Bustle of the Army Irks Icelanders
Reykjavik endures a wartime invasion as British and American troops crowd streets and shops. Residents, proud of Iceland’s democracy, chafe at military rule while local businesses and services boom. Hotels, theaters, and restaurants operate with reservation systems. war logistics disrupt daily life.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
London
James Cagney
Denmark
Minute Make-Ups for Dry Skin Revival
A skincare routine recommends moisturizing with rich cream, leaving it on a minute, then using a hot Turkish towel on the throat and face. Repeat moisturizer and towel, wipe with a cleansing tissue, then apply cream rouge and powder to bring a soft bloom of color.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU Service
Anny Meadow Mouse and the Fear of Fear
Danny tells old Mr. Toad that fear keeps him alert and cautious as wild animals circle, while Mr. Toad admits fear can be foolish yet useful. The pair discuss why being afraid shapes their lives and choices along the Green Meadows.
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Anny Meadow Mouse
Danny
Mr. Toad
Old Man Coyote
Skimmer
Mr. Blacksnake
Granny Fox
Reddy Fox
Redtail
Hawk
Hooty
Owl
Blacksnake
Toad
Grandfather Frog
Old Mr. Toad
Associated Newspapers
WNU Service
Swastika Symbol Found on Pottery Across Greenland
An old Hebrew fired clay piece and American pottery show a swastika, traced as far north as Greenland. The symbol, historically linked to good luck by Indians, appears in diverse ancient wares.
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Greenland
Rider Survives 40-Foot Fall After Mattress Saves Rider
New Waterford Nova Scotia. Alex Poirier rode his bicycle over a 40 foot embankment and plunged to a rocky shore. Spectators rushed to the scene and found him unhurt on an old mattress beneath the cliff.
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New Waterford
N. S
Alex Poirier
Poirier
House of Commons to Be Entirely Rebuilt After War
In Ottawa Ralph Assheton says Nazi bombing destroyed the British house of commons and only complete reconstruction can restore the lower chamber. He notes the Lords chamber survived and laments the loss as a blow to the legal temple and to the nation.
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House of Commons
Ottawa
Ralph Assheton
Labor
Ernest Biven
Assheton
House of Lords
Temple
What to Do by Phyllis Belmont
Host a memorable evening by inviting about four couples who know each other well. Each guest provides a course of the meal with the hostess serving the main dish. Cocktails hors d oeuvres salad and dessert can be supplied by others.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Rural Youth Put Movies First in Entertainment
Purdue University researcher Dr. Lynn Robertson reports farm youths favor movies over dancing in their entertainment, with rural young men averaging 36 films and young women 34 annually, and spending about 43 dollars per year on entertainment.
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Lafayette
Lynn Robertson
Purdue University
Robertson
Fifth Column Army of Rats Wreaks Staggering Damage
Dr. W B Hermes of the University of California told pest control operators that 250 million rats and other pests cause up to 1 billion dollars in annual damage to food clothing furniture and housing. He warned that stored grain and milled products suffer 300 million in losses yearly and that moths termites and weevils worsen the effect during a national defense period. He urged new pest control methods to replace unsatisfactory current practices.
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Oakland
United States
W. B. Herms
University of California
National Convention of Pest Control
Hermes
Sewing Circee Bodice Style With Youthful Neckline
The bodice features a low pointed neckline that flatters the face. A low waistline seam smooths the sides and back to minimize hips. Optional short sleeves or below-the-elbow drape sleeves suit silk rayon wool crepes satin faille romaine.
Pearls, Gossip, and Silence at a Garden Party
A society leader shows off family pearls at a garden party while a friend jokes about testing them with biting teeth. The lead quips about真假 pearls and the guest notes the proverb that a silent man often overestimates his knowledge.
Off Pitch Ben and Gladys Key Exchange
Humorous dialogue features Ben singing at every turn and Gladys suggesting a fix by obtaining the correct key. The exchange plays on musical interruptions and practical jokes in a light domestic scene.
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Ben
Gladys
Drop in Temperature
A playful line notes a burglar raid in which Jack stayed calm but visibly shivered. The dialogue hints at a chilly scene and Jack keeping composure during the intrusion.
Do you think you could learn to love me
A terse dialogue fragment contrasts romance with gendered perception. The speaker muses on love as an acquired taste and contemplates identity in a wry exchange. The line hints at social attitudes toward affection and self-perception.
Collecting in Happiness and Courtesy as Duty
A reflective piece notes that pursuing a favored vocation may not bring wealth yet remains virtuous. It argues courtesy yields consistent returns regardless of status, and warns that even a precious gem is dulled by a poor setting.
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