Tricky Quiz on Flag Colors and Historic Facts
The questions cover flag stripe colors, urban population share from the 1940 census, a frugivorous diet, costs of the Statue of Liberty construction, and per diem workers’ pay method. The top stripe is red and the bottom is red, and urban share was about one third.
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No Age Is Safe in Lolita and Leonard Marriage Question
Kathleen Norris recalls a Texas mother raising concerns about Lolita 18 and Leonard 19 marrying with limited funds and a fatherly allowance. The columnist weighs risks of early marriage, family influence, and potential happiness versus duty, noting practical qualities may outweigh age.
War Secrets and Navy Tug of War Over Shipping Control
Senate hearings reveal secrets on a 500 million dollar China loan as Stimson and Knox testify behind closed doors. Army seeks control of all wartime shipping, pitting General Gross against the maritime commission and Navy with Joe Eastman and Somerville opposing. British red tape delays fliers to India amid fever shot rules, Baruch warns inflation must be checked by regulating profits wages and prices. Chicago Mayor Ed Kelly praised for cooperation on war problems as Wallace studies Portuguese and AAA bureaucrats dubbed clusterheads. Buy Defense Bonds.
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Statue of Liberty funding details
The text notes red on top and bottom and cites a total of 56.5 percent. It states the United States spent $350,000 on the pedestal and erection of the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor and mentions time phrasing by day.
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Should She Wait Lolita and a Young Bride Proposal
Kathleen Norris urges Lolita to wait if she marries at eighteen to a boy barely older who is not yet employed. She says youth alone won’t doom a marriage. courage patience and responsibility are essential.
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Button front shirtwaist dress designs debut in spring
Pattern No. 1539 B presents a classic shirtwaist dress with button front, shoulder yokes, and generous gathers below the yokes for comfortable fit. The style emphasizes neat tailoring, smart lines, and spring wardrobe versatility.
Spicy Flavor from Clove-Enhanced Canned Soup
A quick tip notes that adding a few cloves to canned vegetable soup during heating imparts a spicy flavor. Remove the cloves before serving to avoid clove overpower.
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