Anniversaries of notable figures from early America
Know America Today's Anniversaries lists Josiah Tatnall born Savannah Georgia in 1801 died 1871 noted for aiding England in China war with motto Blood is thicker than water Gail Borden born Norwich Connecticut 1801 innovator of concentrated milk and pioneer surveyor Robert Dale Owen born Scotland 1801 editor and reformer died 1877 Henry Farnam born Scipio New York canal and railway builder died 1883 Maude Howe Elliott born Boston 1854 novelist daughter of Julia Ward Howe died 1948
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Josiah Tatnall
England
China
Savannah
Gail Borden
Texas
Galveston
Norwich
Robert Dale Owen
Indiana
Scotland
Henry Farnam
Connecticut
Chicago
Scipio
N. Y
Maude Howe Elliott
Julia Ward Howe
Boston
Fragmented Puzzle and History Notes From Daily Page
A readable collage lists puzzle clues like saddle parts and Hebrew terms, plus a batch of historical notes and birthdays. It mentions Marie Dressler born in Canada, mid-century events, and notable births and a horoscope. The mix includes 1972 references and wartime notes.
Card play tale in a bridge hand involving Miss Sherman and West
In a bridge hand Miss Sherman pursues a safety play to ensure a game contract. She aims to take three spades and a diamond against any heart contract, cashing dummy’s King of hearts first. A trump lead to dummy’s king yields East’s queen, but declarer later makes the contract after careful discards and a successful trump finesse.
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Fast
Miss Sherman
West
Dummy
Declarer
East
Safety Plays Prove Worth In Mixed Pair Victory
Oswald Jacoby notes rare instance where safety plays pay off in tournament bridge. Ruth Sherman, a quiet contender, chose to bid four hearts with the South hand to secure a key result in last year's mixed pair championship, contributing to her eventual title.
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Oswald Jacoby
NEA
Ruth Sherman
Miss Sherman
West
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