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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1924
Page
6
Miss Flora McGish and Belle Taunton of Ashta bula Ohio attract attention as they drive to Maine in one piece bathing suits. The pair stop at swimming spots along the route, swim briefly, then resume their journey, embodying summer motoring leisure.
A deputation of farmers told the federal treasurer that annual rabbit damage to Australian productivity exceeds 100 million pounds in losses.
Mrs. Johnson reads a paper quoting a doctor who says health cannot be kept by bathing alone. Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge questions how many people should bathe together and when and what according to the notice.
Albert Keller, Ritz-Carlton general manager, urged New York waiters to turn obstacles into stepping stones. A heckler shouted about a hair in soup, and the waiter apologized, joking that it may have fluttered from the customer’s head.
A Life Insurance physician notes many applicants are rejected due to undetected kidney trouble. The ad promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a successful remedy, available in two bottle sizes at drug stores. A sample bottle can be requested by sending ten cents to Dr. Kilmer and Co. in Binghamton, NY.
On an Orwell farm in Vermont, A A Saunders and his son Dorus found a hollow oak trunk twenty inches across and six feet long packed with honey. They harvested about two hundred pounds with Frank Charlton present as bees were moved, receiving two ten gallon milk cans full of honey.
The Boston Globe reports a June 19, 1845 grand celebration on Boston Common for the I O O F. The feast featured ham tongue corned beef saltpeter beef corned pork lobsters roast beef veal chicken pig fruit sponge cake nuts and raisins apples oranges watermelons and lemonade.
A wry remark notes that women often recognize flaws in themselves while men fail to see similar shortcomings, highlighting gendered self awareness in social judgment.
The article notes Abraham Lincoln's two early loves Anne Rutledge and Mary Owens before Mary Todd. It describes Anne's death after engagement, Mary Owens's initial refusal, and Lincoln's earnest but troubled courtship. It recalls a letter to Mary and ends with Lincoln and Mary Todd’s stormy, reunited marriage.
The article chronicles the lifelong bond between Leon Gambetta and Leonie Leon, detailing how she ruled his life from afar, refused marriage to protect his career, and died before their union could be formalized. It highlights their intense correspondence revealing a deep, exclusive bond.
A New York Times fashion note surveys fall schoolgirl wardrobes, tracing trends from tunic blouses to one piece frocks and kimono patterns. It highlights sleek lines, braided trims, long sleeves, and practical yet stylish outfits for girls ages ten to sixteen, with emphasis on individuality and refined taste.
A light exchange recalls a Western outing where stage performers accompanied a person to dinner. The remark contrasts a question about meeting stage robbers with a backstage joke about dining with chorus girls in the West.
More than 5,500 tons of willow baskets were produced and shipped from Poland during the past year. The pace reflects a strong export market for Polish crafts and a robust basketmaking industry.
The piece reflects advice on concentrating on the next task and divine guidance, followed by several vintage dessert recipes. It describes a peach souffle with almonds, a prune and peanut cake with a lemon filling, and a watermelon rind preserves method with alum and sugar, plus notes on serving ice cream with varied sauces and nuts.
A reflective quote attributed to E. W. Wilcox defines character as arising from the cultivation of the finest human qualities and their practical application, framing integrity and virtue as realized traits rather than mere ideals.
Do not fail to put up grape juice for the family as it is simple and delicious. Instructions cover grape juice spice pears mustard pickles and cucumber preservation with steps for sterilizing jars and sealing to keep flavor and crunch.
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