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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
2
Billie Brownie recalls museum visits with Martin ane 'aina and Story. He favors zoos over museums but notes museums teach about places and creatures. He describes chimney swallows weaver birds rhinoceros hornbills and nest behavior, plus child friendly exhibits and a playful conclusion about travel and home.
An article notes a common superstition that a baby's fist indicates avarice while an open hand signals generosity. It traces this to ancient cause and effect ideas linking mental traits to physical signs and weathering wind colds.
A reflective meditation on worry as an American illness driven by speed and artificial living. The essay argues worry blocks progress, raises blood pressure, and misallocates attention while noting most concerns never happen. It contrasts optimistic and pessimistic viewpoints and ends with a proverb about tornadoes.
An early explanation traces the saying smell a rat to times when rats infested homes and a ratter served households. The familiar expression signified suspicion and wrongs detected, with an early bearing in Samuel Butler’s Hudibras first published in 1663.
Anna Turnquist notes that a pound of flesh from Shakespeare is a strict term of a bond in The Merchant of Venice. Shylock demands exact quantity with no bloodshed, and Portia later constrains the mercy shown. The phrase now denotes rigid adherence to a contract.
The article explains the Indian peace sign as the two finger tips placed at the mouth then raised to imitate smoke. It notes the ceremonial sign for peace or friendship involves extended fingers interlocked before the chest with hands horizontal and backs outward. It mentions adopting white man handshakes to convey peace.
A woman asks about a patient in a Paris hospital. The head nurse says the patient is much better and convalescent, while the visitor reveals she is not a relative but the concierge promised her the patient's apartment.
A light exchange between two men jokes about expenses and money. One asks about trouble meeting expenses, the other replies he runs into them every time he moves.
A light verse notes cheerful flappers on a warm afternoon as fashion humor hints skirts may become bathing suits if hemlines rise further. The playful piece reflects era style and social mood without serious events.
A Fort Mink tourist complains about hotel cooking while the guide Toofus, a local philosopher, quips about France. The exchange ends with the tourist venting about eggs as the guide proffers regional humor.
A private exchange reveals two letters fetch high sums. John Adams’ letter sold for 585 dollars while another personal note brought 10 000 dollars in a breach of promise suit involving a woman plaintiff.
Farmer Corntessel notes progress in Josh's college studies while his letters show firmer handwriting as he asks for money, according to the Washington Star. The brief item records a humorous glimpse into a family’s finances and a student’s advancement.
A dialogue contrasts valued knowledge with compensation, as Fannie questions earning power. The exchange highlights whether expertise alone justifies pay versus tangible work.
A vocalist delivers powerful lines that blur singing and crying as she projects toward the ceiling. The scene captures intense emotion and dynamic vocal range in a single expressive moment.
Dialogue scene where a bride asks why lights are on during a tunnel. The groom replies they are coming to a tunnel. The bride questions the purpose of tun nels if lights are turned on.
A Boston Transcript note quotes Mr Smart warning that the dog may bite, citing the previous owner who claimed the animal is a hound. The exchange shows concern over potential danger and ownership details.
A playful London Opinion note recalls one young woman praising a man after a tennis outing while another cautions with a sharp remark about a zoological visit. The tone is teasing and locally humorous.
Viewpoint dialog notes the arrival of rent day with a quip about differences between tenants and landlords. The exchange highlights the common tension around monthly payments and housing costs.
The article explains that ice forms rapidly on wings when flying through a cold mist, filling surface curvatures and altering contours. This ice can cause an airplane to sink in eight minutes, presenting a major obstacle to transatlantic flight.
A saving of 25 million dollars annually in expenditures for printing checks drafts and vouchers is being realized through the adoption of standardized forms.
In Whitehall it is revealed that St Kilda has not yet been surveyed or officially mapped. A government expedition will depart to the islands to complete the charting. Forty three residents live on the main island, sharing five surnames, about one hundred miles west of Scotland.
Archaeologists uncover a stone ball used by a Roman siege engine during the siege of Jerusalem, recovered while excavating the third wall section. The find highlights ancient military engineering and provides physical evidence of Roman siege methods near the city.
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