TAKE MY WORD FOR IT Pronunciation Q&A by Colby
Frank Colby answers readers on word origins and pronunciations. He debunks caboche as the source of boche and explains French and English pronunciations of massacre and appreciate, noting varying syllable stresses and dictionary guidance.
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Bet Syndicate
WNU
Paris
E. Saillens
Allermand
Soche
Moshe
Gabache
T'Boche
Caboche
Proper Hog Houses Improve Income and Health
Properly housed and managed hogs yield strong net income, while neglected, damp, or poorly fed hog houses fail. In cold regions, weatherproof, well ventilated buildings reduce disease and parasites, with portable and movable designs aiding sanitation and labor efficiency.
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Parsons, Bath
Minnesota
Gay Gadgets and Party Games From a Teen Scene
A humorous, fragmentary guide lists party ideas and dares for teens. It suggests icebreakers and games such as string and pretzel challenges, orange pass, bean bingo, straw relay, and a joke about two morons driving on a highway.
Hair Health Tip Stretch Test For Hair Health
A quick check suggests stretching a few hairs to about one fifth of their length indicates healthy hair. If strands break rather than stretch, consider increasing scalp massage and brushing as part of care.
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Ledger Synibate
Dickey Foresees Red Sox Strength and Yankees Challenge
Bill Dickey praises Boston's lineup and Joe Cronin's management, noting Pesky and Doerr on offense and the strong pitching staff. He says the Red Sox are tough and likely ahead, but the Yankees can still catch them with improved pitching and deeper roster. Dickey also praises Washington and Detroit potential rises as the league eyes a shift.
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Dickey
Red Sox
Yankees
Bill
Joe Cronin
Cronin
Joe
Pesky
Doerr
Washington
Detroit
Tigers
Larry MaccPhall
Joy McCarthy
Bhi
Bill Carrigan
Mickey Cochrane
Larry, MacPhse
Bill Dickey
Boston
Yankees Hope for Better Hitting as Pitching Improves
Bill Dickey, Yankees catcher, comments on a season of oddities with pitching struggles and a team batting around .240. He notes Joe DiMaggio and stars like Keller and Stirnweiss can hit and believes the slump will end, predicting improved hitting to reclaim the pennant.
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Mfe
Bill Dickey
Yankees
Mahagar
Arkangag
Florida
Joe DiMaggio
Bill
DiMaggio
Keller
Stirnweiss
Etten
Lindell
Henrich
Gordon
Hattress
Tables and Benches For Use Outdoors
Build sturdy outdoor furniture for back yard picnics with a four seat table and matching benches. The design allows three people on each side and includes a bin underneath for storage. Benches pull close with ample knee room and an extra table can serve as an end bench if needed.
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Richard Cooper
Emory Powers
Bradley College
Peoria
Robert Cooper
Norman Powers
Robert
Norman
BAIN
Coor
Mruddi
Fenders
Ross
Roa
AL Shiblab
Texas Electric Pig
Nancy Pepper
Food For
Miona Massey
Gabrielle
The
Abu Torag
Ruth Wyeth
Speans
Bedford Villa
F.a.b
Kansas City
W. B
Oakley Ave
Mack Steel Products
Richmond
Missouri
Business & Invest
OPPOR
Becker
Chartes City
Enka Et LO
Carroll
Stewartville
High Inc
Walter Waack
Kennington
Seation
C. R. Baer
Parker
Russell
Minn
Lyon Co
Brawner
Russell, Mion
Cottonwood County
Iowa Line
Cathwasen
R.E.A
John E. Minion
Bingham Lake
Farm Machinery & Equip
Standard Equipment CO
2Nd Ave
West
Cedar Rafios
Lowa
Martin Kalwat
Irene
DEEL
Sant C
Martines
California
Reg Prict
Groesbeck Farms
Melrouc
Palominos
Crawford Stablew
Fairgrounds
Dow Molies
John Dimsell and Sons
Lacona
Iowa
de Coulee
Mane
Pacific Northwest
Box
Jewleton
Taake
DS. Ox Records
Mouy
Bala
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