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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1924
Page
2
A London Tit-Bits note explains how Norman French and Saxon persisted after the conquest, shaping food terms. Living animals retain Saxon names while prepared meat shifts to Norman forms such as cow to beef and sheep to mutton, reflecting social hierarchy and language. The piece ends with a cynical remark on human conscience and money.
The United States government plans to install a radio in the military hospital at Knoxville. Other notes mention hints of political meetings, new dental association leadership, and local civic projects across Iowa.
A 70 plus year old New Jersey resident credits Pe-ru-na with curing her catarrh and related headaches and sleeplessness after a la grippe attack. She reports improved sleep, weight gain, cheerfulness, and recommends Pe-ru-na for all forms of catarrh including nasal, coughs, colds, indigestion, and bowel issues. She plans to keep it in the house and share it with friends.
Mrs. T. W. King of Lamont Iowa kept domesticated orioles she captured before fledging. The father beat against the cage to reach his young then brought food through the porch cage until the fledglings learned to feed themselves.
President Coolidge urged that America aid Europe under a Golden Rule policy, noting relief efforts, loans repaid, and a moral obligation to help restore stability. He argued relief prevented Bolshevism, upheld humanity above international law, and aimed to preserve civilization and peaceful neighbors.
The late Frank Chance estate in Los Angeles was valued near 800000, per Karl Pancake, Chance’s brother in law. The will grants 40000 in stocks to Edith Chance as administratrix, with other assets including a St Maxon apartment, 15000 mortgage on a Glendora business block, cash in California, and Chicago real estate, all transferring to Mrs. Chance.
Announcement from physicians at the naval hospital said Secretary Wallace of the Department of Agriculture remained in a very serious condition after an operation to remove his appendix and gall bladder. Dr Joel T Boone, a White House physician, noted there were reasons for encouragement despite the seriousness.
The prince of Wales left for England aboard the Olympic after a two month vacation in the United States and Canada. In a statement to reporters he called his stay on the North American continent very interesting and happy, and said he is sorry it is over and looks forward to returning.
Senator Harrison of Mississippi said Torc had withdrawn its bid for Muscle Shoals. He urged those supporting the bid to unite on a substitute proposal in Washington, D. C.
Eleven thousand employees of the Pennsylvania Coal Company stage a strike in Pittston and By-At-Underwood areas near Scranton Pennsylvania. Workers protest conditions and demand wage concessions amid mounting labor unrest in the coal region.
A Coal Age correspondent recalls two small mines from years past. The Dayton Coal and Iron Company operated a branch two miles north of Dayton named the Tickly Gizzard mine. In Scott County, the Paint Rock Coal Company ran the Possum Jaw mine.
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root kidney liver and bladder medicine as pure non stimulant nature’s helper. It promises uniform quality in every bottle and offers a 10 cent sample via mail while urging readers to mention the newspaper. It also notes a British society trend of labeling members by profession and a quip about a daughter gaining respect for mothers wisdom.
Detroit woman recounts relief from feminine ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Medicine. Letter from Mrs Hamerink of 3765 25th Street endorses the products and urges other women to try them, noting their availability at druggists everywhere.
The United States board of standards reports a cheap process to make sandstone as strong as granite. Sandstone is cut then soaked in melted sulphur for hours, allowing sulphur to permeate the structure. When cooled, blocks resist about 80,000 pounds per square inch. Weathering tests underway with initial results very favorable.
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