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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
6
An unnamed narrator relates a tale of Grandpa Box and a fox named Grinardon who steal vegetables. The family tracks the thefts, confronts the thief, and the fox is punished while the humans suffer from their earlier greed. The story closes with Grandpa Fox content in silence after the events.
Mary Marshall Duffee presents a period guide on proper dining conduct, listing numerous table manners. It covers seat, conversation, utensil use, napkin handling, serving etiquette, and quiet eating, emphasizing restraint and decorum in formal meals.
A historical note surveys Alberta as a feminine form of Albert and its cultural spread across Europe. It discusses masculine roots, related names, royal and religious associations, and the talismanic belief in Albert Jade as a protective stone worn on a ring or necklace, along with Monday as a lucky day and the number one as a lucky numeral.
A fragment describes early journal symbols using a compass motif and the concept of piloting cardinal directions. It discusses the Mussulmans sacred Black Stone, a cube-like monument in Mecon’s Grant Moggue, revered in prayer, and notes a fictional scene of Molunmed destroying rival tokens but sparing the Black Stone.
Instructional note on avoiding misuses of the verb expect with example guidance. It discusses correct senses of expect and contrasts common errors in tense and usage with historical quotation illustrating the phrase.
A misread school note reveals a mother receives a wary message about her son James. The teacher explains illness and doctors orders, cautioning James to stay home for several days and weeks while concerns about him spread.
The piece traces Memorial day from its Civil War roots to a national holiday, recounting how women decorated graves for the Lost Cause and how communities in the North later joined. It urges Americans to embody wartime ideals, confront modern dangers, and renew commitment to patriotism as Roosevelt’s call echoes nationwide.
A historical note cites figures on Union enlistments, claiming about 2.7 million served with over 2 million under twenty-two, including 800,000 youths. The author argues younger soldiers helped decide the war’s outcome, contrasting with older enlistment groups.
Mrs Cora of 04 Mulberry St Indiana describes near collapse and nervous unrest before taking Taniac Taoniac. She credits gradual improvement, steadier nerves, and relief from rheumatic pain to Tanlee. Advertising copy notes Tanlae sold by leading druggists.
Wisconsin reports a surge in dairy shipments boosting exports to national markets. Local producers cite improved prices and steady demand as farmers expand processing and storage capacity across the state.
An old warning stresses to look for Bayer on aspirin packaging or tablets to ensure genuine medicine prescribed for many conditions. It touts Bayer’s aspirin as safe and effective, notes small tin boxes cost a few cents, and mentions druggists sell larger packages. Eskimo population in Alaska is reported as decreasing.
Thousands suffer kidney disease without knowing it, doctors and druggists report. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is promoted as a mild, effective remedy with a strong insurance industry endorsement. Readers are urged to test with a sample by sending ten cents and noting the paper.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Hall's Catarrh Tonic and Blood Purifier from Chaney & Co. Toledo. Mentions blood purifiers and a druggist, with unclear references to conditions and allowances.
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