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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1925

Page

26

Berlin Passport Ordeal Ends With Detention For Tommy

In Berlin Tommy Norreys faces police scrutiny after his passport is questioned. Janet Church warns of German scrutiny while Tommy endures a tense interrogation by officials led by Von Steinveldt. He is detained and told he cannot remain in Germany, prompting a wary plan for his next move.

Janet Church Jnet Tommy Berlin Thenalin Foreign Office Janet T. A. Norreys Cealmir Casimir la Walters Dummy Tanet Tam Ny Iself Deak Sony Anguia Chia Yvonita Nein Petiteman Nolo Porminy Coud Dastte Poliva Lily Lornay Tommmy Hin Bla Donmy Cleri Ely Ain Fm Menage Prise von Steinveldt von Steinveldt Engish Norreys Thomas A. Norreys Marquis Lyatria Plata Balkan Ber- In Tomtiy Engilah Tammy Germany Strasburg Alsace Lorraine VO AN

Made Lonely Journey of a South Africa Farmer

Mrs Judas Pranels, a woman farmer in a remote South Africa region, proves Uruaiah women settlers persevere. After Cyclone and floods devastated her desert farm, she drove 400 miles across the Kalahari to her son's farm to save cattle, fending off hostile tribes with a rifle as needed and guiding all livestock to safety.

South Africa Judas Pranels Uruiah Kalahuri

Casting with types sparks theater clash noted

In a New York Graphic excerpt an American actor complains of being cast as a dirty scoundrel in three plays. An English actor comments that the issue lies in casting with types, reflecting theatrical practice in the club scene.

New York Graphic

Engagement Ring Heist? A Playful Quip on Love

A witty exchange about a beautiful ring and a broken engagement. One character vows to return the ring but keep it long enough to tempt the next suitor to live up to expectations. The dialogue captures light social banter on romance and commitment.

Laura

Editor Compliments Writer on Shakespearean Style

An editor praises a writer, noting paints about their writings resemble Shakespeare and asks if the author agrees. The delighted author responds affirmatively as the editor continues to commend the writer's punctuation usage.

That s That He Where would you prefer to live city or country

That phrase questions lifestyle preference with a playful prompt about choosing city or country living. It contrasts urban and rural living in a casual style.

Whimsy of Fashion Declares Anemia Gone

Prof W W Dixon of Cambridge, speaking under the People's League of Health, says tight corsets vanished as a cause of anemia. He notes that twenty years ago factory and office workers suffered, but the anemia now has disappeared and young women no longer wear tight laced corsets in pursuit of health.

Science W. W. Dixon Cambridge University People’s League of Health London

Cornish Dissociation Dinner Ends In Devilly Pie Tale

Devilly Pie rumors swirl around Cornish Dissociation dinner where Cornish housewives allegedly turn anything into pie. The tale notes the devil avoided visiting the duchy after hearing of many pies including fishy pie and parsley pie, fearing locals might cook him in Devon.

Duchy Devon

Cuticura Ad Claims Skin Improvement Benefits

An advertisement touts Cuticura products for facial skin enhancement. It promises improvement from Use of Cuticura Ointment on rising and retiring, five minute wash with Cuticura Soap, and hot water. Claims include help for poor complexions, dandruff, itching, and rough red hands.

Drum asserts WWI battles were all victories for both sides

General Hugh Drum jokes about war books from German, English, and French writers. He says every World War battle was a victory for both sides and no general suffered a defeat from start to finish, then adds a quip that to err is human and to lie about it is more so.

Hugh Drtim Washington Drum

Airplane worth and domestic quips in playful verse

A fragment mentions an airplane as a thing of worth and a descent from sky to earth. In a light exchange about family, a child asks if Aunt Betty has a baby and learns she instead has a dog, while Aunt May is referenced in a brief political jab.

Aunt May

Gators Capture Biggest Local Alligator Near Lakeland

Two young men wounded a 12 foot 4.75 inch alligator near Lake Gibson and captured it alive. The monster, about 300 years old and weighing over 850 pounds, is reported by the Star Telegram to be the region’s largest in memory and could fetch about $500.

Lakeland Fla Lake Gibson Star Telegram

Poison Ivy Mistletoe Moment Sparks Tongue Tie

A brief note from Youngstown Telegram reports a quirky misunderstanding when a kiss under what seemed mistletoe became a poison ivy incident. No injuries beyond laughter, and the crowd jokes about holiday misreadings.

Youngstown

Mountain Range Needed for Low Stove Complaint

A tiresome customer complains a stove is too low and would require constant stooping. The weary clerk responds that what is needed is a mountain range, humorously implying an impossibly tall solution. This humorous exchange appears in Good Hardware.

Two Wishes Swap Sparks in Hostone Transcript

Dialogue capture shows Mrs Scrapp and Scrapp trading barbed remarks over temper in a Hostone transcript. The exchange highlights a tense domestic moment with pointed retorts that reveal strain between the couple.

Inside Dope on Poison Case Sparks Curiosity

A clipped newspaper gag questions why a man believes a fellow may have poisoned him. The line hints at insiders’ curiosity about the case and the push for more information.

Flaming Flappera filming prompt in Louisville tale

A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal notes playful juvenility musings amid a production tease. It mentions filming the week for Flaming Flappera and jokes about red headed girls and band privileges.

Louisville Courier- Journal

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound testimonial

Mrs. Rusa Fouumeron of Clearfield Pennsylvania endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for nervous troubles and irritability. She says it restored her strength and appetite and invites others to try it and reply with letters. Product advertised as sold by druggists nationwide.

Rusa Fouumeron 2Nd Street Clearfield Eala

Dismissive quotes on memory and future in politics

A terse meditation on politicians forgetting the past and the danger of ungrateful successors. The speaker laments regretful attitudes while noting that many leaders remain secure by ignoring prior events and lessons.

Liquid Measure Teacher Johnny what is it called when four sing

A quartet is the term for four persons singing. The teacher names a group of four as a quartet while addressing Johnny.

Johnny William Willia

Heard on the Campus Mall Order Confusion

A campus chatter item notes confusion over a biology course purchase and student order issues. Missing context leaves unclear which course or department is involved and whether the matter affects enrollment.

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