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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
21
A report of Tinny Ten’s large brood of chickens that misbehave and quarrel among themselves. Little Ranster Ghick, bravely presiding, tries to boss the sister chicks, who grow angry and peck at each other, challenging him.
A young rooster boasts of courage and plans to rule the yard until a hawk and a blackbird scene expose his fear. His sisters mock him, and a quick rescue by Mrs Henny Hen intrigues the lesson as he flees. Bragging ends after the brush with danger.
Vague historical notes describe several chemical discoveries linked to early photography. Mentions include Schultze and liver chloride darkening, Hellet and silver nitrate, Wedgweorl and thin chemical silhouettes, Verschal ela and Axing solution, and Miles Dorothy Catherine Draper posing for a test picture. The text links these to Talbot and the birth of photographic development and the shift from plate to roll film, leading to Kodak.
A fragmented early 20th century guidance piece discusses etiquette in letter writing and business correspondence. It contrasts informal salutations with formal closures and advises against overly obsequious endings in social or professional notes.
A near-deranged essay traces name origins Edna Edna and Edwina to Viking Alda and English royalty Edwin Edgar and Edmund. It links royal lineage to the name Edward and claims the ruby as the king of gems. It assigns Wednesday as a lucky day and the poppy as a lucky flower.
A fragmentary verse evokes memory and longing, noting joys once felt and promises of wings to dream anew. The speaker contemplates tomorrow’s uncertainty while cherishing yesterday’s happiness, and a lingering faith in enduring joy.
The piece discusses misuse of mad and angry with a taut grammar note, then reports an uptick in American egrets observed on a South Carolina plantation. Officials praise migratory bird protection under the federal treaty as the observer notes counts of egrets and a successful season.
A meditation on how scientists, writers, and readers balance study and recreation. It cites Charles EB. Joughes, Darwin, and others to show reading varied from novels to poetry, with examples of how daily quiet study or deliberate habit shaped lifelong learning. The piece argues variety in reading sustains curiosity and discipline.
A New England store helper with limited stock learns to use taste and color to assist customers. The narrator advises the young woman to pursue top level sales positions and to present herself for both current openings and future opportunities.
The article traces how the name Jack evolved as a generic label for workers and handy men in England. It links jack in phrases like boot jack and jack tar to the nickname Jack used for servants and laborers, noting its wide spread in tools and roles and its influence on common expressions.
The passage notes many opportunities for saleswomen as a growing profession. It stresses hard work, natural aptitude, and substantial training, warning that salaries and chances come only to those who deserve them, citing a girl met who embodies the right idea and love for the field.
A fragment from a 1981 Wontora Newspaper Union page lists several household recipes and kitchen tips. It includes honeyed eggs with cream, carrot pouletts, tomatoes with ham, an apple banana salad, green beans with butter and vinegar, pork fat gravy, peach pudding, and a folded dressing. The text preserves the period cooking style and practical meal ideas.
A fragment sketches a cure for inner troubles through money and plans to change this year’s woes. It contrasts earned wealth with burdens of the heart, suggesting a practical scheme to reduce distress by altering financial perception.
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