A Bomb and Its Effects Hiroshima Warning Pamphlet
An old article describes the Hiroshima atomic blast on August 6 1945 with surviving guidance pamphlets titled Protection from the Atomic Bomb. It notes the 12 page red cover and advice for life safety and survival for men women and children, including blast and radiation effects. It mentions mass casualties and the belief in a superweapon transformation. The text includes probate court notice for Chaphen B. Dawson late of Maynard and a court date in Cambridge in 1951.
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Hiroshima
Probate action for will in Moynihan estate in Maynard
John C. Leggat grants probate of a document claimed as the last will of the deceased Moynihan of Maynard. Daniel Moynihan seeks appointment as executor without surety. Objections must be filed by counsel. notice dated March 6, 1901. Also a lost Pass Book No 2767 at Concord Co-operative Bank, Concord, Mass.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Chaphen B. Dawson
Maynard
Charles B. Dawser
Cambridge
Johnny. Leggat, Esquirre
John's Bio Register
Daniell
Moynihan
Mayinard
John C. Leggat
John J. Butler Wester
Concord
Co-operative Ban
Concord, Mass
Motorist Hits Pedestrian Then Replies Illicitly
A man driving a new car struck a pedestrian crossing the street. The pedestrian, unhurt, asked if the driver was blind. The motorist responded with a glare and claimed he had hit the person.
How to survive an A bomb attack in civil defense tips
The guide outlines blast, heat, and radiation zones from a nuclear blast. It warns that within two miles of ground zero severe burns and destruction occur, while radiation and fallout threaten beyond that radius. It urges training, planning, and Red Cross support to save lives.
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Taciius
Japan
Brens
Parison Sgeegee
Vivacious Cleveland Woman Sparks Date Glove Remark
A lively Cleveland woman on a first date in Boston draws on her gloves provoking her date who jokes that in his city people would rather see a woman put on stockings in public. She coolly retorts that they would rather.
Shy Scot Seeks Marriage via Debt Trap Tale
Jock MacGregor, a reserved young Scotsman, reads a dispatch promising a rich payoff in marriage. He courts a pampered daughter whose father is deeply in debt, but he questions a crucial detail the woman cannot answer, halting the plan.
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Jock MacGregor
New
Jock
Jack
Young mother discovers son whittling chair legs
A mother returns to find her young son calmly whittling the legs of a dining room table she had just bought and installed. She cries to her husband John for help, fearing she might hurt the child if she intervenes.
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John
Eight-year-old enters contest about radio show preference
A boy submitted a 25 word entry praising his favorite program. He said he likes the Jack Smith show because as soon as it ends the Lone Ranger comes on.
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Jack Smith
Tulip Rhapsody Easter Cake Inspires Spring Table
A tulip tinted rhapsody cake brings spring to Easter dining with floral frosting and a light downy texture. The recipe guides butter shortening milk vanilla eggs and cake flour, with steps for creaming, batter mixing, and baking at 375 F for about 25 minutes.
Well That’s Different in a Child’s Misheard Death Tale
A brief anecdote recounts Howard Da Silva describing a mother who tells her child that Poppy is killed in a terrible accident. The child hysterics as the mother explains Pap would not want tears. The child sounds out Poppy and mishears as Hoppy.
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Howard da Silva
Poppy
Pap
Rabbit Hunter Dog Joke Report
A humorous dialogue describes a hunter and his intelligent dog. The dog instinctively hides behind a tree when gunshots are fired, prompting a lighthearted exchange about the animal’s cleverness and obedience.
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Hunter
Heep
Sam
Yassuh
William G. Steele Family Serves in Armed Forces
The William G. Steele family is well represented in the armed services with two sons in the Marines, one in the Air Force, and one in the Navy. The text notes a 1,723 square mile area and mentions the largest island in the continental United States.
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Fort Worth
Tex
William G. Steele
Armed Services
Marines
Air Porte
Navy
Continental
United States
Visible Mending on Garments and Blankets
A brief note on repairing clothing and blankets with visible stitching. Mentions tweed gabardine and velour fabrics, with hints of camel hair and crepe materials.
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Ices
China
O'Brien
Leden
Nard
San Antonio
Fexaai
HMA Renae
Lesley
Nary Schoal
Caliente Plain St. Box
Bambare
Cmrcks
Beenapountains
New Hampshire
Seletde Mountains
N. BR
Jer & Bening
New Jersey
Universal
Gertrude Bloomberg
White ‘Pond Road
F. D. Maynerd
Stow
Gerage
Charles Ugmi
Great A
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McCleary
Treas
Mass
By Ken Reynolds
Mewes
A LJ
THE
RED Cross
Papa
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Ispeces Tea
Cape
Cancord
Westbrook van Voorhees
Tel
Valuce
Main St
Concord Tel
Thrift
Cleqners
Walden Street
Maynard Consumers Credit Union
Co-Op
Main Street
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