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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
5
A fragment discusses superstitions about stolen articles and luck, noting criminals may claim the theft excuses their delinquencies. Examples from various regions suggest the ring or object serves the thief twice, depending on belief and circumstance.
The text explains the relationships among cocoa cacao and chocolate, noting cacao as the tree’s original name and that cocoa spelling appeared in Samuel Johnson’s dictionary. It highlights Africa’s Gold Coast as a major current cacao producer and mentions language variations in German Spanish and French.
A fashion page notes plaid and check velvet ensembles for skating and resort wear. It highlights knitted outerwear, featherweight angora pieces, and country club waistcoats in multicolored yarns, plus velvet frocks in purple and blue, printed sheets, and velveteen sport dresses with matching accessories.
In a 1927 Western Newspaper Union item, Virginia Ray hosts a festive Christmas Eve with a grand party. Santa Claus arrives in disguise and becomes part of the merriment as Virginia and George share a tender moment under the tree, sparking a revelation about belief in Santa.
A fragmented report discusses a controversial use of a face veil to challenge harassment and gender norms. It explores whether veiling is a protective or provocative act and notes reactions from observers and communities.
A fragment describes making a paste with emery and a tablespoon of salad or sweet oil. Dip a small brush into the mixture and rub the buckles until clean. Brush with a dry brush to remove emery.
A reader reports a humorous incident where a woman corrected a speaker’s pronunciation by mishearing to say "teman to" instead of the intended "to-miy-to." The exchange highlights language quirks and public misunderstandings.
A bizarre match in Scotland ended with two players in white advancing under moonlight. Spectators blocked view as a ball narrowly passed between a player’s feet. The contest concluded at 12 20, with the expert scoring 03 to win.
A brief ad notes Bromo Quinine tablets marketed to relieve headaches by curing colds. It urges buyers to look for the box labeled B. W. Grove and a price of 300.- appears in the listing.
Path Inder Magazine notes conflicting estimates of world population. The World Peace foundation cites 1,000,000,000 based on League of No-Nations figures, while Warmer estimates place totals from 1,000,000,000 to 1,700,000,000. Census gaps in regions like China's interior explain discrepancies.
A tale of two lovers who wed despite mutual disapproval from their mothers and fathers. The pair lived unhappily as each parent’s resentment faded only when all four grandparents emerged, reshaping the family dynamics.
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