints From An 19th Century Digest
A compilation of home craft tips including using a flour sifter for quicker straining, starch cleaning for dresses, lining shoes with flannel to keep feet warm, brushing furs with hot bran, and mild methods to improve babies’ milk and castor oil flavor. Also includes simple Irish stew, baking methods for sweet potatoes, and a note on moderation in society reflecting Byron.
Canape Varieties and Preparation Steps
A historical guide describes making canapes as small toast rounds fried in butter and topped with various fillings. It covers caviare with herbed butter and watercress, olive canapes with anchovy and stuffed olives, cheese canapes melted with cheese, and ham canapes with butter, ham, white sauce, onion, cheese, cayenne, and breadcrumbs.
High Iowa court to rule on Webb Kenyon liquor law
The Iowa Supreme Court heard appeals over the Webb Kenyon law and a Des Moines saloon rehearing request. Centerville and Ottumwa suits challenged liquor deliveries in dry areas with private use and interstate traffic questions. A decision could end or prolong the long legal battle across courts and the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme Court of Iowa
Webb- Kenyon
Centerville
Ottumwa
Express Companies
Webb-Kenyon
Vermillion
Hunter
Polk County
Supreme Court
Preston
Eight year old Ed Cook charged with murder near Jefferson township
Winterset reports Ed Cook an eight year old child is jailed on a murder charge in Jefferson township. Sheriff Al Breeding says Driscoll 31 went to Van Meter then returned to Cook's house where quarrel erupted. Cook wrested a shotgun and shot Driscoll. Mrs. Driscoll witnessed. Cook surrendered after calling the sheriff. Both families are prominent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterset
Ed Cook
Fis
Charles Driscoll
Jefferson Township
Here
al Breeding
Cook
Driscoll
van Meter
Trainman Found Dead After Missing on Burlington Duty
Head Brakeman O H Rockwell of Creston was reported missing as an east bound Burlington train reached Council Bluffs. Night Yardmaster John Scarda in South Omaha dispatched a special crew who found Rockwell's body cut in two near the main yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Burlington
O. H. Rockwell
Creston
John Scarda
South Omaha
Inland Type Reflects Seafaring Lexicon in Fiction Reading
A character uses many nautical terms in dialogue. He has not lived at sea but consumes vast amounts of sea-themed fiction, shaping his speech and perspective. The line probes influence of reading on language and identity.
Scalp Trouble Ends After Years with Cuticura Treatment
F. J. Busher of Elyria Ohio describes ten years of scalp problems itchiness hair loss and shame before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He washed twice daily and applied the ointment and within weeks saw the scale disappear and hair regrow, declaring a cure in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison St
Elyria
Ohio
F. J. Busher
Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
Confession of a Somnambulist and Wedding Faith
A fragment from National Monthly presents a dialogue where George learns Edith reveals she is a somnambulist. He responds that his religious denomination does not matter after marriage, noting he is Presbyterian but will not constrain Edith’s church choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
National Monthly
Justices Question Tobacco Chewing Supply
During a Supreme Court defense of American Tobacco, Justice Harlan awakened and asked why there is no more good chewing tobacco. He quizzed the defense counsel, noting a personal craving for better tobacco. The exchange framed the court as probing practical issues behind the legal case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Harlan
Close Enough Deliberations on Saunders and Harris
The dialogue notes Flint asking about Saunders and Harris, two close acquaintances. The exchange confirms they are friends yet unable to lend each other money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Saunders
Harris
Man Says Lazy Lie About Truth
A brief quip notes that a man too lazy to stand and declare the truth will likely fabricate a lie about it. The remark implies a link between inertia and deceit and underscores personal integrity.
Cambridge to appoint women police officers soon
The ancient town of Cambridge England contracts to add women to its police force. The new policy invites female applicants, signaling progress in local law enforcement and gender equality within the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
England
Putnam Dyes Advertises Stain-Free Kettles
Advertisement notes Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain kettles. Witty exchanges feature Adv. Prepared and Prudent Wife asking John about savings, and Happy Jack commenting on a macintosh for a rainy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Adv
John
Jack
Mackintosh
Town Topics Quip Highlights Split Over Wife’s Bills
A rural chatter column notes a husband boasting about his wife’s statesmanship and later lamenting that she is the author of too many bills in the house. The brief exchange lampoons political marital dynamics.
Alpha Wins at The Races Sparks Education Jibe
In a lively exchange at the track a spectator questions Alpha's victory while joking the name reflects lessons. The winner is praised as a natural leader, prompting a quip about education.
Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops 5 Cents
Simple protection against throat ailments offered by Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops priced at five cents in drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Short Shrift in Two Months, Judge Says
The piece notes Pat has just two months to live. A judge reportedly delivers the stark prognosis, with a skeptical chorus about medical certainty and a wary public tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Not His Concern. Wife Requests Double Windows for Quiet
A Boston Transcript note cites a wife studying vocalism asking her husband to install double windows to avoid disturbing neighbors. He responds that it is up to the neighbors to handle any disturbance if it occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Undivided Attention Demanded in a Worthy Undertaking
The text urges giving full attention to one’s life’s work. It stresses that investing head and heart is essential for a big and worthy undertaking. It warns that partial effort wastes time for oneself and others and calls for dedicating one’s best effort or choosing another path.
Petrified Tree for Home in Iowa City
The University of Iowa geology department received a 2750 pound petrified tree trunk. President J G Bowman ordered it as a home ornament sourced from the petrified forest near Adamana Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Geology Department
University of Iowa
J. G. Bowman
Petrified Forest
Adamana
Arizona
Fremont couple obtains custody in habeas corpus case
Mr and Mrs Abraham Krupinska of Fremont Nebraska win custody of their 15 year old daughter, the girl wife of Brown McLain, in habeas corpus proceedings. Authorities will prosecute McLain on claims of criminal assault and bigamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Abraham Krupinska
Fremont
Neb
Brown Mclain
McLain
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