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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
14
In a reminiscence, an elderly gentleman laments the fading fine manners of rising generations. He cites selfishness, rushed crowds, and lack of apology as public breaches of courtesy, suggesting postwar shifts or a regression to a brute type as possible causes.
The article traces the Burke surname from Burg or Burgh meaning stronghold and notes its early form de Burgh or de Burke. It highlights Anglo Norman roots and migration with Strongbow, mentioning Thomas Burke, colonial governor of North Carolina, born in Ireland in 1747. It remarks on medical precocity of youth and era standards.
Wayne D. McMurray recounts the life of William Penn, detailing his Virginia upbringing, studies with Thomas Jefferson, marriage to May Freeman, and move to North Carolina. The narrative covers his patriotism against the stamp act, governorship in North Carolina, and penal experiences for preaching. It ends with Penn’s land grant in 1681 and his voyage to America, founding a colony that valued religious freedom in what became Pennsylvania.
A fragmentary verse depicts the sea as a bride and land as a giver, urging a couple to unite with the sea in a calm, enduring life. The imagery binds land, sea, and heaven with marriage, urging acceptance of fate and mutual bond.
A nostalgic verse recalls cheerful labor in the garden as roses bloom and perfume the days. It remembers the toil of tending soil and the joy when first junk rosebuds burst into beauty, attributed to Edgar A. Guest.
A collection of recipes and kitchen tips describes Spanish Sauce with butter, olive oil, onion, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, and Worcestershire, plus a banana garnish for portions. It also covers a brown stock sauce for roasted meats, olives, and a chicken pairing. Additional notes include mashed potatoes with butter and hot milk, and a peanut butter enhance for creamy potatoes.
The text notes William Penn as a Quaker, born in London on October 18 1644, famed for generosity yet thrift. It discusses his motto Be rather bountiful than expensive and how his leadership shaped the colony and its early settlers.
A humorous note features a young lady across the way who jokes about orthography yet proudly loves the birds she knows. The short piece credits the McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
A newly developed ayatem language system unveils a secret Tiraloes dialect to counter secrecy. Researchers report it helps decode covert communications and reveal hidden meanness hag patterns used in ancient rituals.
A survey of summer beachwear describes bold Parisian youth styles with dark tailored suits and bright trim, plus caps, capes, and terry cloth accessories. It notes French favorites like cretonne coats, satin and taffeta outfits, and practical knit frocks for children, contrasted with American prints and wash silks for lighter summer dresses.
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