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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
8
Jeremiah Burke new superintendent urges Boston schoolchildren to quit using Hello Nope and Yep in favor of proper greetings He argues slovenliness in language weakens culture and should be removed from classrooms and home life to foster respectful communication.
A 14th century dining description by Anneth Hare outlines meal rules in polite society. Meat held between thumb and first two fingers, courses separated with cloth changes, and dishes scented with perfumes.
Jack Rabbit returns home breathless after escaping two dogs chasing him for lettuce at the farm. Grandpa Rabbit recalls a trick from his youth: when chased, he ran under a barnyard gate while the dogs leaped over, then swapped sides to tire them out, causing one to stumble and fall, allowing escape.
A column by Mary Marshall Duffee argues manners align with clothes in social fit. Good impression comes from clean pressed attire and careful detail rather than expense.
An excerpt discusses fate in palmistry with references to lines named Venus Apollo Life Mars Moon and Mercury. It notes money loss in art and stock estate scenarios indicated by breaks and islands in the palm and life lines and variations across hands. It cites the Wheeler Syndicate, Inc as source.
An editorial discusses choosing correct paths in life and leadership. It cites stubbornness, mistakes, and the need to adapt when progress demands, referencing Germany and the end of the goose-step as a positive shift toward peace. It argues leadership must sometimes compel change for the greater good.
Harvard astronomer Prof William Henry Pickering argues from 1920 to 1921 observations that life exists on the moon. He cites telescopic photos of a 37 mile crater showing rapid bloom and decay of plant life, with frequent blizzards eruptions and a living world near Earth.
The White Star liner Majestic, largest steamship, to carry 56 000 tons with 14 000 knives 10 000 forks 18 000 spoons 45 000 pieces of plate 178 000 linen and 270 000 crystal and glassware. With cargo crew and passengers, the voyage tests the captain’s responsibility.
A playful clash of slang between French Chasseurs Alpins and U S Marines as a lieutenant rumor leads to a mispronounced exchange. The column closes with a quip about lacking coal this winter and staying warm under a coal lay.
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