Thunderhead the Goose Bar white horse races in Idaho
Mary G Hara Wun features Thunder, the Goose Bar ranch’s only white foal and a throwback to a wild grandsire. Ken McLaughlin, owner, hopes she becomes a famed racer as Merheid enters a fall race in Idaho. Rob McLaughlin, once busy with horses, faces financial strain and sheep farming while Nell expects another child.
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Thunder
Hena
Goose Bar Ranch
Wyoming
Athing
Ken McLaughlin
Thuns Merheid
Lin Idaho
Rob McLaughlin
Ken
Rob
Nell
Thunderhead
Howard
Flicka
Buckhorn Mountains
Thunderhead Forces Mares In Valley Camp Ride
Ken and Howard in a summer escape chase Thunderhead as the stallion tests destiny in the Valley of the Eagles. Thunderhead breaks pickets, gathers mares, and charges toward a hidden rampart pass, alarming Ken and threatening the planned race destiny.
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Flicka
Atrangers
Thunderhead
Ken
Albina
Kent
Howard
War boosts U S per capita income during World War II
Washington reports that per capita income in the United States nearly doubled from 575 dollars in 1940 to 1117 dollars in 1944, with war activity narrowing regional income gaps. The Commerce Department notes stronger gains in low income states and a trend toward closer levels across the Southeast Southwest West and East Midwest.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Department
Midwest
Lessons of War on Fire Fighting Help in Peace
Navy fire fighting methods from wartime are set to transform civilian fire services after saving lives and property on ships like the Franklin Saratoga and Ticonderoga. Details of equipment and tactics will be shared with civil departments and insurers, with Boston’s fire crew already trained. The arsenal includes foam systems portable oxyacetylene cutters for steel decks and self generating oxygen rescue breathing gear.
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Washington, D. C
Navy
Franklin
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Ticonderoga
Boston Fire Department
Berlin opens civilian second hand market on Brunnenstrasse
An approved second hand market for civilians opened on Brunnenstrasse Berlin. More than 3,000 Berliners crowded in to buy or barter used articles from bicycles to opera glasses. Admission is one mark or 10 cents at the military rate.
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Berlin
Germany
Brunnenstrasse
War cargo losses total 737,714 tons at sea
The War Department reports 737,714 ship tons of Army cargo were lost at sea during World War II from 148 vessels outbound from the United States. Of this, 200,058 tons were from 31 sinkings and two damaged vessels in the Pacific, and 537,656 tons from 105 sinkings and 10 damages in the war against Germany. Losses cover ships of American and foreign registry.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Army
United States
Pacific
Germany
Red Army to Enforce Officers Only Clubs Policy
The Red Army will prohibit mixed club activities by rank, introducing officers only signs. The army newspaper Red Star explained the change, stating that under current cultural enlightenment efforts it is necessary to have clear differentiation and separation between ranks.
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Moscow
Red Army
Red Star
Gold Rush Trails and Practical Hearth Tips
After 1849 the western desert trails left bones and graves as signs of the Gold Rush. To avoid coal rattle in a furnace, place large paper bags atop the fire. Drying rubber foundations are sped by towels and tissue to raise air circulation.
Final rinse for blond hair using lemon juice and soda
A home hair care note describes a final rinse to keep blond hair light. Mix two tablespoonfuls lemon juice and one third teaspoon baking soda in a quart of water, used after shampoo to brighten and maintain color.
Rejuvenate Furniture and Care Tips
The guide describes rejuvenating furniture by exposing a fat crushed surface, placing a damp cloth, and lightly ironing the spot. It also notes brushing tufts gently in the section of the Nile.
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Nile
Heating Safety Innovations in Modern Boilers
A wet base boiler circulates water under the ash pit and can be placed on a combustible floor in basement less houses with utility rooms. Modern safety features include foot treadle door openers, ball shaped air cooled handles, and side shakers to ease door operation.
Clean Piano Keys and Other Fact Fragments
A scattered set of notes covers cleaning piano keys with cologne water and avoiding black keys, a brief gorilla size fact from the Belgian Congo, a claim that coal tar yields 6000 dyes, and a note on skywriting at 15,000 feet where each letter is 60 feet apart.
Wheat storage longevity claimed by scientists
Scientists report that properly stored wheat can last up to 22 years while still making good bread. Normally wheat is stored for only two to three years before milling.
Ancient Puppet Origins In China And India
A brief note cites China and India as early sources of puppet theater. It mentions India’s ancient Sanskrit term for stag manager meaning thread holder as supporting evidence.
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China
India
Picker’s Clothes For Safe Apple Picking
The apple picker should have skin protecting clothes suited to bending. Clothes must fit without snagging at the neck, ankles, and wrists and include usable pockets for tools.
Care and repair guidance for refillable shakers
Instructions to remove corks from salt and pepper shakers that have fallen inside, discard the cork, and seal the hole with mucilage paper or adhesive tape to prevent leakage.
Violet Crown Athens City Seen Through Historic Name
The city once called the city of the violet crown reflects hills colored in purple hues. In New Jersey chemical manufacturing accounts for 16 percent of US facilities. India holds one fifth of global population with no complete census. Mexico, nearest Latin American neighbor, presents jungles mountains and plateaus. Mining remains a leading industry plus petroleum agriculture and stock raising also significant.
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Mexico
U. S
Sardines and Tombs in a Short Gazette
The article notes Sardinia as the origin of the name sardine or pilchard and describes its preparation in brine drying and frying in olive oil. It also mentions the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Virginia as a national shrine honoring heroic U S deaths.
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Mediterranean
Sardinia
Unknown Soldier
Potomac
Arlington
United States of America
Parcel Tying Method Amid Wet String
Instructions describe soaking string in water to tighten a parcel as it dries. It advises tying while still wet, allowing shrinking of the string to secure the package snugly. The note emphasizes a taut finish as the string dries.
Ol Burners Annual Inspection and Service Rules
Oil burners must be inspected and cleaned each year. Service personnel should adjust the oil feed rate and air supply. Oil tanks should be installed according to the rules of the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
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Natonal Board of Fire Underwriters
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Bugs
Valley of the Eagles
Saginaw Falls
Charley Sargent
Charley
Silver Plume
Cologne
Belgian Congo
Ancient
Athens
Firestone
Pee the Bast
Voice of Pirestone
NBC
Transport Ryck Tre
ACSC
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