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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1957
Page
2
An editorial reflects on the near miss of the Marais des Cygnes flood and the lingering fear from 1953 as Congress debates a $74 billion budget. It argues freedom from fear begins at home and notes river protection funds amid defense spending, urging local readiness and resilience.
Billy Graham launches a two month crusade in New York City, hailed as Americas most sinful city. Early response suggests Gotham shaken as tens of thousands hear the spine tingling call to Christ. The revival is framed as a powerful moral deterrent to atomic war amid fears of global conflict.
A travelogue describes experiences aboard the Rock Island Golden State Limited from home to Paris. Observations include fare changes at Midway, maintenance issues in Fort Worth, and anecdotes about airline and hotel life in New York. The piece notes Idlewild and LaGuardia airports, New York barbers, and the Stork Club, with reflections on airport terminals and flight schedules for Pan American and other services.
The narrator notes how guests repeatedly ask for dessert recipes and sauce compositions after dinner. A pencil and pad at each plate could save the hostess time, as cooks rely on precise timing and technique. The piece reflects on the appeal of food and shared culinary knowledge across genders.
Emma Hill Kirkland of Richmond announces candidacy for clerk of the District Court. Ted Reinhart caught a 4 4 pound bass at Richmond Lake and held the lake record. The prior year Fred Settles of Princeton announced a bid for county superintendent.
A devotional prayer thanks Christ for showing the way in life. It asks for grace to walk with Him and live a life of helpful service on earth, seeking blessed eternity in the Saviors name. Amen.
The Ottawa Herald lists monthly and yearly subscription costs for trade area and outside trade area. Rates vary by duration with prices such as one month 85 cents and one year 7 dollars for trade area, higher outside area.
Readable radio timetable fragments show programs across stations KCMO WDAF KTJO-FM and KOMO for Monday May 20 and Tuesday May 94. Entries include news talks music symphony and Amos n Andy with scattered scribal errors and partial program names.
The Princeton Circle of the Grand Army of the Republic will meet at Princeton Cemetery on May 29 at 4 p.m. to decorate graves and hold a short program. The meeting includes past events, officers to be installed, and refreshments served by local members.
Dr George W Crane details a case of enuresis affecting Donnie J nine from Indiana and about ten million children. A mother used a home remedy involving water intake and a buzzer shock to awaken him, leading to five weeks with no incidents and improved social outlook. The article promotes Crane's booklet The N Uroclast and urges readers to write for guidance.
In Hammond Indiana Mrs Howard L Rosa’s aquarium produced nine live guppies after a guppy died mid birth. Using a paring knife tweezers and safety pins she delivered 21 more fry from the fish’s body.
Reported in New York that a new healing substance Bio-Dyne, sold as Preparation H, allegedly shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows reduction while easing discomfort, with testimonials and a money back guarantee.
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