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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
2
A sketch describes the distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Captain Lindbergh, the first of the new American decorations. The bronze cross hangs from a silk ribbon in national colors and features a four bladed airplane propeller. Sun rays in the cross angles symbolize the deed’s splendor.
President Coolidge names four cabinet secretaries Kellogg Hoover Wilbur and Davis to greet Capt. Charles Lindbergh in Washington on behalf of the nation and the administration. The group includes State Commerce Navy and War departments to present a formal reception.
A Sandman tale recalls an exhibition of ancient toys and dolls in a museum. A noble 4000-year-old planter had toys copied of his life including boats, animals, and children. A sick girl and her dolly find solace in sunshine as recovery mirrors their shared healing, with Mr Sun watching kindly.
Harving King explains regional beliefs about breaking a needle while sewing a new garment. He links luck to broken needles and iron’s supposed power over spirits, noting that breaking the needle supposedly appeases spirits and leaves the garment lucky for its owner or wearer.
The piece defines character as the inner self revealed in unstudied moments, not outward image or reputation. It contrasts false fronts with true ideals, noting character is portrayed by unconscious actions and the eyes and face reflect inner thoughts, echoing a quote on stealing and reputation.
The article recounts Maria Barrientos as a child singer in Barcelona who impressed but was rejected by a conductor. Years later as a celebrated prima donna she starred at Spain's coronation gala, proving the same conductor wrong. It notes her rise to international fame as a leading coloratura soprano with the Metropolitan Opera.
A humorous column offers maxims on manners and relationships. It cautions that material wealth does not equal independence and jokes about vanity and courtship. The piece notes women respond to genuine affection and warns against overbearing behavior.
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