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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
12
The piece extols the "heart smile" as a genuine kindness born from sorrow. It contrasts superficial smiles with a compassionate, unselfish warmth that aids the poor, comforts the distressed, and binds humanity to hope. The ideal is illustrated by a humble old woman sharing food and mercy, a beacon for others to act with love.
The article outlines Edward Burne Jones childhood influences from Morte d Arthur and Modern Painters, noting his later fame for works such as The Golden Stairs The Mer ciful Knight and Love Among the Ruins. It mentions his birth near Rha Hnglend on August 28 1883 and his college formation with Rosneft as a guiding mentor.
A poem asserts happiness does not come from wealth or status but from love and simple needs. It contrasts rulers and crowds with those who cultivate affection, noting envy and hate do not guarantee contentment. The speaker insists true joy comes from planting and tending love and sharing its fragrance with friends. McClura Newspaper Syndicate.
A profile of Burne Jones cites his lack of formal draughtsman training, his rich pictorial detail, and a Italy trip with Tuskin that shaped his work. It notes Love Among the Ruins destroyed and rebuilt in oil, his vision of a dreamlike romantic scene, and his death in Exeter in 1898 with Arthur in Avalon as one of his late paintings cited by George Matthew Adams.
The text links the last name Vane to Fane and Welsh origins meaning slender. It discusses Sir Henry Vane the younger, governor of Massachusetts in 1640, his clash with authorities, return to England, and brief MP tenure. It notes his execution for treason. It also defines WAULKER as a forest officer and mentions the origin of Wealere as a fuller by Anglo Saxon.
Fragmentary verse reflects on how individuals shape themselves and the future with alternating sun and shade. The lines evoke personal agency and the evolving mood of anticipation without a clear narrative or concrete events.
A vintage culinary note describes making watermelon and cantaloupe balls, chilling properly to preserve flavor, and using melon in cocktails. It covers melon ball treatments, garnishes with grapes and mint, and dressings with olive oil, vinegar, red pepper, and salt. It suggests chilling before cutting and offers variations with pineapple, cherry juice, and nutmeg for flavor.
A city man confronts a driver after a collision with an elderly pedestrian. The officer warns the driver that arrest may follow if they are responsible. The motorist is puzzled, noting the car was parked too long post accident.
The excerpt presents a fragmented dialogue about excess expenses and a suggestion to divorce. It uses railroad imagery and stray lines to imply high costs and personal strain, with dialogue between unnamed voices and a reference to “Tim-Sam.”
In Spirit Only Co remarks on Connie's gown with a playful tease about spirituelle style. Edna notes minimal material on the wearer while De Pauw Yellow Crab is mentioned.
An earnest student muses on the vast universe. He admits growing uncertainty as study deepens, urging himself to remain a diligent learner and to pursue knowledge with earnest effort. The remark frames curiosity as a continual process of discovery.
An old epitaph ponders leadership and virtue, questioning who shall lead a life worthy of praise. It argues that one’s deeds define worthiness, not mere reputation, urging restraint from harsh criticism in memorials.
Mary writes to clarify a past remark to a man, insisting her last letter did not convey the intended meaning. Mistress questions the impact, while Mary acknowledges prior statements. A maid notes two years’ service as a tense domestic scene unfolds amid references to an asylum and a club accident.
A fragmented notice from a local page references Mrs. Brewer and Mrs. O Slyanyn in a curious domestic clue. The text hints at comments about a husband, pride, and rumors circulating around a brewing household, with sparse legible details remaining.
A quirky Bunny Stories item notes a newly married couple receiving word two days after their wedding that the husband has won a big lottery prize. The exchange spins humor on luck and timing, highlighting a mischievous twist of fate.
A brief, historical record notes the peril of door walid and the risks faced by crew. The exchange quotes a veteran explaining brutal head injuries and dangers when encountering hazards beyond a sailor’s skill. The item preserves the tone and period voice.
In Forest City Iowa Mrs Borgelin recounts a year of sickness ending with relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports renewed energy in housework milking caring for chickens and and a healthy eight month old baby girl. A Denver Colorado note adds her and another testimonial.
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