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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
2
An essay reflects on aging and the search for comfort and happiness. It laments chasing wealth fame and art without meaning, urging adherence to a steady channel of living as the path to contentment.
A vintage cooking note from May 1928 offers methods for Chicken In Apple, including simmered four pound chicken with vegetables, gelatin aspic, and citrus chestnut salad. It describes making jellies from tomato juice and beef bouillon, and finishing with Orange sections and French dressing on lettuce.
Wayne D. McMurray notes the quotation attributed to Wentworth Dillon, Earl of Roscommon, about crowds and judgment. The piece traces Roscommon’s life from birth in 1683 to death in 1685, his court connections under Charles II, and his status as a minor Irish poet with few surviving works.
A motivational verse urges workers to relentlessly improve and perfect every task. It argues that true progress comes from refusing to settle for “good enough,” pushing to tighten every bolt and improve every detail, and constantly seeking better work. The piece cites a McClure Syndicate attribution.
The text suggests the Milton family in America believes they are collateral descendants of John Milton, author of Paradise Lost, or at least claim a Milton lineage.
A genealogy fragment traces Milton ancestry from Judge Christopher Milton to John Milton born in England who settled in North Carolina in 1734, then to John Miles secretary of state of Georgia after the Revolution, and onward to Homer Virgil Milton a War of 1812 officer, family ties to Florida governor John Milton and jurist William Henry Milton. It also notes Ashley origins and a note on wedding grain throwing rituals for prosperity and fertility.
A leopard in a zoo roars and speaks in its own language about wild days of hunting and freedom. It longs for forests and forests and rejects the clatter of crowds and civilized life, looking over visitors’ heads as if judging them.
A comic office scene shows a boy rushing into the boss’s office with his hat askew seeking to leave for a hall game. The boss instructs him to ask properly and grants 50 cents for a ticket.
A classroom dialogue features a boy Willie and a teacher. Willie defends his father’s leniency by saying rheumatism causes the beating pain, while the teacher scolds the notion as nonsense. The exchange highlights a humorous misinterpretation of the father’s sympathy.
In Acts 16 6 15 Paul is forbidden to preach in Asia by the Holy Spirit and redirected toward Europe Guided by a vision Paul travels to Philippi where Lydia a Thyatira convert is baptized Her household believes and hospitality to ministers follows highlighting divine guidance urgency and conversion as central themes
Print presents a Captain J. Arthur Hadfield quotation on humility. It asserts true humility comes not from low self regard but from not thinking of oneself at all, emphasizing self-forgetfulness over self-deprecation.
A reflective quote by W. L. Watkins cautions that selfishness drains the spirit and self-absorption ages the heart quickly, warning readers to seek generosity instead.
The article notes leaders advise praying for guidance to ease tasks and decision making. It describes a practice of prayer shaping discipline, focus, and resilience among teams and individuals facing workload pressures.
In a London Daily Times item a female student asks a professor if peroxide can damage the brain. The professor replies firmly that peroxide does not affect the brain, and that the person who peroxide the half hem injures any brain.
The happy man proclaims union after settling with the falnister. The modern bride concedes in theory but suggests dining for two as a practical step.
A humorous exchange notes Eskimos avidly play dominoes and wager wives as losses. Mr Brookline responds that many Eskimos are good losers. The brief quip appears in Tit-Bits.
Two golfers report engagements during rounds with TY and Jack. Each says proposals occurred at a different hole, sparking lighthearted plans for follow up.
A narrow bridge over the creek led to a fatal incident involving Jerry Bass as he attempted to pass. Authorities report the bridge's limited width contributed to the accident.
A terse dialogue between two characters suggests risk on the water. Miss Sweet warns Mr Sapp about attempting a reckless act while he boasts of frightening him. The response recalls a lurid prior incident ending with a coroner’s involvement.
In a quip about a strong man begging, a sharp dialogue notes that begging is the only profession where a gentleman may converse with a lady without formal introductions. The exchange reflects playful period humor.
Conversation snippets reveal a playful exchange about romance and wealth in Victorian tone. The partners discuss marriage to an heiress and question social expectations with light humor. The item preserves a witty snippet from London Telegraph style.
A fragment describes a social scene with a Lady Visitor and motorists noted. The speaker asks who else has deserted them besides the motorists and wonders who the host would mention as not taking part.
In a rough crowd scene the orator Hon Thomas Rott faced disclosures as attendees urged him to reveal details that would provoke righteous wrath and blush worthy stories during his address.
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a promotional notice calling a district the Venice of the area. The text mentions subdividing land, attracting attention with bold claims, and an unclear appeal to potential buyers or investors. The exact place and names are unreadable.
A playful verse hints at a creature called the dashhund who trots on four legs yet longs for more legs to meet its needs. The speaker laments the beast’s woe and odd longing.
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