Allied nickname study for Jeeps shows varied slang
The article notes that allied forces use distinct nicknames for Jeeps. Russians call them kozils or goats. Mexicans refer to them as cucarachas or cockroaches. Chinese slang uses a character meaning little tough guys.
Training War Dogs In U S Army History
The article notes that this war marks the first time the U S Army trains dogs for war work. Previously during World War I the army borrowed war trained dogs from the Allies rather than training its own.
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Quips and Quirks in a Schoolroom Echoes of wit
A collage of jokes and light fare turns on schoolroom banter. A teacher eyes the globe and a pupil’s twist ankle replies, memory loss, a prepaid doctor visit, and a chauffeur's gag about identifying a guest. The pieces read like potted humor from a bygone page.
President Aide Waits For Bobby After Jokes At School
A humorous exchange shows a teacher asking Bobby if he would like to be President. Bobby replies he would rather wait until things cool down, noting complex opinions about marriage and advice from his mother.
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Stubbs Tries For Warmth In Darkness
In a dark kitchen, Sorely Needed Stubbs trips near the coal scuttle and a bruised shin signals his wife’s quip about the latest gadget. Mrs Stubbs replies with a playful line about a range finder as relief arrives.
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John
Heart's Desire Waiter Quotation Recalled
A humorist line depicts a waiter asking how the customer wants rice while a spinster sighs for something more romantic and wistful in a witty exchange. The vignette captures social mood and playful dialogue.
Nora Declares Move Aims to Share Joys of Living
Nora Indade responds to a family plea with a comic pledge to pursue philanthropy and allow another to enjoy life with Mrs Tiltsnoot, signaling a lighthearted domestic scene.
Shipbuilding Delays Highlight Early 1800s Yard Battles
Henry Kaiser's ship production compares with British warship delays from the 1810s to 1860s. A 74 gun Boscawen began 1811 at Woolwich and launched 1844. Worcester started 1816 at Deptford, christened 1831, finished 1843. Royal Sovereign projects stalled and renamed before finishing in 1860 and 1857 afloat.
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Woolwich Dockyard
Deptford
Royal Sovereign
Portsmouth
Royal Frederick
Frederick William
Admiralty
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