The Traveling Piano Tuner Remembered in Small Town
Beverley Duffy recalls Mr. Gray the traveling piano tuner who stayed in a town hotel and visited houses with pianos. His slow, careful rounds, the sound of ornate chords, and a quiet kindness left a lasting memory after the town moved on.
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American women plan Annapurna ascent led by Arlene Blum
A 10 member U S expedition led by Arlene Blum aims to climb Annapurna in Nepal via the northeast ridge with oxygen support. The team seeks base camp in early August and a month long ascent, budgeting about 80000 dollars with approval from Nepalese authorities and the American Alpine Club.
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Winter business shifts keep Cedar Rapids shops bustling
A Cedar Rapids feature notes ice cream shops and indoor activities stay busy in cold weather. Ice tea and summer staples appear year round, with golf, trampolines, and indoor tennis boosting sales. Winter fashion and white shoes persist, while travel agencies report brisk sun seekers. Hubbard Ice sees sales dip post holidays. ON THIS DATE 1861 Jefferson Davis sworn in as CSA president.
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