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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1948
Page
3
A reader asks about marks on a headboard and how to remove them. The answer suggests cleaning with soap and water, drying thoroughly, then rubbing with a clean cloth to restore finish. Follow with another gentle dry rub for best results.
Chicago transit riders abandon over 500000 dollars in goods on streetcars buses and elevated lines each year. The American Municipal association notes a largest sum of one million dollars in negotiable bonds was left on an L train by a South American banker. The most unusual loss recorded was a box of white mice.
An analysis argues the U S team underperforms in endurance events, praising pole vault but noting weak mile to marathon runners. It recalls 1936 Berlin opinions that Americans are acrobats, not endurance athletes, and weighs how nutrition and star power affect London prospects. It also reminisces baseball legends and boxing greats, contrasting past star talent with current postwar eras.
The 29th quadrennial Democratic convention gathers in Philadelphia with delegates from the South pushing for a strong platform and a vice presidential choice. Observers predict President Truman will secure the nomination on the first ballot despite internal dissent and murmurs of a possible Eisenhower bid.
Democrats express optimism over boosted chances due to the president’s cross country swing. He energized party leaders, signaled a focus on domestic issues during the campaign, and drew sharp reactions from GOP leaders as he positioned the 80th Congress in their talks. Veterans like Barkley Rayburn Norton are set to guide the convention.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a reading date and author with unclear context. The readable portion names Louie D Newton and hints at a Bible study or sermon theme. No clear event, place, or organization details emerge for a fuller item.
A religious lesson extols Bezalel grandson of Hur who built the Tabernacle at Sinai and trained in Egyptian crafts. It cites Bezalel Aholiab and helpers, praising divine inspiration, wisdom, and the call to every person to do their daily work for God. It quotes Exodus 20 6 17 Ecclesiastes 910 and Jesus words about work.
Six Sun bonnet Girl motifs in bright colors for kitchen décor. Includes easy transfer charts photos and complete directions for needlework. Pattern 7200 offers six motifs in 6x6 inch size. Send 26 cents in coins plus name address and pattern number to the address provided.
Practical hints from a vintage guide cover avoiding sun glare on mirrors to prevent clouding. It mentions preserving rubber items with talcum powder or cornstarch after washing, using peroxide for chocolate stains on white fabric, and placing salt at the bottom of an oil lamp to stop flickering.
A fragment reflecting on generations as experimenters under divine guidance. The text presents a recurring theme of new generations bearing witness to God’s gospel and facing His revealing challenge through spiritual continuity described by E. M. Walker.
Roy L Smith states that modern missions must adapt to a world crowded by needs. He argues there is no separate home or foreign mission field and that all regions are within the reach of mission effort. He emphasizes shared responsibility across borders and communities.
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