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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1923
Page
7
A short reflective piece argues sticking to religious festivals and Sabbath observance protects personal dignity. It encourages contemplation over mockery, noting restraint offers growth and relief from public laughter. The message frames faith as a retreat that strengthens resolve.
A biographical reflection urges success with integrity. It argues most truly successful people aid others along the climb, especially the young, and that kindness should stem from genuine impulse, not profit. The piece stresses encouragement, warning against selfish ascent, and champions shared progress.
A poem for children warns of the dangerous lure of the Man land where toys intrigue but sorrow and fear dwell. It contrasts imagined joy with the harsh truth that in that world manners prayers and laughter fade, urging a boy to stay with his toys.
A 1923 piece describes self-control as a transformative discipline. It claims mastering emotions, pride, and indolence leads to new perception, joy, and kindness, with a revived faith in ourselves and the world. The article credits the Macke (?) era publication and a McClure syndicate imprint.
A fragment from a recipe section describes codfish balls and cranberries for freezing desserts. It lists washing salt cod and potatoes, cooking, mashing with butter and pepper, and frying until brown. Also outlines cranberry frappa and peanut macaroon methods with eggs, sugar, and vanilla.
A brief notice proclaims that women can dye any garment or drapery, offering dyeing services with emphasis on versatility and color variety for household fabrics and clothing.
An advertisement claims “Diamond Dyes” guarantee perfect home dyeing even for beginners with colors and directions in each package. The text also oddly mentions crime and film industry phrases, including a director directing actors and a character named Walter interacting with a register, creating a fragmented narrative.
An old advertisement promotes Fletcher's Castoria, claiming over 80 years of use as a safe substitute for castor oil paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups. It notes no narcotics and genuine signatures on the package as physician endorsement.
Wyandotte County Humane Society officials outlined plans for a dog and cat boarding house to be self-sustaining with sheds pens and a dog playground. Miss Sarah Jacobs president will present the plan to the board, notingriages of pets offered during vacations and the need to guard against disease under veterinary supervision.
A Boston Transcript quip notes a musician claiming to have discovered the origin of the phrase Yes We Have No Bananas. The editor questions the fuss, suggesting the departure of the trivial topic would be more newsworthy.
A brief comic remark notes McMiser’s shift from golf to inactivity after he “lost his ball.” The exchange captures a lighthearted moment about a local figure’s change in pastime and his apparent cessation of golf.
Java faces bubonic plague killing many children and shaping views on fertility and survival. An observer notes nature’s cause and effect while a corporate investor grows tired of proxy signing and desires a dividend check instead.
A compact note describes male behaviors that amuse or annoy. Laughing loudly after a short putt, calling at two in the morning, discussing private matters with a wife, and generally being noisy are listed as examples of masculine humor and intrusion.
A New York Sun and Globe item recounts Ita Angora cat mix up as a valuable Angora companion planned for a European trip ends up in a boarding place. After discovering her cat roaming the streets she confronts the proprietor, who reveals a twin misidentification and clears the confusion.
A London physician invited to a house party for shooting returns greeted by a privileged butler. The doctor admits enjoying himself little, and the butler quips that exchange is pleasant. The anecdote ends with a wry note on social banter.
A terse dialogue reveals a man’s reply about shared information in a domestic exchange. He quips that anything he withholds is probably conveyed by someone else before he speaks.
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