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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1943
Page
6
A news round of opinions cites Elmer Twitchell and Helen Hayes railing against bans on feasts in film scenes. The piece notes film studios pushing toned down banquet scenes, while Roosevelt and LaGuardia are blamed for food woes. It also mocks rationing and mentions butter substitutes amid shortages.
A Scots law firm's lease nearing expiry prompts a tongue in cheek exchange. The firm replies with a clipped signoff to show intent to remain, while the landlord presses for clarity. A farm scene follows with neighbors asking after the missus and inquiring about selling the horse.
A landscape architect demonstrates a sundial to a newly rich woman. She asks what it is and how it records time as the sun moves across the heavens. The companion explains that the shadow on the dial indicates the time of day.
A professor asks what is the greatest change when water becomes ice. The answer: the price.
At an eastern camp a discharged soldier in civilian clothes told a chaplain he planned to go home after 12 days in the army. He said he told his sergeant he didn't like it and wanted to leave, but the sergeant tersely replied Scram buddy. The soldier explained that scram means go home where he comes from.
The column from the homeown ers friend offers tips to maintain worn or broken household items. It emphasizes war priorities and urges readers to take care of what they have as government needs take precedence.
A reader reports buckling and surface deterioration of 20 year old stucco on a house. Magnesite based stucco deteriorates and corrodes metal lath, making replacement with Portland cement stucco and new metal lath the practical permanent fix.
In face of fuel oil shortage and rationing homeowners are urged to convert oil burning furnaces to coal where possible. The final step shown is replacing coal grates in the furnace. Water Spots on Ceilings Condensation likely. ventilate attic, install windows if missing. Oil-painted ceilings won’t be affected by dampness. check for outside leaks first. Basement Floor Remove all paint with hot washing soda solution then rinse. finish with synthetic resin floor paint suitable for damp cellars. Roofing Paper Remove old roofing paper before adding new. asphalt paper requires asphalt cement and tar for tar paper.
A brief reflection on memory and greatness with humorous tone and literary critique. The speaker notes that some men are born great but most do not have greatness thrust upon them and that speech shapes literature.
A collection of old-style maxims notes journalism progress and how casualty tallies match initial reports. It suggests an auctioneer needs audience nods to succeed and that nature, while nurturing, offers no handouts.
The saying frames true economy as the result of wisdom and as the foundation of independence, linking prudent resource use to personal and social liberty.
Old time ad copy promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin as a gentle remedy for constipation linked to stomach upset. It claims the combination wakes lazy bowels and soothes the stomach, suitable for adults and children, with directions on the label.
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