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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Jimmy Durante
Irvin
Cole
WNU
William C Utley
Chicago
North Shore
Hiawatha
United States
Mercury
Super Chief
Sunset Limited
Los Angeles
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FOLEY
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