French Armies Reach Strassburg and Rhine Fronts
Battles rage across mud filled fronts as French Second Army nears Strassburg and French First Army advances north of the Rhine. American Third Army under Patton nears Saarbrucken while the Red Army makes steady progress. MacArthur air units thwart a Japanese landing in the Philippines. Veterans urged to buy the extra war bond as local soldiers receive hospital treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straousburg
Rhine River
George Patton
Saarbrucken
Red Army
Low Temperature Roasting Saves Meat and Preserves Flavor
The War Department reports tests by the Quartermaster General showing low temperature roasting can reduce meat needed by up to one third and keep vitamins and juices, with more even cooking. Benefits include easier slicing, less fat loss, cleaner ovens, less fuel, cooler kitchens, and better pan drippings preserved for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Office of the Quartermaster General
Quartermaster Corps
Yanks Build Night Baseball Lights In New Guinea Jungle
Anti-aircraft battalions in the New Guinea area formed a league and cleared a field in four days. Coconut trees served as 50 foot poles for 60 inch arc searchlights with white boards to illuminate the diamond. Four 750 watt floodlights expanded illumination around home plate for tropical night games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea Jungles
Lou O'Neill
Long Island Daily Star
Diamonds
Eisenhower outlines victory formula drive on all fronts
General Eisenhower calls for maximum pressure on fronts and home front with increased production to end the war. He praises the French army for progressing toward the Rhine and notes German retreats while Allied air forces strike oil depots. In the same period, Mr and Mrs W M Keith of Freeport conducted business in Cameron this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hower
Eisenhower
Bellfort
Rhine
Metz
George Patton
Third
Saarbrucken
Aachen
W. M. Keith
Freeport
Cameron
Switzerland's Geography and River Systems
The article describes Switzerland's topography with Monte Rosa on the Italian border as the highest peak, compares Jura ridges to alpine heights, and outlines a central Midland region. It explains how Switzerland feeds major rivers including the Rhine, Rhone, Po, Danube and Durance via Gotthard, Ticino, Inn, and Aare, highlighting their paths through lakes and cities like Bern and towns across the landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Monte Rosa
Jura Ranges
Rhine
Rhone
Gotthard Range
Ticino
Italy
Inn
Austria
Danube
Bern
Value of Soap and Its Quality in Manufacture
The value of soap depends on fat quality and how ingredients are mixed, plus careful regulation of fat and lye to avoid greasy residues or overly strong soap. Commercial brands vary mainly in water content and added materials for cleansing, water softening, cost, or special properties.
Soybean Hay Proves Competitive With Alfalfa in Protein
University of Illinois figures show a ton of dry soybean hay yielding 272 pounds of protein and 64 pounds of minerals, versus 344 pounds of protein and 74 pounds of minerals for a ton of dry alfalfa hay. Data from Illinois fields notes soybeans were cut while leaves were green and pods well filled.
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H. J. Snider
Soil Experiment Fields
University of Ilinois College of Agriculture
Illinois
Snider
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Philippines
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Texas Veteran
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W. M. McMillion of
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Newton Memorial Hospital
Dick L. Woods
Thorndale
Mamie A. Hefley
Germany
Eisen
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Matula’s
Cash Grocery
Louisiana
Penick & Ford, Ltd., Inc
New Orleans
Waite
Brer
Ares
O. K
Coast Co Coast
W. C. Pemberton
North Houston
Dusek Pharmacy
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