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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1947

Page

3

The Good Loser in a Father’s Game of Ping Pong

Lucy Ames witnesses her husband Bill’s indulgent reign as star of the family games. Their son Bill Junior craves a bike the first of next month after the triumphs and ego-tinged pride that crowns Bill’s wins. The quiet tension centers on Lucy’s conflicted wish for her son to beat his father.

Lucyr Ames Bill Junior Calvin Cynthia Paula Roger Lucy Bill Big Bill Pop Junior

Archaic Clues Pass Lightly Over Phrases and Landed Terms

An OCR fragment lists numbered hints such as 28 Archaic, w Sia, 33 To pass lightly over, 35 To plod, 38 Landed, 40 Russian. These entries suggest a crossword style clue set or linguistic puzzle referencing language history and etymology.

Just keep busy and act to build happiness

A friend faced sharp discouragement in business until a psychiatrist advised action over thought. He found happiness and success by staying active, serving others, and shaping a constructive outlook. The piece emphasizes how deliberate action and kindness form character and lead to thriving lives.

Baby’s Best Playmates Like A Happy Elephant

A captioned description highlights a baby friendly trio a happy elephant a proud bunny and a surprised pup as ideal, cuddly companions for a child. The item emphasizes safety softness and affection in child-friendly toys and figures.

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