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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1948
Page
6
The piece describes glassy quartz-like sand from Canada and a claim there is no gold in the sample. A light meal of tomatoes follows, noting glacial soil boosts crops. Q&A sections cover temperature swings, early winter, and life on the moon with modest scientific humility.
Winter air dries the household and invites sickness. Read Prof Maxwell’s monograph on humidity in the home and how steam in the air can reduce illness. The newspaper offers a copy of the monograph by request.
The public is invited to attend the first annual get acquainted party at Westerveld Feed & Supply in Channahon Tomorrow night at 7 30. Jack North and his barbershop quartet will perform with Helms presenting imitations of Jimmy Durante and Al Jolson. Door prizes, movies, and refreshments offered.
The note requests information to be sent to Prof Selby Maxwell via The Spectator and includes a stamped self addressed envelope and a three cent stamp to cover paper and handling costs.
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