08 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1934
Page
1
A history lesson reveals how surnames reflect ancestors trades. The teacher cites Smith Taylor and Baker as examples and asks a pupil to guess the Webbs surname meaning. The boy responds with a playful misdirection about spiders. London Tit-Bita.
In a concise exchange, Farmer Corntessel reveals his intent to study the science of turning worthless material into profit. He plans to write to the head pursery man of the Department of Agriculture to obtain a grafting bulletin.
A Farm Journal quip about a boy asking his father how many kinds of milk exist. Father mentions evaporated milk and buttermilk. The boy explains he wants to draw a cow with spigots, counting the milks for his picture.
A fragment discusses Mr Oldsby and Helen Young with a tepid insinuation. It suggests an inappropriate kiss and dismisses risk with a vague hyperbole about infantile paralysis as the only thing he could catch. The tone hints at gossip without firm facts.
A quirky exchange unfolds as a Visitor questions an longtime Inhabitant about life in a remote place. The Inhabitant insists the isolation itself provides purpose, claiming the lack of busy work is what keeps him content.
In a sharp exchange Senator Sorghum questions the turbulence of power as he argues politics attracts unlikely allies. He asserts unrest stems from leaders who seek total control, forcing rivals to yield and endure.
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes a scene where scarecrows are described as wearing evening dress, prompting amused remarks about the abundance of gentleman farmers in the area.
The piece mutters about local lawyers in a Missouri Pacific Magazine style quip. It hints at doubt about whether the town’s teen attorneys include criminal lawyers, remarking that the claim cannot be proven.
A hotel porter replies that no guest has ever stayed a week, leaving questions about any possible reduced rate for longer stays. The dialogue suggests uncertainty about long-term pricing and guest persistence.
A humorous exchange about a student turning in a blank sheet for an essay on laziness after being kept after school. The dialogue highlights a teacher assigning a titled task and a student's clever, blank submission as a response.
A historical reflection on Lincoln and Everett at Gettysburg. Everett spoke two hours while Lincoln delivered a brief yet enduring address that shaped American ideals. The piece notes the ceremony's delay, Lincoln's quiet dignity, and the enduring power of his words.
The piece recalls Abraham Lincoln’s years in New Salem Kentucky and the backwoods journey toward the White House. It notes Lincoln spent six formative years in New Salem, building character, amid a town that later faded, decayed, and was largely forgotten except for his passage there.
The townsite of Old Salem has been restored into Old Salem State Park, honoring Lincoln. Beginning 25 years ago, admirers purchased the town and presented it to the Old Salem Lincoln league. The park aims to let future visitors grasp Lincoln’s simple, direct thinking by showing how he lived.
A quotation from Abraham Lincoln urging renewal of trust in God. He advocates moving forward without guile and fear, calling for steadfastness and manly resolve in the face of challenges. The message emphasizes spiritual conviction as a guide for national perseverance.
A poem extols Abraham Lincoln as a national martyr and sacred memory. The speaker laments not having pressed Lincoln’s hand while praising the nation's reverence for his legacy and the triumph of his sacrifice.
The passage praises Abraham Lincoln as the most serious yet cheerful man, endlessly seeking exact truth and right conduct. It notes his heroic candor and justice, while highlighting his habit of telling funny jokes to ease tension during labor.
Lincoln Memorial at Springfield Illinois has been rebuilt and refinished. The rotunda features gold and bronze panels and a sarcophagus said to contain the body of the martyred president.
Harvard led dig in Samaria uncovers 20 ivory fragments from the so called Ivory House of Ahab and Jezebel. The pieces, in plaques and relief forms, may illuminate Solomon’s Temple and court luxury, with some likely imported from Egypt. Excavations show rich art and trade under Israel’s kings and involve Harvard, the Palestine Exploration Fund, and Hebrew University.
A brief, unclear note describes a hearing related to a husband at home after hours, with only fringe details and no clear outcome or participants identified.
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