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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
24
The report says logger Fred Rogers rode a buck deer in the Marshfield district until it swam a river crossing. He mounted the exhausted animal as it entered the water and rode it to capture a prize before dismounting.
A brief humorous exchange recalls a father who served at sea as a mariner, with Mrs. Muddle insisting his rank on the quarter deck and Mrs. Fuddle agreeing on his frugal ways in a Wy Tenn note from New Bedford Standard.
A garbled exchange shows a group discussing California climate and travel, with distorted names like Realtors Made Winewan and the University of Chigago. The dialogue pivots on mishearings about days in a year and a joking tone about Easterner perceptions of the West.
The piece rails against reform as a trade by polished critics, arguing that millions push for improvements for children and neighbors, while warning against self serving reformers. It contrasts views of Mussolini, Napoleon, and philosophers, defending earnest effort over cynical critique and noting enduring social strain and moral shifts.
A reader quiz lists 26 items covering geography medicine theater science and politics. Questions ask for peak heights ship names father of medicine marathon timing opera composer opera themes best known actors and several U S civics facts including senate size and congressional representation.
A compact list assigns numbers to people places and facts including Roger William, Harry Hartz, George Inness and Mary Cassatt. It notes distances 100 miles and 2 162 miles, with references to Gen Winfield Scott and the Philadelphia advertiser of 1784.
Ford Madox Ford muses on global tastes and detours from origin as he recalls meals in Avignon with Norwegian anchovies, Peche Melba from California peaches, and local imports, observing how people chase home flavors across distances. He hints at a not quite mad world.
A reflective piece argues that a dying body alarms less than a dying soul and warns against yielding to majority ridicule inertia or abandoning core group traditions as a loss of self-respect in Dr Norman Sallt’s view.
The article discusses how terms like personality describe individuals as having a single trait, while some are noted for dual personality traits. It argues that the key issue is divergence between personas, exemplified by Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and how such contrasts are portrayed in literature and media.
The article discusses the debate over the record number of children born to a single family. It cites a German man Scheinberg alleged to have 87 children, later unverified, and notes Mary Austin, a Civil War nurse, claimed 44 children with 18 twins and six triplets.
An old advertisement touts a BromoQuinine laxative remedy labeled Proved by B W Greve. It claims rapid cold cure with a signature line and price 300 in the local currency.
William Mitchell on the Reliance criticizes official claims of flawless aircraft. He likens government airplanes to a dated railroad restaurant where the eggs are stamped with a date. A traveler learns today’s eggs are gone and tomorrow’s can be offered.
The article explains that adding a blood transfusion draws off more than a fourth of a man’s life fluid. It notes healthy men carry about 49 percent of body weight in blood, roughly eight pounds for a 100 pound person, and describes dye injection and dilution tests to estimate blood volume.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a character praising a man named Blaine and considering marriage. Another voice agrees and jokes about control after an implied completion of an action. The context suggests a domestic or stage snippet with flirtation and readiness for a future union.
A cryptic hotel notice in Swiss premises warns that certain attire is not to be worn for dinner. It states that this dress inspires unease among staff and guests and asks patrons to refrain from such costumes. The message emphasizes courtesy and decorum in the dining area.
Harold Saunders, a southern Oregon rancher and airplane owner, planted ten acres to winter blue grass using his aircraft. The grass, unique to the region, grows from a bulb and is scattered on the ground to mature in winter and spring. The land was seeded in a few minutes.
A terse note crafts a scene at a florist asking how many roses are wanted while someone replies there are enough for two, hinting at a simple exchange. The fragmentary text evokes a quiet domestic moment or street vignette without broader context.
The largest of our giant silk worms the Cecropla caterpillar Lamia cecropla is described as a beautiful creature by Nature Magazine. It often reaches four inches in full growth with conspicuous fleshy knobs in vivid colors like coral red yellow and blue along a bluish green body.
Readers note that what passes as common sense is instantly recognized by many, yet its popularity varies. The piece reflects on how universally understood ideas may still face resistance or scrutiny in public discourse.
A clipped exchange shows Meechum and Montrose arguing over marriage plans for Meechum’s daughter. Montrose asserts willingness to care for her, while Meechum hints at past care for her mother and questions the match.
Mrs. Dan McNeil of Carthage claims a timepiece she owns is the oldest in Arkansas. The English-made watch dates to 1470, about 457 years ago, and has stayed in the McNeil family for generations.
A community notice reports a series of callers questioning social popularity, claiming a park near a residence was a focal point. The items describe disrupted gatherings and a pattern of unsolicited remarks about a daughter, prompting concern among residents.
Fragmentary remarks recount a college girl on a team and a discussion about understanding one’s own mind. The text hints at a personal realization or event, mentioning a man and a finish, with unclear context and fragmented phrasing.
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