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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
4
In Castleacre Parish Norfolk a screech owl perched in the church nave just before service. It fluttered onto a congregant’s hat and was released outside. Separately a Wichita man faced a tiny plumber bill after a kitchen leak, totaling 65 cents for parts and work.
The text argues that a person fixed on an idea becomes a nuisance but never more dangerous than when the idea is petty and selfish. It warns that individual troubles should not be boasted about, especially when many troubles may be self caused, even if not invented.
Karl Goldmark recalls the opulent habits of Wagner Liszt Rubinstein and Brahms in German magazine reminiscences. He notes Brahms’s simple life contrasting with Liszt’s lavish displays and cites an 1870s concert moment when Liszt invited a small-town audience to supper, which none accepted.
The tramways committee recommends a limited Woordee suburb test of trackless trolleys linking to the city over just over one mile. Two cars will be bought for the experiment with an initial cost estimated at £3050 and a ten minute service planned when traffic is light.
William H Maxwell cites examination errors as howlers in NY public schools. He highlights examples like misread Grace Darling role and a five continent spelling puzzle. The remark aims to illustrate widespread student mistakes in language and length measures.
A pushy peddler tries to sell a cleaning polish to a housekeeper who declines the offer. The terse exchange ends with the housekeeper refusing to buy.
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