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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1932
Page
13
A comic fragment sets Paris planning to abduct Helen and flee with her to Troy but Helen doubts any harbor in Troy could suit her. Paris instead sails to Atlantis and marries someone else, averting the Trojan War in a humorous twist reported by Kansas City Stir.
A historical survey traces Casey Jones’s death in a Vaughan collision and California Joe Milner’s life as a West prospector, Indian fighter, and famed railroad nickname bearer. It notes the Bloomers sartorial influence and Amelia Broomer’s link to reform era dress.
The Washington Star recounts the saying hair of the dog that bit you as advice for a hangover with a note that a drink may counteract the bite. It mentions an old belief that burnt hair from the other dog could serve as an antidote and references a matua or debayel anecdote about taking a drink next morning.
A lesson from John 13 on Jesus washing the disciples feet, symbolizing cleansing, humility, and love. He rises, renounces glory, and serves, teaching that true fellowship requires continual sanctification and selfless service. The account urges followers to imitate Christ’s readiness to serve others.
A brief reflection speaks of Christ transforming sadness into gladness. It uses river imagery from quiet spring to stormy finish to illustrate the journey of a believer. The message emphasizes redemption, remorse, and a measured walk in faith.
The eleventh anniversary of First Aid-Home Remedy Week runs March 13 to 19 with nationwide campaign backing from the National Association of Retail Druggists and Sterling Products. State associations, governors and mayors have proclaimed the week to urge households to prepare medicine chests and boost druggists’ sales through timely local advertising.
Wing-Commander Marix, BD, 8, retrieved a sword taken from Baron von Leisner, an Uhlan officer, in 1024 during a WWI sortie at Ypres. After engaging two German horsemen and forcing surrender, Marix traded the weapon for the officer’s promise not to shoot his horse, later reintegrated as a bank worker in Berlin.
Leonard Johnson, a former New Jersey civil service examiner, concludes from 450 applicant tests that police size requirements over 5 feet inches do not predict strength. He notes weight up to 165 pounds shows some relation, but beyond that no. The findings urge revision of patrolman physical standards.
The Washington Star notes a lively audience moment with Mr. Rufnek urging motion and noise after a long period of sitting. The puzzled refrain suggests a demand to break silence and engage the performance.
A period style ad touts Bayer Aspirin as a fast, reliable remedy for headaches neuralgia neuritis rheumatism and colds. It promotes taking two or three tablets with water for rapid comfort, notes the Bayer cross on genuine tablets and claims harmlessness and heart/stomach safety.
A Los Angeles Times piece recalls Maude Adams and Richard Mansfield era. Manefield notes actors’ private lives often clash with public fame. He recounts Nat Goodwin’s marriage and an anecdote about interviewing a performer’s father who bans actors from his home.
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