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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1910
Page
8
Aplor Tony Parker lauds Dean kidney pits in a murky circus reminiscence. The piece mentions Mr Agier a little known circus figure and a long history with a Whrgon show. It references recovery from kidney trouble and a prior war injury, with quoted odd phrases and dealer notes for distribution.
A testimonial from 1905 reports severe skin inflammation covering the body, years of costly medical visits, and eventual cure after using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pile Paste. The letter urges others with similar conditions to try the products and names two New York signatories.
A long portrait recalls Miss Della Torrey of Millbury Massachusetts, President Taft's favorite aunt. It describes her lifelong home, family ties, famed apple pies, and her role in Taft’s life. The piece notes her age, health, travel, and the close bond with the Taft family including visits to Washington and on the Sylph.
A St Clair County Journal reminiscence recalls Capt. Jon Waters and his soldiers departing for camp with improvised inventories of keepsakes. A gifted woolen shirt, embroidered and marked by a Dorcas society, travels far, mismatched to its wearer Chimbley Dan, who jokes in verse about a shirt of improper length.
The state museum displays the world’s largest mounted rattlesnake, 6 feet 11 inches long and 4.25 inches in girth, killed at Havelock by J. J. Ballard. Taxidermist Tom Addicks formed a precise planter cast to fit the skin, with assistance from Herbert Brimley and his sons during an incident with another large rattlesnake nearby.
USINESS men of the older school lament the younger generation’s lack of reverence and proper deportment. They warn that today’s fast pace and hat-raising entrances may cost new entrants opportunities, urging gentle courtesy and decency as essential distinctions in business conduct.
The juvenile court is rooted in correcting dieing childhood through education and culture. It acts as guardian for needy children, rescues them from immoral surroundings, punishes those who harm the young, enforces child labor and support laws, and aims to reform youths to become wise citizens through instruction, duty, and rights. It complements public schools and requires a judge with jurist teacher sociologist and philosopher qualities.
A fragmentary foreign observer argues against complacent patriotism and corruption in legislatures. He contrasts American contentment with Britain, warning that reform and critical discussion are essential. The piece critiques moral complacency and urges active civic engagement.
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