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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
4
A nail driven into the counter of the Nail Marks Boundary Line hotel near Maidenhead Bridge marks the boundary between Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. The ceremonial act signifies the border between the two counties in this historic area.
The article traces London’s origins from a fortified river crossing around A D 43, noting a rudimentary structure at the site of today’s London Bridge guarding the city and a thriving port. It highlights London’s growing trade through successive invasions and political shifts, culminating in Elizabethan times as Britain’s leading port contributing half of the national customs revenue.
The boys of the Chapel Royal at St James Palace London are described in traditional attire of scarlet cloth coats and breeches lined with taffeta, sky satin vests with gold lace, laced bands and cuffs, perfumed gloves, silk stockings, a hat, and a red cloak lined with sky satin for overgarment.
Advertising rates will be disclosed upon application. Ads remain active until an order is given to cut, unless arrangements specify otherwise.
From our special correspondents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tow of Dysart spent Sunday at the parental Lars Carlson home. Born to Mr and Mrs Donald Bowhr Tuesday June 21 an 84 lb son Donald Alden Bowhr. Miss Clarice Iverson spent several days last week at Ames as a delegate to the Girls 4 H convention. Miss Doris Olson entertained a group of her high school classmates Monday night at a wiener roast and slumber party.
Our Special Correspondent notes Saturday visits between Mrs. Zelma Blodgett and Mrs. Harry Miles and several relatives gathering for Father's Day. George Coffin Sr experiences sciatic rheumatism while relatives travel to Austin, Zearing, Gilman, Montour, Garwin, and St Anthony for family occasions. Circa usage explained.
The duke of Wellington is credited with first using the line circumstances over which I have no control in reference to business complications involving his son during 1839 or 1840.
The Louisiana sugar cane industry traces to Jesuit monks who followed La Salle into the Mississippi Delta, establishing roots nearly two centuries ago in the western hemisphere.
A fragment notes that cleanliness was not a virtue in the sixteenth century. It recalls debates over women washing their faces too often and suggests that once or twice a week was considered permissible and advisable.
The orchid, named for Orchis the son of a nymph and a satyr, is described as one of the most fragile flowers. He faced trouble and was transformed into a flower to keep him from further mischief.
Tests show vultures have poorly developed nasal organs and likely rely on following other vultures to locate dead animals. The birds may sense carrion by social tracking rather than scent across long distances.
The article explains Lucia as the Italian Spanish form of Lucy with Latin roots meaning light. It notes about 15 variations, mentions Lucille and Lucile as French forms, and discusses pronunciation differences with Lusha in English and Lu-chee-a in Italian speaking contexts.
On the farmhouse piazza the two sisters argue over the path for Effie. Aunt Florida insists she will finish school and marry well, while Aunt Jane derides finishing school and the finer details, fearing constraints and judgment for Effie’s future.
In a dimly lit night, Florilla and Aunt Jane clash over control of Effie and her future, while Effie herself reveals engagement to Dan. The siblings confront loyalty, desire, and fear as a startling choice about Effie’s schooling and happiness reshapes their bonds and town life. Florilla recalls a sister’s warning to guard joy, underscoring a fragile family balance.
Greenleaf visits Ruth Beetle and Eli Beetle for supper and to ask about hiring Jonathan to finish hoeing their corn. The plan to stay overnight is proposed so the boys can work at sunrise. The scene ends with Jonathan Beede and John Greenleaf Whitier walking into twilight in New England hills.
Local office supply shop advertises white envelopes of good quality at five cents per package and invites customers to come in and see them, noting availability for now or future use.
An ancient Japanese art of overpowering brute force by skill is described as jiu jitsu. Masters know body points that can briefly paralyze an opponent with light strikes and use techniques to unbalance and damage joints. In Japan it was taught to people of high character due to potential harm. Middies at Annapolis and government agents in the U S study jiu jitsu.
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