Editorials reflect timeless faith and jokes amid economic musings
The piece opens with a devotional verse on mercy and truth, then recalls Lincoln's quip about having two faces. It closes by challenging modern economists who claim cost of living is unchanged, arguing it still consumes all one earns.
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They Vote When It Counts
An Iowa opinion piece argues against paying citizens to vote and criticizes get out the vote campaigns. It asserts voting should be a matter of informed choice by those who care about issues, citing local examples in Dyersville. The piece contrasts general apathy with high turnout on meaningful local questions. It ends with a tale about the origin of potato chips at Moon’s Lake House in Saratoga Springs.
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Saratoga Chips and Crum’s Famous Fry Upset
A Yuletide of vintage ads and signs shows Crum’s Saratoga Chips transforming into a nationwide potato chip boom. The piece recalls early slogans, a chef’s fame, and witty taglines from storefront windows and roadside notices, ending with a musing question about Buffalo.
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Speed limits and jokes blend as GM trims top speeds
A Chicago Tribune style survey notes how drivers chase high speeds while automakers prepare a metric future. General Motors plans to reduce top speeds to 85 mph on smaller cars next year, with broader rollout later, as watchdogs urge safer highways amid a cultural tilt toward faster road use.
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Abby column readers ask about marriage and single life
A reader vents about questions on marriage at age 21. Another note confirms Jewish law forbids hunting for sport and eating sport kills. The column invites personal replies via Abby Box No. close, L.A.
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Playboy in India sparks secret reading market?
The piece reports that Playboy is banned in India yet men reportedly pay a $2 deposit plus a $1 daily rental for an under the counter copy. It frames the curiosity and price as a provocative signal of demand amid censorship.
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Double with two majors and balanced heart defense
With 15 high cards and two long suits, choose double to show opening values and both majors, letting partner pick the suit. Do not pass or bid minor routes. aim to keep bidding space for the majors and potential values.
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