Memos of a Columnist's Sec'y On War and Washington Rumors
The column outlines wartime chatter from a press secretary figure in Washington. Observations include reactions to Nazi resistance on the Eastern front, royal-joke pranks on Labor leader Lewis, and coverage notes from the New York Herald Tribune. It references Washington politics, media surveillance, and wartime public opinion gauges. It mentions Mrs Wainwright's broadcast visit, Ann Sheridan quips, and the March of Time film on Germany.
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Sec
Hugh Baillie
United Press
Hitler
Collier's
Habbergast
Germany
Eeuador
White House
Washington
Cong. S. Bloom
WPB
Vatican
U.S
Rome
Dun & Bradstreet’s
H'wood
Sinatra
Sewing Circle Patterns for Princess Frock and Underwear
Sewing Circle patterns offer a princess frock and a slip panty set designed for fit and comfort. Pattern No. g74 includes sizes 11 through 18 with three quarter sleeves and specific fabric yardages. Pattern No. 8500 covers sizes 36 through 52 with a built up shoulder slip and pantie, both priced at 25 cents plus name address and pattern number. War demand notes slight delays in filling orders.
Giant pearl and other colossal gems described
A Philippines giant pearl weighs 14 pounds and measures nine by five inches, found in a Tridacna shell. A US black opal weighing 21 cubic inches is flawless but must be cut. Earlier gems include a teacup sapphire from Magol and a large beryl from Grafton weighing 214 tons.
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Philippine Islands
United States
Magol
Grafton
N. H. Phil
Large Sized Vestee Pattern for Knitwear circulates
Readers learn of a new large size vestee knitting pattern No 5640 offered in maroon yarn for sizes 38 40 42 and 44. The article notes warmth under coats and suitability as a Christmas gift and invites orders with 16 cents plus name and address for Pattern No 649.
Quiz questions answer common terms and facts
A trivia set covering definitions and geography asks what a milliard is what a lee tide is which US lake has no inlet or outlet what Tokyo was formerly called whether cement equals concrete what a kraal means in South Africa and what a group of lions is named.
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United States
Tokyo
Crete
South Africa
Household tips for cleaning and sewing maintenance
Spilled food on range coils should clear before brushing away. A magnet can pick up pins and needles from the sewing room floor. Add a tablespoon of epsom salts to starch to stiffen collars. Sew a strong piece of material inside the back cuffs of men's pants to prevent frayed edges.
Practical Household Tips From A Vintage Column
A compact guide covers shoe racks and socks to fit feet snugly with elastic tops. It notes shoe trees to prevent shrinking, beets kept bright by leaving roots, and cleaning frames with methyl spirits. It offers closet spacing tips and a quick zip repair via a safety pin and thread.
Fresh as Dawn Jasper and the Dry Wit at Home
A snippet features Jasper joking about age and space waiting, with Joan replying in dry sarcasm. A brief exchange touches on marriage, dancing, and social quips as family banter blends into everyday commentary. The farmer comments on rain and agriculture in a light, informal mood.
Creomulsion Adverts Bronchitis Cure Claim
An advertising pitch promotes Creomulsion as a bronchitis remedy that clears germ laden phlegm and soothes inflamed bronchial membranes. It urges buying two bottles with a money back guarantee if the cough is not quickly alleviated.
Feathers Flying and a Hard Lesson in Pride
A comic tale from a husband who advances at work sends letters home bragging of promotions. First foreman then manager, he inflates with “feather in my cap.” Later he is dismissed and pleads for money, while his wife replies with a curt telegram to come back, echoing the old feathered metaphor.
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Sayine
ill Fated Chesapeake Has No Namesake in Navy
The Chesapeake, first American naval vessel of that name, inspired no successors after two defeats. In 1807 the captain struck to the British ship Leopard and the frigate was searched. In 1813 the Chesapeake surrendered to HMS Shannon and was captured.
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Chesapeake
U. S. Navy
Collier’s
H.M.S. Leopard
Barbara Fritelue and the Flag Tale in Verse
The question asks which poet immortalized the Barbara Fritelue and the flag story. It seeks the author credited with turning that narrative into enduring verse for posterity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Fritelue
Crater Lake Oregon and Whittier Verses
A collection of short lines noting Crater Lake in Oregon and lines attributed to John Greenleaf Whittier. The fragments include fragments on cement, direction of wind, and a native vitage, forming a literary notice in a 19th century style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crater Lake
Oregon
John Greenleaf Whittier
Relieve Cough With Simple Home Syrup and Pimex Mix
A vintage ad advises a home remedy to ease coughs using two cups sugar and one cup water heated to dissolve, then 234 ounces Pimex added to a pint bottle. The preparation claims quick relief, non spoilage, pleasant taste, and a money back guarantee if not fully satisfying.
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Ol As Tia
Lewis
Washington Hotel
Roosevelt
N. Y. Herald Tribune
Gov. Dewey
Gov’t
Montgomery Ward
Gav’t
Ohio
The
Post
Churchill
Capt
Ramsey
U. S
Wall Street
National Press Club
George Gallup
Doc
Dr. Gallup
Bricker
Fala
Dewey
Truman
Jonathan Wainwright
the Waldorf
Ann Sheridan
Truman Committee
Breakers
Palm Beach
Ream
Fort Bragg
Margaret Conners
Clare Luce
Congress
Conn
Miss Conners
Cong
Anderson
Gerald L. K. Smith
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
New
Montgomery St
San Francisco
Calif
Jasper
Joan
Horner
Mother
Jack
Folds
Kelloge
Fleschmann
Fleischmann
Pleischmann
Box
York
Cey
Mai
Didia
Zeke
Oran
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