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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
9
Mary Marshall Duffee discusses evolving tea culture among men and women in America. She notes returning soldiers favoring tea, predicts broader afternoon tea adoption, and outlines proper service etiquette, cups, saucers, and modest servings.
Facts on name origins meanings and significance. Notes on derived forms from rose and other flowers. Includes lucky day Tuesday, lucky number two, and the wild rose as favorite. Mentions historical bearers and etymological roots across languages.
A condensed English usage note questions the terms gent, gents, and pants for clothing. It notes that gent is outdated and pantaloons are now trousers, with trougers offered as the best modern substitute. The piece cites overheard speech and advertising examples as evidence of changing language.
Fragmented text notes indigenous use of chicle for chewing gum and wax trade, citing a shift from Cree associated gum to modern gum. Mentions growth in imports with figures from 1885 to 1910 and a poet's quip about a haunting.
Alice scolds Jack for anger at Marie Junt while he admits waiting for her in a taxi, a moment of tense dialogue unfolds with a hint of humor and social friction. The exchange hints at a domestic dispute vibe with a public setting and character dynamics.
A garbled report shows Jud Tunking and Jud Timklne facing a workday roll call. The readable fragment notes they are present for a labor or union related event, with emphasis on attendance and daily duties at a workplace location.
The article traces outdoor hats evolving from sports headgear to versatile fashion, noting soft crowns flexible brims and adaptable design. It highlights manila, Panama, crepe de chine and straw trends, with embroidery, ribbons, and quilted textures adding decorative detail across summer wear.
The article discusses accessories to enhance summer frocks, noting dresses gain character through belts, bows, sashes, corsage flowers, parasols, and feather accents. It highlights two pictured aids, an umbrella and a rich ribbon sash, and describes varied sash styles, colors, and fabrics suitable for festive and afternoon wear.
G W Slayton of Cobb County near Atlanta recounts his father’s twenty year battle with stomach trouble. After trying water cures dieting and medicine he found Tanlac which he credits with dramatic improvement, noting increased appetite and energy and declaring he would not trade one bottle for all other medicines and health resorts. The testimonial ends with a note that Tanlac is sold by lending druggists nationwide.
A bird dealer confronts a customer with a bill for a parrot bought on credit. The customer complains the parrot never speaks unless the receipt shows payment, highlighting a comic misunderstanding about ownership and payment status in a quirky exchange.
A crowded advertisement fragment extols Kost Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a trusted remedy for kidney and liver ailments. It claims wide endorsement by customers and physicians, promising relief from urinary issues and rheumatism, with post office solicitations and drugstore availability.
A community fete honors mothers and their children with fall back plans to support Jatanta and family. Justice officials discuss signatures and follow up steps with Mathis leading the efforts.
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