29 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
1
A 1920 Western newspaper piece offers dessert recipes and fruit preserves. It covers blackberry and chocolate ice creams, strawberry gateau, rhubarb and fig preserve, pineapple marmalade, a white layer cake, and Graham gems with practical notes on freezing, serving, and canning.
An area equal to three times France's size 215.89 square miles would be removable from Quebec and still leave a region twice Hungary’s area. The note compares provincial and European sizes to illustrate scale.
A Paris inspired edict prompts an American gown with crepe weave and Guipine lace overskirt. The dress features a round neckline with French folds and a bead girdle, offering versatile styling in black lace, white, or dyed lace this season.
Paris presents three new wraps for summer wear, blending practicality with style. A lightweight tan wool coat features a military collar and dark brown fur accents, paired with a front-open skirt. A black satin cape wrap showcases scarf collar and long side slits for arm access. A peach wool coat wrap mixes black satin applique and a full collar, recalling last season while fitting current trends.
A historical overview traces asphalt discovery in Switzerland and its adoption for road building in Paris and major European cities. It notes experiments with rubber and seaweed, mentions noiseless future pavements, steel roads in New York and Valencia, and Baltimore’s seaweed blocks bound with wire.
Roadside weeds spread infestation harm crops and attract pests and diseases. Approved methods include mowing in June and August, using roadsides for growing hay, grazing with tethered animals, and converting weedy edges into lawns.
The British army in Egypt used chicken-wire to build temporary roads. Sand was leveled and covered with wire, pegged down. troops and motor vehicles caused little road damage, while animal carts harmed it. Repairs were quick and roads stayed in good shape. Romans long led road making, with many ancient foundations still in use today.
Dr. Seaman A. Knapp notes that bad roads oppose the planter and farmer who seek lower transport costs, while laborers want affordable homes and living, and merchants desire improved national air. The quote highlights opposing interests across agriculture, labor, and commerce.
The notice urges townships to plan highway tree planting but advises avoiding dense spacing. It recommends trees not to be planted too thickly or closer than about fifty feet apart to maintain proper visibility and growth conditions.
Demand for Tanlac breaks all records as its extraordinary six year run sees over twenty million bottles sold across North America and internationally. The medicine is credited with restoring health to thousands with stomach, liver and kidney disorders, indigestion, and fatigue. Sold by leading druggists nationwide.
Edward a boy under five, lively six days a week but on Sunday he recited by memory. During Children's Day he was asked to quote scripture and stumbled. When called again in class he faded, then corrected himself with a mispronounced line causing classmates to laugh.
A Georgia town social gathering ends in a light dispute over which child is smarter. Tom Lee wins after retelling a tale about a boy and his dog in a classroom and a dog that looks like the first one. The remark ends with a quip about a second dog and a teacher’s misinterpretation. A Dallas News observation notes modern lovers on a train can be as demonstrative as a land of tunnels.
The text argues there are up to 15 distinct senses beyond the usual five. It cites skin sensations such as heat, cold, pain, and pressure as examples. Touch is described as a combination of these sensory qualities.
A vintage offer promises a free useful household article mailed after receiving the name of a band leader and five or more brass instrument users. The notice references Jones Piano Co located on Walnut Street in Des Moines Iowa.
Edward uses a fingertip touch sleep method to drift off without waking his wife. He keeps the finger tips pressed until morning, enduring restlessness and fatigue. The wife notices his odd performance, prompts questions, and he finally sleeps, unsure if the trick or his wife’s interruption did the trick.
Sunday school scene as a teacher asks which person resembles the evil tares sower. A child David raises a reply about his mother sewing tears due to patched clothes. Note ends with a cheeky line about a greased pole of success.
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