Prodigal son Cray recalls youth and neighbors in Missouri
Homer Cray drives a country road in northwest Missouri revisiting old scenes and people. He recalls Kennedys Newt and Mrs Kennedy with their children Ida Lucy and Harlan, old adventures with Tom Daveys, times with D Ward King road drag and a four horse grader, and the role in improving farm prosperity and city relations.
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Missouri
Homer Cray
Kennedys
Newt
Mrs. Kennedy
Ida
Lucy
Harlan
Flarlan
Tom Daveys
Little Big Horn
Corn Carnival Brings Hope and Change to Small Town
Ida shines at the Corn Carnival while Newt hopes for the blue ribbon. Delinsky wins the top prize and buys a suit, as the community watches a shift from old medicine to a showy doctor era and town life grows with harvest pride.
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Ida
Lucy
Harlan
Corwin’s
Newt
Ioof
Mrs. Kennedy
Delinsky
Grandpa
Zis
Anton
Mr. Delinsky
Mrs. Delinsky
Sam
First Aid to the Ailing House by Roger C Whitman
A reader asks how to prevent new linoleum from being marked by furniture. The answer advises consulting the linoleum dealer for protective devices and cites various manufacturer recommended cup shapes and bases including rubber and smooth nickel plated options for heavy furniture and sliding chair feet.
Harsh Arctic Wind Threatens Exposed Skin
A bitter north wind at 10 mph with air below zero Fahrenheit can freeze exposed human tissue in one minute, illustrating extreme cold dangers.
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North
Lemon Juiceworthy: Typical Yield From One Fruit
The note states that a single lemon yields at least three tablespoonfuls of juice. This practical kitchen tip helps in planning recipes and measuring ingredients when fresh citrus is on hand.
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Roger C. Whitman
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Ivy
Aca
Nature
Tremedy
Prince Albert Americas
Prince Albert
BF. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Belam
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