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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1927
Page
4
Harry Herring Gull chats with Billie Brownie by a river about life on the coast. He describes his olive gray egg, note on colors, and the difference between summer and winter plumage. He explains gulls travel seasonally, build nests, and value homes even if they roam.
A backward look at corporal punishment from the cat o nine tails to its ban in 1850. The piece traces origins to the Inquisition and notes naval use in the 1800s, with the nine tail strands linked to supposed supernatural powers.
The Muskegon mission choir did not sing during a revival as members, dressed in fashion with short skirts rouge and bobbed hair, were forbidden by the evangelist to participate in services. Indianapolis News.
A historical sketch traces divination by random passages from texts from Homer and Virgil to the Bible. It notes Virgil as wizard in medieval times and cites Charles I using Sortes Virgilianae, highlighting the enduring urge to treat books as oracles amid evolving literacy and superstition.
A Bromberg priest was tried for preaching an irreligious sermon denying the devil. He received an 80 day prison term. The case is viewed as perhaps the first time a European court has protected the devil against scoffers.
Biffkins with liver trouble laughs fifteen minutes before meals per doctor advice. In a restaurant a man taunts him, prompting a reply that triggers a humorous misunderstanding about timing and orders. The exchange ends with the taunter deciding to join in the laughter after realizing his own order was delayed.
Leonard A Barrett discusses John Ruskin and motives of pleasure power and service. He argues lasting success comes from altruistic sacrifice, not mere wealth or self preservation, citing Wheatley, Holland, and practical examples from 1927.
In a light exchange, She asks if daily exercise is kept, while He replies he dances the Charleston weekly, claiming it makes up for the rest. The brief quip reflects playful chat about fitness routines.
A terse exchange between a restaurant owner and a customer questions the fate of a lamb used for meals. The dialogue suggests a blunt, candid moment about food and empathy.
A brief column notes the young lady across the way claims eugenic marriages are wisest though some couples wed with little money and still fare well. The writer attributes the remark to McDiare.
A short sentimental lyric expresses longing for prosperity arriving with peace, wishing wealth without violence and TNT, and a hopeful heart awaiting better times.
A couple discusses unpaid bills with the husband expressing concern about payments. The wife places a gas bill on the pile, warning that nonpayment will worsen their financial trouble.
A playful quotation contrasts marrying a girl like a mother with choosing an old fashioned girl, reflecting social ideals and humor about marriage expectations.
A dialogue scene shows Close asking Clark how he feels, then Esther requests a five dollar loan, revealing tension and a struggle with identity. The exchange hints at underlying strain and financial worries among the characters.
The verse ponders wealth and perception as a speaker recalls someone who felt ruined after losing nearly nothing, noting a remaining fortune of a million dollars. It reflects on riches' relativity and the human mindset toward abundance and deprivation.
A dialogue notes Jimmie’s job at a newspaper. Mrs. D guesses he is circulation manager while another says he handles ventilation. The exchange reflects mild curiosity about newsroom duties.
A humorous exchange pivots on a car theft and a suspect delaying recovery by planning new tires. The dialogue plays on patience and misdirection as a cheeky play on crime and consequence.
Mrs Reilly questions the value of imported sardines, while the grocer defends them as high quality. She opts for domestic sardines, praising their brains to swim across to this country.
A brief exchange reveals distant relation between speakers. One notes being her mother’s first child and Pat O'Rourke being the thirteenth. The dialogue underscores family ties and numbering among siblings.
A brief theater sketch from London showcases a salesman boasting a car's road performance while a customer jokes about the last vehicle being a performer. The Passing Show format suggests satirical parody.
In a brisk exchange a host questions whether broadcast success equals charm and the guest jokes that being cute is not easy on the air. The lighthearted moment hints at the challenges of engaging listeners on radio.
A girl asks for a book and the librarian offers a lighter option. She reveals a young man waiting outside to carry it home, adding a note of practical urgency to the scene.
A heated quarrel between two men ends with one leaving in his car after tensions flare. Eyewitnesses report voices raised and a rapid exit, with bystanders unsettled but no injuries reported.
An exchange from Meyendorfer Blaetter in Munich notes a mountain that is not high or dangerous but difficult to locate. The dialogue emphasizes the need for a guide to reach it.
A concise comment notes reform is portrayed by many politicians as a universal cure. It suggests skepticism about using policy changes as a panacea while highlighting the public health framing in political rhetoric.
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