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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
7
A McClure Newspaper Syndicate essay extols the smiling heart as a force of unselfish compassion. It contrasts surface lip service with genuine kindness that aids the hungry, shelters the cold, and consoles the injured, portraying mercy as a noble, enduring light guiding humanity.
Edward Burne Jones, a growing boy at school, read Morte d Arthur and Modern Painters, imprinting lifelong tastes. He admired The Golden Stairs and The Merciful Knight among works widely reproduced. Born near England, he developed an interest in mythology and classic tales and later adopted Rossetti as his master at college.
A reflective piece contrasts wealth and power with simple happiness. It argues happiness stems from love and sharing, not wealth or hatred, noting even those opposed to wealth can find contentment by nurturing relationships rather than chasing status.
The passage recalls the artist's schooling and influence from Italy and Ruskin, noting his vivid draughtsman’s detail and romantic idealism. It cites a watercolor destroyed by a cleaner, his shift to oil prints, and quotes Burne Jones on seeing beauty as a final, unreachable light. He died in Exeter in 1898. a noted painting is Arthur in Avalon by George Matthew Adams.
Fragmentary genealogical notes trace VAIS and Vane origins to Howel ap Vane and William the Conqueror era. It notes Vane’s clash with Governor Winthrop, 1640 Parliament return, and execution for treason. Also mentions WALKER, an old England forest patrol role, with possible origin from Wealcaere.
Instructions describe making melon balls from watermelon cantaloupe and musk melons, keep shape and color, avoid ice to preserve flavor, chill before cutting, and offer several serving ideas with fruits like grapes pineapple peaches and garnishes such as mint and cherries. Mention of cantaloupe cocktails and dressings with olive oil vinegar pepper nutmeg and salt.
A traffic cop harshly warns a driver that if he hit an old woman he will be arrested. The driver protests while a passerby mocks the scene. An American Legion Weekly quip notes a man asking about his office boy who is “getting along” poorly due to confusion.
A fragmented verse tale features Jim and Sam in a tense domestic metaphor about finances and divorce. A cowfriend on a railroad track and a passing limited train evoke imagery of derailment and fleeting moments. The piece reflects anxious dialogue and rural whimsy.
In Spirit Only Co-Don, Connla appears as a ghostly figure in a gown. Edna-Well notes limited material about her, while De Pauw Yellow Crab comments on the sartorial display.
An earnest student reflects that the more one studies the vast universe, the more unclear it becomes. The remark, phrased with humor, underscores humility before the cosmos and the enduring quest for understanding.
Mary confesses she misstated herself in a prior letter and writes to apologize. Mistress questions the motive and whether Jane can endure the strain as she contemplates leaving to work at an asylum after two years as a maid.
An incident at a club last night left Dusuboy with two damaged fingers while performing dialect stories. Authorities report no further injuries and the matter is under review.
A fragmented gossip note references Mrs. Brewer and Mrs. O'Sly in a tangled social hint about husbands and rumors. The content is unclear but suggests local personalities and ongoing chatter without concrete events.
A short Stray Stories vignette recalls a newlywed couple two days into marriage when the husband learns he has won a big lottery prize. The twist is the timing, making luck ironic and bittersweet.
A fragmentary report notes police consider a fatal door naila incident. Witnesses say the assailants struck the hood and fled, leaving authorities to investigate motive and suspect details.
Forest City Iowa Mrs Borgelin recounts years of illness ending in use of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports renewed health fetched by eight month old daughter and regained energy for housework and milking. Letter from Forest City also mentions Denver affiliated user.
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