25 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
1
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century ad parodies marketing lines for WRIGLEY SPearmint and a counterfeit Russ Blue product. The piece laments shifting youth from home study, praises virtue of giving kindness in silence, and ends with a warning against imitators and fraud.
A serialized reading recounts Dorothy s journey in Oz. A cyclone lifts her Kansas home to a magical land where she travels with the Scarecrow Tin Woodman and Lion toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard. Winged Monkeys carry them homeward guided by the golden cap and encounters with the Wicked Witch of the West and the Winged Monkeys lore unfold.
Four travelers approach the Emerald City gate and meet the Guardian of the Gate who is surprised by their return. The Scarecrow explains their visit to the Wicked Witch of the West who melted, Dorothy causing the witch’s end. the Guardian reacts with awe and respect.
Bishop James A. McFaul of Trenton argues against woman suffrage noting many women oppose leaving domestic roles. He cites that men respect mothers sisters and wives and fears women entering the rough struggle with men. He adds the saying the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
A Bourdaix proposal, cited by the San Francisco Chronicle, describes a three thousand foot long floating city with trees, gardens, squares, kiosks, a heater, circular railways, and shops to enable crossing the sea more safely and comfortably. Details on propulsion remain undisclosed.
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