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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1977
Page
2
A satirical piece argues February’s fate in a humorous myth about the calendar creating bureau. It parodies campaign promises, adds biblical quotes, and ends urging full commitment to God rather than compromise. The tone mimics a newspaper column with cultural references and light political satire.
A collage of Annie Landers letters covers domestic woes. Topics include early retirement and a nagging spouse, a husband’s infidelity and a daughter involved with a “jerk.” The column also offers guidance on Huntington’s disease support and personal relationship advice.
Readers note that skin itching after showers is common after age 50 due to reduced skin oils and possible alkaline soap. Suggestions include bland soap, cooler rinses, oils added to bathwater, and post-shower skin oils to retain moisture.
A collage of historical snippets from multiple February dates records local events in Mexico Missouri. Entries mention P W Harding trapping rats, potato prices at Al and Cal's Southside and West End Markets, sugar and spare ribs deals at local stores, a 1987 horse sale sponsored by Martinsburg residents, and various city notices. Also listed are postal rates, armed forces notices, old age assistance cases, GI benefits discussions, a directory of eating places, and business moves including Remmey Co. acquisition by W S Lowe and R H Remmey Son Co. Plus driver license stats for Addrain County and local theater promotions.
Sunday 14 Mra birthday greeting list includes Bramuel Johnson Wilson Lane Paria Delores McDonald and others. A belated birthday wish note mentions names such as Edith Hopkins Douglas Alewel Wilmer McBride Walter and Christine and Sadley Le.
Erroneous channel listings report unreported changes and a slate of guests and premieres. Programs include Sonny and Cher, Farrah Fawcett, Glen Campbell hosted Midnight Special, and classic shows like Gunsmoke and Perry Mason across stations with times noted and weather and local notices interwoven.
Saturday Ledger lists a festival at noon on channels 4 7 13 and sports lineups including Memphis State vs Louisville at 12 30 p.m. on channel 5 Oklahoma State vs Minnesota at 3:00 on channels 5 8 and Northwestern vs Minnesota at 3:00 on channel 10 Pro Bowlers worth $100 000 at 2 30 on channels 2 3 17 and various programs from Wide World of Sports to Nova to Barney Miller and Franklin D Roosevelt documentary segments across multiple channels with a dense, mixed programming slate.
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