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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
4
A Lenion Globe report describes a belief among the Waa that a curse once pro ved must fall in a chosen direction. If the pronouncer is deemed deserving, the curse will strike power or later, otherwise it will return upon the person. The metaphor compares the curse to a woodman’s swedge that cleaves timber if room exists, or else harms the wielder.
Thomas Gordon, aged Beersheba student, is expelled for gambling and intoxicating in his dorm. The story follows his downturn from pious promise to rough mill life, a mountain romance with Nan, and a painful Christmas train encounter with Arden as he contemplates his future and identity.
In a long train ride, Tom argues with Ardeny about honesty and future plans. He reveals past misdeeds including whisky, cards, and a desire to reform. Ardeny offers blunt support as they discuss religion, family pressure, and whether to stay connected after he returns home. The scene ends with promise of continuing their conversation after travel.
Henry Labouchere of Truth fame was detained at a France Germany border when officials rummaged his trunks. He demanded a telegraph blank to forward a dispatch to Prince Bismarck expressing regret at missing breakfast. The trunks were repacked shortly after.
The Loulaville Courier Journal quotes Hamlets Satt and Vortak Hamm making snide remarks about a popular actor described as chesty and well press notices, illustrating gossip driven dialogue on fame and media in a clipped, period voice.
A fragment notes a humorous line about what a boy would wish to become, imagining him as a censor for local picture shows. The snippet references Cleveland Plain Dealer and mentions duty and choice, with allusion to Charles Gounod.
The Senate considered a conservation bill allowing presidential withdrawal of public lands, while disagreeing over timing for New Mexico and Arizona statehood. House debate focused on Porto Rico governance and a postal savings bank bill passed with broad Democratic backing. Sierra votes centered on river and harbor funding, tariffs revival, and naval appropriations with conferees set on a $61.95 million package.
The correspondence notes King Victor Emmanuel plans a state visit to Russia this summer. A fixed date is not confirmed, with references to late June. The text also mentions a Massachusetts legislature probe into threatened milk taxes and farmer refusals to sell milk.
A dated advertisement promotes Munyon's Paw-Paw Pills as a fast acting laxative and stomach remedy. It claims cure for constipation indigestion jaundice biliousness and headaches from stomach disorders. It offers free samples by mail and lists Munyon's Home Remedy Go Philadelphia PA.
Colonel delivered an admiraila address on citizen ship and civic duty, praised for its relevance. A juror summons brought a gloomy mood this morning as he faced a routine day after the talk.
A fragmented details describe Pettit's Eye Snive claimed to relieve eye aches congestion and common sore eyes. Mentions unrelated names and places with unclear context, but centers on a product said to aid eye discomfort.
A clipped exchange features Llera jesting about a champion while another speaker counters with a boastful claim. The dialogue shifts to a mock description of a medicine, Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, advertised as a sugar coated stomach aid to tidy bowels.
An old rooster questions the strutting and cackling as an ancient hen proudly observes her eldest pullet hatch her first brood of chicks, noting the moment with amusement and pride.
The London Chronicle questions peacock feather superstition once common in homes and shops. It notes merchants sell blocks of peacock feathers at a penny or shilling a handle and suggests fashion, not fate, drove their decor appeal.
The Boston Globe notes etiquette varies by office. The President should be addressed simply as President while the Secretary of State requires the prefix The Honorable.
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