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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1949
Page
3
The Automobile Club of New York led by William J Gottlieb decries dawdling drivers as a safety menace urging urgent action. A club statement cites slow driving as a major accident factor and proposes caution signs while mocking slow drivers as sensational publicity seekers.
Ye Gotham Bugle and Banner note Tobacco Road reached London, the British stamina is tested. Western Union reports a deficit of nearly four million. A satirical line about singing telegrams mentions Ezio Pinza, while Ginger Rogers divorces her third husband.
In New York Inez Gerhard and Arie Wilson spotlight Paramount film My Friend Irma with a teaser for Irma Goes West. Marie Wilson signs for That's My Boy with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. radio clues hint at Kate Smith mystery celebrity. Betty Hutton eyes MGM adaptations and a Sennett biopic.
In a domestic drama, Uncle Ralph cautions Connie Brigham about choosing between the steady Bob Merrill and the flighty Don Baxter. Connie argues Don's romance but Ralph fears instability and a doomed match. An upcoming intervention may shift her view.
Uncle Ralph notes Don wed last night at 6 o clock. Connie laments loss and admits the bride may be worthy, while Uncle Ralph urges moving on and praises Bob as a ideal partner, though Connie believes she remains the rightful match.
Cleaning tips cover rings with toothbrushes and bicarbonate while soap and water handle mild tarnish. Upholstered cushions should be turned nightly. replace in the morning. Moleskin paste protects surfaces under heavy ornaments and pots. old felt scraps cushion edges. Cane chairs sag after washing. dry outdoors then varnish cane as it dries.
Puzzle fragment lists numbered clues with multiple spellings hints and archaic forms. Items range from measures and adjectives to plant names and historical terms, including references to place names and dialect words.
Instructions describe a self watering plant setup using a pan of water and a flannel strip wrapped around the base. Capillary action and osmosis transfer moisture to the plant, keeping it hydrated while the owner is away.
A paint brush reserved for dusting becomes a handy tool for cleaning intricate carved furniture crevices, avoiding cross contamination and preserving delicate details.
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