Dazzling dummies: two dollar jewels from Caveat Emptor
In a cheeky New York piece, Caveat Emptor unveils six faux gems sold for 2.50 each at major shops. The cardboard jewels parody luxury, designed by Neibaur Marsten with Barbara Marston and John Johnson, pitched as fashion and gag gifts with faux warranties.
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New York
Caveat Emptor Enterprises
J.C. Penney’'s
Sears & Roebuck
Cohen
Caveat Emptor
Neibaur-Marsten
John E. Johnson
King of Cute
Richard Neibaur
Barbara Marsten
Barbara
Neibaur
John Johnson
Marston
American Publishing Company
Johnson
New York-California
Barbara Marston
Mr. Cohen
Three Nations Larger Than the United States
The Soviet Union China and Canada rank above the United States by size. These three nations exceed the US in land area.
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United States
Soviet Union
China
Canada
Crepe Makers Reach Holiday Market Hype
A New York market report notes crepe makers as a top seasonal item. Kansas State University Extension specialist Jean Carlson cautions buyers to consider user skill, storage space, and true desire to use the appliance before gifting or purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Jean Carlson
Kansas State University Extension
Remember safety in Christmas decorating
Kansas State extension specialist Jean Carlson warns that common seasonal items pose risks to children. She urges avoiding poisonous mistletoe and holly berries and opting for safe washable ornaments or cloth felt options to prevent injuries during holiday decorating.
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Manhattan
Jean Carlson
Kansas_ State university Extension
Ostrich Becomes Largest Bird Weighing Over 200 Pounds
The ostrich is the largest living bird native to southern Africa and Western Asia. Full grown birds can exceed 200 pounds in weight and stand tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Asia
Dear Ann Landers letter about a dangerous crush and a jailed husband
A 29 year old husband seeks help handling a 19 year old upstairs neighbor who is in love with him and keeps calling him at work. The writer’s wife suspects the crush and the letter advises setting clear boundaries and cutting contact to avoid further trouble.
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Ann
Mary
N.W
Buster
Mike
The World Almanac Q and A Challenge
A scrambled quiz from The World Almanac presents questions on the Victoria Cross origin Nobel Prize first American winner and the richest horse race, with multiple choice options and garbled trailing numbers.
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Britain
Albert Michelson
Theodore Roosevelt
Alexis Carrel
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Elgin, Ill
Field Enterprises, Inc
Robert R. Jackson
Newton
Ft Wainwright
Fairbanks
Alaska
Ft. Wainwright
Jackson
Robert L. Jackson
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Newton Kansas
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Squirrel
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