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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
3
A reader letter discusses hurt in a close friendship, arguing that irritability often stems from another's troubles and urging self-control and understanding. The writer, Marie, questions how much forgiveness is owed when a friend acts hurtfully during rough periods, noting that true friendship requires empathy and restraint.
A humor item from AcClure Newspaper Syndicate parodies superstition with lines about itching noses foretelling kisses, fools, strangers, or danger, framing a playful take on common beliefs.
The piece traces bucket shops from their betting origins in grain and securities to their dominance on Wall Street through disguise as honest brokers. It explains how margin abuse and mispriced trades drained customers, fostering a predatory shift from shabby betting rooms to legitimate looking offices, undermining market integrity.
A dated verse urges Christmas and New Year joys but proclaims a single day surpassing all. The speaker jokes the rain may pour yet loves the night slept through, calling it the happiest day of the year despite many holidays and celebrations.
A fragmented quotation emphasizes the view that lives without children are narrow and confined. It suggests that lack of offspring leaves one exposed to life’s storms yet deprives the light and song of birds, comparing childlessness to a tree lacking branches or a house without windows.
The article lists seasonal confections and desserts such as ginger dates stuffed with chopped nuts and preserved ginger, tutti frutti candy, cinnamon cakes, and a rich plum pudding. It provides preparation steps, ingredients, and methods for rolling, glazing, and baking, including long boiling times and curing overnight.
Fragmentary octet lines reference reflexes and sudden jump to safety suggesting a rapid action scene. Includes attributions to Ver Mee Wet and a 1928 Western Newspaper Union tag. Reads as a terse, poetic clipping without full context or clear narrative.
A reader laments delays in reading a newly bought book due to unreadable leaves and the need for tools or openings. They compare the issue to shirt pins and note the price of two dollars and fifty cents, then express acceptance as a typical modern nuisance. The letter is signed by Fret Barton of Conwright.
The 1905 Christmas message speaks of the Family of Mankind and a Larger Brother, urging a brighter, nearer peace. It notes the season’s call to mercy, charity, and softened hearts, hoping for a world unsealed by selfishness and united in harmony.
A man contemplates Christmas while reflecting on gift giving and family expectations. He recalls colleagues sharing purchases and a child’s handmade calendar, realizing true care may lie in simple generosity rather than expensive presents. He heads home on Christmas Eve, calling himself another Mr. Scrooge.
Wade recalls a penwiper made by Helen as a festive token and hears a co worker say people drop their grouches once a year and speak decently. They agree Christmas prompts smiles and generosity, not gifts. Wade ponders Anderson's view and its truth.
Christmas menus in Armenia Syria and Greece center on lamb as the main dish. The whole sheep is barbecued and served with a stuffing of boiled rice pine seeds and rasin a traditional family meal.
A student faced an exam question asking to describe various electric batteries including the Daniel cell. He answered with a humorous quip noting Daniel dead and the lions dead, questioning the value of recounting an old tale.
A string of quirky exchanges and stray phrases appears in a damaged page segment. The snippets mention Sim Bob Mrs Howard and a seven day welding trip, plus a faded slogan about flowers and a night insomnia joke. The overall piece reads like a collage of captions, quips, and character snippets with no clear narrative.
Pathfinder notes a humorous exchange about vacation reading. The dialogue focuses on road signs and route numbers rather than traditional books. It highlights a travel theme and light tone with a touch of irony.
A brief quip notes a person boasting a dress for every day of the week. The remark hints at fashion awareness and daily wardrobe variety with a sharp, truncated aside.
A driver in a Model A navigates traffic and hay load while attempting to overtake a swerving bus, then dies in the incident. The report notes the fatal outcome and the vehicle involved. Authorities are investigating the sequence of events and contributing factors.
A dialogue about priorities shows a husband fixated on clothes while the wife asks for two hats a coat and shoes from Lustige Kiste. The exchange highlights domestic tension over shopping and priorities in a lighthearted tone.
A comedian's class session drew a sharp moment when a woman in the audience dislocated her jaw amid the show. The exchange included a quip about the incident and prompted reactions of laughter and yawns from nearby attendees.
A domestic exchange centers on who will be home for dinner. A child asks if the speaker must remain polite, while the other character notes that Mr Dadmore’s mother will be absent and the son may need to fill in. The dialogue implies tension over roles and manners.
A humorous exchange features Ele asking a cook to plate many unappetizing messes to make it easier for his wife. He adds the plan limits her options with a simple Lim ag to refuse everything.
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