Editorials Thought For Today Washington IA 1971
A compact local feature presents devotional scripture from Philippians 1 6 remarking that God finishes what he starts and that presence at a noisy party fosters tolerance. The page closes with a noted aphorism about money and fairness.
Roundup of short essays and witty column lines
A collection of brief quotes and captions from various papers. Snippets include a welfare reflection on independence, light humor about children and birthdays, and musings on parties and enjoying the moment. Multiple small items attributed to columns and editors.
Shades and colors and their meanings
A collection of brief newspaper notes commenting on color symbolism and varied interpretations of hues. Included are stray quotes about purple, pink, grey, and a joke item about frying pans and fancies. Mentions an Air Force Academy graduate facing education debt.
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Independence Bulletin-Journal
Stork centerpiece damaged at church shower event
A 30 inch papier mâché stork used as a centerpiece at church pink and blue showers was found with its neck wrung during a recent gathering. The incident occurred at the Walnut Tree venue operated by Walnut Bureau.
Behind the Facade paints calm mood through color
Denison Bulletin notes painting can be relaxing as modern paints apply smoothly and invite daydream like focus. Some readers adopt a single shade across rooms, risking mismatched decor and a rushed judgment on color harmony.
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Denison Bulletin
Father urges steady work ethic with a cautionary twist
The narrator recalls paternal counsel about hard work and focus. He emphasizes the risk of overdoing it, joking that such relentless effort would land them in the hospital. Scribblings from Tabor Randolph Beacon Enterprise.
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Jesus Christ
Tabor-Randolph
Room for Teens Shows Bold, Patchwork Bedroom Style
A Clarinda Herald Journal item notes teen rooms with walls in clashing colors and even black walls. A checkerboard ceiling and horizontal panels may appear. Mushroom stools replace chairs, creating a quirky, practical look.
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Clarinda Herald-Journal
Last Things on a Farm as Life Takes a Different Path
A farmer reflects on ending, with the last corn harvested and soybeans stored, no more plows, and a final supper in the field with a former husband. The note appears in the Lites column of the Lytton Star and Treynor Record chips.
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Lytton Star
Air travel safety and liability in turbulence cases
An ABA public service feature discusses airline liability. Myrtle fails in court claiming common carrier duty after a sudden plunge deemed an act of God. Other cases show mixed rulings on seat belt warnings and passenger responsibility in turbulence incidents.
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Senger
Defense in four hearts hinges on a diamond ruff and discard
In a four hearts contract with defenders facing a diamond lead, East should play a second diamond at trick three. The ruling idea is to avoid giving declarer a trump entry and to force the defense to control trumps, ensuring the contract can be beaten.
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Declarer
South
Odds and ends from a radio reel with mixed trivia
A collection of quick questions and quirky answers ranging from Army recruiting costs to strange trivia about elk milking and computer preferences. It also notes studies on sterilization requests, shoemaking shoe size differences, and a London skirt study, ending with a note on name changes after marriage.
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Amn
Bridge Etiquette in 1931 a Social Guide
Ellen R. Fenn outlines 1931 bridge etiquette for hosts and guests, emphasizing preparedness for unannounced visitors, proper invitations for formal events, and mastery of bidding and play. It warns against noisy, slow, or argumentative play, stresses prompt quiet declarations, and notes table manners, partner focus, and the dangers of leaking information or displays of vanity.
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