Truman six months in office shows weary caution
Washington reports observe President Truman six months after taking office. He remains decisive yet weightier in phrasing, often deferring specifics and signaling careful handling of questions. He faces a tough Congress and slow reconversion, feeling let down by early supporters.
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Truman faces decisive step to speak to the people
The article argues President Truman must end indecision and lead the nation. It praises his Senate record on universal military training and the Roosevelt program, predicting he will soon present his case to the public despite a Congress viewed as hostile.
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United Nations Organization For World Peace and Co-Operation
Stocking Nest Egg Sparks Gentle Exchange
Mrs Jones says she keeps money at home in an old stocking and adds a little extra each month. Mrs Smith counters that she loses interest by doing so.
Yardline Menu Quip Turns To Food Oddity
A witty aside notes you cannot buy food by the yard except spaghetti while joking that you could purchase three pig's feet, reflecting a humorous take on unusual purchasing notions.
Perfect Alibi Grapes On Sideboard Dispute
A mother questions a child about missing grapes from the sideboard. The child denies eating them but admits to consuming the skins and seeds, implying involvement in the fruit’s disappearance. The exchange plays on a playful domestic moment between mother and son.
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Sonny
Army training exchange on fire safety
In a classroom vignette a rookie asks what to do in case of fire and the sergeant cues yelling. The rookie responds to cease firing, illustrating a humorous miscommunication during drill.
Shoes That Last Long Squeaks Byron Advice
Byron asks for durable shoe guidance while Myron jokes that a squeaking pair would prove longevity. The exchange hints at value placed on long wear and footwear characteristics.
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Weather Dictates Lem and Clem Plans
In a playful exchange, Lem says the date with Clem hinges on the weather. Clem asks about the forecast, and Lem confirms plans depend on whether she will go out.
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Real Trouble Brown-Jones Robbed Bank Took Wife
A figure nick named Real Trouble Brown-Jones absconded with $100,000 from the bank and his actions included taking the bank president's wife. The event unsettles the community and raises questions about tomorrow's Sunday School class.
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Lost Wings Prompt a Laughing Flight Exchange
Passenger jokes with the pilot about lost wings humorously. pilot replies they have no wings and fear, but the passenger shrugs and jokes about getting new ones after landing.
Champion field trials and the bird dog king of autumn
A sports writer surveys field trials from Alberta Alabama to Saskatchewan and East Tennessee, praising Andy Sage and his dog Ariel. He notes the breed’s scent speed and stamina as key, the judges’ unpaid devotion, and the thrill of covey rises that draw ex servicemen and enthusiasts to distant events.
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Turkeys and field trials captivate hunters across regions
The piece extols turkey hunting as a prime camouage art and recalls dogs and coveys with vivid scenes. It notes Duluth emerging as a leading trials center with expectations for a top event next spring and hints at strong dog and field trial interest in the East and beyond.
Beau Jack Back to Augusta for Next Fight After Weigh-in
Beaux Jack, managed by Bowman Milligan and Chick Wergeles, heads to Augusta to train for his next bout. He currently weighs 144 pounds and aims for 140. He is scheduled to face the winner of the Janico Greco bout in December.
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Beau Jack
Augusta
Slim Princess House Frock Pattern No 8928
Sewing Circle Pattern No 8928 designs a Slim Princess House Frock with square neck and scalloped pockets edged in ric rac. Offered in sizes 34 to 48, fabric requirements vary by width. Due to high demand, processing times may be longer. order by mail with 25 cents per pattern to SEWING CIRCLE PATTERN DEPT in Chicago.
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Home Care Tips From Everyday Tasks
Frosting sticks better with a light flour dusting before icing. Equal parts ammonia and water remove varnish from furniture. To clean a pressure cooker valve soak in vinegar or kerosene to remove rust spots. Always unplug kitchen appliances when leaving them unattended.
Practical home tips on lunch fillings and laundry hampers
Creamed cheese with chili sauce or catsup makes a tasty sandwich filling. They go well with a hot drink. A hamper partition lightens wash day work. Build a plywood divider to fit inside the hamper, separating soiled white garments from colored clothes.
Home Fixes for Patching and Cleaning Tips
Patching children s pants can use a book as a foundation inside the leg. For stockings a small tumbler inside the fabric can work like a patching ball. Garbage pails should be emptied regularly and soaked weekly in warm soapy water, rinsed in scalding water, sun dried. Venetian blinds benefit from a soap and water bath with a soft sponge and thorough rinsing and drying.
Houses Built Without Hands For Our Souls to Live In
A Ruskin themed meditation on inner peace urging readers to build mental havens of pleasant thoughts. The passage extols fairy palaces of hopeful memories and faithful words as shelters against adversity.
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Home cough syrup mix promises quick relief
An old home remedy blends 2 cups granulated sugar with 1 cup water to dissolve without cooking. Add 234 ounces Pinex to a pint bottle and top with syrup for a full pint of cough medicine said to loosen phlegm soothe irritation and ease breathing with lasting shelf life.
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