Hidden Metal From Old Pianos Could Aid War Effort
A nationwide survey finds 2.8 million pianos over 20 years old holding vast metal stores. Modern pianos average 160 lb cast iron 3.6 lb brass 5.5 lb copper wire and 40 lb steel, totaling millions of pounds of brass copper wire steel and cast iron in obsolete instruments. Owners urged to contact local salvage centers to aid victory through repurposing these materials.
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Amarillo Globe
Amarillo
Texas
O. Tolzien
Tolzien Music
America
Irving
Courthouse Records Broken into Deeds and Marriages
A compilation of dated warranty deeds transferring parcels in Belmont Park Lakeview and related areas, with amounts ranging from $10 to $8,400, plus a list of recent marriage licenses including Smith Gold Davis Williams Sanford Staton Morrison.
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V. Lee Matney
R. A. Schooling
Lakeview
Irvin S. Ingram
T. J. Clauson
James E. Anderson
R. Olian Selman
Henry M. Beverley
Espar A. Stover
Roberts Place
J. L. Nunn
C. P. Merriman
Belmont Park
Charles Holik
Russell L. Clark
Vega Town Co
E. C. Paxton
Bs&f
E. J. Clauson
J. C. Lee Dusenberry
S. B. Archer
Floyd V. Smith
Ind City
A. D. Lidia
A. H. Brown
Roy M. Britain
D. C. West
Frank Dempwelf
Woodward
Holland
Ernest O. Thompson
C. M. Humphrys
Glidden & Sanborn
Wilson Cowen
David Hickman
Bivins
J. N. Maynard
A. L. Argovitz
Elizabeth Addition
J.L. Nunn
Burl W. McPherson
Ruth Lambert
J. R. Webb
Joyce S. Holbert
John Slater
CC Park
B. H. McClendon
San Jacinto Heights
J. E. Parker
James A. Bush
Carl Hill
Bush
Mary E. Bivins
A. C. Watson
Famous Heights Park
Hugh W
Anthony
Et Ux
Ezra A. Armstrong
Southside
Douglas E. Smith
Butonne Gold Davis
Herschel Lonnie Williams
Helen Marie Sanford
William Edward Hill
Jim Ada Staton
D. F. Williams
Doris Davis
Herman V. McAlister
Iva Morrison
Woman Seeks Divorce Over Demanding Husband’s Schedule
Mrs. Jane Willey testified she sought a divorce because Llewellyn Willey, a city fireman on 24 hour duty, joined a night baseball team, bowling league and drama club, and insisted she remain at home. The court granted the divorce.
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Los Angeles
Jane Willey
Llewellyn Willey
Gold Medal Capsules Offer Kidney Support Promise
An old ad promotes Gold Medal Capsules as a quick remedy for kidney sluggishness and related symptoms like backache and fatigue. It claims the formula works fast, costs 35 cents, and has featured Gold Medals on the box to prove authenticity.
World’s Largest Seller Offers St Joseph Aspirin at 10c
Advertising copy touts high volume sales with the claim that St Joseph Aspirin provides more value than competitors. It emphasizes a low price of 10 cents and positions the seller as the world’s largest.
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St. Joseph
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Coast Guard
Coast
Courthouse Records
Horace Gooch
Maud N. Bundren
Louise F. Hoarel
BGN Highlands
R. D. Kirk
Hugo Alexander
Harvey C. Lockwood
Mamie Lockwood
Hugh Sticksel
B Basin Oil
Hollywood
Ethelreda Leopold
A Nee Ee
Ealy
of Ward Merchandise
Montgomery Wards
Jacquard
Wloulgomery Ward
POLK
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