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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
2
A wartime letter from Captain Vandergrift in France, written three days after Armistice Day, portrays the front line experiences and the emotional impact of the armistice. It describes bombardment, near misses, the end of gas and night sentries, and reflections on the national resolve and Armistice Day observances.
A reflective Armistice Day meditation recalls the fallen at Aisne and Verdun. The speaker hears the young dead sighing and asking whether their sacrifices were in vain, while the living proceed with sports and ceremony. The poem blends memory with a quiet plea for meaning.
The piece reflects on Armistice Day observances urging reflection on war and peace. It notes global war fatigue, hopes for peace, and debate over maintaining arms as a precaution, highlighting committee choices for Armistice Day events.
The people and government of America reflect on a decade of material aid to European nations in survival and postwar reconstruction. The country also aided by counsel and moral support fostering greater peace aims and understanding among nations.
A wartime reflection notes that while peace conflicts lack glamor, they still demand sacrifice. It honors men who answered the colors in 1917 and 1918 and who now face the ongoing national struggle with unwavering commitment.
Blind Michigan women at the state association convention urge the U S Department of Agriculture to reprint Aunt Sammy s Radio Recipes in Braille. The Detroit League for the Handicapped supports producing a Braille edition using its small publication fund. About 185000 copies have been distributed through Housekeepers Chat broadcasts to 100 cooperative stations.
Spinach timbales made with vegetables suit a summer meal. Bake custard cups in a water bath at low heat for 25 to 30 minutes until set. Mix cooked spinach with eggs milk melted butter salt and pepper, then bake in greased cups until firm. Serve hot.
The piece notes few wear heavy clothes in heat yet people overeat for hot weather. It advises varying meals with the weather, consuming similar total food as winter but less meat and more milk cheese and eggs, and highlights vegetables as tempting and healthy during low appetites.
The piece advises warm wool or washable cotton options for children during winter north of the Mason-Dixon line. It describes a raglan sleeved dress in wool challis with pleats, a two-part collar, bias binding, and a single button loop, plus optional bloomers in coordinating fabrics.
A simple egg sandwich mix uses hard boiled eggs fine chopped with mayonnaise dressing. The spread is placed between buttered graham bread slices and may include chopped olives for extra flavor.
A Virginia woman participates in a home demonstration club testing circle to compare two vacuum cleaners before choosing one. The USDA notes these circles let farm homemakers assess labor saving devices under home conditions, sometimes with loaned items from manufacturers or retailers.
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