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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1940
Page
4
An auctioneer presents antique silver candlesticks asking for a starter bid. A bidder replies one dollar sparking a witty exchange about getting a start. The Montreal Star quotes a comedic exchange reflecting social wit and affection.
A witty exchange proposes practical humor in garden work. The line frames a punny plan to get a reluctant husband to help with digging, comparing it to a sand trap in a golf context and urging cooperative effort.
A mixed American newspaper fragment juxtaposes 1910 definitions with 1940 meanings for war terms and political concepts. It lists pairs like Tank and Gas Mask, Blitzkrieg and Sabotage, plus notes on contemporary figures Bing Crosby and Wendell Willkie, with brief quotes from Petain and Mori Fremon.
Knit pattern showcases a lacy robe for babies with cozy indoors and outdoors styling. Includes instructions, stitch illustrations, materials list, and a photograph of the robe. Send order to the pattern publisher.
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