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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
31
A Weathercock atop a barn pole bickers with the Wind brothers as they blow in conflicting directions. After months of restless silence it longs to turn and see behind it. Misty Cloud relays the wish, the Wind brothers return and the Weathercock enjoys a merry breeze forever after.
A melancholic speaker vows to laugh while troubles rise and tears fill the eyes. Though old and fairly wise, the speaker resists despair and keeps woes from striking in, turning hopes to chaff in a moment of defiant cheer.
A column discusses the value of frank talk with friends to share worries and obtain support. It cites Stevenson and urges openness to receive sympathy and practical help, warning that evasion harms plans and burdens. It notes that true friends forgive missteps and that lack of frankness hinders finding relief.
Emmeline a historic feminine name linked to Amal roots and Navarrety history. Variants include Amelina Simena Ximena Rimena and Chimene, with Emmeline linked to Emmeling in France and ballad form mylyn. Tuesday is lucky day, five is lucky number. Emmy emerges as a shortened form.
A dated etiquette piece argues against greed and selfishness with candy. It emphasizes sharing a box, not eating it all, and passing it to guests. It notes how a date may open and pass candy, reflecting social norms of gracious behavior.
The Bureau of Public Roads warns against variation in highway bridge specifications and promotes a standardized Manual of Practice. A joint committee of bridge engineers from state departments and the American Association of State Highway Officials oversees the effort. Adoption would improve design quality and reduce bridge construction costs by limiting inconsistent specifications.
The Bureau of Public Roads notes the United States nears a billion-dollar road budget and seeks complete data from state highway departments. Engineers gather totals on road mileage and expenditures, finding Iowa's data easy to obtain while others require many questionnaires and even translations for Spanish speaking counties.
Engineers from the bureau of public roads in the USDA report few highway bridges on improved roads are under 18 feet wide. Past 12 to 16 foot bridges limited traffic and proved shortsighted. States like Pennsylvania New Jersey Ohio and Massachusetts now replace old bridges to allow three to four lanes of traffic. Wood Roads material totals 60 million tons of stone and gravel needed for 28 000 miles of highways in the current fiscal year.
A farmer enters a local race highlighting the new smooth hard roads from farm to town. He aims for a steady 10 mile challenge at a measured pace, signaling growing community interest in rural competition and improved infrastructure.
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