The Cigar Man and a Poker of Publicity
A tale shows a cigar shop owner overhearing praise for a rival clothes shop and arguing publicity costs. The dialogue links affordable mass mail and newspaper ads to retail success, arguing advertising is the cheapest effective channel for merchants.
Hint for Mining Investors Bragged as Richest Mines
Mn Engineering and Alinimngs eGurnal notes some mining operations boast being the richest, likening the claims to public perception of wealth. The piece comments on investor interest and the psychology behind flashy ore claims.
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Mn Engineering and
Alinimngs eGurnal
Uncle Eben on peace and interference
Uncle Eben quips that a man who loves peace can become irritated and hostile when his peace is constantly disturbed. The character notes the paradox of peacefulness inviting conflict through persistent interference.
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Uncle Eben
Rexall Store Serves Chick Food As Local Notes Spread
Busy week with visitors and visits across Eaglesville, Terre Haute, Linton, Bloomington and other nearby towns. Local shop ads, farm goods, rentals, births, and social visits fill a page with terse notes and minor events.
Children’s Day Observed at U B Church Service
Children’s Day was observed at the U B church last Sunday morning with recitations drill song and church orchestra. A new ventilation system at The Star Theater ensures air every fourteen minutes and phone calls are answered promptly during performances.
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U. B
Star Theater
Insects Cause Large Agricultural Loss in U S
It is estimated that annual agricultural losses in the United States from insects and rodents total 10.8 billion dollars, about a dollar per person each month.
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United States
Silk Stockings Morality Quote Noted
A quoted remark by Rebecca West in the New Republic reflects on female morality and the idea of preserving silk stockings as a personal standard of integrity. The wry observation critiques societal expectations shaping women’s behavior.
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Rebecca West
The
New Republic
Removing Marks From Dishes With Oil And Salt Paste
A thin paste of salad oil and salt can lift heat marks from tables. Spread the paste, let it sit about an hour, then rub with a soft cloth to remove the spots.
Art of Self Effacement Autobiography Without I
A judge notes a notable advance in memoirs where the author omits the pronoun I, producing an autobiography framed without explicit self reference and highlighting stylistic restraint.
Johnson on Balloons and a Cynical View of Luxury
Dr Samuel Johnson grew weary of balloon talk in 1784 arguing it served little purpose beyond foolish amusement for the wealthy. He cautioned friends to avoid the topic in his presence, deeming balloons an unsafe frivolity.
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Samuel Johnson
Prehistoric Ivory in Piano Keys
Ivory used in piano keys and billiard balls is largely sourced from Siberian fossil mammoth tusks. Many tusks are up to a quarter of a million years old, preserved in ancient ice or frozen soil recently uncovered.
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Siberia
Remarkable Japanese Plant Yields Translucent Material
A shrub named ritsumata in Japan produces inner bark that, after processing, becomes a substance as tough as French kid leather yet nearly as transparent and as pliable as calfskin. The material results from a special treatment of the bark.
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Japan
Flavoring With Corncobs and Creamy Sucestash Method
Instructions describe removing corn from cobs and adding water to create a creamy base. Then simmer with beans in a kettle until corn is integrated. Resulting dish is described as unusually sweet and creamy for sucestash.
Refreshing Drink With Sour Cream and Nutmeg
A half glass of sour cream and a half glass of rich milk are whisked with an eggbeater until light and smooth. The mixture is poured into a tall glass and topped with pulverized nut meats and a light grate of nutmeg. Serve cold with crackers.
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