20 Aug 1936
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1936
Page
1
An officer questions a suspect and insists on a real name after a jokey answer. The detainee states John Smith, but suggests William Shakespeare as a better alias, prompting the officer to note the alter ego.
A nervous Nothing New Adorer asks about a father's staircase steps while Sweet Girl reassures that he will not come down. She notes he stomps about after 11 o'clock when she sits up with young men.
A Detroit Free Press item notes a high-pressure salesman calling with a humorous exchange. The daughter reveals the salesman sold their father’s old clothes and discarded attic furniture, depicting the encounter as comic and lighthearted.
The fragment cites fears of inferiority complex as discussed in the Literature Digest and notes an offer from Postum Company promising a full week’s supply of healthful Postum to readers who request it. The piece blends social psychology terms with consumer advertising in a dated newspaper excerpt.
Quote notes the contented man who has done enough to rest and die while grass grows over him. It hints at fame for future deeds but suggests a small chance of becoming famous for what he will do. The sentiment frames a final resting place as time passes.
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