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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1958
Page
2
Editorial argues Ottawans vote next Tuesday on city commissioner election and a dog ordinance. It mocks the dog running loose issue as the real meat of the ballot, noting the garden lovers and dog lovers clash. Author claims no dog or stake in outcome and finds the issue minor.
In a witty local note residents lament uncertain spring weather two days of sun promised to fix things but autumnal mud and stalled planting frustrate farmers gardeners merchants and especially housewives. A columnist cites a ditty from Mrs Loren Gensman about spring and warns of an impending cabin fever epidemic if the break does not come promptly.
A miscellany of vignettes notes a janitor burning decks after late card games and humor about Americans buying expensive cars, wearing coats indoors, and craving cool air. It also mentions a congressional highway jobs bill, theft on a college campus, a paint trend, a garden clubs stamp, and Ben Franklin’s imagined comments on modern subjects.
An English woman declares she will give away her unborn child to avoid diapers and washing. The writer argues the stance mirrors other life duties and urges mothers to embrace the daily crosses of motherhood rather than withdraw.
A son born to Mr and Mrs Harold M Smith of northeast of Ottawa Mrs Grover Knight summoned to Bethany Mo by ill mother Mrs R L Nelson Helen Tullos recovering from tonsil operation at Ransom Memorial Hospital moved to parental home near Rantoul Weather warms fast in Ottawa tan shoes appear on Main Street Wholesale grocery team causes brief runaway scattering a crate of oranges along the street A C Powell works tearing down two buildings at Keokuk and Main
Daily Lent reminds readers that faith grows by saying Yes Lord to God’s will. A five year old’s bedtime prayer episode illustrates surrender, embracing truth, and growth in grace through scripture and prayer. The prayer ends with a petition to follow divine guidance.
A wry note suggests the moment a person begins showing age is roughly 15 years before actual signs appear. The quote attributes the maxim to Larned Tiller and Toiler.
The Ottawa Herald details subscription rates and mailing options. Rates include in area and outside trade area by mail with monthly, quarterly, six month and yearly pricing, and postal handling notes.
Dr. Molner explains there are several arthritis forms including rheumatoid and osteo arthritis, plus bursitis and other misnamed rheumatic conditions. Cortisone helps some patients but not all, and it is not a universal cure. For many, simple aspirin and proper joint care suffice. treatment must be individualized.
A TV schedule fragment lists Channel 4 NBC CBS Channel 5 13 and others with a mix of news sports cartoons and entertainment. A note invites viewers to see friends win a trip to Canada for the Shrine Talent Show on May 10 during the second annual event.
The note explains hepatitis symptoms and advises that jaundice is the main sign. It mentions weight gain from 90 to 129 pounds in four months and notes milk is nourishing after fat removal. A booklet titled You Can Stop Lung Trouble is offered, with instructions to write to Box 158 Dundee Ill and include a stamped envelope and 20 cents.
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