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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1927
Page
2
An elderly moon character explains constant health despite pale or sunburned color. He jokes about doctors in the sky and insists on keeping humans at a respectful distance while affirming his own vitality. A girl and her brother learn the moon cannot be touched.
A terse verse fragment urges learning from hardship over imitation and idle gains. The speaker contrasts the value of real effort with imitation, claiming wisdom comes from observing an old beggar woman rather than maxims from savings banks.
A quirky advice piece counsels readers to balance respect and assertiveness with service staff. It humorously warns against being overly aggressive or passive in dating and domestic life, urging clear, respectful boundaries without coercion.
Frances argues that the country needs more insect powder as a remedy for many men with bees in their bonnets, framing it as a societal priority.
The article surveys long standing beliefs about diamond dust being deadly if swallowed yet beneficial when applied externally. It traces medieval poison myths linked to arsenic and diamond powder, notes recoveries tied to refrigerative stone theories, and connects to the doctrine of signatures in medicinal lore.
Smith He plays like a professional piano tuner.
A buyer resists the new zipper galoshes proposing better fit. The clerk jokes that the only solution is to eat more potatoes. The exchange highlights the clash between old footwear habits and fashionable modern designs.
A 1927 Western Newspaper Union piece argues integrity underpins credit, banking, investments, and professional work. It asserts honesty keeps laboratories productive, secures bank deposits, validates bonds, and sustains trust in loans, finance and social bonds, declaring integrity the vital force behind commerce and civilization.
A patient complains of steep charges while a doctor insists the situation justifies a major operation. The exchange underscores tension over medical pricing and perceived value in care.
A forward looking note argues rapid creation of space development facilities and landing stations to replace fragile aerial visions. It envisions practical infrastructure evolving to support sustained space activity and settlement.
Rastus explains they sold all black mules because they thought they fetched more than white ones. Sambo questions the reasoning as they discover there were more black mules left than white, in a folksy exchange from Better Crops.
A husband arrives home late and his wife greets him with a sharp retort. She asks him to reveal his whereabouts, then immediately declines to hear his apologies, preferring to tell her own version of events. The exchange ends with her pointed remark and wry patience.
A courtroom exchange shows a motorist admitting to striking a man while calling him a crook and worthless. The judge imposes a ten dollar fine for the act of running down the man, reflecting a sharp verdict amid heated dialogue.
A quoted father son exchange notes the punishment as painful for the parent and child. The dialogue emphasizes desire to avoid future hurt and seeks mutual restraint in discipline.
A friend left Mary a lamb to care for which followed her relentlessly. The animal died after days of extreme sleep deprivation, ending the unusual caretaker situation.
In remarks cited by the Washington Star, Senator Sorghum recalls his restrained conduct on investigative committees. He says he has been discreet and has only uttered Present during roll calls.
A newspaper snippet describes Jones as “one of those men who have spring fever all the year round,” highlighting his perpetual lively temperament. The remark portrays Jones's energetic, buoyant character in a light, humorous tone.
Canary breeders say exposure to jazz harms the birds and spoils their songs and temper. They advocate piano or violin music as beneficial, arguing the jazzy style is dangerous to vocal prospects. The piece questions potential effects on human students.
In a Washington Star excerpt Senator Sorghum declines to boast about political fate. He says he is confident he will be reelected but avoids creating a bad impression by bragging.
Louise explains her marriage to Iar old is due to his being a good provider and practical partner, despite his blockhead impression. She prefers a sturdy home with solid, well-made trimmings and reliable habits over romance.
Advert says Moone's Emerald Oil relieves tender feet in minutes and reduces swelling after several applications. Claims include shrinking corns and callouses with nightly use. It praises essential oils camphor and antiseptics, with money back guarantee from druggists.
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