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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1927
Page
2
Larry the monkey explains the meaning of peeved in a playful chat with Snookume and Baookums, contrasting slang with proper diction. They recount a dinner where their scientist master faced jokes about his “monkey business,” highlighting pride in his work and how ignorance sparked the mood.
Leonard A Barrett discusses a metaphor of fusion where two metals and steel in a crucible symbolize American democracy. He argues reserve strength, unity of nations, and universal peace emerge from fusion, creating a new metal representing true democracy rooted in love justice and service.
A memoir of Joseph Kaye recalling his start as a dramatic critic at the New York Mail and Express, his move to an advertising agency, and his later magazine writing. He highlights Julian Street as a notable writer and notes Street's short story Sunbeams Inc. as a standout work.
The article recounts a belief that pearls lose luster with their owner’s illness or death, debunked by Dr. Kunz who found Madame Thiers’ necklace in perfect condition. It traces origins to mythic notions and notes mixed views, including amulets for health or bad luck beliefs, with a late reference to papal deaths possibly linked to pearls.
A historical note on Pygmies from Greek myth and Homer mentions dwarf people living near the Nile or in India. It describes their cubit height about 15 inches and their wars with cranes and the mythic encounter with Hercules.
A fragment discusses affection and expression in romance with a remark on nobility in ardor. The author reflects on whether a lover feels worthy to show his feelings and what that implies about character.
The passage discusses handwriting traits to judge character including how slant, crossbars, and loops reveal ardor, enthusiasm, and planning ability. It notes leftward slant signals procrastination and self condemnation while rightward or high crossings indicate enthusiasm and constructive traits.
A prose style analysis describes how sociable people show in handwriting with roomy spacing and open curves. It notes upward or straight handwriting and fewer leftward curls, suggesting openness and sociability in outside world interactions.
A literacy sketch describes how an industrious person writes with steady, semi angular letters and large, firm strokes. The text notes consistent letter size through words and mentions loops on letters like y f t. It warns not to judge too soon without considering other handwriting traits.
The viper is described as non poisonous with short teeth and a harmless bite. It is noted that the snake has a peculiar habit of forgoing death by rolling onto its back and quickly resuming the posture when turned over.
An Omaha World-Herald column notes that a heaven would lose meaning if it were only for those who agree, arguing that disagreement is essential to the concept of heaven. The piece reflects on broader social tolerance and liberty of thought.
A fragment quotes M Arnold stating genius is mainly an affair of energy. The line presents a concise view on intellectual force and creative drive attributed to the philosopher.
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