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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1911
Page
19
An irregular excerpt describes a confrontation at a hotel where a Black waiter, Allen Call, asserts status amid a tense exchange with a southern guest. A white guest probes the waiter’s authority while money and dignity figure in the scene, reflecting hostile racial dynamics.
A short vignette shows a girl named Mabel in a new frock on a front step while a rough boy comments on her shoes waist and beads. He refuses to be a girl, noting the extra neck washing implied for girls. The exchange highlights gendered teasing and social expectations in a sidewalk scene.
The Dean Swift of St Patrick's Dublin provoked a playful exchange with a boy and a stubborn goat. The boy replied he would bow if the dean held the goat's horns, prompting delighted laughter and a tale cited by Youth's Companion.
A quarrel leads to a sharp exchange about bargains when one partner accuses the other of constant haggling. The remark exposes tension over money and decisions on a wedding day.
A Welden Illinois resident reports illness after persistent stomach troubles and headaches, stating that only certain foods could be retained. After trying many diets, she found relief with a change to proper nourishment, including meat potatoes and bread, aiding her recovery from a severe bed-fast condition.
A lengthy piece reviews Ohio Republican convention dynamics praising Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Foraker while noting the paradox of endorsing opposing aims. It details Foraker’s relentless opposition to railroad legislation, his ardent Senate fight, and the political tightrope between party loyalty and constituent pressure.
The dialogue hints at a cautious clash over consent and finance with a witty exchange about income and love. The snippet suggests a domestic scene where money and affection intersect in a playful tone. No clear setting or named individuals are provided.
All y and Dix discuss notifying police about a robbery as they joke about fruit jar rubber tips. The dialogue mentions awaiting news that the wrong man was arrested and offers quack guidance on preserving fruit jar lids with flour to extend a jar’s life.
The tale notes Hercules declaring the twelfth labor finished and refusing another task. It illustrates that even the famed hero was not free from superstition that bindingly limits action.
An old advertisement lists Allen S from Olmsted Le Roy New York offering Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to shake into shoes for corns bunions ingrowing nails swollen sweaty feet blisters and callous spots. It claims no substitute and mentions a woman’s remark about marriage for fun and Winston's Booting teething remedy for gums.
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