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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1921

Page

16

Fluffy Learns Courage in Duckie Pond Adventure

In a rural scene Mia the Leghorn chick joins Duckie and siblings on a pond outing. Fluffy initially fears water but is rescued by a duck and learns to face the fear as hens scold her for being afraid. Rover guides the chicks toward wiser conduct, while Mrs Leghorn frets over the brood’s safety.

Mia Leghorn Duckie Enlie Ale Hiad Alstera Courgo Platty Duckle Flutty Brek Abe Flory Duckie Bluffy Woo Fluffy Rover Moffy Leghoen

Duckie and Fluffy Boat Rescue in Cold Pond

In a chilly pond a small duckling struggles to reach the bank while siblings swim away frightened. Rover Dog helps, keeping the perilous situation from ending badly as the mother calls the flock to safety.

Duckie Lita Fluffy Binck Duckle Rover Dog

Fragmented notes on early fuels and ancient materials

A garbled passage references early fuel origins linked to Gettte World War era efforts, mentioning InMarumable Uquid materials and Greek history. It describes a fiery omuiterial thrown from cauldrons or forced diving tubes, plus a named compound of naphilin sulfur and ultra. A New Dealgn In Trucka motor truck and a slipping body are noted in a disjointed account.

Trucka

How Do You Say It by C N Lurie on Can and May

A compact guide explains the difference between can and may with examples. It notes can expresses power or possibility, while may conveys permission or probability, and highlights common pupil-teacher usage errors.

C. N. Lurie Gramingrlans

Farmer In the Land Who Feeds Your Need for Guidance

A verse speaks of farmers who plow fields and harvest crops, contrasting rural toil with urban dwellers. It questions reliance on such workers for guidance and care, and expresses a preference for the farmer over the city lout.

Antiquarian Query on Surnames from Occupations

An antiquarian asks why families with cooper and weaver roots became known by the cooper label and not the weaver. They seek when occupational nicknames crystallized into actual surnames and note prior studies did not resolve the point.

Dear General Misplaced Love Letter From Seattle Soldier

A garbled wartime plea from a U S General diaspora notes a sailor seeking help with telephone bookings. The writer recalls a past romance with a girl he suspects is now married with children and asks for a covert way to reach her. He contemplates deception to obtain a number and asks for guidance.

Wash U. S Gen Tonga USA Juan

Eleanor name origins and royal connections traced through history

The article traces the name Eleanor from Toltos sun god origins to Greek, Latin, and Provençal forms. It follows its adoption by nobles and queens, noting connections to Eleanor of Aquitaine and later English royalty. It mentions variations and translations across cultures and eras, ending with a curiously garbled note about luck and a “Nicky number.”

Leanor Leulon Ellen Italy Provenea Allens Ealied Eleanor Joy Constance Brittany John Orstille Leonor Har San Fernando England Cleanor Alicnor Henry HY Plantaggnots Eleanor Duglas Stevens David Laud India Wennora Goernimny Ireland Milton Nicky Number

Say, pop what is a phenomenoplay in wise terms

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a boy asking about a phenomenoplay and a parent guiding thought about youth and worry. Readable content centers on a child character and parental explanation within a city setting. No clear event, date, or organizations emerge.

Pop

Theatres and Programs Prompt All Rights Reserved Sign

A reader questions why patrons move to the left seats at tonight’s theatre after noting the program bears the standard All Rights Reserved warning. The exchange centers on seating etiquette and the visible notice on printed programs.

Ribbons Rule in Caps and Girdles This Spring

Fashion notes celebrate ribbons and lace in headwear and waist accessories. Caps feature ribbon trims and crochet joins, while girdles display satin and sash ribbons in two tones with bows and floral appliques, highlighting new designs for women and children.

Jace

Blouses for Sport Skirts Take On Outdoor Style

Review of blouses designed to pair with sports skirts expands to outdoor street wear. Satin and taffeta blouses in simple, casual designs feature high backs, shallow V fronts, and removable embroidery trim. Girdles, collars, and detachable trims vary with fabrics, while lingerie and georgette blouses complement silk sports skirts for daytime wear.

Yongea Olle

Easy Way of Making Dress Ruffles for Summer Wear

Easy methods for creating ruffles from dimity wool blue lawn and gingham for home dressmakers. Instructions discuss ruffling with or without a machine, adjusting tension and stitch length, and achieving desired fullness on capes and dolmans. Reports from Paris suggest trends influencing design choices.

Bayer Aspirin Ad Declares Safe For Many Ailments

An old advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin with claims of safety backed by physicians and millions of users. It promotes packaging of twelve tablets at low cost and suggests taking aspirin for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism toothache lumbago and related pains.

Tor Paln Twelva Drugelata Bayer

And She Couldn't Deny

A fragment from a personal exchange describes hair puffing with stuffed "rats" in a street car incident. The speaker recalls a man noticing a hairpiece and reacting loudly, claiming ownership of the accessory as the event unfolds.

Indy

Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It

Advertisement notes kidney trouble often goes undetected among Americans and endorses Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a healing remedy. A life insurer cites many denied policies due to kidney issues, urging readers to test with a 10 cent sample. Also includes a joke about choosing a typewriter.

Kilmer Dr. Elmer & Co Binghamton

Examination of Castoria Usage for Infants and Children

Reader cautions to inspect Castoria products labeled for infants and children, noting the signature and long history. Emphasizes safety, age suitability, and careful dosing across generations.

Castoria Chil& Ory Fisher’s ‘Gestoria

Raspberry Jam Wood Odor Noted in WA Acacia Study

An Australian Forestry Magazine note reports an Acacia species in Western Australia known as raspberry jam wood. The odor is described as powerful and almost overpowering when the wood is freshly cut.

Western Australia American Forestry Magazine

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