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Well, well, well. The big $1.7 TRILLION funding bill passed to keep the government running. All kinds of money for everything but running the government. I couldn’t care less about Ukraine …
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James Mahlon White
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12/28/22
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It was announced in late December that the scientists have finally achieved a breakthrough concerning something that used to be considered the stuff of science fiction: nuclear fusion. It will be …
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Luke Edwards
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12/28/22
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What's your favorite Christmas song of all time?
I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas
-Dakota Berschauer
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
-Julie Edwards
Jingle Bells
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Clinton Daily Democrat Staff
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12/21/22
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Down in El Paso the Mayor declared a “State of Emergency” over a surge of illegal immigrants crossing the border. 16,000 in the last two days. It’s supposed to get worse if Title 42 …
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James Mahlon White
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12/21/22
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The Clinton Natural Gas and Development Company, 1887… Natural Gas deposits were known in the Middle East since ancient times and in China the practice of using bamboo poles to pipe natural …
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Luke Edwards
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12/21/22
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If you could live in any Midwest town other than Clinton , where would you live?
Leeton.
-Dylan Swabby
Somewhere with gravel roads.
-Gary Swadley
Probably Windsor.
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Clinton Daily Democrat Staff
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12/15/22
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Well, the President tried to reassure all of us that we need to stay vigilant and we’ll be safe and not let fear dictate our response to increased shootings like the one at an Atlanta Wal-Mart …
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James Mahlon White
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12/15/22
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According to a Readers’ Digest article the oldest Christmas Carol is actually a hymn: “Jesus, Light of All Nations,” written in the 300s AD. It was sung in Latin and I have never …
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Luke Edwards
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12/15/22
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James Mahlon White
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12/8/22
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If you were hosting a concert and got to pick the headliner, what band/artist would it be?
George Strait.
-Jim Lower
Casting Crowns.
-Joshua Bullock
Beyonce.
-Michelle …
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Clinton Daily Democrat Staff
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12/8/22
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Everyone knows about the Renaissance: most people think of high art, the grand sculptures, paintings, literature, and a period of learning and cultural development for the human race. Most historians …
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Luke Edwards
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12/8/22
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Let’s go ‘Back’ to the Movies
Hey, you got to love the movies, especially sports movies. OK, think of your favorite sports movie. I know many of you said either …
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Tim Komer
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11/16/22
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November is zipping along like hell on wheels. Thanksgiving is next week and Christmas is waiting in the wings. Our Thanksgiving menu is one thing that doesn’t change much in a world where …
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James Mahlon White
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11/16/22
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More shortages are on the way. This time it’s butter. No one can seem to give a plausible explanation. The price for 15 oz. of “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” went up …
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James Mahlon White
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10/17/22
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Years ago, when all the kids were still living with us, I found out quickly that Oreo cookies had to be hidden, or every one of them eaten immediately, if I was to get one. After not getting a cookie …
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Luke Edwards
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9/28/22
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30 Year Ago . . .
In 1992 (30 years ago) George H.W. Bush was our President, the Toronto Blue Jays won the World Series, the Washington Redskins won the Super Bowl, boxer Mike Tyson was …
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Tim Komer
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9/28/22
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Big Using NASA data, astronomers have calculated that in our galaxy alone there are more than eight billion stars with earth size planets in the “inhabitable temperature zone,” i.e., not …
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Dr. H. Wade Paris
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9/28/22
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NAME: Dottie TomlinsonBIRTHPLACE: Independence, MOYEARS IN CLINTON: 1 yearFAMILY: 1THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CLINTON IS: Small clean town, Nice People!OCCUPATION: RetiredWHAT I WANTED TO BE WHEN …
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Dottie Tomlinson
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9/28/22
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Ran across an article on “Death With Dignity.” Used to be called “Right To Die.” New York is the latest state working to turn it into law. In Canada, any doctor not agreeing …
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James Mahlon White
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9/28/22
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“Look in my eyes. What do you see? I’m the cult of personality.” The above lyrics are from a 1988 song called “The Cult of Personality” by a band named “Living …
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Luke Edwards
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9/22/22
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Brian HanneyThis is a personal remembrance of an old friend, Brian Hanney. Brian was the Clinton Daily Democrat’s Sports Editor for 17 years. If you are older surely you remember him. He was …
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Tim Komer
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9/21/22
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Twilight Garden Club has announced the “Yard of the Month” for August/September is the lovely home of Fred and Carolyn McAllister, 1103 Country Club Drive, Clinton. The well manicured …
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Twilight Garden Club
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9/21/22
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When Is Enough Enough? Some years ago, the Sunday morning newspaper listed Saturday’s college football scores. Baylor defeated their opponent 70-7. I am not sure how those points were won, but …
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Dr. H. Wade Paris
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9/21/22
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NAME: Jess StephensBIRTHPLACE: Michigan City, IndianaYEARS IN CLINTON: 21 yearsFAMILY: Spouse Vernon, Son Garrett, Daughter MadisonTHE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CLINTON IS: Small town …
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Jess Stephens
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9/21/22
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Among phone calls this morning was a gentleman who wanted to know how Warsaw got its name. The answer could be summed up in two words. Nobody knows. Grandfather White had two theories. The misery and …
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James Mahlon White
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9/21/22
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