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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1923
Page
16
A satirical 1924 feature criticizes indolent coworkers who hinder progress with half done tasks and petty quarrels. The author, F A Walker, laments lazy habits that block advancement and ruin harmony, ending with a moral about effort and accountability.
The article urges readers to avoid swear words and expletives, arguing profanity harms communication and perception. It cites examples from famous figures, notes the importance of precise, intelligent language, and warns readers that using profanities brands them as unsuitable for business or polite society.
A McClure Newspaper Syndicate item recalls a professor telling a student that spelling errors prevent perfect marks and that success comes from ideas despite poor spelling, urging students to work toward being somebody.
A lighthearted collection of kitchen notes outlines Prune Pie with a butter dot and quick crust, Chocolate Macaroons mixing condensed milk and shredded coconut, and varied salads including cabbage and olive blends. It also mentions cottage olives and simple dressings for Sunday lunch.
A compact poem argues that true value lies in how well we perform humble tasks rather than seeking glory. It emphasizes honesty, cooperation, and quality as the measure of work. The piece attributes dignity to each worker and to the collective effort behind every wall built.
A historical note on Canada in 1922 and 1923 highlighting Western Canada’s quiet gains after wartime strain. It cites record grain harvests, rising exports, and strong bond sales as signs the region is moving toward prosperity, with expectations that 1925 will mark an upward turn despite ongoing adjustments and occasional failures.
Auntie debates Joan’s marriage status during a playful scene with a niece named Joan and her children. An advertisement for Cuticura products follows, urging use of Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Dusting Powder. Elizabeth refuses to cover her doll, claiming the doll has holes in its nose.
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats catarrh with an external ointment and an internal tonic. It describes rapid relief through focal application and bloodstream action to reduce mucous membrane inflammation. Sold by all druggists. Fr Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Fragmented readable passages show a crying woman in a telephone booth asking for her teeny back as central voices respond. A separate ad touts Cole’s Carbellantve promising instant relief for skin burns and itching. References to Jones, Smith, and movie stars appear amid scattered dialogue.
A young French chemist Mazarin Nas claims to have invented a new alloy called areum that resembles gold in color and durability. It reportedly shares the brightness and nonoxidizing qualities of gold, enabling substitution in jewelry and alloy manufacture where gold is used. No composition details are available.
A brief ad suggests making jelly in minutes using one box Plymouth Rock Gelatin with flavoring and sugar to feed a large family. The text also includes assorted humorous lines about a multimillionaire and a quip about missing wells as a business.
A Cincinnati Enquirer feature features a witty exchange between Mrs Purke and Mrs Lane over husbands health and fashion. The wife laments needing longer skirts while the husband resists wearing old trousers, prompting Life to advise directly.
A fragmented quotation muses on the wonders found at King Tutankhamun's tomb and questions whether proofs of a past life have been established. The piece hints at ancient discoveries and the challenge of confirming historical records.
A brief note from the Boston Transcript suggests Wednesday is the luckiest day to marry, explaining the common abbreviation Wed. reflects a belief in favorable nuptial timing.
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