Axis Conference Preview of War Plans and Ironies
A vivid wartime dialogue among Mussolini, Ribbentrop, and Hitler outlines shattered timetables, shifting aims, and Germany and Italy as superpowers. The piece blends mock dialogue with captions on military mood and a New Line-Up jab, plus Avedon photo captions and fashion notes reflecting wartime distraction.
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Mussolini
von Ribbentrop
Hitler
England
Germany
Italy
Earth
Suitor's Slip Bridges Gap With Father in Ink
Reggie courted the daughter of the house and sought her father's consent. He wrote a letter with "flour of the family" intended phrase. The father replied with a witty correction asking if he meant “flour” or “dough” you’re after, turning the pitch into a lighthearted misprint.
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Reggie
Too Late A Doctor with Gun Encounters Farmer
A country physician known for his rifle on rounds meets a farmer who eyes the gun, prompting a tense moment as the doctor contemplates a potential shot at game. The encounter highlights rural dangers and the doctor's readiness in a quiet moment.
Dentist Tries Wisdom Comic Exchange
A fussy dentist questions a patient about dental advice and recalls a call to a druggist last night. The exchange turns into a light joke as the patient retorts with a humorous quip about advice.
Barbara Bell Pattern 1222 B for Sizes 8 to 16 Years
Pattern issued for Barbara Bell No 1222 B to fit sizes 8 10 12 14 16 years. Size 10 uses 214 yards of 54 inch material without nap for bolero and jumper and 114 yards of 39 inch material for the blouse. Send order to.
General knowledge quiz questions about government and geography
Question prompts ask how many men make up the U S Senate and how many members the British House of Commons have. They query Georgia in Europe and whether white elephants are sacred in India or if monkeys hunt insects while picking at themselves.
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United States Senate
Georgia
India
House of Commons
Verbal Quiz Poses Historic Questions and Answers
A collection of numbered questions and answers includes references to Mrs. Hattie Caraway of Arkansas as the ninety sixth member, a note on Russia, a statement about royal property at birth, a claim about salts exuded from skin, and the number six hundred fifteen.
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Hattie Caraway
Arkansas
Russia
False Prudence Note Sparks Debate
A quoted aphorism by Burke contrasts courageous wisdom with a false reptiled prudence born of fear, provoking discourse on the nature of caution and bravery. The line suggests prudence can be misused as fear, shaping public or personal decisions.
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Burke
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