20 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
1
A London Globe style note praises the stage drink in musical comedy, calling it notably potent and unspillable. It mocks actors’ lack of natural drunkenness and recounts Falsely Accused Frederick drinking pale brandy and half a glass of claret before an Apache dance, triggering audience incredulity.
A historical opinion piece argues that girls outperform boys academically due to earlier perceptive development from weaker physical state. It condemns coeducation and predicts long term risks as boys lag behind and women pursue wage-earning professions in which failure is said to be inevitable.
A Squire left his horse and buggy with a stranger while seeking a friend in a town. After two hours the young man vanished with the equipage and no inquiries found him. The Quaker friend notes the Squire’s strong judgment but the loss remains unresolved. The piece includes a history note on the Verney wedding ring cherished at Claydon House, linked to Charles I.
A neighbor asks about the farmer's son in the city. The farmer answers he is doing well and notes his son frequently appears in the papers, being described as one of those "joy videos" readers hear so much about.
Local items mention visits to Omaha Council Bluffs Fremont and Logan by residents including J R Lucas and Frank Haines. Christmas sales Red Cross cards and a Cozy Corners appeal mix with a child illness tale about Johnny and his mother panicking before a hopeful return to school next Monday.
A young man in New York soon loses his novelty after a night or two, adopting a bored air that signals he has become a man of the world. The observation hints at urban exposure shaping attitudes and maturity.
A concise quotation notes that the law of sacrifice appears as positive duty in ordinary things, attributed to Fronde. The line deepens on moral obligation guiding daily acts and responsibilities.
The note references Rothschilds and a business maxim urging boldness in enterprise. It presents a historical quotation about prudence and audacity in pursuing commerce, attributed to the Rothschilds and framed as a guiding principle for business conduct.
A cluttered collection of Christmas card sales at one cent, candy and fruit displays at Morgan’s, J B Johnson’s jewelry teaser, plus Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds and maple syrup from Vermont at Whipples. Also includes old time wedding ring lore and a controversial Marriage article noting marital tensions and a standalone aphorism on domestic relations.
The notice advertises 70 acres near Lenwood and an 80 acre farm two miles from town with a house barn and buildings at $75 per acre. Also offers a one acre home plot with barn in Glenwood ideal for a retired farmer moving to town, plus a trade option for land. Contact C. W. Rathke, Glenwood, Iowa. Also promotes Christmas goods pricing at J. B. Johnson's Jewelry Store.
Notice announces a found ladies scarf with instructions for the owner to prove ownership and claim it. It also includes an advertisement for Chamberlains Cough Remedy and a sale at Johnson's Jewelry Store with reduced prices on everything.
A terse public note urges readiness for adverse events, asserting that those who prepare in advance tend to handle misfortune more effectively. It emphasizes vigilance, planning, and resilience as key traits for navigating uncertainty.
A brief editorial jests that a touch of enthusiasm beats lifelong apathy, arguing small energy can beat a perpetual dampening influence. The piece leans toward lively civic spirit over static conformity.
Quote by Emerson notes there is always a best way to do everything, even as simple as peeling and bolting an egg, reflecting efficiency and simple practical wisdom.
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