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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
3
There is magic in the flowing curves of this bracket shelf placed eye level in a small room creating a sense of space. The ten by fifteen inch shelf holds small items and a wooden cookie box can be made for it. Pattern 266 includes cutting guide, directions for the shelf and the box, large diagrams, and a stencil pattern featuring Tyrolean cookie figures. Send 12 or 15 cents with name and address for all three patterns.
A General Quiz asks about Cuba voting fines, life insurance origin, Calamity Jane’s authenticity, the first national flag, Alaska versus Texas size, Niagara Falls flow rate, landlocked South American nations, and the navy’s Project Squid.
The list provides varied facts including a $500 maximum fine, references to ancient Romans, a Mrs Martha Burke who dressed as a man to scout Indian raids around 1870, Denmark in 1219 A D, confirmation of a statement, a figure of 500000 tons per minute, mentions of Two Bolivia and Paraguay, and a navy research program into liquid rockets and intermittent jet propelled weapons conducted by five colleges.
A study estimates that any colonial family settling in America from 1620 to 1640 likely has at least 200000 descendants. The figure highlights rapid intermarriage and broad gene flow over centuries within early American populations.
Western Union report highlights Ann Todd's onair nerves on This Is Hollywood with Ray Milland while Calisthenics kept him amused. Weekly programs cover Time to Remember hosted by Milton Bacon and a note on Greta Garbo declining a $10,000 per show network drama. Other items flag Joe Sodja Lausche connections, Claude Rains prestige, and upcoming CBS Thanksgiving special with Don Ameche and Jack Benny.
In a reflection on fan reactions, the piece recalls boos aimed at Mann, Cobb, Ruth, and Speaker, noting Eddie Arcaro Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio rarely faced such treatment. It analyzes Williams slump after Labor Day and how boos accompanied poor play, ending with a grim lesson about sports and life.
After 1946 Army and Navy will fade in football as inducements lure players. War years gave them breaks, but now direct pay and large scholarships attract top talent, changing sportsmanship and discipline. Coaches and players alike face money over merit in selecting schools.
The piece notes Army as the premier foe in college football with opponents like Villanova Oklahoma Cornell Michigan Columbia Duke West Virginia and Notre Dame lining up to challenge an unbeaten 1946 schedule. It cites Red Blaik as the respected Army coach who believed an unbeaten run was possible only through steady, disciplined play.
Classic shirtwaist style garment praised for year round wear. Describes set in belt, neat fit, and simple to construct with a gored skirt. Notes versatility across fabrics and ages.
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