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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
2
A fragment invoking Sir Thomas Browne on time and the world’s brevity. It reflects that the world itself is brief within eternity and should be viewed as a temporary parenthesis. The quote prompts contemplation of time’s measure against the vast span of existence.
In Washington a top official profile reveals General Lewis Hershey, head of Selective Service, urging draft boards to consider agricultural deferments to preserve farm labor. He notes farmers’ difficulty replacing skilled workers and the need to feed factory and military personnel during defense needs.
The article notes delays in the first U S lend lease food shipment to Britain and discusses possible rationing ideas. It cites large U S reserves near docks totaling 70 million dollars of food and cites a ship carrying eggs cheese and flour as evidence of supply gaps caused by shipping shortages.
Bud Ward and wife Mrs Ward host two Washington radio shows and an annual network program Congressional Children. They cultivate a Virginia farm with Amelita, producing surplus fruit vegetables and 500 jars of preserves last year.
NRICH provides transfer 29333 featuring a waterlily motif for chair sets and divan cushions. Leaves and stems appliqued in green with pastel blooms and a brown basket are embroidered. Multiple stamps allowed for new improved hot iron transfers. Send your order.
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