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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1945
Page
8
Lt. Andy Hiake learns his wife Arab took a Washington job to aid the war effort. She overhears conversations on a bus and begins shorthand noting them. A commotion erupts when the word SIY is yelled, prompting a hurried escape with Andy pursuing.
Lieutenant Blake recalls a bus chase sparked by the word Spy as Arab, pursued by a hostile crowd, escapes into a guarded estate. After recovery at Walter Reed, Arab vows to act, while Blake warns of danger and discovers a clue in her notes pointing to a suspect address on Northwest Street. The scene ends with Blake realizing a coded tip may link to a planned move.
The piece compares Dave Ferriss with 40s greats like Lefty Grove Walter Johnson and Smoky Joe Wood analyzing win totals and winning percentages. It notes Grove's 1931 record 81 wins and 8 losses as the bar Ferriss must reach with 14 of 15 starts. It cites other stars Hubbell Chandler and Mathewson and ends with Steve Owen commenting on a strong war year for football.
The note warns against using waxed thread in wool stitching and explains wax can melt with heat, stain with grease, and attract dust. It advises wiping feather seated chairs with sweet milk and continuing polish as usual. Linoleum stays clean when waxed, and a dry dust mop suffices. scrub only when dirty. A peanut butter and cream filling is suggested for cracker sandwiches.
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