Washington's enduring women shape history and fate
A reflection on influential women from Helen of Troy to Louise Brooks and Mary, recalling the connections to Gen Douglas MacArthur, Pershing, and the Manila years, while weaving in wartime scenes, social life, and a domestic memoir through the lens of Mary and John.
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Helen of Troy
Duchess of Windsor
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Australia
Belle of
MacArthur
Manila
Philippine Army
John
Dad
Hollywood
Louise Chase
Mary
Louise
Geraldine
Doughboys Buy Bond for Mascot Blackout
Members of the war savings drive purchase a $25 bond for their mascot a small black dog named Blackout. Proceeds at bond maturity will be donated to the SPCA. Leprosy patients face shipping shortages as the high commissioner of Guadeloupe requests 200 kilograms of chaulainocyte or from Brazil for treatment.
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SPCA
Guadeloupe
Indies
U. S
Brazil
Joy of Sharing in a Happy Marriage
The text argues that sharing joys with a husband and children enhances every experience from picnics to home planning. It notes that shared financial worries, past sorrows, and future fears are less daunting with a partner, reflecting Kathleen Norris’s view that women with happy marriages are fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Norris
Critics and columnists assess actors and plays
During Mr. Winchell s absence guest columnists will conduct his space. Actors and playwrights are judged by critics whose views influence readers. Some writers honestly convey belief despite pressure, and actors rarely resent criticism when it is constructive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Winchell
Walter Winchell
Fired actor turns critic and roasts show
A reminiscence recalls a traveling company where Fred Butler, once fired for poor acting, became a newspaper reviewer who roasted their shows. It contrasts Butler’s critiquing with George Bernard Shaw and Mark Twain’s early drama criticism and notes how motion pictures shaped modern criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Fred Butler
Butler
Minneapolis
Lionel Barrymore
George Bernard Shaw
London
Mark Twain
Alta California
San Francisco
Evolution of Movie Criticism From Trade to Public Opinion
A new form of film criticism emerged via confidential exhibitor reports guiding exploitation. Trade magazines followed, praising or cautioning based on anticipated audience response. Audiences often defy critics, proving the public remains the sharpest judge as a film grosses a million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Harrison
Babe Ruth and Nazi saboteur bribery in wartime hotel scene
The narrative recalls Babe Ruth attending a relaxed premiere of The Pride of the Yankees. It notes the eight saboteurs violating the Nazi honor code by cheating even as they bargain for survival and describes Washington hotels ordering the firing of enemy alien waiters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
Coast
Cheese on the home front in wartime food drive
The article notes U S cheese stocks exceed seasonal norms with nearly 70 million pounds stored. Cheddar output in the first five months tops 387 million pounds, up from 255 million last year, signaling high production to support wartime needs and ease meat shortages. Secretary Wickard urges continued production to help national nutrition.
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United States
Wickard
Medium Blue Gray Living Room Decor Described
A living room scene features medium gray blue walls and woodwork, a sand colored ceiling, and light draperies with scalloped cornices. Deep rose quilted chintz on two love seats, wing chairs in matching or soft green, a plain mantel space with a white vase of white and rose flowers, and 18th century mahogany furniture including a white Staffordshire dog mantel guards.
Taste Determines Quality of Cream Flavor
The article explains that cream quality hinges on taste and smell. It notes taste buds on the tongue detect five tastes while true flavor comes from smell, urging readers to place a generous amount on the tongue, press to the palate, and hold ten seconds before assessing.
No Official Uniform In Early U S Navy History
The text notes sailors had no official uniform before 1852 with自由 adornment allowed. It highlights two stars on jumpers since 1820 as a likely aesthetic choice and mentions white collar stripes inspired by the British practice. It also references British regulations standardizing three stripes on the jumper.
Crafting a Modern Wall Decoration From Remnants
A home project describes finishing a wall piece with a plain baseboard and paint for a modern look. It explains using a remnant of flowered chintz for a decor diagram and applying several coats of varnish to an old frame to mimic oil painting.
All-Bran as a Remedy for Constipation
The article argues that lack of dietary bulk from refined foods causes constipation and promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a daily cereal solution. It advises plentiful water intake and medical consultation if symptoms persist, noting All-Bran is made in Battle Creek by Kellogg's.
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Kellogg's
Battle Creek
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