IN 1921

Enter the fox trot! A mild form of the fox trot – but still the fox trot. This has been promised members of the American Legion who are planning a Memorial day festivity at Stratton park, and although the more sedate dances of an older day will be preserved, while the wild and wooly steps of the futurist will be barred, the fox trot will be permitted.

IN 1946

Chemists have concocted a new synthetic oil that “runs” even when the temperature goes down to 40 degrees below zero. Carbide scientists claim the discovery is wax-free and does not form sludge, gum and varnish, but actually dissolves these foreign substances.

IN 1971

Postage for a first-class letter will increase to eight cents Sunday. The new rate will still be cheaper than in 1847 when the Post Office Department began the general issuance of five and ten cent postage stamps. First-class postage continues to be one of the best and most economical products in America today, as it takes the average American worker 1.4 minutes to earn the price of the eight-cent stamp.