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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
2
In a reminiscence, a courtly Oxfordian speaks of vanishing courtesy among the rising generation. He laments selfish living, rush in crowds, and lack of apology, noting age and needier pedestrians are often pushed aside in daily haste. He wonders if World War I's aftermath or a drift toward brute behavior explains the change.
The name Burke traces to Bourg or Burgh meaning stronghold and land. Early Burke families, often Anglo Norman, settled with Strongbow in Ireland and produced leaders like William de Burke and John de Burke. Thomas Burke, born in Ireland in 1747, became colonial governor of North Carolina after studying medicine at seventeen.
The excerpt traces William Penns lineage and early life in Accomack County Virginia, his law studies with Thomas Jefferson, and his marriage to May Freeman. It notes his patriot stance against the Stamp Act and his role as North Carolina governor, plus Penns later land grants and the founding of a religiously tolerant colony in Delaware and Pennsylvania beginnings now the Keystone State.
A poetic verse styled piece describes a bride linked to the sea, with imagery of glittering spray sunlit bridal well and a life to be shared with a husband. It speaks of voyage far from harbor, content to be guided by the hands that shaped it, under southern cross or eastern star.
Adgar A Guest recalls the labor before spring when roses bloom and perfume fills the air. The verse laments dreary days forgotten as beauty bursts forth, celebrating patience and garden toil.
A vintage style recipe note describes Spaniah Sauce to serve with cold beef or lamb, including butter, olive oil, onions, pepper, tomatoes, salt, and Worces sauce. Mint sauce is also noted for lamb with brown stock. The text suggests serving with chicken and potatoes, including mashed potatoes and a peanut butter blend with butter and pepper for a potato topping.
The excerpt notes William Penn as a Quaker and founder of Pennsylvania. It highlights Penn’s generosity to the needy and thrift in living, and mentions his London birth on October 18, 1644, with reference to Quaker beliefs and his imprisonment for religious reasons.
A brief note says the young lady across the way loves birds and may not know orthography well. The column mentions a new system for sending secret messages developed in Germany.
A detailed survey of summer beach wear highlights bold color for Parisiennes at the Bois and reports many black or dark blue ensembles with bright piping. It notes material variety from silk, crepe de chine, cretonne to terry and satin, plus capes, hats, and accessories in playful tones for children and young girls.
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