14 Jan 1927
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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1927
Page
1
An analysis of slang terms rising and fading, arguing the king's English stays conservative while slang shifts rapidly. It notes words with etymologies, such as ecotie and hoothh, and explores motives for slang use, including relief from monotony and ease of expression.
The piece argues that children should grow familiar with world art by affordable home pictures cut from magazines or bought from 10-cent stores. Framed art can replace gaudy calendars, helping children love and appreciate originals through daily viewing. A Forum prize quotes varying meanings of highbrow, noting clever and common definitions.
Prepared by the National Geographic Society describes the imperial conference decision making Canada Australia and South Africa quasi independent. It maps Canada’s population about 2.5 million and area over 3.6 million square miles with provinces a governor general and a senate and house of commons arrangement. It notes the ribbonlike inhabited zone along the US border and outlines Hudson Bay ports Edmonton Winnipeg Vancouver rail links and western prairie provinces redrawn as Canada’s West with muskeg north of settled areas.
A Boston transcript quotes critic L C on modern girls and mop imagery. The ad promotes Cuticura Ointment and Soap as daily skin care to soothe itching scalp, calm dan drafé, and soften skin for clear complexion and white hands.
The brief note hints at a playful pairing between the Poet-Do and The Maid-But in a whimsical exchange. Intrigue grows as readers speculate on a charming union amid social theatrics, with a touch of coy courtship language.
A witty snippet from the Detroit Free Press notes a new arrival in heaven who is disappointed by perfection. The first assistant explains cars run perfectly without gas or oil, leaving him unable to boast about mileage.
An old advertisement claims Cole's Carboni salve stops burn or cut pain quickly with no scarring. It advises seeing any druggist or sending to The J. W. Cole Co. Rockford for purchase.
A dialogue pair notes the phrase He gives his orders with an hand and questions whether it implies language use or a figurative hand gesture. The exchange highlights interpretation of early idioms and syntax.
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