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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1950
Page
3
A humor piece describes First Lady looking pale as Second Lady notes rain and lack of umbrella. Little Freddie visits hospital and meets a woman with a broken leg while joking about babies. Mike and Pat exchange a quip about bringing a guest home to dinner after an argument.
Dean Acheson leads a group of senior officials including Under Secretary James Webb Ambassador at Large Philip Jessup and deputy secretary John E. Pearifoy. The piece outlines their backgrounds, careers, and notable service in diplomacy and government.
Simmons arrival from England to promote Sidney Box's Trio sparked talk of her looks after a single photo. At 22 she has starred successfully in Black Narcissus and Hamlet with Olivier, earning fame from eight years of steady, strong performances. Earlier she and her sister planned to become dancing teachers.
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In a road trip tale, Charlie Poe toys with a staged massacre site to test visitors’ credulity. The narrator notes the lure of sensational history and the con artist’s instinct, ending with Poe’s confession that he plans to vanish before any demand to prove the tale arises.
Billy Rose recounts Frieda’s knack for immunity while Uncle Charlie spends winters sick. Frieda feeds him soup and a homemade remedy named guggle-muggle, then contracts his flu as a birthday present from her. Charlie recovers, blaming his wife’s contagious charm.
A playful exchange hints at a store owner enjoying success and time to devote to golf. The caption wordplay contrasts retail ownership with leisure on the links. The dialogue suggests wealth through a chain and leisure favors.
The article advises maintaining a dog's weight during strenuous field work. Feed Dixie Dog Food regularly before the hunt, offer a small Dixie at noon, and provide a normal evening meal. Rest is highlighted as crucial if the dog eats poorly. Dixie products are available in cube or pellet form from Dixie Feed Dealers.
An old time appeal offers five dollars to contributors for sayings about Table-Grade Nu-Maid margarine. The ad touts Nu-Maid as smooth tasting and modern in texture, claiming it makes pies and cakes tastier and invites readers to mail ideas to Cincinnati Ohio.
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