War years in Pacific pay off for ex GI jeweler
Thomas L. Davis, a former G I who served on Manus Island, turns war scraps into jewelry. He crafts mother of pearl inlays from ammunition box metal with tin snips and a file, then mass manufactures bracelets watchbands and key chains in his Lyons Kansas shop using Tahiti mother of pearl and gold alloys. His work gains demand as he builds dies and machines and ships thousands of pieces. The article also notes railroad time standardization in 1883 and a camera capable of 11 000 000 frames per second with 16 frames normal.
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Lyons
Kan
Thomas L. Davis
Davis
Manus Island
Manos
Tahati
Citation Notice in Grayson County Texas 1949
The State of Texas issues a citation to heirs for the estate of Emma King Deceased. Joana Johnson administratrix filed June 23 1949 for final settlement in Grayson County Court Sherman with hearing set July 11 1949 at 10 a.m. to approve or contest the account.
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State of Texas
State of
Texas
Grayson County
Emma King
Joana Johnson
Said
Said County
Sherman
J. C. Buchanan
Grayson
J.C. Buchanan
Marguerite Berry
R. M. Jackson
Hazel Charlotte Huff
The Spice of Life and Witty Life Snippets
A collection of light domestic humor and quips about courtship, marriages, and daily life. Jests feature conversations between spouses, neighbors, and drivers with playful misdirections and social observations. The snippets capture cheerful, traditional humor with a focus on relationships.
Medium fails to summon husband with odd time quip
A woman seeks a séance to reach her deceased spouse but the medium yields no response. When asked the time, the medium says eight o'clock, prompting the woman to remark that he never arrives before four, turning the moment into a quiet joke.
Our Lips Almost Met and Past Doubts Between Us
A compact reflection on near kiss tension and past secrets. The speaker recalls a moment when passion rose quickly but hesitation grew from past memories, leading to a decision to step back. Lipstick stains and a coffee cup linger as small details.
Dying man asks wife to wear new fur coat
A dying husband requests his wife to dress in her new fur coat for one last moment. He admits being mean and asks for a final wish before passing.
Self-Improvement Club Draws Audiences at High School
A night at the High School auditorium drew about twenty attendees to hear Buzz Ellis discuss television. Hap Thomas described the club as a space for learning from others and differing viewpoints. The writer plans a future talk on how to run a newspaper.
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Buzz Ellis
Hap Thomas
Hap
Buzz
Firm Time Haircut Quip Sparks Office Banter
A light exchange revolves around a worker’s haircut during office hours. One employee defends taking time for a trim while another notes not all hair was cut and questions whether it fell within firm time. The banter highlights workplace etiquette and humor.
Water leak sparks feuding in hotel neighbors
A hot water overflow causes a downstairs occupant to insult the upstairs man in a quarrel sparked by a hotel plumbing mishap. The family at dinner jokes about church service while noting minor choir and hymn issues. The youngest quips the sermon was worth a nickel.
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Father
Sis
Marriage Gamble Prompts Double Life Warning
A conversation reveals a betrothal to an older suitor named Gayboy. One speaker warns of a double life while the other defends the union, arguing that remaining single would be worse than marrying.
U. S. Agriculture records a fabulous 1948 year
Britannica notes 1948 as a remarkable year for U S agriculture with record yields in corn and wheat. Corn up over ten percent from prior record, wheat among the five largest ever, cotton larger than the prior year. Prices hit a January high then declined as harvests continued and farm income reached about 35 billion dollars despite rising production costs.
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United States Agriculture
Britannica
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Pacific
Jonn H. Parmer
Boston
Conway Savings Bank
Parker
Conway
Mass
Ne Railroad
Harold
Evelyn
Jane
Mabel
China
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
Bassett Station
Sinclair Products
U. S. Agriculture
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
Hi-Liters
Hi-Lite Club
Ball Park
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