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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1940

Page

8

Inquiries on corruption and Hollywood gigolos stir debates

A broad survey of post election policy hints at DOJ graft probes in Detroit and plans to counter Hollywood gigolo culture with Good Neighbor efforts led by Nelson Rockefeller and John Hay Whitney. Europe faces renewed communist activity amid rising Central European tensions and potential Pan American occupation plans. A nationwide defense letter drive shows public ideas for bomb guidance. Religious lesson emphasizes faith, action, humility, and healing through Jesus.

Hollywood Nelson Rockefelter John Hay Jock’) Whitney Rockefeller Whitney Argentina France U. S. Sf Martinique Roosevelt Defense Commission Agriculture Department Christ Jesus Israel God Bradbury

Philippians quotation on knowing Christ and discarding gains

A biblical verse from Philippians emphasizes counting gains as loss for the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus. The speaker regards personal sufferings and losses as dung to win Christ.

Christ Christ Jesus Lord Phil

Pinafore jumper craze among juniors and home tips

Junior fashion trends favor pinafore jumpers with design No. 8797 promising a flattering corselet waist and soft front fullness. The text shifts to home hacks including iron two curtains as one, soaking prunes, shortening pie time, using milk bottle rinse for plants, borax on white flannels, and cleaning fireplace bricks with a soda pumice solution.

Items of Interest to the Housewife Digest

Household hacks and quick tips on storage ideas and pantry fixes. Suggestions include hanging small articles in cabinets with screw-eyes for easy reach, a cheese and juice filling for fruit salads, and a milk preservation tip using baking soda to prevent curdling.

Desaprait Pattern No 8707 for Women’s Suit

Pattern Desaprait stay put securely on the shoulders. Jumper plaid wool corduroy jersey velveteen blouse flat crepe challis or jersey. Sew chart included. Pattern No 8707 sizes 43 13 45 L1 19. Size 13 needs 234 yards 54 inch jumper 1a yards 39 inch blouse 2 yards long sleeve. Send order to the listed address.

Romany language speakers and trivia origins

Gypsies speak Romany according to Anawera. Owls are the only birds that can use both eyes together. Cain asked Am I my brother's keeper. Joe Miller is linked to a stale joke. The shot heard around the world fired at Concord. Nine presidents have become president via death or election. The Punic War was fought between Rome and Carthage. Fool's gold is pyrite.

Joe Miller Cain Concord Rome Carthage Pyrite

Beyond Shadow of Doubt It WAS the END

A boastful actor rehearsed two words for a debut scene. On opening night he delivered the line with grand drama but bungled the cue, shouting a misheard final word that altered the moment and ended the suspense.

Best Bet Magistrate’s Clerk and a Poor Fine Plea

Fragmented dialogue shows a man delaying fines due to a wife’s purchase and casual family anecdotes. A raw recruit and a sergeant’s failed repair plan lead to hospital injuries. Personal names appear in street gossip and domestic banter colors.

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin Ad

An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna blended with Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, palatable laxative. It claims gentle action on the bowels, relief from constipation, and ease of ingestion for adults and children, asserting the syrup enhances taste and the product awakens intestinal nerves and muscles.

Ceuve Gormnnen Eyter Pepe Dr. Caldwell Caldwell

Bouble Benefit Any Good Deed Returns to Self Legacy

A reflective remark attributed to Boniface VIII notes that charity to others also serves self interest. The saying emphasizes ethical reciprocity and benevolence as a mutual moral obligation.

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