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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1937
Page
2
Readers asked for a way to keep dust from sifting through ashpit cracks when shaking furnace grates. A spray made of small pipe connected to the cold water system in the ashpit provides an easy solution.
A method to reduce cellar dust involves installing a small spray pipe over the ashpit. Drill holes in the pipe, cap the end, and spray just before shaking the grates to wet ashes as they fall. Wet ashes settle dust and simplify cleaning. the cost is modest.
In a humorous exchange a night out with an Irishman is teased as O Brien turns up. A scientist notes fish shrink after death, except when an angler lands them. A club talk hints at marriage and money while a mother worries Mabel could marry a man with less money.
A shopper recalls a boy of about fourteen at a vegetable shop who says there are no Spanish onions because there is a fight in Spain. The quip links wartime realities to ordinary daily life. A rhyme contrasts sweethearts and modern romance with a military undertone.
Alf M. Landon spoke to 17,000,000 Americans urging Republicans to act as a check on President Roosevelt. He criticized the New Deal, warned of war rhetoric, and called for a practical yardstick to measure officials' achievements and intent.
An old style crazy patch quilt is highlighted for its modern angular lines. The article explains tiny silk patches joined on a firm foundation, with embroidery stitches and colored thread, plus finishing by tying. It promotes Mrs Spears' SEWING book for home crafts.
The fragment discusses distrust among friends and the urge to offer candid opinions only when asked. It warns there is often a hidden catch when actions are officially denied. It contrasts good companions with noble thoughts and uses metaphor about life and speed, noting romantic child names may burden later life.
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