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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1933
Page
3
In a tense raid scene Mrs. Bowlby organizes defense at an inn as Indian attackers close in. Colin notes fort weapons are limited while the women show fierce resolve. Mrs. Bowlby negotiates in the Indian tongue seeking peace before a planned close in attack.
In a tense scene, a woman leads a guard against a band of red men outside a tavern. She negotiates peace with food but no drink, then armed troopers arrive as a firefight is avoided. General Washington and Doctor Franklin listen to Colin recount his exploits with humor.
In July 1775 at Cambridge Colin Cabot joins Farnsworth’s company after bidding farewell to Pat Fayerweather. Washington favors him as secretary captain. A British plot to seize Colin triggers Farnsworth’s rescue and a duel with rival Harry Gage. Washington eases Colin’s rank for meritorious service as Botts recruits three hundred more. The march westward features Mrs Bowlby and frontier scenes as colonists endure hunger and praise Providence.
The scene shifts from a floodlit march to a quiet library visit as Captain Cabot faces suspicion, while Lady Washington courts him with news of Pat and a lover’s letter. A wounded arm, a bold defense of love, and a nursemaid Washington mend a thumb amid wartime chatter and prophetic talk of future power.
In Fort Worth Texas Tom a 225pound goat leads sheep into the slaughter area. He guides the flock along a narrow run to the execution room and then detours down the chute alone. For three years Tom has been called the Judas of hundreds of flocks.
Corporal Nichols of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police describes an Eskimo igloo party at Baker Lake where a drum dance with caribou skin drums accompanies songs about musk oxen. Women sing while men join the chorus as the drummer imitates animals and performs a stealthy walk with grunts and head tosses.
Emmett Dalton last of the Dalton gang and Andy Pruitt the famed Montgomery County Kansas sheriff renew a long friendship in a Los Angeles home. They recall past hunts and prison terms during a quiet chess like checkers game.
Charles Lord, retired newspaper man, climbs one flight to his office while his dog Spot refuses stairs. Spot waits for the elevator, barks for the car to stop at Lord’s floor, and shows a sneering expression as the elevator operator aids the canine pastime.
Dick Pritchard forgot his car in the yard after returning late from a long drive. A windstorm toppled the garage overnight, but the auto remained intact where it was left.
A special set of baby scales weighed Paul Edwin Pettigre, 16% pounds, at birth in Fort Worth. His physician’s chart listed chest 20 inches, calf 6 inches, arms 6% inches, head 15% inches, length 22 inches. Paul Wodwin's father weighs over 200 pounds and the mother about 300 pounds.
Advice on washing knitted garments safely. Test color fastness in lukewarm water, draw a shaping outline before washing, remove unwashable hardware, turn inside out, use mild soap, squeeze suds through fabric, avoid rubbing, do not soak colors, wash promptly, and lightly press with a damp cloth after drying.
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