Manners and a wise skeptical gaze in midweek reflections
In a guest essay Frieda Sievers argues manners are taught by example and a school benefits from courteous students. The piece contrasts civic trust with media saturation, urging reflective living, inner faith, and constructive use of intellect in troubled times.
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Shear Delite Class Reunion Snippet Delivers Jokes
A humorous reflection on class reunions begins with a playful jab at staying young and rich and ends with a sharp line about aging. Narration contrasts old friends’ compliments with sight gags about bags under the eyes and the social posturing at gatherings.
Dear Abby 1976 column notes on kissing and manners
Abigail Van Buren letters discuss kissing as a greeting versus erogenous contact, a teen confession about stealing, high school reunions jokes, a neighbor wedding clash over flowers, and a quip about Menopause versus person pause. The column preserves the era’s tone and reader concerns.
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Washington hospital praised in local letters to the editor
Readers commend Washington facility and surgeon Dr Sidney as safe choice over Iowa City for Fred. The Andersen family thanks Dr Ahart and staff, notes a Magna Cum Lucky grad, and includes a cheeky commencement quip. Abby column and humorous note close the page.
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Moses sole and other curious facts from L M Boyd
A collection of quirky notes on the Moses sole poisonous milky fluid shark repellent research. Eye color longevity study questions. Roman utopia meaning no place. Maple Leaf Rag origin tied to Sedalia venue The Maple Leaf Club. Warno Indian beliefs on Heaven by canoe building and hammock weaving. Children born again to different parents. Rat sausage promises food experiments at Cardiff University. Postal adddress for L M Boyd in Weatherford Texas. Copyright 1976 L M Boyd.
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