Society editor notes Bridging at Mrs Harvey's home
Mrs Paul Harvey hosted a card club gathering eight miles southwest of Washington with two bridge tables. Mrs A H Staton and Mrs John Elgar won scores. Elgar was elected club president for next year and meetings were planned at Mrs Dan Lindblad's home in three weeks. Refreshments by Mrs Harvey.
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Paul Harvey
Card Club
Washington
A. H. Staton
John Elgar
Wellston Social Club
Allen Schaeffer
Oliver Furst
Carl Corpman
Frank Pratt
Real Philosophers Drive Wrecks Comment
A San Francisco Chronicle quote argues women have more wrecks because seven men let their wives drive, presenting a provocative social stereotype.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Speak No Harsh Words of Earth Our Mother
A reflective line from Alexander Smith extols Earth as mother and laments that many have worn wrinkles on her brow through neglect and harm. The aphorism emphasizes care for the planet and responsibility of humanity to protect it.
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Earth
Alexander Smith
For Sale Good Sprayed Winter Apples
Winter apples in good condition for sale at 1.25 per bushel. Contact William Hesseltine at 2113 for details.
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William Hesseltine
Community announcements from Farm Bureau and local groups
Local notices list meetings and events including a Washington Township Farm Bureau meeting at Young America school on Friday October 18, cottage prayer at C W Busby’s home Friday 7 30 pm, Past Noble Grand circle gathering with Mrs M D See, Valley St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid bake sale October 19, Northern Stars 4H with Mildred Kolosick October 19, D A R orphan fruit barrels due October 29, Presbyterian Choir rehearsal Friday 7 15 pm, Baptist Young Women Missionary Society pot luck Monday 6 15 pm, Valley St Pauls Ladies Aid with Mrs Lizzie Crawford October 23, Sunset Circle near Crawfordsville October 24, Young Woman's Home Missionary Society Monday 7 15 meet Chas Kennedy library. Irene Reed lesson coordinator.
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The
Valley
St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid Society
Lizzie Crawford
Young Woman's Home Missionary Society
Chas. Kennedy
Irene Reed
Delphian Society to Meet with Mrs Lemmon Monday Evening
The Delphian society will meet with Mrs J E Lemmon Monday evening at 7 30. 2103
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Delphian Society
J. E. Lemmon
Fish Moves Fast Baracuda Among Fastest Fishes
The baracuda is described as one of the fastest fishes, capable of speeds between 70 and 72 miles per hour.
Weather Fatigue and Faith in Control, Atchison Globe
The Atchison Globe laments weather fatigue and questions whether human rulers could do better than divine guidance. It argues the weather’s discomfort tests patience, while implying trust in higher authority over earthly power.
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Atchison Globe
Chinese Like Shark Fins A Cultural Appetite
The article notes shark fins are a favored treat among Chinese diners and mention a price of one dollar per fin. It highlights demand and cultural significance without graphic detail.
Family Car Ownership Across Roles Cited in Pratt Republic
The Pratt Republican notes a single family owns a car used by different members at different times. When due, the car is mother’s. in use, it is the children’s. when disabled or with a tire down, it is father’s.
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Dad
Pratt
Oil Flash Point Defined by Bureau of Standards
The bureau of standards states the oil flash point as the temperature at which vapors above the oil will flash when a flame is near the surface.
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Bureau of Standards
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Northern Stars
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