Young Sprouts Grow Like Young Sprouts
A speaker reflects on parenthood and a rapidly growing adopted baby named Tracy. He jokes about naming options and mock weighs her at the butcher shop. The piece contrasts parental fears about time and the joy of watching a child sprout development and milestones. Also a brief note on early thermos teapot precursors used by the Chinese with a porcelain teapot inside wicker basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jughead
Frances
Tracy
Margaret Tracy Ann Kethleen
A Swindler Fooling Joe Falls Prey to Wishful Faith
AUNT HET notes Joe’s credulity as promise of nothing leads him to stop work and cling to his own wishes. The piece critiques gullibility and the ease with which a confident scam can tempt a weary listener.
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Joe
Oswald Jacoby Alert in Bridge Hands
Oswald Jacoby notes a skilled defensive battle where West and East gain the upper hand at key moments. West opens seven of spades, East holds the first trick, and the diamond finesse tests declarer. West plays low to hide his king and set up spades while South misplays, allowing West to regain the lead.
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South
West
Declarer
East
King of diamonds ends Wests long spade plan
West must choose a line after king of diamonds appears threatening his long spades. A heart lead to the dummy ends his chances, forcing a defensive struggle. South misplays by cashing hearts and a club finesse, allowing East to seize the lead and set the contract.
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West
South
East
Zodiac Birthday Codes From Hidden Message
A fragmented OCR item references star signs, birth terms, and date ranges. It hints at a numeric form of astrological guidance and secret timing tied to birth periods, with scattered calendar fragments and era-specific formatting.
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Mesaaz
Formosa
Mind questions spark reflections on health and ideals
The text reflects on historical views of fat and health, notes shifting beauty norms, cites a diamond card misplay in a game, and mentions Burns poetry and David Starr Jordan's idea of meeting one’s future self with health. It blends health, literature, and personal development themes with fragmented prompts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns
Mary
David Starr Jordan
Doctors Say ChildLearns Table Habits From Adults
Public interest note from Long Beach County Medical Association details when Freddie should feed himself. It urges gradual responsibility, noting most children master self feeding around age three and that imitation rather than correction shapes table manners.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles County Medical Association
Freddie
Resignation at Annapolis and Flightless Ducks Note
The State House in Annapolis built in 1772 witnessed George Washington resigning his commission in December 1783. Duck and goose behavior illustrates molting and temporary flightlessness before migration. A pamphlet offer promises relaxation advice with a 15 cent booklet request to D E Wisgam care of this newspaper.
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State House
Annapolis
George Washington
Continental Army
D. E. Wisgam
Schlagel Meat Sparks Kinsey Talk at Frieda Dinner
In a humorous kitchen caper a nephew probes his aunt Frieda and her husband Charlie about Kinsey rumors over Schlagel meat. The meal ends with Charlie doubting Schlagel quality and Frieda vowing to switch to supermarket meat.
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Charlie
Frieda
Dr. Kinsey
Unc
Kinsey
Schlagel
Plotkins
Friedmans
Goldfarbs
Schlagel's
King Kong
Lemonade Lucy Hayes Refused Wine at White House
Lucy Hayes known as Lemonade Lucy refused to serve wine or intoxicating beverages in the White House and substituted fruit juices and soft drinks, reflecting her temperance stance during Rutherford B. Hayes presidency.
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Lemonade
Lucy
Lucy Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes
White House
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Hal Boyle
Oswald Jacoby
Albert Edward Wiggam
Norman Jelliffe
New York City
Eyey
Sipation
Pitehlaig
Billy Rose
Herman’s
Herman's Bug & Uphol
Fourth St
Cobbler Doll
Cobbler Doll's
Pacific
Cedar
W. 4Th
Third St
Edison
Bullock's Walkers
Bullock’s of
Los Angeles
Marshall Meadows & Stewart
Orig
East Third — Free Park & Shop
Columbia-Matic
T. H. Liken & Sons
E. Seventh St
Harbor
Atlantic Ave
American Heating Co
Long Beach Eblyvd
Axminster
Allied Carpet Cleaners
Newport Ave
Park & Shop
Wavely's
L.B
First St
Acme Mattress Factory
Anaheim
Berkshire
la Vera
Ladies’ Apparel
Atlantic
Brayton Theater
Bestmore Mattress Factory
Dawson —Whone
Apex
Jersey
Pine Ave
Discount Cash & Carry
Dutch Rug & Uphol
Harding
North Long Beach
Hazelbrook
Lakewood
Liberal
LABOR
Haraway
Europe
Walker
Sterling Carpet &Furn. Cinrs
Ohio Avenue Beach
Phono
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