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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1926
Page
7
A reflective column honors uncelebrated people who quietly aid others, enduring praise and wealth do not define true laurels. It lauds the charitable, kind, and steadfast who labor to ease burdens, leaving lasting light in homes and hearts.
A fragmented dialogue centers on Kelly a hotel stenographer and a detective, debating running for alderman. References to Irish influence, a wary town, and jokes about fat jobs reveal a quirky scene on local governance and identity in a newspaper-page snippet.
Fragmentary biographical notes recount Edward Judson Dwar born August 1, 1822 in Philadelphia to the Sawyer family. The passage praises his adventurous nature and his talent for extricating himself from trouble, though details are garbled and incomplete.
A poetic health guide lists ten rules for well being. Emphasizing indoor outdoor balance, daily walking, sleep patterns, eating in moderation, hydration, posture, breathing, and cleanliness, it cautions against illness and urges moderation in all. The piece credits McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
The text recounts Judson’s youth running away to sea at thirteen, a daring rescue of a boat after a ferry collision, and his rise to middy by President Van Buren. It notes his later duel challenge, fame as the best shot in the navy, switch to writing, riots, Know Nothings, Civil War service as a scout, wounds, and retirement in 1880 per George Rathbone Adams.
A historical cookbook excerpt discusses preparing lamb and mutton, emphasizing removing skin for lamb, serving hot to avoid greasy taste, and keeping dishes hot during service. It details methods for lamb chops with a crumb crust, roasted saddle of mutton, and leg of mutton with brown gravy, including measurements and timing hints.
A garbled city page item mixes an inmate’s Bible gift with mock courtroom punishment for petty theft. It then shifts to a chorus of slang names and quips about birthday presents and cage matches. The dialogue features a black inmate, chaplain, and jail staff in a satirical, hard-to-follow vignette.
A playful exchange questions why one chooses to stay inland rather than at the seashore. The other replies that the choice is obvious since one is not at the seashore, highlighting simple humor in coastal longing.
A fragmentary excerpt from American Legion Weekly notes a plan to resume swatting and a directive to prepare an additional touring car. It mentions a two week timeframe and a wife who has decided to learn to drive, indicating a domestic occurrence paired with wartime preparedness themes.
A humorous quip on Judge Finbdub, noting confusion about his actions, with a jab that his path is muddled due to frequent reversals by higher courts. The exchange highlights perceived reversals shaping his conduct and reputation.
A brief quotation notes that a swallow could fly six thousand miles without a stop, then adds a modern counterpoint about needing to travel even farther today. The exchange hints at changing long distance travel expectations and implies ongoing comparison to past limits.
Fragmentary OCR text presents garbled speech about talking cheap and hohidap with a greeting to Judicol and a mention of money and a morning salutation. No clear persons or organizations are readable.
Detroit News notes the difficulty in deciding if a one cent coin represents opportunity at the door or another demonstrator, framing a political moment around Golda Meir’s stance and public reaction.
A garbled notice mentions a medical product or practice related to infants and children. It references constipation and the instruction to keep stirred by taking cathartic agents. The text is incomplete and unclear about specifics.
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