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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1924
Page
14
A reflective essay argues the greatest treasure is the self. It compares inner vitality to a jewel carried within, shaping happiness, courage, love, and destiny. It warns self knowledge is elusive and fate can hinge on inner clarity, urging care to keep the soul bright.
A humorous piece on bachelor and married life contrasts male bravado with female vanity. It notes that men mistake flirtation for love, college boys labor over grand gestures while simple lines like How beautiful you are remain effective, and a smiling woman can dictate terms. It ends warning men to be sure before surrendering heart.
A humorous verse portrait lists traits in a desirable husband with playful phrases about English manners, train travel, and cosmopolitan habits. The spoof prescribes a bride to heed a dream and a playful warning about social trapeze and style.
The young woman across the street argues that Turkey should not be recognized by civilized nations until it punishes all those responsible for the Herrin massacre.
The speaker jokes about seasickness and choosing where to stay during a vacation in Stockholm. They question what food to eat aboard and argue that cheaper options may still be satisfactory as they intend to visit a couple of hotels.
A reflective aphorism on marriage and romance by Helen Rowland. It contrasts a woman's post funeral serenity with the lingering "grief" that brackets a dying romance. The piece suggests women reach a turning point where kissing ends and blessing begins.
The column outlines nostalgic dishes from Aspic Jelly to Ginger Ale Salad and Stuffed Tomatoes. It details preparations using gelatin, stock, pimento, lemon, cayenne, and cocktail dressing plus garnishes, ending with green pepper boats baked with beans for a luncheon dish.
Poem speaks of a man guided by his mother’s hopes and prayers. It foresees honors, moral strength, and leadership tempered by mercy, urging the subject to remember a mother’s words when facing trial, temptation, and hardship. The verse credits a mother’s influence for steadfast virtue and public service.
A compact reflection on how friendship and wisdom resist folly and guard the mind. The line contrasts Theontity’s elusive wisdom with the lure of vanity, warning against vanity and misjudgment while urging prudent companionship.
Eyewitness accounts detail the mass death at a 25 acre military store enclosure where 32 000 of 35 000 refugees perished. A Christian minister recounts the panic and a native convert Higuchi whose name means mouth of fire. A sermon in the inferno ended with Lord Jesus come as flames consumed all.
Stephen Girard, Philadelphia banker, left 5.2 million to educate up to 1 600 orphan or half orphan boys. Trustees built grand facilities and maintain one teacher for every three and a half students. Yet the estate’s surplus has ballooned to about 66 million dollars or more.
A fragment recounts a scene with Jake and a girl named June by the ocean. The narrator reflects on time and a quirky exchange about why the ocean resembles June. The text ends noting a potential leap year wedding and the girl’s likely disappointment.
A fragmented reminiscence shows Little Dan’s father as a proud American Legion man. Dan admires America while visiting Aunt Tane’s, where she boasts of prizes won at fairs. Dan recalls Aunt Tane’s bragging and contrasts it with his simple, loyal eatery.
A wild boar was found encased in a massive block near Rochietall. Villagers opened the block and found the well preserved carcass, which provided a feast for the community.
Mrs. J Clark of Oakland California proclaims in fifteen years of nursing that Tanlac has no equal as a stomach medicine and tonic. She recounts influenza stomach weakness, loss of appetite, and weak digestion followed by renewed strength after taking Tanlac.
A fragmented note cites Castoria branding and cautions about narcotics in older advertisements. Mentions mother’s remedy used for over 80 years and references physicians’ directions and packaging claims. Local reader quirks include scattered dialogue and place names.
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