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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
13
A comic tale follows a vain cricket boasting his family sings best at night while a toad and a pond creature challenge them. The birds, pond, and robin join in, ending with a moral on vanity and rival claims to voice. Copyright note appears at the end.
A letter notes a boy named Tony who speaks little, reads and writes poorly, and faces teasing for not speaking English. The writer asks for advice on how to teach him to learn and speak English, mentioning his intelligence and desire to grow up respectful and educated.
Engineers study building a 700 mile long electric transmission line to carry power from Victoria Falls to the Zambesi mines near Johannesburg. The project aims to link southern Africa’s hydrological sources with industrial demand, outlining route options and feasibility considerations.
Mary Marshall Duffee discusses proper dining etiquette centering on fresh fruit courses. The piece cites Marcus Aurelius and notes common missteps in serving and eating fruit at meals.
Readable text discusses the name Juanita origin and variants in Spanish history, notes its meaning grace of the Lord, and mentions famous bearers. It then shifts to practical dining guidance on fruit handling and etiquette, including bananas apples pears oranges tangerines and methods for peeling slicing and serving, with generic notes on preferences and regional variations.
A fragment from a poem discusses the value of a painting and its painterly tone. The speaker questions who judges beauty and material aspects, suggesting the true spirit within a figure matters more than outward appearance. Copyright notices appear amid the verse.
United States Department of Agriculture notes Kentucky holds better-sires sales this year resulting in 180 purebred animals slated for breeding use. Wayland Rhaads of the University of Kentucky extension division says significant improvement will come from the program as farmers gain access to purebred stock at reasonable prices. Additional sales are planned.
Central West farm editor cites nearly 1000 farmers reporting to the U S Department of Agriculture on runt prevention. He argues most runts come from poor housing and care rather than infancy, urging proper feed and housing to ensure profitable outcomes, especially at weaning time when dams and feed supply are crucial.
A historical note discusses two methods for rearing mule colts. It contrasts the old practice of letting mules grow rough until age three before training, with a newer approach that feeds earlier and brings them to work readiness at a younger age. The piece warns against overworking young mules and suggests waiting until about three years for peak strength.
A method to introduce corn to hogs involves placing four stalks of corn over the fence as the herd advances and gradually increasing the amount over 10 to 12 days. Monitor hogs closely to ensure none miss feed due to digestive trouble.
Motorists in Lyons Kansas tested near country roads and found a cottontail can reach 46 miles per hour for half a mile while a jackrabbit can travel over one mile at 80 miles per hour before leaving the road. The report mentions Lyons as the third fastest city worldwide, autoadsed only by Paris and Marseille.
A fragmented notice praising silo benefits in farming, highlighting its role in cattle and sheep care, crop success, thrift, and progressive husbandry. It urges farmers to adopt silos to protect corn and livestock through drought or lean periods.
Letters from Chicago and Burlington promote Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female troubles. Women recount avoiding surgery after using the product, with testimonials urging others to request the company’s free Private Text Book on ailments peculiar to women.
A terse note notes that many a good intentions fail to carry them out, highlighting a common conflict between desire and action in everyday effort.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims quick relief through a mild vegetable formula and urges readers to order a sample by sending ten cents to Jimer Co in Binghamton. The piece ends with a moral line about loving neighbors.
Advertisement touts Cuticura Trio Soap Ointment and Talcum at 25 cents each. Promises an exquisitely accented face skin and dusting powder with perfume, urging daily use. Ends with a humorous line about a greenhorn who lacks experience.
Cincinnati has spent 3 million on a city hospital described as a place where it is pleasant to be sick. The item suggests a pleasant and inexpensive vacation. There is mention of Boston and a script fragment.
An advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a trusted remedy for bowel relief in children with a fruity taste. It urges mothers to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup and warns against imitation products. The text also notes Rover as a fanciful dog name trend.
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