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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
6
A talking circus troupe imagines a yearly Kindness to Animals Week where crowds feed treats to horses. The narration includes the circus animals debating human ignorance of species and praising Dexter Fellowes as a patient, true storyteller.
Early spring sightings of peep toads signal a year of predictable work patterns as villagers recall an Egyptian link. The frog, symbolizing vast repetitions, ties folk belief to Ptah the creator and hieroglyphic meanings of 100000, echoing across Nile myths.
The article traces pin money from medieval England when dowries funded pins, to laws limiting pin sales to January, and to today when pins are cheap yet the phrase it inspired remains. It notes early pins had two parts and that modern manufacturing made pins abundant while the custom endures in spirit.
Waterbury native Farrell Mac Donald, a versatile film veteran, appears in several recent pictures. He plays the title role in Me, Gangster after a noted stage career and notable performances in Sunrise and Mother Knows Best.
Alfred P. Sloan at the Bankers' club in New York discusses the automobile price war. He cites a predictor who claims a $100 car is coming soon as impossible and shares a humorous tale about a man who cannot stop because he is catching the 8 15 train, with a friend calling to hurry.
Leonard A. Barrett notes that agricultural implements worth 116 million dollars were exported in 1928, the highest on record. Canada led buyers with 52 percent of the total, mainly tractors and threshers, followed by Argentina and Russia. France fell by about 85 percent.
A brief editorial questions medical certainty as doctors confront unexpected patient responses. It notes some clinicians appear unprepared when faced with unusual symptoms and emphasizes the need for humility and ongoing learning.
A nostalgic note reflects on baseball’s waning appeal while other sports attract fans. The speaker favors bats and balls from different disciplines, suggesting renewed interest in varied athletic events over a somber MLB era.
An old advertisement urges readers to buy Red Cross Ball Blue to keep table linens sparkling. It touts consistent results and places the product in general grocer outlets as a trusted laundry aid.
A judge questions a defendant after hearing a quip about a megaphone remark. The exchange underscores tension in the courtroom as the attorney defends a claim of intent.
A terse confrontation unfolds as a male speaker warns another not to outwit him. She responds with a sly question about transforming a rose into a flower, hinting at hidden motives and playful tension.
George Bernard Shaw boldly weighed in on women’s dress, declaring he would wear corsets if required to wear skirts. The remark created a stir as the famed writer challenged conventional attire with his characteristic heat.
A promotional piece touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to enrich blood and restore strength. Silas H. Eidson of St. John Kansas credits the program with curing long standing ailments after prior failed medical treatment. He endorses Anuric Tablets and Pleasant Pellets and urges readers to obtain a trial page of tablets.
In a Washington Star interview Miss Cayenne defends her earlier remarks noting she criticized pronunciation to mask occasional gaps in understanding the ideas discussed.
Mus. Cuartes Mor cau of R. F. D. 1 Tully New York writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash relieved her pain and weakness after using four bottles and plans to continue treatment. She credits the remedies with restoring health and energy.
Two balloonists debate ballast failure over a lake as one offers a bottle of anti-fat to regain lift. The exchange highlights their perilous ascent and uncertain ascent plans.
A humorous exchange features a father redefining the stone age as a time when a man forced a woman to marry him, prompting a child's puzzled inquiry about history and marriage norms. The quip satirizes outdated notions of courtship in a playful dialogue style.
A quip from a 19th century humor column features a husband joking that his wife will demand more money after only a week of marriage. The brief exchange plays on wit about bargaining and marital expectations.
A reflective note warns about young men mixing rye with wild oats, implying reckless behavior and consequences. The line suggests caution and moralizing guidance on youth conduct and choices.
A duo of folk aphorisms contrasts contentment with material gain and social behavior. It questions apartments as voting addresses, fears in relationships, and mutual responsibility while asserting value in honesty and restraint.
A reflective line contrasts the sweetness of roses with the unavoidable thorns of life. The speaker notes the difficulty of the world while appreciating beauty.
A person jokes about a chiropodist who left that line to attend barber college. The exchange ends with a remark that he has pursued higher education.
A playful dialogue where Beeveedee asks about having money and Peedeecue recalls marriage as proof of wealth without explicit amounts or context. The exchange hints at financial ease influencing personal choices rather than detailing specific sums.
A quip between a groom and bystander recalls a wedding superstition about throwing horseshoes for luck. The bridegroom jokes he must have been unlucky since he dodged a couple of shoes during the celebration.
A man and his wife exchange sharp witticisms after a tense bridge incident. He admits failing to meet expectations, while she retorts with sly humor about his intelligence, drawing amused reactions from onlookers.
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