Yanks Cigarettes Bums and Beer in Big League Race
A riff on a wild sports column imagines a race among products and sponsors in both major baseball leagues. Elmer Twitchell predicts ads from cigars oils garters and beverages will dominate the finish with rapid play and lively jingles.
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Dodgers
Yanks and Tobacco
Why Public School Focus Misses Real Character
Kathleen Norris argues that schools overemphasize Latin and logic while neglecting practical aims. She decries one-size-fits-all curricula and praises home and work based character formation, noting many graduates lack direction and genuine self discipline.
Bold Bergman peers show in Sword in the Desert star test
Brown haired blue eyed Marta Toren discovered at the Royal Dramatic Academy in Stockholm by a film writer. Universal-Interna tonel signs her after a test for Sword in the Desert with Dana Andrews and Stephen McNally. Toren’s path included ballet, secretarial work, then dramatic school before Hollywood.
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Royal Dramatic Academy
Stockholm
Greta Garbo
Ingrid Bergman
Universal-Internatonel
Pears
Dana Andrews
Stephen McNally
Fire Threat Forces Flight Toward River Rescue
In Langford’s account the forest fire closes in on his cabin as he races toward the river with smoke and flames rising behind him. He reaches the water and finds a floating silhouette, a drowning Bobby under blankets, rescued along with hens and keepsakes.
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Langford
Anne
Bobby
Peter
raft repurposed as hen coop saves Anne’s chick
Anne and Langford escape across a river with Bobby the child and a raft that doubles as a chicken coop. Langford initially mocks himself for thinking Anne helpless, realizing his mistake as he carries Bobby to safety. The group’s belongings sink on the far bank.
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Anne
Bobby
Langford
Whistler Brother Inspires Quiet Jealousy and Tea Time Art
A quiet tale contrasts a famed artist Whistler with his unimaginative brother who resents glowing talk of the sibling. A visiting admirer praises riverside trees resembling Whistler’s paintings, prompting the artist to quip that even Nature imitates his style.
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Whistler
How to Remove Turpentine Odor and Prevent Rust
Turpentine odor fades quicker by steaming the garment in a bathroom with a hot shower and airing it outside for a full day. To prevent rust in a washing machine tub, place a cup of soda chips or soap powder at the bottom after washing. hot water on the next wash day revives suds.
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