Names of Army Depot and Base Assignments Across New York and California
The list details numerous military personnel, units, and postings primarily in New York and California, including general depots in New York City and San Francisco, various army, navy, and air force units, and APO/FPO addresses. Names include Robert Pacey, Richard Harding, James and Christian, Winfred L Keel, Virgil G Traver, and many others linked to specific bases such as Camp Lejeune, Fort Hood, Camp Pendleton, Fort Leonard Wood, and Ellington Field.
Vet charged three dollar visit in rural taxibus scheme
An upstate New York veterinarian answered a farm call after a farmer claimed a sick cow. They rode winding country roads to the farmer’s home where the farmer revealed he did not have a sick cow and accused the doctor of overcharging, saying a taxi would cost five dollars.
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New York
Fragmented Phrase Cornered by Witty Exchanges
A jumble of lines features a trademark apple gag, a tailor’s quip about cloth and business, a remark on atomic energy, a mother asking about school, a child named Johnny learning a lesson, and a math quip about family income, all presented in a stray newspaper tone.
Sheriff Candidate's Drink Question Sparks Witty Exchange
A local sheriff candidate known for staying close to shore sought a minister's backing. The minister asked about intoxicating beverages before pledging support, and the candidate quipped whether the question was an inquiry or an invitation.
Nearly Always Description of a Small Town
A compact portrait of a close knit community where trust, reputation, and personal ties shape daily life. Everyone seems to know whose checks clear and whose husband is under scrutiny, illustrating social bonds and quiet tensions in a small town.
Mosquito Quip Sparks Witty Exchange with Willie
A humorous exchange quotes Willie replying to the line about every creature's purpose. Willie quips that the mosquito shows how easy it is to get stung, delivering a light moment from the source.
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Willie
Woman uses car choke lever to hang handbag
A motorist pulled into a service station furious that her car drank excess fuel. The attendant asked about a dash choke lever. The woman replied lightly that the gadget has no use, so she keeps it out to hang her handbag.
Political quip on traitor and crossing parties
A fathers and sons exchange defines a traitor as one who leaves our party for the other side. The son asks about crossing the other way and receives a wry reply referencing a biblical verse. The line plays on political loyalty and shifting sides with a humorous edge.
Working Concern A Model Marriage Treasures Wife as Treasure
A model marriage is described as a partnership where the wife is a treasure and the husband is a treasury. The saying emphasizes mutual value and stability within domestic life.
It's Exasperating Calling My Wife on the Telephone
A reader laments dialing his wife with repeated outages and busy signals. He notes the line is clear only when she is not home, and when she is home the line is busy, making the task exhausting and dizzying.
Milk fed pigs show rapid gains from synthetic milk
Researchers reported in spring 1951 that pigs fed synthetic milk reach favorable gains, with piglets weaned around twenty six pounds and gaining on as little as one and a half pounds of feed solids. The data noted substantial efficiency differences between synthetic milk feeds.
Better Mousetrap Prize Sought by American Humor
A historical note mentions a reward of $0,090 for the inventor of a superior mousetrap, reflecting a quotation attributed to the American humor tradition.
Kitchen becomes living space spurs color appliance trend
The kitchen no longer just utilitarian, becoming a furnished living area. Manufacturers report 80 to 85 percent demand for color washers in blue, yellow, green and pink, while solid white lagging in sales. Many use color on interior frames and color plates.
Ancient Egyptian Paint Pigments Across The Nile
Ancient Egypt used about eighteen to twenty pigments for paint. White from earth near Melas, red ochre from Cappadocia, yellow from yellow ochre with iron and clay, black from charred plant life, green from copper mines, and royal purple traced to Tyre around 1000 B.C.
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Egypt
Melas
Cappadocia
Tyre
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William D Cecil
Rau
General Depot
Atlanta
Georgia
York
Pat Harry
New York N Y
Robert Pacey
Eage Co
Richard Harding
Pic James
Christian
Harry Peters
Amd Rask,co
Avo
New Vork m ' Cpl Garmend Bleady Us
New Vork
Russell D Baysingar
SPH
Nollie
Penniegton
Eng
Lejenme
Carolina
McKtapey
Virgil G Traver
Trops
Richardaca
Apo
Seattle
Washington
Larsan Air Force Base
San Francisco
Calif
Cpl Pesald Miara
San Francisco Calif
Ric Hemer Lauderback
Sam Francisco
Harley
Jones Jr
Charles Pavid
Cred J Maherra
Fukuoka
San Francisco Galif
Pterrank
Fussner
Chas Barmold
Sap Francieco Calif
Cpl
Pale
Catton
Special Services Navy
Gan Francisco Calif
Skaggs
Garaimers Bay A
FPO
Frank & Koaight S A
Jeowins
Pic
Baysingar
HS Co
MSM
Supps Arms
TRC
Camp
del Mar
Oceanside
Calit
cpl ponald + cramer
BSMC
Bn Marine Baks
Camp Pendleton
Oceanside Call
Pic George Wagner
Pendleton
Atbur
Endress
Barstow Annex
Nebo Barstow
Zod
Robert P Cady
Rk E Hasselacher
Aarm
Leonard Wood
Thomas J. Maher
Leagarad Wood Mo
Homer Tynn Jr
Ellington
Texas
Albert Suman Lanone
Amarilo
Donald W Ploreilie
AG Pavid
Big Spring
Slocum
Studen
Donald Lee Bants
Dale
Rovers
CMM
Great Lakes, Llinocis
Sesend
Roman
Margina
Johnny
Rynthesa
Paixet
Mike’s Dry Cleaning Service
Kewanee
Illinois
the Home Store
Gillette
Nllette
Tess
Chevrolet
Ves
ORCO
Princeville
Elinois
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