The Reader's Courtroom Interlude Honors a Prize
The piece recounts a dinner scene where George wins a grand prize of $1,000 but is arrested for attempting to obtain money on false pretenses. Albert Einstein is invoked as a revered figure, but the court ultimately finds no conviction, noting that the punch prize legality was murky. The host, Barney, faces questions over inviting the wife of Einstein and an orchid given in deference to decorum.
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Jane Toner Scott
Albert Einstein
Barney’s
George
York
Barney
America
Germany
Einstein
Mary Keeson
State laws vary for personal guidance
The note indicates laws differ by jurisdiction and advises consulting a family lawyer for tailored information. It emphasizes seeking professional legal counsel to address individual circumstances rather than relying on general statements.
Problem A Day pipe rate to fill cisterns
Twelve pipes of 25 gallons per minute are needed to fill two cisterns in three hours. This follows from the given data: 18 pipes at 7 gpm fill one cistern in 140 minutes. two cisterns require double the rate, so the required pipe count scales to maintain the same 3 hour window with 25 gpm each.
Mother and Son Seek Attention During Guests Visit
A mother scolds her son for showing off in front of guests and asks him to help by guiding guests to hang their wraps. The dialogue hints at the social friction and the son’s desire for attention during the visit.
DAILY ACROSS PUZZLE AND CRYPTOQUOTE UPDATE
A scrambled puzzle page lists Across clues with varied wordplay and a cryptogram. The column includes a daily cryptogram in which letters stand for others, plus a past solution quote by Emerson and a snippet about graduates.
Why Grew Old Reader Letter On Sensitive Skins
A reader writes about cosmetics for sensitive skin and allergies to perfumes. She notes many women with sensitive complexions should avoid heavy powders and waxy products and shares tips such as using a cleansing cream with perfume kept off the skin, applying gently, and removing with tissues and a warm cloth.
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Feras
Household Scrapbook and Practical Beauty Tips
This clipping blends household advice from cleaning glassware with cosmetic and baking hints. It notes dry skin care, oil and cream use on shelves, a ring-angle paintbrush handle project, creaming shortening with sugar for light bread, and soaplike cleansing via buttermilk for glassware. References Josephine Lowman via the Register and Tribune Syndicate in Des Moines Iowa.
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Josephine Lowman
Register and Tribune Syndicate
Des Moines
Towa
Carpets Linoleum Tile Store Ad by Charles Durgan
One of the area’s most complete lines of carpet linoleum tile and accessories. Over 500 brand name carpet patterns in Waal nylon Acrilan and more. Inlaid linoleum and vinyls priced from 1.45 per sq yd. APGah Floor Covering Charles A Durgan owner with over 30 years experience. Phone 644-7290.
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Charles A. Durgan
Dear Helen Erskine Advice Column
A reader questions wedding plans halted by fiancé and father in law, seeking guidance on trust and future marriage. Multiple Q A items cover misfortunes, home repairs, and starting a jitney service for children, with responses emphasizing communication and practicality.
Ventriloquist's Catskills Farm Milks a Laugh
A ventriloquist weekend in a Catskills farm hotel amuses guests after discovering the owner’s cows talk. The comic exchanges reveal playful quips about milking and a bull phone. Interludes reference future mail via missiles and a Round Table knight traded for courtiers, from Bennett Cerf.
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Ventriloquist
Catskills
Bessie
Aswell Farm
Dick Lederer
J. Wesley Smith
Holiday Social And Service Held At Vermillion
Vermillion church holds New Year’s Eve social and service at Vermil lion Christian Church with dinner social hour games and a midnight communion led by Reverend Donald Davison. Attendees include many named couples and relatives and guests from Indianapolis and local families. Maurice Matthew attends Indiana Association of County and District Fairs in Indianapolis.
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Earl Stewart
James Chaplin
Clarence Tuttle
Tom Evans
Richard Featherston
Dale Seybert
Gloria Shirk
Elma Matthew
Ann Lois Chaplin
Jeanette Galliger
Jody Saubert
Marie Saubert
Rose Saubert
Katrena Galliger
Cindy
Malinda Sey
Maurice Matthew
Indianapolis
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