Homer Croys Early Farm Life and Exposition Visit
Amos Croy and his wife settle a Missouri farm where Homer is born. Sundays bring church and family meals, calves are dehorned, hams cured, and sausage made as Homer works. The Croys attend the Omaha Exposition where Homer sees his first horseless carriage and a hula dancer. Renzo, a former hired hand, returns and buys a nearby farm. Homer starts high school, feels out of place at first, then makes friends as others welcome him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Croy
Missouri
Homer
Croys
Omaha Exposition
Hoemer
Moon Picture
Renzo
Knabb
Phebe
St. Louis
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
School of Journalism
Departure From the Knabb Farm and a Young Writer's Resolve
Homer recalls returning home to a frail mother and a farm life he senses fading. He faces a choice between staying to help on the farm and pursuing a writing career in New York, seeking to write with immediacy for readers. He meets his father’s cautious support as he heads toward the city to seek publication.
Postwar sport boom may differ from golden age claims
Grantland Rice argues the postwar athletic surge will draw many players but likely lack the iconic stars of the prewar era. He notes war service disrupted careers of stars like Ruth and Dempsey, predicts a rise in overall skill and participation rather than Ruth–Jones–Grange level fame, and discusses how military service shapes future sport programs and pro football rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
Jack Dempsey
Bobby Jones
Bil Tilden
Bill Johnston
Red Grange
Charlie Paddock
Boril Sande
Rogers Hornsby
Bob Feller
Ted Williams
Billy Conn
Bovers
Hornsby
Pearl Harbor
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Pete
Army
Navy
Europe
Asia
Pacific
United States
Seifing Circle Patterns for Ladies Party Dress No 1281
A vintage pattern entry describes a well fitting slip and party dress pattern No 1281 for sizes 36 to 52 with built up shoulder. It requires four yards of 35 or 39 inch material and is marketed to matrons seeking a stylish ensemble.
Cleaning and maintenance tips from a home care guide
A sequence of practical home hacks covers mattress turning for even wear, sewing machine maintenance with blotter oil, dental floss for elastic repairs, protecting rubber threads while mending, Vaseline for paint splashes on hardware, a salt flour vinegar paste to clean brass copper or pewter, and cleaning glazed chintz by sponging with lukewarm water and gentle pressing guidance.
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Croy
Wn.u
Kansas
White House
Lespedera
Dave
McCormick Reaper
New York
Ste
Cain Farm
Booth Tarkington
St. Joseph
University
Lafayette Street
Puck
E ‘Igorill
Crantland Rice. Ag
Grantland Rice
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
New
Montgomery St
San Francisco
Calif
Rol Benesi
Ake
Fleischmann
Plessemanin
Standard Brands Incorporated
Grand Central Annex
Boa
New York N.Y
Sone
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