Humorous Anecdotes About Famous Figures
A compact collection of light vignettes about F D R Henry L Mencken Alfred Lunt Paderewski Henry Clay Voltaire Foch Einstein and Marie Dressler. Each tale centers on a witty remark misstep or daily moment that reveals character and charm.
Homemaking Tips and a Greeley Anecdote From 19th Century Columns
A mix of thrift ideas on furniture making using stools and wooden boxes with padding and coverings, plus repurposed materials from old draperies and fabrics. A brief note promotes Book 8 of homemaking booklets by Mrs. Spears and ends with a humorous anecdote about Horace Greeley warming by a hot air register.
Red Cross Increases Aid To Service Members Dependents
The American Red Cross reports a sixfold rise in material assistance to service members dependents through 8 700 chapters. Families are urged to stay in touch with chapters to resolve problems from wartime shifts such as discharge cancellations and troop transfers. Local home service workers handle food clothing and support, while Red Cross facilitates information for casualties and missing personnel.
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Oldest Flag in America from Cortez Arrival Displayed
The banner carried by Cortez in 1519 during the return to thank God at Coyoacan for Mexico City’s fall is preserved under glass in the National Museum, Mexico City. This artifact is cited as the oldest known flag in North America.
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Patterns Sewing Circle Apron Design and Materials
The apron pattern 8127 fits sizes 14 to 43 with fast tying straps that stay up and protect your dress. Size 16 needs 1 3/4 yards of 32 or 35 inch material and specified bias trim quantities. Order details follow.
Do It Yourself Household Care Tips
Practical advice on common household fixes and cleanliness. Recommends drawing water into a dry fountain pen when ink is unavailable and using soap scraps as jelly for washing. Suggests adding salt to blue water for even color in laundry and methods to tighten curtain springs. Ends with daily fridge inspection to track food supply and leftovers.
Devons Nickel History 5000 Years to Canadian Deposits
The article notes nickel’s ancient metallic lore and early names such as copper nicke l linked to Old Nick. It credits Swedish chemist Cronstadt with isolating nickel in 1754. Global use remained under 1000 tons yearly until 1883 when Canadian deposits were found, geologists estimating 200 million tons.
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Free yeast recipe book offer from Standard Brands Inc
If you bake at home we have prepared and will send absolutely free to you a yeast recipe book full of grand recipes such as Oven Scones Cheese Puffs Honey Pecan Buns Coffee Cakes and Rolls. Drop a card with your name and address to Standard Brands Inc 691 Washington St New York City.
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Flies Multiply Rapidly Says Reader’s Digest Expert
Reader’s Digest author Alan Devoe explains that a single pair of flies can produce trillions in weeks. An egg hatches in 24 hours, larva to adult in under 10 days, and female flies lay about 100 eggs every ten days across nine generations. He urges continuous control with swatters sprays and fly paper.
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USO Appeals for Donations to Support Local Committee
The notice urges contributions to the local USO committee or to USO National Headquarters at the Empire State Building New York. It directs supporters to send gifts to aid services and programs for personnel and families.
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