Andy Answers Kids Questions on Homing Pigeons Gift
A reader aged 10 from Williamsport, Pa receives a 16 volume set of The Children's Hour for her question about how homing pigeons know their way home. The piece explains pigeon devotion, nesting behavior, and the military use of carrier pigeons from ancient Egypt to Caesar and the Saracens, noting Army Signal Corps efforts to improve the breed.
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Andy
Susan Tells
Williamsport
Mrs. Pigeon
Mama
Papa
Homer
Egypt
Army Signal Corps
Nying
Play Safe Alert Chew Gum for Driver Alertness
Public notice urges drivers to stay alert by avoiding drowsiness and jitters behind the wheel. Chewing gum is recommended to relieve strain and maintain focus, with instructions to choose any brand.
Building a privacy wall with concrete and blocks
A home guidance note explains laying a privacy wall in backyards using concrete on cinder blocks. It covers foundation size below frost line, mortar mix of cement and sand, joint filling, and staggered vertical joints for strength and ventilation. It suggests decorative cement paint and invites a personal reply to Mr. Cobb with a stamped self addressed envelope.
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Cobb
Wrigley Spearmint Gum Ad Urges Enjoyable Chewing
The copy promotes Wrigley's Spearmint Gum as a refreshing, flavorful choice for lively chewing. It emphasizes real, smooth chewing enjoyment and full bodied flavor.
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