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Newspaper
Burlington Herald
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
4
The column mocks postwar debates about Formosa and mentions figures like Hoover Chiang and six million Formosans, then weighs Dempsey versus Louis as boxing greats. It closes noting the nation’s desire for a decisive 190-pound heavyweight.
A humorous continuation notes Canasta rules and a playful exchange about playing Canasta and pinochle. It pokes fun at the game’s questions and hints at rules subject to change with fines payable in currency.
A curious report notes female deer in small streams employing their hooves to strike and stun suckers and trout. The behavior, described as using the hoofs to impact water and immobilize fish, is observed in isolated stream habitats.
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