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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1947
Page
8
A street urchin whimpers to an old lady about fear. She declares she did not know street urchins could be afraid of anything, seen or unseen in this world or the next. The boy replies that they are afraid of each other.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a wife presents an oval pastry, 18 inches by 6 inches, claiming it is a nine pie. The husband queries the length, and she clarifies it is rhubarb. The joke plays on a pun about rhubarb and nine pie.
A weary private signs the sick book in the orderly room. The sergeant asks what is wrong and the private admits he is ill and sick, but clarifies he means ill treated and sick of the army. The exchange captures a moment of low morale and humor.
A newcomer asks where the Red Cross building is and Mrs. M replies with a sly tip. She says to ride along and disembark one stop before her, revealing a playful street-side moment in the transit scene.
A brief humor item describes a door marked Exit in a job interview setting. The applicant asks for an opening, and the office manager replies with a witty warning to avoid slamming the door on the way out, highlighting office culture.
The March lesson presents Jesus words to his disciples on the eve of Calvary. It outlines the Christian need not be fearful, not be powerless, and not be distressed, then emphasizes belonging to Christ as the true vine and the need for daily cleansing.
A short sleeved frock with a tight waist and full skirt features a surplice closing. Junior sewers can assemble quickly using gay solid tones or stripes. Pattern No 981 offers sizes 12, 14, 16, and 18 with varying yardage.
Read practical tips from an era guide on mending collars with a razor blade pattern, repurposing towels as placemats, removing rubber heel marks with turpentine, drying powder puffs near sunlit windows, brushing nap, and storing bulky items under stairs. Also notes for cupboard ideas, papering rooms, and safe glass cleanup with a tin can receptacle.
A short health note recommends drinking juice of one Sunkist lemon in water first thing each morning to stimulate regular bowel action without harsh laxatives. It claims lemons boost vitamins B and P, aid digestion, curb fatigue, resist colds, and improve appetite, asserting a ten day trial helps.
The San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge operates with 264 staff including 29 mechanics dedicated to assisting disabled cars, averaging 43 service calls daily. The span’s eight mile length and high traffic necessitate its own police and fire departments.
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