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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1936

Page

10

Smitty, Hats and Free Speech in a Humor Column

Irvin B. Cole writes a long breezy column weaving tirades against communism with humor about free speech, aelurophobia and a Manhattan lad named Smitty. The piece nods at Vernon era lobbyist fashion and observational asides on hats, fashion, and public life.

A Cure for Unhappiness Becomes Unhappiness

Kathleen Norris argues that embracing unhappiness can yield peace and new joy. She cites Margaret Baker, who abandoned constant misery, forgave her husband, and chose service over self pity, leading to a remarkable personal revival and restored family harmony.

Kathleen Norris Margaret Baker Margaret Arnold Paul Peter Janey Kansas Baker Bell Syndicate WNN Service

Trains of the Streamlined Era Captivate Nation

A Chicago observer recalls crowds awaiting the Hiawatha and other streamliners, noting the new age of rail travel with faster service, novel car designs, and features like stewardesses. The Challenger and Mark Twain Zephyr symbolize postwar progress, offering comfortable, affordable travel and passenger-focused innovations.

City of Denver

Wroth Silver: St Martin’s Day Offerings To Knightlow Manor

Since 1170 the parishes around Knightlow and Stretton-on-Dunsmore Warwickshire have paid Wroth Silver to the Lord of the Manor on St Martin's day. Money in a niche near an old cross is collected by the Manor Steward. Fees are nominal from one penny to two shillings threepence halfpenny, but defaulters face a 20 shilling fine per penny plus a white bull with red ears and red nose. The fine has rarely been enforced in living memory.

Knightlow Stretton - On - Dunsmore Warwickshire St. Martin's

Do Fish Die of Age or Sleep Is Puzzle

Science cannot confirm if fish die of old age or sleep. Some carp have lived over a century without senility signs. Fish may not sleep as higher animals do since they lack eyelids and cannot close their eyes.

Science Tit-Bits Izaak Walton

Glass filters light by composition changes

Glass transmits visible light but altering its composition allows it to block or pass specific wavelengths, acting as a selective filter for particular colors.

Lace Filet Crochet Pattern Set 5520

Easy pattern for filet lace chair sets scarf ends and buffet sets. K stitch adds design. includes instructions charts materials. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle New York for pattern 5520 with name address and pattern number.

Sewing Circle Fourteenth St New York N. Y

Outdoing Webster on Interpretations

A fragment list pairs colors with abstract cues and people references. The piece juxtaposes Blue-Sky, Green-Lettuce, Purple-Violets, White and others with themes of jealousy, rage, love, and domestic life. It reads like a fragmented palette of symbols rather than a cohesive narrative.

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