The School Corner Cop Remembers The Crossing Crowd
A nostalgic piece from 1925 recalls a veteran school crossing guard who misses the cheerful children who lined the curb daily. He fondly describes how the youngsters obeyed his signals, offered tokens of thanks, and made the routine safe as vacation begins.
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Tom Sims Says Verses on Wit and Weather
A humorous column of quips on daily life and social quirks. Snappy lines touch on smoking, politeness, reputation, weather, money, and home life with a light brisk tone. Several quips reference manners, mood, and common foibles in a playful voice attributed to Tom Sims.
Washington's Sand Puzzle and Historic Cashier Totals
During Valley Forge General Washington and his troops solved puzzles. He drew three tights on sand and claimed three eights equal MM and could also equal 20, with only one correct solution. The puzzle then recounts a cashier earning 100 dollars, a bookkeeper four times that, and a secretary five times 1200, summing to 3301.
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Shortage in Sweden to End Soon
A Swedish government plan clears the way to cut army corps from six to four, aiming to free space by repurposing barracks and open more housing. The social democratic government pushes the measure as wartime needs ease.
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Stockholm housing boom under way with new flats
The Teft, Liberals, Social Democrats and Communists back a housing drive despite right wing opposition. Stockholm converts an officers’ room into emergency tenements and runs a free real estate bureau. About 3,000 new apartments are under construction in the city with growing suburbs nearby.
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