Quiz on War Facts and History Highlights
A reader quiz lists questions and answers on the Star Spangled Banner adoption, human speed on a bicycle, khaki origin, WWII veteran longevity, U S coal supply, and Tom Thumb size. Answers reference March 3 1931 108.92 mph Alfred Letourneur India earthlike 2030 and 1500 years, plus Tom Thumb height and weight.
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U. S
Congress
Alfred Letourner
Bakersfield
California
India
Tom Thumb
First aid to ailing houses by Roger Whitman
Question asks about painting a house with spraying. Answer states that if done well by four professionals the job should be entirely satisfactory, assuming top quality paint, warm dry surfaces, and warm dry weather.
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Roger Whitman
We Won First Prize in Soap Contest
Anne Burton bursts with joy when a telegram arrives confirming they won first prize in a soap contest. The couple imagines a glamorous trailer and travels, but fears of snakes in Florida and a wish to visit California with movie stars test their happiness.
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Anne Burton
Henry
Henry Burton
Anne
Florida
California
Peter Lawford
Cooper, Peck
van Johnson
First Prize Alters Vacations for Burton Family
Anne and Henry Burton win a trailer prize but face pressure from Martha and cousins to use it. An exchange with Jean Norton hints at sharing the trailer, but the couple resists. A contest prospect hints at further luck yet they avoid jinxing themselves.
Woman's World Handmade Rugs in Revival
A reader friendly guide to rug making revived in households as a relaxing craft. It covers using worn fabrics from home, color planning around room palettes, and practical braided and crocheted techniques for durable, reversible rugs with simple tools and careful finishing.
First Circus Museum Opens in Sarasota Florida
Heralded as the first museum in the United States dedicated to the circus the Ringling Art Museum opens in Sarasota Fla. Located in an old warehouse with a central pole the museum will trace the circus from Roman times. It sits on the Ringling estate left to Florida by circus operator John Ringling in 1936. Exhibits include five old circus wagons costumes masks decor drawings handbills and photos of famed circus figures.
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United States
Ringling
Sarasota
Fla
John Ringling
Florida
Be Smart Bags for Business Trekking and Style
Be Smart bags offer calfskin durability for weekday business use. Many are surplus war era pieces or styled to reflect that era with decorative details. This season presents colors and practicality with inside pockets for convenient organization.
Senior Fashionette Promises Sewing Ideas
A vintage ad celebrates a Spring and Summer fashion book filled with sewing suggestions. Features a free pattern insert and a 25 cent price, urging readers to order today.
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Sunkist
Louisville
Kentucky
Borra
Confidentia Payments
I Finance Co. Ida
Dagt
Tag Maines
Sioux City
Mayfair
Duncan Hines
Personal Management
Bill” Wachter
Helen Langworthy
Burton
Denver
Martha
New England
New Orleans
New England States
Nortons
Jean Norton
Bill
Burtons
Enry
Anine
By Ertta Haley
St. Louis
Treach
Grace Noll Crowell
First Circus
South Wells St
Chicago
Siz
Addrese
St.Joseph
W. L. Carmichael
Portsmouth
Kellogg Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Kellogg’s
Hop
Bishop's
Dean
USA
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