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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
7
A fable where Miss Cornstalk proclaims herself queen of the field and mocks Pumpkin Vine. When Cornstalk is humbled as her beauty fades, Pumpkin Vine grants mercy and teaches that true rulership comes from kindness and self-control rather than vanity. The story ends with Cornstalk learning that noble deeds matter more than silken tresses.
The piece traces the name Mildred from Saxon roots meaning mild speech and its royal and religious associations. It links Mildred to Merowald and his daughters Mildgyth Mildburgh and Mildthyth, noting abbesses, sainthood, and later popularity in England. It mentions Mildred’s symbols emerald and hawthorne, and Wednesday as a lucky day with the number three.
The text discusses proper eating method using a fork to convey food to the mouth while fingers may separate parts of fish. It advises against placing fingers directly to the mouth and promotes fork use for civilized dining. The guidance reflects early 20th century etiquette norms.
The article traces how the word board evolved from a broad plank to denote tables meals board and lodging and to name bodies seated at a table. It notes nautical use aboard and ghove board terms and extends to paper making where board refers to thick stiff stock and card board.
A fragmentary prompt reflects on poets facing rejection from magazines like Brokers and Stokers and the Louisville Courier Journal. It cites a poet’s tease about timely returns and shared quips about fortune tellers. The piece ends with a wry line about loving enemies versus friends.
The text advises that shrewdness and caution aid women in business. It emphasizes a strong head line crossing the palm, and a clear fate line signaling good fortune when aligned toward Mercury. A noticeable mount of Mercury enhances luck and quick anger signals caution in commerce.
Detroit News reports Elmer remarks on the Billingsgates home and their furniture, noting a sense of embarrassment about the household decor. The brief item captures a local quarrel or social moment involving named families.
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