Adventurous Americans and Notable Historic Duels
A historical montage recounts Captain John Whistler and his son William in a five mile foot race against a Pottawatomie chief at Fort Dearborn. It then covers Frederick Ward’s Taiping War exploits and Ada Blackjack’s lone Arctic survival with Ada’s diary testament to faith and endurance.
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John Whistler
Lake Michigan
Fort Dearborn
William Whistler
Young Whistler
Fort, Dearborn
Whistler
China
Frederick T. Ward
Salem
Mass
Shanghai
Young Ward
Sungkiang
Tseki
Confucius
Arctic
Ada Blackjack
Wrangel Island
Siberia
Cook
Lorne Knight
Knight
Western Newspaper Union
Meatless Lent Ideas For Homemakers In Hard Times
A short guide suggests varied meatless options during Lent to keep meals appealing and economical. It highlights fish, canned salmon, cheese, pasta, legumes, nuts, and eggs as nutritious protein sources, with tips on pairing cheese with macaroni or noodles and using beans, lentils, and nut dishes to create balanced, thrifty menus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WNU
C. Houston Goudiss
Farm hazards top cause of deaths in 1937 safety study
The National Safety Council reports 19,500 occupational deaths in 1937, with agriculture accounting for 4,500. Machinery caused 29 percent and animals 21 percent of farm fatalities, followed by heat 11 percent, falls 9 percent, vehicular 8 percent, lightning 5 percent, and crushed by falling trees 4 percent, with all other hazards at 13 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Barbara Bell Spring Pattern Book Offer for Dresses
The notice promotes Barbara Bell patterns No. 1655 and No. 1681 with dress designs in various fabrics. It gives sizes 34 through 48, material yardage, and features like gathers, princess lines, and scalloped closings. Send 15 cents for the Spring Pattern Book to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Spears
S. Desplaines St
Profit by Fools Parable Cited in Classical Thought
A Plutarch quote is cited about how fools can profit more from the folly of others than the reverse, arguing that wise men inspire imitation while fools seed their own mistakes. The line reflects on human behavior and moral critique.
How to Sew Yellow Rooms with Brown Highlights
Ruth Wyeth Spicer suggests brightening a yellow guest room with touches of brown for contrast. She offers a simple plan: mark materials with six inch dashes, create tassels, and reverse color schemes for bedspreads. Use brown with yellow tassels for borders on spreads or curtains.
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Eskimo
Uestion
Aswer
LUDEN
Ruth Wyeth
Quaker State
Quaker State Oil Refining Corp
Oil City
Pennsylvania
Gus Marshall
Prince Albert
P. A
P.A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Aya
Cope
King Peatare Syndicate GP. Corp
Themnes
Barcha
Jerry
Hoban
Huey
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