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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1924
Page
21
A naval officer notes a decanter drains as a joke wears thin. He fills it with a concoction causing the sherry to decrease until a steward is blamed. The officer claims the prank slips away once explained, warning that idle words fed by prejudice can fuel discord and destroy friendships.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a tonic to revive lifeless neglected hair. It claims rapid improvement in fullness shine and color with a refreshing non greasy formula suitable for all hair types.
A remarkable plant, the traveling plant, has nine root knots that allow it to advance yearly from its origin and root anew at a new site.
A brief newspaper notice promotes dye and tint services for worn or faded garments and drapery. The ad emphasizes the capacity to refresh fabrics at a cost of 15 cents, highlighting accessibility for household upkeep.
An OCR fragment promotes Diamond Dyes claiming guaranteed perfect home dyeing even for beginners. It lists drugstore colors and package directions, with scattered, humorous references to Latin and jargon. The piece ends noting strict law and injustice.
The Iowa senate and house debated farmer relief, code revision, and marriage law. Resolutions urged federal action to ease agricultural price imbalances and protect middle west loyalty to the party. A marriage law amendment requiring ten days’ notice passed 60 to 30. Sessions considered adjournment dates and grand code changes while sheriffs’ prison costs faced proposed cuts.
The Iowa legislature faces delays as code revision stalls amid amendments and a slow pace. Debate centers on budget legislation, standing appropriations, and measures like eminent domain while critics warn of extended session and political maneuvering.
A loving father catches his son reading a dime novel and misquotes dialogue. The boy resists with a cry of danger, while the father warns of woadshed rather than bloodshed, tightening his grip as the exchange grows tense.
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for infants and children, promising no narcotics and urging mothers to demand the genuine product. The piece also notes a planned 408 hour world circumnavigation by air and sea for around $3,400, contrasting it with the current multi-day route.
An old advertisement extols Brandreth Pills as a universal laxative and blood purifier. It notes abstinence may be unpleasant yet can be worthwhile, while aiming to please others is described as a foolish extreme.
Ambiguous OCR text from Newago Michigan reports a health themed line emphasizing health as a key asset. Fragmentary phrases mention an individual with a tired stomach and possible references to a year and aprons. No names, dates, or clear events are established.
A groggy early hour encounter reveals a querulous^ spoksman confronted by a persistent caller about a partner to hunt in Africa. The odd exchange ends with a dry joke about love at first sight and a wry punchline.
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