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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1928
Page
3
A lawyer and a woman friend stroll in a garden where the visitor notes honesty fails to grow in a lawyer s plot. The lawyer boasts the lush hedge as proof, the friend retorts that it merely shows he is no lawyer.
An article notes that while Cleopatra may not have learned to write her name, she could still leave a mark of power. It discusses widespread historic ignorance about female literacy and highlights the era’s gendered expectations and symbol of authority.
A brief comic sketch involves a doorkeeper offering a pass to a patron leaving a bad musical comedy. The patron refuses yet is given a pass to hand to someone outside. The dialogue highlights a courteous dissociation and lack of animosity between characters.
A man orders chicken broth and questions its quality. The manager explains the broth is “in its infancy,” noting it is made from the water used to boil the eggs.
A famous man recalls many adventures abroad including bear hunting in Russia. A companion reacts with surprise at the travel stories and chilly memories.
Report notes an airplane wreck near the windmill with residents asking if anyone was hurt. A local farmer questioned the incident while examining the scene and discussing potential damages.
The fragment shows a terse remark about backbiting followed by a question about low dress levels. It hints at social tension or gossip without clear context or full dialogue. The source provides only fragmentary lines, not a complete narrative.
A gardener questions Mrs. Newrich about a rough looking plant. He identifies it as a member of the cactus family and advises her to take it home.
A brief feature notes a father and mother chatting about a baby and a horse, with the father commenting on a future in racing and the family reaction to the sport. The scene hints at early racing culture and family interest in horses.
A terse exchange reveals Mrs. Biggs and Mrs. Binks in a domestic dispute style moment. Mrs. Biggs questions divorce while Mrs. Binks explains she discovered her husband rummaging in her vanity case during a nighttime search of his trousers.
A dialogue fragment shows Mrs. Jones requesting another wrap and three coats while another speaker notes the need for warming attire. The exchange occurs within a Passing Show context.
The United States Department of Agriculture explains broiling steaks or chops in gas ovens or ranges. Select porterhouse or sirloin 1 1/4 to 2 inches thick, sear at high heat, turn carefully, then finish to desired doneness.
The article explains DIY curtain making with personal fit and cost savings. It covers measuring windows to scale, yardage calculations, valance sizing, matching patterns, cutting straight using threads, trimming selvedges, and careful hemming and pressing for even drapes.
Readable text outlines two turnip recipes. Quick Turnip Soup blends raw turnip with milk onion parsley and seasonings. method includes heating milk, adding flour and butter, cooking until tender and garnishing with parsley. A second baked custard-style dish uses turnip with eggs milk butter and tarragon to set in a water bath, with optional carrot substitution.
Dr. B K Kaupp head of NC State poultry dept says producing eggs costs about 25 cents a dozen when feed and overhead are included. Using 750 Leghorn hens at a branch station he records all expenses and credits, noting a net yearly profit per hen of 2.40 and six pounds of feed per dozen eggs.
The article argues that pullets hatched early and maturing normally will begin laying in October or November, yielding profits during high egg prices. Early hatchers balance body weight and endurance, unlike rapid maturers who start too soon, are light and poor feeders, and may molt before laying many eggs.
A Missouri agricultural study finds hens that stop laying in July take 182 days off and lay 100 eggs, August quitters take 15 days and 134 eggs, September quitters 143 days and 137 eggs, October molters 94 days and 158 eggs, November finishers 69 days and 171 eggs, and December molters 45 days and 174 eggs.
Demonstrations show education boosts egg production and profits. Repairs delays raise costs. damp floors and poor ventilation harm hens. Maintain constant feeding space, keep a dry mash, and use cardolineum paint or coal tar dip to control red mites. Moderate grain feed in the morning, about 8 pounds per 100 hens.
William Lord Wright, the serial king, visits a popular cafe and pays a hefty cover charge and lemonade price. A waiter, aiming to chat, remarks it looks like rain and asks if he means the weather or the lemonade. Bill responds, seeking clarification.
A brief line from Stray Stories hints at marital discord as a husband and wife clash over a disagreement. It portrays a familiar domestic scene with tension and humor.
A playful list records phrases about cigarettes cocktails flowers gowns and compliments. It notes repeated adoration and expressions of hectic times. The tone imitates social chatter of a refined era with emphasis on style and sentiment.
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