Thanksgiving Reflections From Atchison County
A personal column laments high turkey prices and rising costs, then wanders through satire about politics, gender roles, and daily life. The author mocks campaign photo dignity, notes the nearing football season, and muses on bread, butter, and reconstruction era thrift amid broad social observations.
High School Notes Thanksgiving Programs and Plays
Juniors and Sendlers led a Thanksgiving commemorative program last Wednesday. Sophomores take charge this Wednesday. Visitors are welcome. School was closed Thursday and Friday last week. students return refreshed after turkey dinner. Caruthersville Dramatic Club presents Stop Thief on Tuesday November 30. Proceeds are shared with each participating school. Our drama club is also preparing And Home Came Ted with more dates to come.
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Ted
Local notes on health and visits fill small town page
Health remains good after a recent victory as Little Johan Tilman Danilton and Little Helen Morgen improve from a serious illness. Chas Ross of Caruthersville and others are active in local matters while school subscriptions waver. Viola Patterson visited Hyyti and Stanley with her sister Hettie and Joe Jackson’s family. Sunday Schools progress and the Methodist prayer meeting moves to Thursday night. The passage closes with a quip on fame and romance among great talkers.
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Stanley
Hettie
Joe Jackson
Will Grubbs
Deer Capture Sparks Thanksgiving Dinner Tale
A Missouri small-town note recounts a hunter who shot a four prong buck after a deer reportedly allowed him close, sparking talk that the wildlife might be a pet. Nearby commentary reflects on manners, humor, and local sayings, with snippets on spuds, weddings, and moon superstitions.
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Fragmentary urging about seasons and honesty
The fragment suggests a sentiment that a loving wife should retire early to warn her husband, and notes that truth often has extra hes. It presents a dated reflective voice on honesty and domestic conduct without clear events or figures.
Waterspout Spins Over Sea at Quarter Mile Height
A waterspout is reported to be continuously spinning above the sea about a quarter mile high. Observers estimate its rotation at six tiles per minute, noting persistent motion in largely clear conditions.
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