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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
4
The Brooklyn Eagle notes rising use of wedding rings for men in its city and argues marriage should be taken seriously. It discusses historical meanings of rings, rising divorce rates, varied laws across states, and calls for reforms to reduce the joke of divorce and strengthen marriage as a civilizational pillar.
A Civil and World War era tale notes some men cut off a finger to dodge service. Archbishop Trench explains this self mutilation fed the term poltroon a word of scorn for cowards who shirk defense. The origin traces a thumb severing to a Latin phrase pollice truncng and its later contraction.
A terse exchange centers on sportsmanship as a player claims clothing choices signal action while the umpire counters that vocal energy matters more than provoking with bottles. The remark underscores clash between attitude and enforcement in game culture.
Jessie Roberts argues for vocational schools for girls, not just stenography. She notes few options for modern women, urges towns to fund photography and diverse trades, and asserts such schools pay for themselves many times over.
A fragment from a vintage column offers economical dish ideas and detailed cooking methods. It suggests peeling and sauteing field mushrooms on toast with cream, plus recipes like Chicken Jelly Salad and Smothered Calf Liver. It includes step by step gelatin molding, seasoning notes, and traditional kitchen techniques.
William A. Radford explains why colonial architecture remains popular in American homes. The design emphasizes hospitality, simple elegant facades, and white slapboard siding. It suits suburban, town, and farm settings, offering comfort at a reasonable cost with standardized construction and flexible floor plans.
Rome reports Italy’s claim to the Cenacolo in Jerusalem lingers unresolved. The matter awaits a decision by the mixed religious commission set by the Sevres treaty, after British Foreign Office referral and earlier Italian representations.
A fragmentary exchange hints at an engagement and future plans. The speaker asks about a path forward, while the beloved responds with a teasing claim that a mere glimpse of her face would deter rain or trouble. The garbled text suggests a damaged diary or letter scene.
Chairman George C. Diehl of the American Automobile Association Good Roads Board predicts a future split in highways into freight and passenger routes. He argues for classifying roads by capacity and heavy loads, enforcing weight limits, and creating a traffic department to govern use. He envisions parallel freight and passenger roads as the economical system.
The rural dweller once opposed road payments but now backs road improvement as crops demand timely sowing harvest and markets. Goods travel savings for the community through better haulage, and farmers recognize that well built roads pay for themselves in time.
The passage notes a surge in road construction and vehicle travel nationwide. It reflects on past limitations and the impact of the automobile on accessibility and development, highlighting how broader mobility has transformed communities and infrastructure.
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