Failure Reminds Uncle of Nephew’s Wasted Oration
Uncle Bentover recalls his nephew’s academy speech titled Hitch Your Wagon to a Star Well and jokes he did not finish it, noting the tail gate was left out. The Kansas City Star archives reflect a nostalgic, comic take on a forgotten college address.
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Handsditch Name Change Sparks London Street Debate
A long known London street, Handsditch, faces pressure to rename as public sentiment grows for change. Historically it ran along the outer city ditch once noted by an ancient historian as a filthy place full of dead dogs, reflecting the street name's unseemly heritage.
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Hygienic Speech Courses Claim to Cure Defects
Dr John A Glassburg argues in Hygeia Magazine that speech disorders stem from poor habits and affect personality and behavior. Reeducation in speech is presented as a health and hygiene measure to overcome lisps mispronunciations and related social and mental difficulties.
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John A. Glaysburg
Hygeia Magazine
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City People Neglect Sights In New York
Farm and Fireside editor notes ninety percent of New York residents have never seen popular sights. Visitors from Maine and Illinois prize the Woolworth Tower panorama as the top attraction, while city residents comprise under ten percent of sightseers at major historic points.
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Meeting of Brothers Ends in Telephone Refusal
A stockbroker’s brother, a tailor, visits the city firm and asks to speak in person. The tailor is rebuffed and insists on a phone call. The tailor then reveals his identity as Nathan, claiming they met at their father's house, prompting a tense exchange.
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Sidney
So-and-so
Nathan
Johnny’s Plea Misheard Motto At Church
A mother prompts discipline after Johnny’s mischief, recalling the minister’s line it is better to give than to receive. The child mishears and delivers a comical twist blaming forgiveness over cheese, reflecting a humorous parental anecdote from a church setting.
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Johnny
Cooling Roofs: White and Aluminum Paint Cut Heat
Engineers tested heat flow through sunlit roofs using instruments. White roofs cool like white clothing in heat, while shiny aluminum paint performs better by reflecting sun rays. A coated roof cuts heat transmission by 38 percent, suggesting potential fuel savings in winter as heat may be reflected back.
Armistice Day Observance Notice by Farmers National Bank
In observance of Armistice Day the bank will be closed all day Monday November 12th. The notice honors courageous servicemen and the enduring impact of their sacrifice for mankind.
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