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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1927
Page
2
Harry Herring Gull explains his family lineage and winter home life. He describes spring and summer plumage, eye color, beak color, and the habit of migration northward for summer, noting gulls enjoy building nests and homes even if they prefer adventure over comfort. Billie Brownie listens and thanks him.
A column traces the history of corporal punishment from medieval torture devices to naval discipline and its decline. It notes the cat o nine tails used in inquisitorial times, sailors lashed in the past, and Congress abolishing corporal punishment in 1850.
The Muskegon Michigan Swedish mission choir did not sing during a revival campaign as members dressed in fashion with short skirts rouge and bobbed hair and were forbidden by the evangelist to participate. Indianapolis News.
The essay traces divination by books from ancient Homer and Virgil through medieval myths of Virgil the Wizard to the Bible used for fortune telling. It notes the persistence of superstition in turning sacred texts into oracles and links this to early literacy and written word power.
A Bromberg priest was jailed 80 days after an irreligious sermon denying the devil was deemed protected by law. The case marks a rare instance of a European court recognizing the devil, shielding him from scoffers for many centuries.
The piece cites Ruskin on pay versus virtue and argues three motives drive actions: pleasure, power, and service. It contends that true fulfillment comes from sacrificial altruism, though altruism alone fails without possession to give. Service requires resources to invest in others and enrich the world. (Western Newspaper Union, 1927.)
A brief exchange depicts a restaurant owner lamenting the death of a lamb and a customer agreeing it seems harsh. The line hints at a dining or cultural moment without further context or details.
A column quotes a young woman arguing eugenic marriage is wisest, noting some couples wed without funds and still manage. The piece appears in a McCtare News context with dated diction and reflective tone.
In a restaurant Biffkins laughs to aid his liver as a stranger comments on the scene. The man declares he must laugh too after hearing the reason, claiming his meal is already ordered. The exchange ends with a humorous punchline about timing and meals.
A playful exchange centers on exercise habits with a character named She asking about the daily dozen and He replying he dances the Charleston weekly, claiming it makes up for the rest.
A lyrical verse expresses hope for wealth and peace when the speaker’s ship arrives. The hope is for honest riches without violence or TNT, reflecting a pacifist or idealistic sentiment about future prosperity.
In a domestic exchange the couple discusses mounting bills with Mr. Hardup expressing uncertainty about payment. His wife lays down a green gas bill, warning he will be in trouble if it remains unpaid.
A quip contrasts marrying a girl like one’s mother with choosing an old fashioned bride in a humorous exchange. The remark highlights attitudes toward marriage and gender roles in a dated social vignette.
Clark asks about feelings then a stranger asks for a five dollar loan seeking cash as a moment of personal tension. The dialogue centers on self perception and a requested loan.
A poetic meditation contrasts vast wealth with feelings of loss when one believes they are near ruin while possessing a mere million dollars. The lines explore how fortune scales against personal perception and value.
A father comments on a young man’s speed, while his daughter believes he may not escape. The exchange suggests a tense moment about pursuit or attempted evasion.
A reader asks what Jimmie does at the newspaper. Mrs Diles mentions he is circulation manager and adds he has charge of ventilation in the office.
A witty local quip about recovering a stolen car circulates in town. Residents joke that the thief will only return the vehicle after installing new tires, reflecting playful frustration rather than a serious incident.
Mrs Reilly prefers domestic sardines and questions imported brands. The grocer defends imports as superior, while Mrs Reilly insists on the brains to swim to this country.
A brief dialogue reveals distant kinship between Ol, the speaker, and Pat O'Rourke. The speaker notes Ol is their mother’s first child and Pat is the thirteenth, signaling a long-range family connection.
A brief remark from a London revue noting a salesman’s act that imitates a car’s performance on the road. The customer recalls a prior similar act, calling it a “performing” sales experience in a passing show context.
A bouncy exchange hints at a woman contemplating radio work. The dialogue questions ease and charm, noting that being appealing is not enough to succeed on air. The tone suggests curiosity about stepping into broadcasting.
A girl asks for a book while the librarian notes a young man waiting outside to carry it home, revealing a quiet scene of practical urgency in a library setting.
In a tense moment two men quarrelled loudly prompting a bystander to consider leaving by car. The dispute escalated as each party exchanged sharp remarks and the atmosphere grew uneasy. The incident ended without reported injuries or official involvement.
A Munich note quotes Meyendorfer Blaetter asking about a distant mountain and confirming a guide is required to locate it, highlighting the peak as hard to find rather than dangerous or high. The exchange emphasizes navigation rather than peril or elevation.
A terse aphorism frames reform as a medicine politicians urge others to take. The comment implies skepticism about leaders endorsing reforms while promoting their own agendas.
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