You're An Old Timer If You Can Remember These
New York AP recalls a nostalgic list of bygone norms from Mary Pickford curls to elk teeth vests. It highlights social quirks, fashions, slang, and daily life once common in America, contrasting them with modern times and iconic figures like Christy Mathewson.
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New York
Mary Pickford
Sill
John L. Sullivan
Christy Mathewson
New York Giants
Mississippi River Falls From Source to Gulf 1475 Feet
The Mississippi River drops about 1475 feet in elevation from its source to the Gulf of Mexico. This measurement highlights the river’s long descent across the United States from its headwaters to the sea.
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Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Wishing Well A Pleasant Daily Letter Puzzle
A 1959 King Features puzzle by Willem J. Miller presents a numeric fortune game. Count the letters of your first name, adjust by rules, determine key numbers from a grid, and read letters under checked figures to reveal a daily message.
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Willem J. Miller
King Features Syndicate
Own Your Own Home Bays Listed In Classifieds
Classifieds highlight homes for sale in Bays area with listing details on price, features, and accessibility. Local real estate listings showcase single family houses, condos, and fixer uppers from multiple agencies.
House Group Rejects Federal Gas Tax Hike
The House Ways and Means Committee voted down proposed increases to the federal gas tax aiming to fund the Interstate Highway System. The vote margins were tight and the panel may revisit the issue behind closed doors as a highway financing plan is sought.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
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Burr Harrison
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