Hiccup cures flood in wartime hospital tale
In Los Angeles wartime report, 19 year old Lawrence Schone hospitalized after hiccup episode prompts a public appeal for cures. Dozens of suggested remedies ranging from eye of newt to frog on chest are offered, while Schone and hospital staff note limited success with electrical shock therapy.
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Gonlight
Au. Naturale
O' Paul
Lawrence’ Schune
Hiery Mabel Bell
Schone
Samander
Lloyd
P. Tainter
Tree Felling Dilemmas Explain Need for Careful Culling
Notes warn that high quality trees like oak and ash should be felled with caution to avoid splitting the butts. Proper judgment and selective removal are urged to prevent damage and waste in timber operations.
Japan Names New Government Amid Crisis and Saipan Loss
Japan announced a new government after a five day domestic crisis triggered by Tojo's cabinet resignation. The reshuffle included Machida Ogata and Shigemitsu taking key posts as measures acknowledged Saipan loss and intensifying war pressures.
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Tojo
Oaly
Saipan
Japan Urges Hitler Tea Remedy Amid Tokyo Broadcast
United Press reports Tokyo radio urged calm for Hitler by tea drinking as a remedy to nerves. A Japanes drinking society presented a tea dish to German Ambassador Stahmer in hopes Hitler would become addicted to tea. Separately at the Democratic National Convention Truman gains momentum with western states voting overwhelmingly for the Missouri senator, Wallace trailing on early tallies.
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Japanes Drinking Society
Heinrich Stahmer
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Arizona
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New Mexico
Harry Truman
Oregon
Truman
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Missouri
Henry Wallace
Wallace
U. S
Joseph O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Chicago
Nevada
Barkley
O'Mahoney
Markets for Today South San Francisco Livestock Review
Livestock bids show steady cattle demand with grass steers at 1000-1100 lb and feeder weights 900-1000 lb. Slaughter steers bulk 14.80-15, cows 9.50-13, calves 14-14.50, hogs 15 tops for 180-220 lb, sows 9.50-9.75, sheep lambs 11-12, ewes 29-31, poultry and other prices listed for varied weights. Market compares Friday week ago with slight declines in several categories amid mixed weights and quality.
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SAN Francisco Livestock
USDA
Mars
Local Egg Market and Lumber Use Report
The War Production Board reported large Local Egg Market demand with Grade A eggs across large medium and small sizes. To repair the port of Naples temporarily, 50,000,005 feet of lumber was used in the effort.
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Naples
War Prosduction Board
Fruits and Vegetables Market Prices San Francisco
Market list shows apricots at 1.25 to 1.50, cherries from Santa Cruz, currants Alameda County, figs from Sacramento, nectarines five, peaches from Doug County, plums across districts, and beans, cauliflower, celery, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, peas, and potatoes with prices noted as unchanged in local markets. Multiple city and county names appear with various sellers and regions referenced.
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Clara Co
S. Cruz
Alameda Co
Sacto, Co
S. Doug
Dairy market prices and grades across San Francisco and Central California
San Francisco dairy market reports quote Butter scores around 93 and 92 with prices near 44 and 42 percent, Cheese wholesale rates for loaf and triplets at 27.9 and 27.2, Eggs large Grade A 46 to 47 cents, Medium 39 to 40 cents, Small 24 to 25 cents, Large Grade B 33 to 34 cents. Central California shows Large Grade A around 48 to 44, Medium Grade A about 42, Small Grade A 27, with Nye Nissen listing Large Grade A 40 percent, Medium 44 to 44, Small 27.
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San Francisco
U.K
Central California
Nye Nissen
Poultry market report from San Francisco noted steady prices
San Francisco poultry market was reported unchanged today with various weight ranges listed for broilers and fryers. Prices cited include Leghorn under 4 pounds 30 32 cents, Leghorn 4 6 pounds 29 31 cents, fryers 3 4 pounds 29 31 cents, and roasters 4 5 to 24 pounds 20 31 cents.
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San Francisco
Broilers
Hay Lofters Open League Play With Independent Clash
Hay Loft ers face Independent at Gresher s Park San Leandro tomorrow at 1 30 pm in the season opener for the newly formed Independent Softball Teague. Board of Trustees decision on using ball fields at Bret Harte expected Monday. League rules committee including E W Palms ter Wallace Petry and Julio Bray to meet Wesley Gordon at Julio Bras home on Niles Road Monday night.
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Softball Teague
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Wallace Petry
Julio Bray
Wesley Gordon
Julio Bras
Niles Road
Jeague
Hollywood Fans See Good Card Friday
Polly Wood and Luis Gas tio led a boxing card at Legion Stadium in Los Angeles with multiple 10 round decisions and knockouts across fighters from Los Angeles Dallas Milwaukee and New Orleans. Jim Ragby of the Cleveland Indians marked a comeback with a five hit four to one win over Philadelphia.
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San Diego
Ben Johnston
Carl Dulano
New Orleans
Jim Ragby
Cleveland Indians
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