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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1927

Page

12

Mistletoe Mix Up Ends In Willa Woodrow Reveal

A Christmas visit for Charles and his sister Willa leads to a mistaken identity when a party planner mistakes a fat red haired schoolteacher for Wilma Woodrow, only to realize Willa is the lookalike. The encounter shifts plans and expectations as neighbors await the holiday gatherings.

Willa Charles Raymond Garfield Union Depot W. W Willa Woodrow Wilma Woodrow Western Newspaper Union

Earthworms drawn to surface by fiddling method noted

A reader from Lynn Haven Florida describes fishermen using a vibrating board setup to lure worms to the surface for bait. She cites success in Florida with large catches, while noting failure in North Carolina and Michigan attempts.

Lynn Haven Fla Florida St. Andrews Bay North Carolina Michigan W. B. Harrell The Literary Digest

Warsaw Institute Develops Alcohol Gasoline Substitute

A Polish announcement says the Warsaw Polytechnic Institute has developed an alcohol based mixture that can replace gasoline in car engines and possibly airplanes. It requires only minor engine adjustments and may be cheaper than gasoline since most ingredients cost less than gasoline per unit. No beverage grade alcohol can be separated from the mix by fractional distillation.

Warsaw Polytechnic Institute Poland

Quer the Road Echoes in Stage Conversa

A veteran actor recalls traveling across the country in younger days noting absence of rubber heels. A younger actor reacts with astonishment at the long journeys and old footwear remark.

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