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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
6
A Washington Post note observes renewed interest in early American short stories. It credits past writers with solid insights despite today’s bold, modern literary trends influencing readers’ appreciation.
In a Globe-Post feature from early edition, iron is described as a treasure favored by the wealthy during the era of the Helen of Troy legends. The piece places iron alongside prized goods, highlighting its perceived value in ancient times.
Miss Bates of Beech Towa shares her experience with Kruschen Salts claiming a 65 pound reduction after five months at a cost of 4.25. The ad urges daily half teaspoon doses with hot water before breakfast and a diet of fewer fatty foods to achieve weight loss, sold by Geo W Koenig and drugstores worldwide.
A short philosophical line notes that those who think they can do without the world are mistaken and those who think the world cannot exist without them are equally misled. The aphorism underscores mutual dependence and vanity.
Red R Weiss of Chicago enlisted in the Twenty first Field Artillery after leaving a $2.50 weekly job. He earned an ISC for bravery under fire when he dragged burning powder away from TNT as flames spread. After war, he studied electrical engineering at Lewis Institute and then headed a company marketing a device to detect defective wiring.
State that fringe is not part of the US flag yet the War Department permits gold fringe on regimental colors, noting the flag itself remains majestic without adornment. Ends with official stance on decorative edging for military banners.
Article notes cooties far outnumbered rats among soldiers and even sailed aboard ships. Delousing efforts followed returning crews from Brest and other embarkation points. A muttered exchange on the U S S South Dakota highlights the pervasive nuisance as men recalled infestations.
An Oklahoma City Daily Oklahoman article notes ancient Egyptians used installment buying, calling it a test plague of Egypt and highlighting early consumer credit concepts.
From the past, the Ithaca Journal-News exhumed gladdest words dividends resumed. The brief remark highlights renewed profitability sentiment as dividends are resumed, signaling economic revival in the community.
A record notes the first reciprocal telephone conversation on October 9 1876 over a two mile outdoor line between Boyton and Cambridgeport Massachusetts. It recalls Bell's earlier 1876 call to Watson inside the same building on March 10.
A Newark Evening News note laments a potato rubber process and hints scientists might repurpose restaurant waste crusts after perfecting the method. The brief item suggests curiosity about future research applications beyond the rubber project.
The McPherson Republican notes a witty line about marriage where a wife can forgive many faults but a poor appetite in a husband tests patience. This quip reflects social humor from the era without naming individuals or events.
The Chinatown sage Hi Ho warns that riches burden the rich and weigh more on those who do not love them. The Washington Star reports on this urban proverb and its moral echo in city life.
A quotation emphasizes that manners shape character and public spirit. It notes that a city thrives when citizens subordinate selfish concerns for the common good, linking education to social duty and unselfish conduct. The passage cites Wykeham and a late writer on education.
A reflection argues that romance and adventure arise where law and order are tested. The police symbolize world order while cordons mark limits, beyond which mysteries and adventures start. Belo Balazs.
The retirement allowance for an American consul is computed from length of service and a percentage of the average annual basic salary for the ten years before retirement. Classified by law: 30 years or more service 60 percent. 27-30 years 54 percent. 24-27 years 48 percent. 21-24 years 43 percent. 18-21 years 36 percent. 15-18 years 30 percent.
A list of tree species typical to Mexico includes Yucca zapote chico pine juniper oak white huete magnolia acacia myrtle mimosa bamboo Spanish cedar and log wood.
An ad claims Dr Nixon’s Nixoderm stops itching and heals ringworm trench foot and crotch itch quickly. Based on a London dermatologist formula it promises guaranteed relief or a small cost refunded.
The ad touts Radox Bath Salts as a modern painless remedy to remove corn roots after a short foot bath. It claims the product dissolves hard skin and abolishes callouses, enabling comfortable walking and dancing. Available at Koenig's Drug Store and other drugstores.
A compact reflective line by Jeremy Taylor asserts that every person can inwardly craft a sacred space. It frames the self as priest, the heart as sacrifice, and the world as altar.
Oysters are edible year round but during spawning months they are poor in quality. Some state laws forbid harvesting during spawning to conserve beds and sunnly.
The Great Fish river was renamed to Back River to honor Admiral Sir George Back 1796 1878 who led an Arctic expedition 1833 35. Pelly Lake was named by Back in 1834 after Sir John Henry Pelly 1772 1852 governor of the Hudsons Bay Company for 30 years.
The Atlantic Ocean was first named Sea of Atlas by Herodotus. The current form derives from Latin Atlanticum Mare meaning Sea of Atlas. Historically the name referred to the sea beyond Mount Atlas in northwest Africa.
The term Recover the Ashes refers to a return contest after a defeat by Australia. It stems from the mock epitaph published by Sporting Times after England’s 1882 Oval defeat, announcing the team’s death and cremation with the ashes taken to Australia.
The rainbow appears along a circle centered on a line with the observer's eye, so two viewers do not see the exact same bow. The colored bands widen as raindrops become smaller, influencing the arc width observed.
Formation signaling relies on hand motions head tilts and wing tips. The rear member passes signals to the lead to convey planned movements for the unit ahead.
The London Sunday Times on June 30, 1880 notes new rates from the house of commons for wheel taxes. A four wheel carriage drawn by a pony not exceeding 13 hands costs £8 5s yearly. drawn by one horse £4 10s. Trade carriages pay £2 10s for four wheels and two wheel carriages £1 5s.
A Washington Star critique says the man insisting on being boss delivers a dull, non entertaining display that offers little instruction or value to onlookers. The remark questions his leadership credibility and public appeal.
A reader from Little Rock Arkansas shares a testimonial about losing thirty pounds with Kruschen Salts. The ad claims health benefits as fat is reduced and body brightness improves with daily morning use and diet changes.
A beauty specialist states that women aged sixteen to sixty use about three times their weight in cosmetics each year. She estimates forty million women use TAS.Q12 tons of makeup and creams annually, suggesting the average woman uses about eight pounds.
A tuberculosis expert says if all Americans avoided escalation for ten years TB deaths would halve. He adds it is impractical but suggests a compromise. The Minneapolis Journal notes the remark about not kissing and proposes hand kissing as a middle ground.
A historical note states phosphorus was discovered long before any attempt to produce light by friction of phosphorus and sulfur, suggesting an 800 year gap before such illumination experiments began.
Special execution issued from Plymouth County Iowa District Court directs the sale of undivided one seventh interest in the East half of Section 4 Township 91 North Range 44 West St. P. M. to satisfy a judgment for 3553.76 dollars plus 103.59 dollars costs. Sale set for June 7, 1932 at 10 AM at the north door of LeMars Court House. Sheriff R. Eb. Rippey, Deputy T. C. Parker. Attorney Nelson Muner for LeMars Savings Bank.
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