High Profile Leaders Focus in Washington Gathering
In New York and Washington voices shape U S leadership as Eric A. Johnson, head of a major Northwest electrical maker, speaks as U S Chamber of Commerce president. Maj. Gen. William N Porter’s wartime romance image contrasts with his stern wartime duties and readiness against gas attacks. Mrs Alfred J Mathen Legion Auxiliary leader calls for women to end hoarding using newly expanded roles in government and society.
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Eric A. Johnson
United States
Northwest
United States Chamber of Commerce
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Johnson
Spokane
Cluett and
Peabody
Alfred . J. Mathe
Dorais Takes Key Role With Detroit Lions As Future Built
Former Notre Dame star Gus Dorais becomes athletic director for the Detroit Lions after moving from college and coaching roles. Owner Fred Mandel funds the project, aiming to strengthen the franchise for the long haul despite wartime uncertainties.
Barbara Bell Dress and Blouse Patterns Promoted
All occasions. O DESIGN tops the shirtwaist for easy wear with a front ton dress and a belt. Barbara Bell Pattern No 1648 B covers sizes 14 through 42 with busts 32 to 42. Pattern 1705 B offers two blouse styles for sizes 10 to 20 with busts 28 to 38. Order details follow.
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Barbara Bell
Historical Quiz Questions About Common Knowledge
The questions ask who the hoi polloi are what animal a loggerhead is which U S city repeats its name twice the total continental area of the United States and the intact height of the Great Pyramid of Gizeh and the air pressure at sea level.
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United States
Gizeh
Quiz with Answers on Various Subjects
A compact quiz with diverse topics and answers across science history literature and general knowledge. Includes concise explanations for key facts. Suitable for quick study and engagement.
Gems of Thought Quick Sayings and Quotations
A compact collection of brief morals and reflections from classic authors. Martial, Scott, Byron, Emerson offer maxims on health virtue success and self evaluation in concise lines. The tone resembles a early 19th century anthology of wise aphorisms.
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Martial
Scott
Byron
Emerson
Sewing Circle Pattern Request Form
Pattern request card from the Pattern Department at 530 South Wells Street Chicago asks patrons to enclose 20 cents per pattern and provide pattern number name address and size for each desired pattern.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Difference Between Fog and Cloud
Fog and clouds are both made of water droplets, but fog forms near the ground while clouds form in the sky. Fog reduces visibility and settles at ground level, whereas clouds are suspended in the air at various altitudes.
Notable Facts From Various Topics of Note
The list mentions the masses or populace, a large Atlantic turtle, Walla Walla Washington, a vast land area with 3 026 789 square miles and 52 630 water surface, a pyramid height of 481 feet, density of over a ton per square foot, a statement on height differences and fog and clouds, references to David Farragut, Hales, and a note that there is no prince of Wales with the title held only by the king’s eldest son until he becomes king.
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Atlantic Ocean
Walla Walla, Wash
David Farragut
Hales
Prince of Wales
Digging for Knowledge Quote by Felton
A brief quote emphasizes that knowledge requires effort and discipline, comparing learning to digging for water. It notes that persistent digging yields rewards as springs appear and meet the seeker. The passage frames study as a challenging but fruitful pursuit.
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Felton
Timeline of ancient to modern mapmaking milestones
The oldest map in Nubia on papyrus dates to about 1200 B C. Romans surveyed large areas but few maps survived. A 13th‑century Severus copy remains. The first modern map is of Switzerland in 1513, Saxton's 1575 England atlas of 35 sheets, and France’s 1683–1744 national survey. Scotland’s Highlands map began after 1745, England’s one‑inch map ordered in 1791, completed 1870. United States mapping took 42 years.
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Severus
Switzerland
Saxton
England
Practical Household Hints From A 1900s Page
A collage of tips covers kerosene to soften waterlogged shoes and repel mice with peppermint oil, baking and cooking notes, quick fixes for stockings, nail polish as a minor cosmetic, cigarette ash as a silver polish, cautionary guidance on paints and dry conditions, rice cooking tips, enamel care, washing stove enamel, and using baking soda with vinegar to clear drains.
Birthday Cake Candles Spark Dressing Room Banter
A chorus girl shares her birthday party tale in the dressing room describing a cake with seventeen candles. The room reacts with disbelief and a teasing quip about burning candles at both ends. A secondary moment notes a clock running half an hour fast.
Candy and Roses Arrive After Quiet Quarrel
A daughter and her beau reportedly had a serious quarrel. Five pounds of candy a bouquet and two theater tickets soon followed, suggesting reconciliation gestures after the dispute.
Boots Tied Together Slow Recruits Route March
A company of recruits on a route march lost one man after they were issued new boots. He was later found and explained that his boots were tied together, preventing him from keeping pace with the others.
Novice Entertainer Skips Bow at Battalion Show
A battalion variety show features a novice performer asking how many bows to give. The stage manager replies no bows, instructing the performer to duck instead, in a lighthearted backstage exchange.
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Battalion
Devoted Couple Split After Fiery Lovers’ Row
Mrs. Robinson recalls a couple whose fierce exchange over who loved whom more ended in silence. The neighbors report the pair stopped speaking after the heated argument.
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Mrs. Robinson
Oldest Egyptian Barber Joke Found In Tomb Scene
A wall relief from an ancient Egyptian tomb depicts a barber and his client. The barber asks how to cut the hair and the customer replies in silence, presenting what researchers call the oldest known barber gag.
Time for It Inheritance Case Sparks Suspicion
George notices trouble as he contests his wife’s will. The twist reveals the wife is alive, contradicting the assumption of her death and prompting questions about motive and status of the will.
TI and a Foolish Heart Remembered
A nostalgic quip recalls TI’s past affection for a girl who left a lasting, mixed impression, noting how certain girls leave lasting memories despite heartbreak and folly.
Women See Man Dust as Gold in Some Minds
A playful line contrasts common view of man as dust with a belief held by some women that it is gold dust, implying value assigned to human traits.
Thoughtful of Him Novel Dialogue Fragment
A husband and wife exchange a humorous remark about sleep needs. The wife cites a doctor suggesting women require more sleep than men, prompting a playful suggestion not to wait up for him tonight. The snippet captures domestic banter and gentle gender commentary.
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