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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1928
Page
2
An essay urges sober self reflection to improve future progress. It argues that independent thinking, starting in childhood, builds patience, leadership, and the ability to master complex subjects. The piece cites notable thinkers and emphasizes thinking for oneself to rise above common levels.
A short note explains that trains and chairs wear out quickly due to heavy use, serving rest or travel functions. The quirky line highlights how tools for comfort perish faster when relied upon daily.
A cryptic fragment notes a short motto or warning tied to a historic or literary signal. The text references a famous sign and a cautionary phrase, suggesting a terse public admonition amid unclear context.
A recipe collection highlights cheese as a wholesome substitute for meat in summer dishes. It includes dinner cheese mixes with olives and cream cheese, cream cheese sandwiches on graham bread, onions with cheese baked in layers, onion poultices for colds, fried onions with apples for pork, and a cheese and chicken bake with yolk egg paste and mustard seasoning.
Nerece Macywell born 1923 is discussed in a Western Newspaper Union entry. The text wryly notes an oyster cannot stay "as close" as a simile implies and must keep its shell open for twenty hours daily to sustain life. A stuck shell or weight can kill, underscoring the oyster's fragile survival.
Poem by Douglas Malloch argues that failure fuels growth for leaders, noting champions often lose, endure harsher paths, and gain strength from defeats. It claims losses reveal truths, sharpen resolve, and push climbers toward new peaks. The poem frames failure as a necessary stepping stone to success.
Topaz the bankrupt defined as someone unable to pay debts and whose property falls under administration. The term bankrupt arises from Latin banca rupta meaning a broken bench, reflecting medieval bankers who failed to meet obligations.
The passage reflects on when to tell lies or truths, warns against chasing popular trends, and notes cautions about self interest. It includes memories of a woman avoiding false teeth for tombstone funds and a lawyer and witness exchange revealing courtroom modesty.
The article outlines the scarf dress trend for summer bridesmaids featuring georgette scarfs used to cut four outfits. It notes longer skirts, higher waistlines, lace and chiffon combos, and easy sewing for a luxe look at low cost. Julia Bottomley previews diagrams for cut patterns and a matching lace cape in the season’s romance driven style.
A Western Newspaper Union column notes the Mayflower private yacht, later a presidential vessel, its 341 foot length, 24 marines, and luxury amenities including radio and piano. It also highlights the Navasink lighted beacon near New York, a 246 foot tower with a 710000 candlepower beam visible up to 50 miles at sea.
Gilbert Seldes notes that the bourgeois, a growing middle class, emerged as a civic, often free citizen group in old urban society. He traces its rise from ancient Corintanus to Louis XVI era, contrasting it with directing masses to the rabble.
On dry days moving parts in Binchinery cause sparks of static electricity that can ignite finely powdered dust. Flour mills, dry cleaners, coal mines and threshing machine zones are listed as high risk areas for fires from such explosions.
Grove Patterson urged Mobile Register readers to shift from warning children about dangers to promoting useful habits. He argues the word habit is overused and fears of bad habits scare children, suggesting a constructive approach.
The article explains that wood consists of millions of cells filled with water air and oil. When wood burns the heat causes the cell contents to expand and the cells burn leading to miniature explosions and crackling sounds.
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