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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1927
Page
2
A talking young hen named Miss Hen shares that her sympathy for children grows as they age from infant charm to awkward adolescence. She recalls her own shifts in perceived appeal and explains the shared experience of feeling unlovable as appearance and behavior change.
A humorous essay on women and self image contrasts. The piece notes women seeking to stay slim for youth and grandchildren, mocks hypocrisy, and critiques martyr complexes as they distort perception and emotion.
A humorous remark on men knowing a woman's preferred flowers. The speaker asserts there is no excuse for misbuying flowers and jokes that understanding the right bloom could prevent trouble, noting women commonly share their flower preferences.
The article explains why fermented wines are called dry when almost all sugar is removed and then compares dry wine to dry wit defined by Webster as severe and sharp in tone. It discusses fermentation control in wine making and the slang sense of dry as lacking sweetness.
The article explains the expression booby meaning a dunce or timid person. It traces origins to a pelicanlike seabird called a booby that yields food to other birds, illustrating why a submissive, spiritless person is so named.
A brief wry remark suggests caution about judging people by looks, noting lantern jaws imply roughity and social reserve. The line highlights how outward impressions obscure true character in everyday talk.
Leonard A. Barrett argues that solving social problems goes beyond money and machinery. Poverty stems from ignorance and lack of opportunity, and the real cure lies in changing minds and offering new chances rather than merely giving gold. Ella Wheeler Wilcox is quoted on the power of thoughtful help.
A quip by Irene jokes that wealth of hair refers to a girl’s bean rather than her barber, turning a common phrase into a playful insult about appearance.
The compass needle points to the north magnetic pole due to magnetic attraction. The north star lies in roughly the same direction but has no direct influence on the compass.
In a light hearted scene Percy Plunkett struggles with a bad shot in a mixed four, curses under his breath and apologizes to Susie. She kindly forgives him, replying that his expletive did not land as offense.
A quoted exchange shows a character questioning obedience to a crank while another replies that the purpose is to learn what not to do. The dialogue emphasizes caution and the value of discerning unreliable guidance.
A brief poem about a guest who makes a home inviting yet must depart in time. The speaker notes warmth and hospitality while hinting at an inevitable farewell. The verse centers on hosting, courtesy, and the fleeting nature of visits.
Miss Cayenne discusses quick social planning noting invitations can be sent in half an hour, press notified in ten minutes, and caterer contacted in thirty seconds. Washington Star reflects on efficient busy social scheduling.
A dialogue where the agent explains lower premiums for motorists and the insurer counters with a cautious stance. The exchange emphasizes risk reduction through car ownership and driving habits, suggesting premiums may decrease for drivers.
A brief Stray Stories exchange playfully twists a family moment into a mock dialogue about golf in the ark. The child riffs on ancient games and animals as the father responds with puzzled, lighthearted dialogue.
Newspaper accounts describe increasing reports of husbands assaulted by wives while female rights efforts gain visibility and momentum across communities.
A humorous verse notes Mary keeping a hen as egg prices rise and fall. The tale plays on the hen’s antics and Mary’s reactions to fluctuating costs.
A humorous household exchange reveals plans to borrow a hen to sit on eggs. Mrs Brown mentions a hen loan is needed to hatch poultry of their own, despite not owning a hen yet. The dialogue plays on comic resourcefulness to start a family poultry project.
Mrs Crawford-How and her husband clash over budgeting Thrift weeks as Mrs Crabshaw complains he pushes too many thrift weeks on her. The dialogue hints at an ongoing domestic dispute over money management and negotiation.
A lawyer questions a client about making charitable provisions while Dustin Stax declares he will leave incomes to his titled sons-in-law, arguing they could not get along without them. The Washington Star reports the exchange.
A quip about a friend famed for wisdom notes he is silent on any subject he should discuss, implying a paradox in reputation and restraint. The wry line casts a humorous light on apparent expertise built from deliberate silence over topics.
A witty exchange from the St. Louis Globe Democrat humor column notes a question about an instrument and a punchline defining it as a shoe horn that plays foot notes.
University of British Columbia researchers report progress in turning pine needles into an artificial wood product. Experiments conducted in British Columbia show potential for a new industrial process with scientific backing.
An 2 ounce bottle of Moone's Emerald Oil is advertised as a powerful antiseptic foot treatment. The copy urges patients to try the product for inflammatory foot troubles, noting rapid relief after one application and a money back guarantee.
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