Door to Door Peddler Faces Decline in Modern Times
New York reports that the classic door to door peddler has faded with progress. The piece notes local bans and federal rulings, the rise of stores, and the impact of radio and television reducing doorstep visits. It contrasts old hospitality with wary households and emphasizes changed times.
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New York
America
al Souther
U. S. Supreme Court
U.S. Ey Court
U.S
Sears
Peddier
Grandpa Brahnke 102 on Sunday
Julius Carl Brannke known as Grandpa Brahnke will be 102 Sunday. A German immigrant born June 17 1849 in Germany he arrived in Chicago in 1871 and now lives on an estate owned by his son C Bruhnke. He is a widower and a retired businessman with two great great grandchildren.
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Chicago
Grandpa Bruhnke
Santa Claus
Can Fish Age Be Read From Scales
Growth in fish mainly occurs in summer and halts in winter. A winter ring forms on each scale signaling slow growth. Counting these rings yields the fish age with reasonable accuracy.
Reynolds Store Guests and Memorial Services Notice
Reynolds Store reports guests including Mr and Mrs Louie Shenk and family with visits from Mr and Mrs Lee Buck Point and Mr ER D Shenk. Mr Oscar Luttrell and Mr Robert Luttrell visited Ardell Moore and Moorefield residents. Memorial Services will be held at Wesley Chapter Church Sunday at 1 30 p m with all invited.
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Wesley Chapter Church
Residents Return Home After Visitors Pause
Green Spring notes Mr and Mrs Mervil Hardy back home after a period away. The Latra Multe and Eve Lattrell visited the Catlett family Tuesday evening. Mrs Canter Milburn and Mrs A M Shirley of Darkes Ville West Virginia spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Milburn.
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Green Spring
Mrs. Mervil Hardy
Albers Latramulte
Eve Lattrell
Catlett
Canter Milburn
A. M. Shirley
Darkes Ville
W. Va
Lloyd Milburn
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Clarke HS
Clarke County High School
Hal Boyle
Grandpa Brahnke
King Ranch
Texas
United States
Reynolds Store
Rangoon
Esquire, True
Sport
Shoecenten
City Club
Mery Hartline
Shoecenter, Inc
Loudoun ST
Dad
J. W. Grove Furniture CO
Lendoun
Buncutter Tire Co
S. Braddock
Tropic
BRENT
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