First Flagship Alfred Leads Early US Navy Fleet
The first flagship of the regular navy was the Alfred, one of nine small vessels forming America's original battle fleet. Her U S marine detachment included a captain, two lieutenants and sixty enlisted men.
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Easter Gift Plants and Finishing Pine Wood Tone
Easter gift plants such as nar zissi and other forced bulbs last longer when kept in a cool window. White pine ages to a mellow tone and is often finished naturally with equal parts orange and white shellac plus one third alcohol. Apply three coats, dry thoroughly, rub with steel wool, then finish with furniture wax.
Scrap for the War Effort Sparks Public Collection
A wartime appeal highlights scrap gathering as essential. Citizens urged to donate metal for weapon production, noting items such as a roller skate, door hinges, a door lock, an old spade, a trash burner, and a trash basket as usable materials for manufacturing a .30 caliber machine gun.
Sligh Peaks Fertile Valleys Haiti Lures Prospects
Haiti lies between Cuba and Puerto Rico as the second largest West Indian island. Its misty peaks reach nine to ten thousand feet, with rich forests tropical plants and mineral wealth awaiting development.
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Snowy giants crown North America’s high peaks
The Pacific coast and Gulf shores lie hot and sandy as vast landscapes rise to 5,000 feet with numerous lakes and snow crowned volcanoes. Only two mountains on the continent exceed Mt. Orizaba, which towers well above 18,000 feet.
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Life Insurance Holdings Reach 66 Million Americans
As of today more than 66 million Americans hold life insurance policies totaling over 124 billion dollars. In 1941 death claims paid reached about a billion dollars.
Marines Rout British On China Coast In Rugby Venture
A detachment of U S Marines stationed in China during 1927 28 defeated every British rugby team they faced on the China coast playing the English game with skill and discipline.
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New Harbor for Ocean Liners Near Los Angeles
A new harbor three miles offshore at Los Angeles is under construction to serve ocean liners, expanding harbor capacity and closely monitoring marine traffic and port access. The project aims to boost trade and cruise traffic while integrating with existing port facilities.
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Reporter Courage and Nazi Peace Talk Echoes
A nostalgia laden column recalls reporters killed or attacked for exposing corruption and extremism, cites Donald R. Melliett and George Dale as examples, and links to era dangers. It also surveys press agents and wartime propaganda, noting Ivy Lee’s influence and renewed emphasis on timely, sharp reporting.
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Joseph Pulitzer guided The New York World with careful oversight
A blind publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, had his secretary read every newspaper item to learn page placement, space for headlines, cross headlines, use of boxes, and illustrations, shaping how America’s papers were run for years at The New York World.
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Limon Toy Turtle Delivers Joy for Children
The skeptical Mr Turtle beams with joy at soon having many childish companions. He is a cuddle toy for little ones, promising fun for children and adults alike. Plain color shells print his body with pattern 79393. Send your order.
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Half-formed Comic Bits From a Scrambled Page
Fragmented jokes and quips mix with stray lines about marriage bigamy and fashion. The text includes humorous exchanges on clever phrasing, wedding band wit, and a cartoonish take on a couple’s remarks.
Love's Labor Lost bystander battle over peace terms
A bystander and an officer describe two men fighting after a dispute over what kind of peace settlement should be made following a war. The exchange captures the tense mood and the central issue driving the altercation.
Do You Bake at Home Grand Cook Book Free Offer
An advertisement invites readers to request a free grand cookbook crammed with recipes for yeast raised breads and cakes by mailing a postcard with name and address to Standard Brands Inc New York City at 691 Washington St.
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