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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
8
A reminiscent courtly elder at the library laments a decline in polite behavior. He cites rude crowds, rushed manners, and a loss of the Golden Rule, suggesting World War II era strains or a drift toward a brute, self centered life as he meditates on courtesy fading in public life.
The text traces the Burke surname from de Burgh to Burke with stronghold meaning and notes Anglo Norman ties. It mentions William or John de Burke, William or John of the strong old, and states Burkes as powerful Anglo-Norman settlers in Ireland with Strongbow. It also references Thomas Burke, colonial governor of North Carolina, born in 1747, son of Rick Burke of Galway, and his early medical precocity.
A lyric fragment personifies the sea and land as bride and groom, urging a voyage with the sea. Imagery likens glittering spray to bridal veil and sun as gem, ending with a vow to go with him content and seek heaven.
Wayne D McMurray recounts Penns life from Accomac Virginia to North Carolina, noting study of law with Thomas Jefferson, marriage to May Freeman, leadership against the stamp act, and governorship. The piece traces Penns 1682 voyage from Deal to Delaware and Chester as founders of a colony based on religious freedom, now Pennsylvania.
A fragmentary poem about roses, labor, and memory. The speaker urges not to begrudge toil as spring flowers bloom, recalling dreary days forgotten in the garden. Authorship attributed to Edgar A Guest.
A vintage style recipe describes a Spanish sauce for roast beef or lamb chops. It includes butter, olive oil, onion, and a banana baked as a garnish, plus a technique to finish by adding brown stock and olives. Also notes serving with chicken, mashed potatoes, and peanut butter enhancements.
A light paragraph notes a young lady across the way who admits limited knowledge of orthography yet loves the birds she knows. The piece mentions McClure Newspaper Syndicate. Also a line notes Germany developing a new system for sending secret wireless messages.
The text profiles William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, noting his Quaker faith and generosity to settlers. It recalls his thriftiness and London birth on October 18, 1644, and discusses the origin of the term Quaker and Penn’s influence in welcoming colonists while noting the sect’s naming derision.
Children’s beach costumes favor black and dark shades with bright piping while French youth reveal bold color and clever silhouettes. Silks, cretonne, terry cloth and satin adorn outfits with capes, robes, and bloomers plus rubber accessories. American designs echo with bloomers and wash silks in pinks blues and purples, knee-length frocks trimmed with lace.
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