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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
8
Confederate forces attacked exposed Union brigades of Wagner's division near Franklin at around 2 PM. They overwhelmed two brigades, captured 700 prisoners, and swarmed the fortifications, with color bearers and officers among those engaged as the fight raged along the parapet.
The piece urges Congress to add the Franklin Tennessee and Petersburg Virginia battlefields to national military parks, citing Franklin as the Civil War’s bloodiest battle proportionally. It highlights Rep W C Salmon's push, notes generals Hood Sherwood and others, and recalls the battle's impact on the war’s course.
Two sparrows, Rippy and Brownie, quarrel with a robin family over worms and nesting sites. A swift cherry stone from Mr Robin scares away a prowling catlike threat named puss, prompting a lesson on community. The robins forgive the sparrows, stressing cooperation over conflict as winter nears.
The piece notes Mr. Webster of Massachusetts visiting Mr. Jefferson at his Virginia seat, joined by private friends, as a modern form of a moral pilgrimage praised by the Charleston Courier. It reflects on the idea that youths should spend a year across regions to understand national unity and prepare for public life.
A traveler asked a hotel proprietress for an alarm clock to catch an early train. She lent the clock and warned that it sometimes sticks, but if it fails to ring he could touch a small hammer she pointed out to ensure it rings properly.
Partial text discusses regions seeking excellence and budgeting allowances for defects, outlining how areas aim to improve performance while providing compensation for shortcomings. The content hints at governance or oversight efforts to balance aspirations with corrective measures.
The text notes that reflections from snow crystals produce parhelia such as sundogs. It explains that multiple reflections can brighten spots, creating a white band around the horizon at the apparent altitude where sunlight passes through the ice crystals.
Paulette Duval and Mr Robin discuss quarreling as a child’s lesson in temper. Mrs Robin agrees, noting keeping temper hurts less than heated clashes. The exchange blends wit with a moral about restraint in disputes.
A Metropolitan piece describes Wiggin's Chop House a basement hangout where the legendary host treats all comers with equality. A stranger reveals himself as the governor, and Wiggin offers him his table, maintaining his habit of hospitality amid Bohemian crowds and sharp dialogues.
A compact feature on the name Mary tracing its origins from Biblical sisters to royal and literary formes. It notes Maria and Marie as spellings, cites Latin and Teutonic roots, and mentions notable Marias across history. The piece ties Mary to the Blessed Virgin and associates a moonstone with her symbol and a Sunday as a lucky day.
A college professor argues that the average woman's vocabulary is smaller than the average man's while noting that the turnover of coffee use is greater in daily life. The Detroit News discusses gender language differences and beverage habits.
A reflection on courage and action noting that avoiding errors due to fear leads to inaction. The text contrasts the harm of mistakes with the paralysis of fear, urging initiative and resilience over timidity.
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