Homes Now Selling for Double Their True Worth
Washington bureau reports a wartime housing surge and inflated values. Prices for low cost homes rose about 65 percent from 1940 to 1946, with land and building lots up over 60 percent. The piece cites a push for price controls and public housing subsidies to curb inflation amid postwar demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Home Loan Banks
Federal Housing Administration
National Housing Agency
Wilson Wyatt
Pacific Coast
Middle Atlantic
Senate
OPA
Wyatt
More Honorary Biook For 1946 Ends With Quips
A quirky roster of humorous honorary bios lists Harriet Sue Yoicks secretary and runner up for 1997 Miss Yonkers, James B. Clabby sports writer, and Herman G. Wottamant as notable characters. Each mock profile parodies careers and public personas with playful, knowing jabs and light satire, finishing with a toast and a wink.
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Yoicks
Harriet Sue
Clabby
James B
Wottamant
Hard to Get Harmony and Americanisms in Postcard Voice
A satirical look at postwar scarcity and social change questions supply and demand for harmony and trust. The piece notes workers denied entry to a union after failing a heavy lift test, and mocks aging idioms and labor norms through a roadside allegory about production, patience, and fairness.
Three tobacco firms ruled a trust under anti trust law
A noted society round up reflects on past eras. The piece notes the three largest tobacco companies being held in violation of anti trust laws. It adds light humor about lighting a cigarette and casual postures. It also surveys nostalgic remarks on communication, transportation, entertainment, and seagull cake anecdotes.
Knife Box and Stands Pattern for Shaped Pieces
Great grandmother’s day knife boxes inspire modern workshops as old designs reappear. The pattern includes an early American stand with small pullout leaf sections and brass knobs. Cut from white pine with oil wax finish, plus diagrams and materials list. Pattern 201 shown actual size with illustrated directions and pricing via postpaid order.
Quiz Questions From ASK ME ANOTHER General Quiz
Canad a is made up of how many provinces and territories The Rock of Gibraltar symbol of strength is composed of what Calenda was the name given by the Romans to what What was the original name given the department of state The testimony of what animal is accepted in a court of law as evidence Does the ostrich put its head in the sand to hide
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Rock of Gibraltar
Calenda
Department of State
Answers Puzzle Clues and Categories
The list presents six items: 1. Nine provinces and two territories. 2. Soft limestone. 3. The first day of the month. 4. The department of foreign affairs. 5. The bloodhound. 6. No. It grubs for worms and other food.
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Department of Foreign Affairs
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