Bravery on a Pole Save Stricken Lineman in 2300 Volt Shock
Don Ward survived a 2300 volt electrical arc after a live wire and metal brace delivered a direct short. His coworker Kelly, despite sore feet, refused to quit and finally revived him with continuous artificial respiration until help arrived. Ward later recovered after seven weeks in hospital. Kelly received a company medal for saving a life.
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Tack
King Kong
Sing Sing
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Extraordinary Longevity Claims and Haydn Spirit
Over two millennia about two thousand people claimed ages beyond a century with figures like Crarton 185 Raven 172 Jenkins 169 Surring ton 160 Agha 156 Parr 152 Drackenburg 146 and the Countess of Desmond 140 but authenticated proof is rare Collier’s Weekly notes. Haydn explains his cheerful divine inspiration as the source of his lively church music saying God grants a joyful heart and his notes leap with this spirit.
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Raven
Jenkins
Surrington
Agha
Parr
Drackenburg
Countess of Desmond
Collier’s Weekly
Haydn
God
Remembering Greta Garbo and Gar Wood's determined rise
The piece recalls Greta Garbo’s early Stockholm days and a department store hat clerk future star, then profiles Gar Wood of Mapleton Iowa born 1872 one of 13 children who built wealth from mechanical invention after many early failures. It ends with a reflection on courage and resilience.
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Stockholm
Greta Garbo
Bergstrom
Garbo
New York Film Critics
Gar Wood
Mapleton
Iowa
Gar
Something Else Chorus Reflects on Vanity and Imagination
A chorus girl speaks of standing before her mirror for hours seeking beauty and asks if that is vanity. A friend counters with a claim that she lacks imagination and creativity in self perception.
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Denton
Domestic Silence Theme Sparks Family Banter
A mother and Mary discuss school lessons while the father weighs in. Mary suggests domestic silence as a class topic, her mother corrects to domestic science, and the father supposes Mary’s meaning. The exchange captures a domestic humor moment.
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Mary
Heartless Author in Editor Clash Over Manuscript
A tense exchange unfolds as an author and editor trade sharp words about a manuscript. The quarrel centers on creative direction and editorial control, with both sides defending their vision of the work.
Fisherman Falls After Bet On First Catch
Two fishermen on a bridge wagered on who would reel in the first fish. One cried out at a bite and toppled from the bridge, prompting the other to quip that the bet was off if he would dive for them.
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Jacquelyn Clement
New Orleans
Roger Knapp
Baptist Hospital
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