Racing down the Blue Grass leads Linda to a new deal
Linda, a wiry novelist in Lexington, maneuvers through romance and racing as Uncle Sandy and Norman chase a Pompey colt. She seeks five hundred dollars for feed and stakes, borrows against future stories, and plans a cottage escape to the Downs to confront former allies and secure ownership of the mare.
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Sanda Gordon
Manhattan
Bricke Radford
Linda
Sandy
Monte Hili
Don
Merle
Gonett
Lina
Callie
Norman
Callier
Wes
Golden Toy
Jockey Ciub
Jerry
Donald
Alexander Gordon
Monte
Bruece
Lexington
Brown Donald
Bny
Downs
Louisville
Poverty Row
the Downs
Uncle Sandy
R. Linda
Tom Cartright
Modern Etiquette Q and A by Roberta Lee
Q what are the luck pieces baked in the wedding cake and their significance A ring for marriage a thimble for spinsterhood a button for bachelorhood a dime for wealth and a wishbone for luck Q hostess reaction to guest say I feel as though I would never want to eat again A humorous with a double meaning best to say Your dinner was delicious I enjoyed it A Q proper to engrave telephone number on personal stationery A No the telephone number is never used on personal note paper
McKenney On Bridge Insight From Nations Championship
Secretary William F F McKenney discusses bidding strategy after a slam in a recent nations championship. A player remarks that two rounds of bidding seem warranted, while partner chalks up a geometry based plan during the session.
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Uv & Geome
Bridge bidding confusion at Asbury Park men’s pairs champ
In the North Atlantic event at Asbury Park New Jersey the session featured duplicate hands with overtricks for opponents. Notably James H. Lemon and Dr. E H Conolly of Washington faced a complex sequence from West opening clubs to six spades before South rerevealed the overcall and Diamond Ace inference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Lemon
Washington
Asbury Park
N. J
Conolly
South
Bridge Problem Defense and Opening Lead Question
A bridge problem asks what response North should make after South passes in a given hand. It also asks what West should lead against a three no trump contract and the reasoning behind that lead. The dealer holds KJ5 in spades, Q1076 in hearts, and Ke85 in clubs with other remaining cards as shown.
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South
North
West
Horses Bred in Russia for Violin Bow Hair
Report notes some Russian horses are bred specifically to yield hairs used in violin bows, highlighting a niche animal husbandry practice that links equine genetics to musical instrument craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Look and Learn by A C Gordon
Q and A from a look and learn column listing five trivia items. Answers include The News of the World circulation, Diogenes the philosopher, the ant, gender forms of fiancé and fiancée, and Kansas as the central state.
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A. C. Gordon
the News of the World
London
Diogenes
The
Ant
Francee
Fiancé
Kansas
Butterflies Taste With Their Legs Measure Sugar Sweetness
A study notes butterflies sense sugar on plant surfaces with their legs far more keenly than humans. Researchers quantify the insect sense as about 1600 times more sensitive than the human tongue in detecting sugar sweetness.
North Carolina Posts Safety Push and Fair Notices
Major Arthur Falk of the State Highway Patrol led three safety drive activities in Pasquotank and related efforts with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. Governor Hoey urges all to visit the State Fair October 11 to 15. Also notes on Young Democrats, Reynolds and Gordon Gray, plus a remark on North Carolina public sentiment toward Roosevelt and a fact about the moon’s proximity to the sun.
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Raleigh
Arthur Falk
State Highway Patrol
Pasquotank
North Carolina Association of County Commissioners
W. J. Spain
Ch. S&s. Coltrane
W. Kerr Scott
North Carolina
Macon
Clay
Cherokee
Graham
Swain
Sheeta
Murphy
Clyde R. Hoey
Gordon Gray
Forsyth
Roosevelt
William Tell Legend and Swiss Struggle for Freedom
Uncle Ray recounts the William Tell tale as a centuries old legend with possible wartime truth. He notes Gessler and the apple shot, Tell’s escape, and the Swiss revolt against Austrian rule, ending with Switzerland as a free, diverse republic and a hint of cross cultural harmony.
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George Washington
Switzerland
Europe
Uncle Ray
Resident of Martinique Starts Lapidary Business
A Want Ad page notes the year a capital resident of Martinique began a lapidary calling. The item asks for the year of entry to this vocation.
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League of Nations
Martinique
Ecsity
How Can I Test Butter Purity and Fix Pots
A reader asks about butter purity and flower pot improvement. Butter purity is tested by heating a small amount. pure butter foams gently while impure butter crackles. To beautify a flowerpot, wrap with three layers of paraffin paper and colored tissue to seal against moisture.
Agencies to showcase air travel progress at World's Fair 1939
New Yorkers will see diverse aviation agencies presented dramatically in the Aviation Building at the World’s Fair 1939. The exhibit will highlight the safety and speed gains in air travel and hint at further advances in The World of Tomorrow.
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New York
Cost of frequent stopping in city driving
A car operating in normal traffic making six stops per mile costs 1 percent more per mile than a car that does not stop. This reflects the added fuel and wear from frequent starts and stops during urban driving.
Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon
A compact English lesson by W. L. Gordon covers common word usage missteps pronunciation and spelling notes. It highlights words to master such as potentially with emphasis on the second syllable and notes about percentages and motor vehicle livelihoods.
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W. L. Gordon
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Germany
France
Bescancon
Swiss
Maginot Line
Hitler
United States
NEA
Bruce
Bruce Radford
Ave
Berwyn
Charles B. Parmer
NEA Service. Inc
Mall
Mr. Moss
Roberta Lee
Dr Scholl
de Scholls
United Market Fresh Fish and Meats
North Main Street
McKenney
BY William FF. McKenney
American Contract Arestge League
N. & S. Vul. North
West i
Capital Shorts
Pnterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Henry Averill
Piedmont
Senate
Bob” Reynolds
F. PD
Stories OF
William Tell
Nationaliers
Austria
Calien “Pelife
Geeeler
Altdorf
Williem
Tell
Gesslier
Geerler
Aieson
Gessler
Giesster
Anne Ashley
Barrty
U. S
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