Husband longs for lost cuspidor from old home
A keepsake note expresses missing the old cuspidor that is no longer present in the home. The writer recalls its absence and yearns for the past object’s return.
18 Nov 1926
Page 1
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1926
Page
1
A keepsake note expresses missing the old cuspidor that is no longer present in the home. The writer recalls its absence and yearns for the past object’s return.
Otley updates show Lewis Henry and his mother traveling to Des Moines for tonsil removal, returning Tuesday night. Farmers push to husk corn before snow, with some completing cribbing. Armour Co Des Moines opens a produce station in Otley, run by John Van Baale of Monroe. Mrs A O Van Houweling seeks hospital treatments in Des Moines. Neal Breen duo at Colfax with daughter Mrs Frank Hendee. Leona Van Ginkle visits from Pella. Nellie Vriezelaar of Pella visits Otley relatives. Mr McDonald and two sons from Rock Island stay with A O Van Houweling family. Frazer of Newton visits. Walter Ladd from Des Moines visits Beyer home. Ben Beyer buys Nash Special Sedan.
A wife complains of constant lateness as a husband returns late from church the day they were married. He retorts that he was late, but not late enough, revealing marital strain and sniping wit in a domestic scene.
A repairman offers cleaning and repair for all makes of sewing machines and furniture plus saw filing. He guarantees satisfaction at low cost and also advertises the Ever-Brite Kerosene Heater, inviting customers to view a new model in operation at a shop south of Vander Meide Blacksmith Shop.
The author of The End of a Perfect Day explains how a California sunset inspired her song and fortune. She notes sunsets bring happiness to many who overlook hard times, urging readers to cherish sunsets and starry skies as personal possessions.
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