Death on the bed: martyrs and medical ritual
A satirical reflection on death scenes in novels where bystanders back away, the doctor packs away instruments, and the dying hero enjoys a staged martyrdom. The piece mocks readers who savor tragic drama and doctors who comply with melodramatic bravado.
Mr Keen and Radio Trends Spark Public Fascination
A long excerpt recalls the enduring appeal of Mr Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, on CBS Radio for over 15 years. It notes family radio habits, Clancy’s ongoing pursuit of the finish line, and audience loyalty amid rising TV ideas and star moves across networks.
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Keen
CBS Radio
Mr. Keen
Puiliy Clarke
Tracer
James Kelly
Mike Clancy
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Beekeeper says bee stings fail to bother him
Fitchburg Massachusetts reports 83 year old Frank Dudley a longtime apiarist claims immunity to bee stings after handling bees for over 40 years He cites being stung more than 3000 times and says wild bees will not sting him due to supposed inoculation from experience
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Fitchburg, Mass
U.P
Frank Dudley
Dudley
Rhode Island
Death and Taxes Echo in Congress Sessions
Phrase reflects ongoing chatter about tax and mortality issues amid congressional activity. No concrete events, dates, or named entities specified in readable text.
Dream Country House Plan Seeks Simple Brick Build
A homely guided tour describes a practical house plan suited for brick or woodsiding. It emphasizes economical construction, a heat-saving double entry, a glass block coat closet window, a large lighted living room with front and side windows, a fireplace, and a future half-story for a bedroom or sewing space.
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Witheld
Modern small home with sunlit kitchen and multiple storage features
The ad describes a floored dining area with ceiling rails, a sunlit kitchen with round windows and glass blocks, two well sized bedrooms with cross ventilation, a convenient bath, and ample storage including a linen cabinet and big double closets. It offers building blueprints priced from five dollars for the first set and fifty cents per additional set, with portfolios of 60 designs each priced at one dollar, ordering to Penny's Smalt Homes in Berkley Michigan.
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Slovely
Penny
Smalt Homes
Berkley
Michigan
Different Shingle Colors For Multi Level Roofs Suggested
The article presents color expert Howard Ketcham advising different shades of the same asphalt shingle on multi level roofs. Darker shades on higher sections and lighter on lower sections can minimize height differences, while reversing colors accentuates them.
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Howard Ketcham
Ketcham
Old dwellings change hands at high rate in 1952 first half
The Federal Reserve Board reports about 850000 old houses transferred between owners in the first six months of 1952, higher than the first half of 1951 and near the 1950 second half. The board notes reports of slower property turnover and falling prices, while turning to the constriction and expected sales of new homes.
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Federal Housing Administration
Veterans Administration
Federal Reserve Board
Two Color Venetian Blind Slats Get Tone Contrast
The guide suggests painting venetian blind slats in two colors. Paint the outward facing side to harmonize with exterior walls and the inward facing side to match the interior for a balanced two tone effect.
Early hyacinth varieties brighten spring borders
The article describes hyacinth colors including red pink blue and yellow and notes their formal planting style in rows or as accents. It compares mammoth and second size bulbs, warns hyacinths are shorter lived and harder to maintain than daffodils and tulips, and advises fall planting away from poorly drained soils.
Do You Know (Compiled by State Planning Board) Massachusetts housing and welfare figures
Private home building remains near 1951 levels with 14 223 privately financed dwelling units in 145 towns for the first nine months of 1952. Public housing totals drop to 2006 this year from 4955 last year. Bank checks in ten core cities rise 10.6 percent in September to 3 667 740 000. Boston population 801 444 in 1950. metro area 2 369 986. Welfare cases fall 3 6 percent in July while total aid costs reach 10 122 485 with federal 37 3 percent and state 38 5 percent funding. Norwood plans reacon fishing as part of planning board efforts.
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Massachusetts
Dept. .of Labor and Industries
Boston
United States
Dept. of Public Welfare
Commonwealth
Norwood
Dress material purchase includes store receipts in bag
In Kannapolis North Carolina Mrs Vyron Petrea bought dress material for 3 75 and her husband offered to buy 20 more He drew out a money bag from the package and when she returned it she found the sales clerk had included the firm s receipts for the day in the bag.
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Kannapolis
Vyron Petrea
Tea Served by the Executive Board
The executive board will serve tea, outlining a brief hospitality gesture and RSVP expectations for attendees.
Fragmentary 19th Century Item From Mrs Lets Port
A damaged OCR item from Mrs Lets port describes an illustrous scene with a blue gown and social setting. It mentions a church social and a vague image of a lane and gown, with uncertain quotes and stray numbers.
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