Stars and Stripes Army Paper: A World War Chronicle
The article traces the history of Stars and Stripes from its 1918 Paris beginnings to its World War II expansion, noting its morale-boosting role for the AEF, multiple continental editions, and a vast distribution network. It highlights wartime printing under fire, the London and Cherbourg operations, and the paper’s noncommissioned personnel editors.
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Korea
Tokyo
Stars and Stripes
Paris
London
Africa
Sicily
Italy
France
Germany
Pacific
Normandy
Ostenton
Cherbourg
Japan
Mid Pacific
Proper Eye Care Can Prevent Half Of All Blindness
Franklin M Foote argues eye care can prevent half of blindness. He notes 420 American homes see new blindness weekly and 50 to 75 percent could be prevented with proper knowledge. Children need regular vision checks, many pupils suffer from undetected defects, and over 40 adults should have periodic exams. Special sight-saving classes help read with large print to save remaining sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society For the Prevention of Blindness
How Many Blind in United States
A recent survey estimates 260000 Americans are blind with another 340000 having barely useful vision and about 1000000 blind in one eye. Many misjudge their sight while medical science offers preventive knowledge that is not utilized.
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United States
Seracins
Miami
Oklahoma City
Richmond
Training Him On The Curious Locomotive Motive
An old clipping notes a railway themed remark as a man asks a young woman why she travels, calling it a locomotive motive. The dialogue reflects a quaint, humorous everyday exchange in a historical paper.
Quick Crochet Beret Pattern with Trim
Simple beret pattern outlines double crochet and popcorn stitch trim. Mentions worsted yarns like chenille or straw material and suggests making five for now. Includes garbled lines about pattern 2 and Bat and bog directions and asks for 20 cents and sender details.
Flowering Trigger Linked to Blue Pigment Found
Dr. R Milton Carleton reports researchers at Beltsville station have identified a blue pigment closely tied to flowering. The pigment appears to initiate flowering and may also influence bulbing onions tuber formation and stem elongation in grasses.
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R. Milton Carleton
Great
Beltsville Station
Department of Agriculture
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Battle Creek
Mich
Bhu
Peter
Baume Analgesique
Rass
Mem
Herschmanns
Rye
Ura
Aeceed
Aance
Fleinchmann
Fleischmann
Fleighmann
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