24 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1910
Page
1
Dorothy, Aunt Em, and Uncle Henry flee a Kansas cyclone and awaken in the Land of Oz. They meet the Munchkins, release the witch, and pursue the Wizard with friends including a brainless scarecrow, a heartless tin man, and a cowardly lion on their journey.
Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion travel toward Emerald City. A Stork retrieves the Scarecrow from the river while the party rejoices, and they resume travel through a flower scented landscape. The poppy meadow lulls Dorothy to sleep. the Scarecrow, Lion, and Woodman carry her with Toto until a yellow wildcat appears and is defeated by the Woodman, who earns the aid of field mice led by their Queen.
They carried the sleeping girl to a spot beside the river away from the poppy field, placed her on the grass and waited for a fresh breeze to wake her.
Havelock Ellis in Soul of Spain portrays the Spanish as primitive yet hospitable and charitable. An Aragonese tale shows a hungry laborer spared by a wagoner and repaid with rice beans and small gifts, illustrating mercy over robbery. Also notes British naval supremacy dating from Alfred the Great and healing burns with quick treatment and home remedies.
Rome reports a New York Sun Rome correspondent describes a mountain education plan in Abruzzi. Twelve traveling teachers ride out daily on horses to reach shepherds in huts, teaching reading and writing to both young and old. Initial results show strong literacy interest despite centuries of illiteracy.
Willie, five years old, overhears his father curse during a long distance call. The father apologizes and hopes his son won’t use such language. The boy, with a twinkle, replies that he learned it anyway, underscoring a grim humor about imitation.
Lieut. R. L. Keyes describes Filipino uniforms in the Wide World. Cavalry rode on ponies and carabaos with diverse attire. Some wore breech cloths or high hats, others had no garments beyond collars. The common dress featured nipa leaf breech cloths and mismatched jackets. a vivid contrast to Broadway style.
A classroom scene shows Johnnie answering a coin value question for a fourth grade teacher. The exchange captures a learning moment as the pupil responds confidently, prompting further discussion on money values.
A terse exchange on a quiet lakeside reveals frustrated fisher asking if fish are present, answered with uncertainty as the speaker notes this is only their second day attempting the spot. The brief dialogue captures a moment of fishing toil and weathered hope.
In a playful exchange, Jones-I admits trying to steal a kiss from Widow Strong and ends up with a black eye. Brown quips that he earned the widow's smite as the aftermath unfolds in a lighthearted moment.
Dialogue excerpts reveal a playful exchange where a man laments a woman's pace while she retorts with humor comparing herself to a non racing horse. The snippet captures gendered banter and a teasing dynamic between Willie and a woman.
A humorous exchange on headwear as a woman comments on her hair styled like a turban. The barber replies playfully that it can be removed, underscoring the fashion moment and light tone of the scene.
A Philadelphia Record item quotes Congressman Paul Howland joking about his daily exercise. He says he lives on the sunset side of the river in West Fifty-seventh Street and that his exercise is lighting the fire each morning. He clarifies he uses gas and must scratch a match to light it.
In a swift family upheaval a mother Bird accuses the father of desertion and eloping with a new flying creature, sparking a public row over loyalty and love among the winged residents.
Our reminiscence recalls Maud Allan the dancer reuniting with American audiences after a dozen years overseas. Welcome, Maudie, to a nation that remembers her stage presence and artistry.
A fragment hints at a master who welcomes an individual yearly into his circle or home, described as charming and hospitable. The readable text emphasizes inclusion and the notion of an annual admission into a privileged group.
Attorney offers will drafting probate reports administrator and guardianship appointments secured active in Atlantic Iowa. General law practice provided with emphasis on probate matters and related filings.
Successors to John H Wood and others advertise legal abstracting title work loans and real estate services. Max Emmert physician surgeon Wm Emmert office and home phones listed. Dr C L Campbell dentist office Gillespie building. W C Heers dentist in Atlantic Iowa. J A Giffen furniture and undertaker. W M Bailey embalmer at 805 Chestnut St. Atlantic LA.
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