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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
3
A whimsical tale portrays days as characters discussing their meanings to different people including a girl named Margaret Alice, her family, and Father Time. They name holidays from Thanksgiving to Columbus Day and ponder how each day holds unique importance for everyone.
A compact essay on why names matter. It explores indigenous naming like Big Chief Eagle Eye and biblical names such as Joshua and Abraham, noting how names reflect traits, influence character, and show shifts toward preference for sound over meaning in modern times. It mentions name changes and practices of naming after relatives or celebrities.
Bunkum returns to his native village after visiting London. He recalls liking St Pauls Cathedral for its height and roundness, noting it is twice as tall as the parish church and ten times rounder, and adds that the owner keeps pigeons. The remark is recounted by a village cronies in London Answers' style.
Leonard A Barrett reflects on how modern chemistry has turned cotton into silk and envisions future synthetic foods and fuels. He notes Elizabethton Tennessee as a leading plant, questions whether progress truly benefits society, and wonders if science will replace routines with tablet meals and artificial rain.
Dallas born actress Mary Brian rose to prominence after winning a newspaper personality contest that led to her screen debut as Wendy in Peter Pan. She is noted for portrait and watercolor painting and remains a leading figure among movie theater patrons.
Leo Ryan, the local worker, reports capacity crowds at every excavation performance despite rain and nearby 5-and-10 construction. He thanks residents and says to watch daily papers for the date and location of the next mammoth undertaking.
The article traces a long belief that a falling portrait signifies death in the family, linking symbol and person from ancient reverence to medieval sympathetic magic. It argues modern readers may still see a death omen when a picture drops, extending the superstition to relatives and close friends.
A man prepared for his wedding visits his tailor for measurements. After the fitting the tailor apologizes, saying the customer must pay cash for the suits. The customer protests, recalling a 14 year account with half yearly settlements. The tailor explains the change in management and policy.
In a brief, sharp exchange, one speaker praises a fly dentist while another laughs that the dentist has nerves and even more, admitting he has several nerves of his own. The quip captures a light moment of humor over a peculiar profession.
A brief note extols the radio as a gift to humanity that one may switch off if unwelcome. The verse defends radio as a quiet, optional companion rather than a demanded presence.
Mrs. Yellowleaf asks for help to recapture her husband’s love by changing her appearance. The Beauty Expert counsels a new approach, urging her not to dwell on the past moment of his first attraction and to try something different.
An author alleges ten publishers refused the same story, fueling belief in a conspiracy against their work and prompting discussions about publishing rejection.
A brave captain is asked if he will propose marriage to the woman in question. The man’s bravery is noted by several medals, fueling speculation about a forthcoming marriage.
An OCR fragment hints at an office exchange about a new staff member. The line suggests perceptions of her efficiency and marital prospects, but the context and full meaning are unclear due to garbled wording. No additional names or concrete details are readable.
A playful quip compares a man to a whale noting he sports a flapper on each side. The remark underscores a humorous, social image from the scene.
A concise motivational note urges belief in one’s abilities and future success. It asserts confidence as a prerequisite for others’ faith, emphasizing self trust as the foundation for progress in life and career.
A humorous note on a man who courted a wife with charm and affection and might have kept the pace if time allowed. The item reads as a light society aside reflecting on courtship and matrimony.
A humorous exchange shows a parent frustrated by a child who confidently assumes he knows all answers. The gag hinges on the child’s calm certainty rather than nervous curiosity, highlighting a playful clash between generations in a family setting.
A fragment from a regional old text cites a provocative line about danger and marriage, prompting curiosity over its meaning. The excerpt hints at a moral or cautionary context without additional details or clear attribution.
Comic exchange portrays a conceited man who bows at every thunder clap. The remark contrasts scorn with vanity as the actor reacts theatrically to a simple natural event.
In a terse exchange, Vanquished notes he could have defeated the rival with one hand if the fight had proceeded. Inquisitive asks why the challenge did not continue, and Vanquished replies the opponent refused to fight in that manner.
The article portrays Szechwan as the Garden of Asia with 60 million people sustained on a rugged 181,000 square miles. It details farming life on terraced rice plots, primitive tools, and water-buffalo powered irrigation, plus a thriving salt industry at Flowing Well and Chengtu’s ancient irrigation system and wall. It notes rich soils, ample rainfall, and diverse fruits and vegetables, alongside a modern Christian college near Chengtu.
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