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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
19
John Blake argues that early advantages rarely aid lasting success. Hard work, perseverance, and facing odds build resourcefulness and strength. Those who start with ease may falter when real effort begins, while the prepared persist and rise.
A reflective piece warns against the whispering gallery of gossip and hypocrisy. It argues that public sneers and private deceit corrode character and social harmony, urging readers to curb slander and seek genuine goodness.
Fragmentary verse describes damaged toys and worn instruments, noting bent wagon wheels dented drums and silent trumpet. Children enjoyed them, a nostalgic aside about past playthings.
A brief note presents a chorus line or question about social reaction. The fragment hints at humor directed at an individual or group with no clear context, names, or events to anchor a full report. Further readable details are not available in the fragment.
A McClure syndicate piece urges lifting others burdens by helping with deliveries. It speaks against pride in burdens and suggests ferrying parcels to destinations as a practical aid rather than a personal burden.
A reflective editorial urges turning our backs on mischief makers and busybodies. It calls for steadfastness in the face of gossip, avoiding harmful company, and maintaining a good purpose through life.
A fragmented cook book passage evokes a dining table crowded with eager hungry children, portraying home meals as ritual. It lists Francis Salad Dressing with cream tomato and lemon, Honey Dressing with honey and egg yolks, Baked Eggs with Ham, Butter Custard Cups, and a Supper Dish suggestion, all in a dated instructional tone.
A Wisconsin groom insured his wedding day against rain from 4 to 5 p.m. at Dunvine. The policy paid $500 if it rained, but no rain brought a loss of $48.75 in premium. The groom said he hoped for rain as the payout would fund the honeymoon.
Jellied desserts made with Plymouth Rock Gelatine are popular with the men. One package yields several desserts and covers three or four meals. The box offers a variety of recipes to please everybody.
A humorous Jewish feast scene features Isaac Cohen showing off a grand ring worn inside out to display the diamond. Friends scold that the ring is on the wrong way round, while Isaac retorts with confident disdain, highlighting cultural caricature in a Buffalo Express item.
A child addresses his father about going to see a play. The father corrects the notion of taking a typewriter to the theater and dismisses the idea as foolish. The exchange mentions Mr. Brown and the plan to see Decameron Nights tonight.
A brief proverb-like note warns that one may mock their own troubles but should fear a friend who ridicules them. The aphorism emphasizes loyalty and caution in social behavior.
An advertisement targets women, suggesting kidney or bladder issues are common and may cause back pain headaches and low energy. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy and offers a sample bottle by mail with ten cents and a request to send to Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY. Available in drugstores in larger sizes.
A comic exchange frames a referee between a patient and doctor. The doctor warns the patient that continued work will be met with swift consequences, using a morbid pun about turning to dirt. The joke relies on a workplace fatigue premise.
An old advertisement touts Cole's Carbonsalve as a quick healer for burning itching and skin disease. It promises immediate pain relief from burns and scars, offering to send a package via a druggist or The J. W. Cole Co Rockford Illinois.
A Newage Michigan man recalls years of dizziness stomach issues and unreliable doctors before trying Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. After two bottles improvement followed by six more, he credits the remedy with saving his life and urges others to use it. He endorses the product and notes where to obtain a trial package.
A pastiche of vintage ads and clippings notes varied topics. It mentions a new shade for lingerie dyes, wartime savings habits growing since World War I, plus anecdotes on Christmas clubs, payroll savings, and a boxing match ticket tale. It also references Cuticura remedies in an advertisement style.
An aviator reassures a timid passenger with the plan to sit quiet and to grasp the first solid thing passed if they begin to fall. The exchange, cited by Legion Weekly, captures a pragmatic flier’s humor about risk and safety during a brief ascent.
A job seeker visits a Chicago store and impresses the merchant prince with his appearance. After a short exchange, the merchant offers a position and tells him to report to Mr. Smith the following Monday, dismissing concerns about his background.
The City Star quotes a blunt remark from a resident about the Ladies Civic League raiding a poker game that had operated for months above Palace Drug Store, followed by a quip from a constable about finding a place to loaf in the evening.
An official notice declares a sweeping extermination of all wild animals that prey on others. The policy names predators as targets and outlines enforcement actions and affected regions.
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