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Newspaper
Burlington Herald
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
8
In a playful geography riff the author notes how many languages name deserts differently. He humorously breaks down terms like sahara saharan oases erg desart desert with punny comparisons and cultural quirks.
The column voices town worries about parking one car per two spaces near the auditorium and notes rising tag days deterring shoppers. It criticizes unmasked sellers and torn newsprint items, hinting at local “Burlington Herald Day” speculation and posing questions about the sellers' identities.
The Army tested dramamine aboard the Gen. C. C. Ballou with 1,366 replacement troops from New York to Bremerhaven in 1948. Results show the drug controlled severe seasickness, with few exceptions, prompting use by airlines and commercial ships.
Readable lines advertise free show tickets for next week at the Palace. The notice asks readers to look for their name, call a number, and clip the ad for entry. Listings include Alan Ladd in Captain Carey, U S A and Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Town performances from June 18 to 20.
John Kurka schedules semipro baseball at Community Field with Ottumwa John Deere on Friday June 16 and another Ottumwa team on Wednesday June 21 both at 8 pm. Admission 75c box 50c general 25c children, proceeds to clean up field indebtedness.
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