Beard Swigart the Camp Jokester Fates a Wild Hairy Stunt
Harman W. Nichols recalls Harry Swigart a famed local character whose pranks and bearded look defined Farm er City lore. A showman with a liking for risky stunts he once hurled a silver dollar from a window and sparked a stampede for the stairs. He lost mobility after leaping from a window yet kept his humor and hosted wild hunts and camp capers for Chicago visitors near the North John Street depot.
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Farmer City
L. U.P
Harry Swigart
Harry
Swigart
Mlinois Central Depot
North John Street
Chicago
Windy City
Slipper Discipline and Modern Child Rearing Debated
A reader argues spanking shaped yesterday’s well behaved children but calls for balanced training. The columnist acknowledges rare cases for a quick sting yet stresses constant attention starting at birth to nurture self control and admirable character.
The Spanking Debate from a Memory of Discipline
A reminiscence on spanking highlights its perceived effectiveness for small children, urges caution with older kids, and recounts a two and a half year old's destructive episode where a mother uses the threat of breaking Mary’s toys to curb behavior. The narrator recalls immediate discipline for tantrums and questions when spanking is appropriate or harmful.
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Mary
Dear Tack Seeks Texas Flag for Son in Navy
A reader asks where to obtain a small Texas flag not exceeding twelve inches. The note asks for callers to reach them at 2-5806 with any leads.
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Texas
Navy
Pensacola
Fla
North East Eighth Cabin
Will Share Apartment with Private Bedroom Available
Dear Tack. Would like to share my apartment and expenses with another working lady or college girl. Private bedroom provided and kitchen shared. Interested parties please call 2-0396.
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Tack
Good Taste Today By Emily Post Letter Rebutts Harsh Child Mentoring
A reader letter argues against the idea that children are shaped only by example and kindness, contending that influence requires more than good words. The writer notes disbelief in the prevalent notion and hints at deeper considerations about child education.
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Emily Post
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Melinda
Sweet
Annie Oakley
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Southern Equipment and Supply CO
Fillmore
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Prescription Laboratory
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Amarillo Retail Druggists Association
Berry
Atkinson Drug CO
Polk
Brooks’ Drug Store
Cretney
Barfield Bldg
Castleberry Drug Co
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FOX Drug Store
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Gholston Drug Store
Taylor Street
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Herring Hotel Pharmacy
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West 36Th Ave
Lincoln Drug Store
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Maxor Drug Store
Nelson Drug Store
West
Volle
Taylor's Pharmacy
Erasant Valley
Nn Rescription Laboratory
Ratliff Drug CO
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Newton Drug
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Seiwell Drug Store
N. Fillmore
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