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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1921
Page
2
In a 1921 Angelo Patri piece a mother and father try to calm a boy named Robin who fears a bear in the hall at bedtime. The teacher recommends a toy bear to ease the fear, and Robin chooses one, which helps him sleep. The column ends by hinting a future discussion on making a home for children.
A humorous essay declares two fat men exist natural and incorrigible. It argues a fifty year old’s fat earns sympathy while a younger man’s fat is his fault and mocks male appetite, comfort, and self indulgence shaping a wife’s role and romance.
Fragmentary 1921 syndicated Wheelage piece mocks forgiven faults in men, likening tolerance to a fat man’s comfort. Tone critiques humor that softens harsh judgments and appeals to maternal instinct amid blunt satire.
The narrative follows Adele Garrizon and companions as Pa Cosgrove guides a lantern lit trek to a reservoir. Dicky, Fred, and Bess Dean share the excursion with fishing on a rocky bank as tensions and mystery simmer amid forest shadows and whispered plans.
Today predicts perplexity and anxiety for Gaxgvisys Kember with a Mars influenced risk of accidents. Caution urged in health and travel, avoid quarrels, and guard temper to prevent regrets. Those born today may face a restless year needing self discipline.
A fragment from a 19th century reminiscence recounts Artemus Ward’s early humorous writings and a Cleveland show pitch. Ward writes from Pittsburgh offering wax works and curiosities to boost his act, later meeting Dr. Hingston who becomes Ward’s England tour manager.
An old advertisement describes a tailored ladies blouse with ruffle details and slender figure lines. It promotes a new fashion magazine pattern collection with sizes 36 to 42 inches bust and per pattern pricing, postage prepaid, and mail delivery guarantees.
A public discourse on student attire argues for plain, affordable dress over showy outfits. It praises restrained colors, practical fabrics, and modest footwear, while noting parental worries and the role of schools in guiding dress standards. The piece cites a New England high school where extravagant schoolwear is discouraged for propriety and economy.
In a woodland tale, Jennie Wren and the Grossbill family discuss winter. Papa Grossbill declares they will move north as winter arrives, leaving the maple home built by Daddy Grossbill and welcoming four greenish white speckled eggs. The story ends with the birds packing and departing for the north.
The excerpt notes that sound travels better through denser medium and questions understanding. It cites Science and Invention Magazine and mentions Swift & Co carcass beef sales in Washington for the week ending November 5, 1921, with shipments sold out and prices from 7 to 18 cents per pound, averaging 11.7 cents.
The text promotes hot tea as a remedy to break a cold and cure grip, claiming the tea opens the pores to relieve congestion and loosens the bowels. Instructions include boiling water, steeping with two tablespoons, and drinking at any time, noting low cost and availability at pharmacies.
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