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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
3
A rustic fable shows Tom Cat chasing Mouse atop a barn. Mouse climbs a weathercock, wind shifts, Tom loses balance and falls to the ground. Mouse remains on the roof, claiming the wind favors him this time, while Tom vows revenge. Copyright indicated.
A reader discusses the distinction between verbal and oral usage in public talking and writing. The piece notes confusion in everyday speech with examples and explains that verbal should refer to words spoken or written, while oral pertains to spoken language only.
Edna Kent Forbes argues baths split into necessity and pleasure. The daily tub, with running water and hot heat, refreshes, sharpens the mind, and boosts appetite, while advocating above house storage and plumbing for modern comfort. It stresses home investments raise value and health.
A man writes from prison seeking help to dodge a violent husband and protect a friend facing alleged abuse. He describes women calling for aid during beatings, notes a neighbor theft, and contemplates intervening despite uncertain outcomes. Community gossip intertwines with danger as a rousing yet cautious stance emerges.
The article notes pajamas shifting from masculine models to feminine styles with ribbons, chiffon flowers, furbelows, and ornate detailing. It describes flesh-colored satin fabrics, satin tabs, lace yokes, crepe-de-chine bodies, decorative buttons, and satin ribbons. Wash satin and mercerized cotton options are highlighted for varied tastes.
The yearly arrival of winter visitors to southbound resorts begins in October and November with fashion leaders arriving later in January and February. Designers use the resorts as testing grounds for spring trends as shops stock outfits. The article highlights a black and cream Wageria dress with a velvet belt and bouquet accessories, a wide black braid hat with floral accents, and striped silk sports dress featuring a pixot-edged ribbon and velvet details.
The newest modular suit coats appear in the latest lineup with shoulder line features. The drop is rising, but the suit style remains less common among women.
The 1919 Bureau of Public Roads report shows U S rural road and bridge expenditures exceeding 400 million across 46 states, totaling about 380 million in cash items and 192 million in convict and statute labor. State highway departments supervised 117 million while local funds reached 169 million, reflecting a shift in oversight from local to state authorities.
Snow removal from main highways grows crucial with rising motor truck and auto travel. States allocate funds for highway clearance while others lack appropriation. Large quantities of commodities must move next winter due to scarce rail cars, urging state spending to keep truck highways open.
Fluctuations in market prices may have several explanations. They occur where local production does not meet annual consumption and counties with poor roads see more inbound than outbound shipments, often four to one. Improved roads could help such counties become self supporting and export to larger markets.
A reader argues that trimming roadside trees would improve aesthetics and safety during highway grading. They claim few frozen large trees were removed and suggest thinning to zero or 75 feet to preserve shade and road usability.
A garbled note urges planting shade trees to aid travelers by the south side of a path. In years hence people may speak of the “fran” where large branches shield the route, creating welcome shade for passersby.
The analysis shows profits hinge on the difference between production capacity and transportation costs. If adaptation to shifts in supply chains narrows the margin, producers risk eroding earnings and facing potential financial strain. The report highlights the fragility of margins amid logistics volatility.
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