The Gimmick

GeneralCarlos1 September 20140

This entertaining story written in Simplified appeared in the September 1956 issue of Today’s Secretary.

Attachment: the-gimmick.pdf

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Susan Johnston 6 November 2025 at 9:13 am on Autumn ColorsHow beautifully descriptive. I truly enjoyed this piece, especially "steeped in atmospheric wine and we dream by breathing a subtle
Susan Johnston 6 November 2025 at 9:09 am on Penmanship Practice – November 2025Enjoyed this tribute to the Continental Army and the creation of the American Marine Corps. Thank you, Susan Johnston
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Carlos 13 October 2025 at 1:35 pm on Penmanship Practice – October 2025It's the New International Version, available at biblegateway.com. You can also choose King James and New English there too, among
Nicholas Salkilld 13 October 2025 at 4:09 am on Penmanship Practice – October 2025I'd be interested to know which translation you used. The words did not exactly match my New English Bible nor
Nicholas Salkilld 13 October 2025 at 4:00 am on The Mystery of Houdini’s DeathI did not do so well as Susan. Excluding the names I could not get these: p2c1 l4 2nd outline
Carmel Taylor 8 October 2025 at 3:45 pm on Gregg’s Shorthand, Eleventh EditionThanks, Lee. Interesting reading the intro and preface. It gives me context with the comparisons.
Carlos 7 October 2025 at 11:54 am on Gregg’s Shorthand, Eleventh EditionThanks Lee! I'm hosting the file now and have updated the link.
Carlos 5 October 2025 at 5:52 pm on The Mystery of Houdini’s DeathOh my! You're welcome! I'm glad you liked the article.