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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
9
A columnist notes Bergen province in southwest Norway as a wet, disagreeable place for women with constant rain and hair dampened by climate. A drug store clerk at Central avenue is overheard calling a wholesale house and admitting he cannot spell ipecac while assisting a customer.
A man insists on proving the truth of his statements by continual demonstration. He maintains that proof should accompany every claim and rejects silence or doubt as invalid.
A concise reflection quotes the idea that true neutrality is rare when full information is known, suggesting awareness of bias and the influence of complete facts on judgment. The line frames ethical considerations about impartiality and truth.
A government report shows raw silks imported into Canada in the year ending 1922 valued at 2,529,920 dollars. Silk dress goods reached 13,270,916 dollars in imports with the United States supplying 2,547,239 dollars and France and Switzerland together about 8,162,000 dollars. The text also notes the harmful effects of smoking illustrated by the volcano.
A city girl visiting the countryside is challenged on milking duties. After a barrage of questions she answers by describing feeding the cow breakfast and water and then draining her crankcase, in a humorous misstatement of milking mechanics.
By Erwin Greer President Greer College of Automotive Engineering the piece catalogs types of drivers labeled flivverboob mud splasher brake burner fear fanatic and safety zone rusher. It notes 4500000 dollars paid in death claims and 1500000 non fatal injuries from these incidents last year raising the question why such drivers exist.
Advice for drivers to follow the car ahead at about 100 feet to avoid glare from oncoming headlights. This technique keeps the road clearly marked and reduces glare as you drive behind another vehicle.
The article argues farm garages are essential for protecting vehicles from weather theft and fire. It recommends a concrete block, fireproof structure 12 by 18 feet with a concrete floor sloped to a central trapped drain. Exposed blocks with attractive surface finishes may be left visible or finished with stucco.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder issues without realizing the cause. Symptoms include back pain headaches and loss of ambition linked to kidney troubles. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is offered as a remedy with instructions to obtain a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co. and mentioning the paper.
A terse exchange between a judge and a speaker ends with dismissal as the judge questions the one way nature of the street involved. The brief remark echoes the claim that traffic could not go two ways on the cited road.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are marketed for a clear complexion, clean scalp, and soft hands with daily use. The ad promotes Cuticura Talcum as part of the fragrance and beauty routine.
A Life magazine quote mocks Russias people with a provocative line about scratching a Russian and finding a Tartar, followed by a wry remark about letting Russians handle their own scratching.
A simple jelly made from one box of Plymouth Rock Pink Gelatine makes four pints without any lemons. No cooking required and it serves a large family with an attractive dessert option.
A reflective guide explains the best way to move a car by gripping the wheel spokes rather than doors fenders or bumpers. It warns against damaging the body, straining parts, or causing back strain and urges consistent careful handling.
A reflective line notes that theology by itself cannot forge virtue and only guides toward understanding why. It emphasizes that moral character requires more than doctrine and personal conduct matters beyond belief.
Do not leave your car with the shift lever in gear and check the lever before starting. Avoid gasoline leakage at needle points which can spill when stationary. Drive slowly over rough hills and inspect your car’s tail light for rear visibility. After every 2500 miles deflate and service a tire, and wash the inside of the casing. Monitor lights when using the starting motor. dim lights signal a weak battery or dirty starter drawing excess current.
A mild man on a streetcar notes the irony of people objecting to fresh air while many ride in the crowded car with poor air. He recalls trying to open a window and being yelled at by a flapper in a fur coat and thin stockings, calling him a fresh air crank.
A bride recalls a church wedding in Exchange as she and her new husband were pronounced man and wife. Her slipper snagged on the carpet, causing a fall at the aisle, described as the most embarrassing moment of her life.
A fragmentary exchange shows a geologist arguing about returning to ancestors while Cholly insists on stopping at a title. The dialogue appears in a period voice with evasive humor and no clear narrative context.
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