Medical Corps Faces Postwar Tasks For Returning Soldiers
In Europe the army medical corps will finish care for about a half million wounded and then perform physicals for 3.5 million men before their transfer to Pacific duty or U S discharge. They must speed repatriation to 90 days and redeploy personnel and gear, with disease prevention for new Pacific bases. Records will be kept confidential and not shown on discharge papers.
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Elton
Fay Ashington
Army Medical Corps
Europe
Pacific
United States
Army
Army Surgeon Generals Office
United States Public Health Service
What Causes Epilepsy and Expert Opinions
A fragment discusses epilepsy and features opinions from doctors. It notes an invitation to writings to the Educational Division in New York City and hints at development or discussion of the topic. The readable text remains fragmentary and provides limited context.
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Bate
Fifth Ave
New York
N.Y
Devt
Father sees daughter’s first school report card
Portland officer Staff Sgt. Fred G. Driggs signed and sent home his daughter Joan’s first school report card from Germany. The card reached Portland despite his combat duties in Europe.
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Portland
Ore
INS
Fred G. Driggs
Joan
Driggs
Germany
Daddy
Nourishing Music From a Fiddle Hero in the Pacific
T/Sgt. Joseph H. Fasano, a 23 year veteran violinist and B 25 gunner from Philadelphia, played on South Pacific bases during 71 missions. He recalled feeling nourished as if served fresh eggs each morning at the AAF redistribution station No 1. Cantaloupe is noted as a good Vitamin C source.
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Atlantic City
N. J
TNS
Joseph H. Fasano
Iladelphia
South Pacific
AAF
Udga Relief Promise and Money Back Offer
An old ad promises relief from indigestion and stomach pains after overeating attributed to Diamond Jim Grady type feasts. It touts Udga Vege Tablets from druggists with a double your money back guarantee and broad availability at Mann's and Grog stores.
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Wardly Tikely
Jim Grady
Caine
Mann's
Grog
One Minute Test Answers and Questions
The prompt presents three questions and their short given answers. Question one asks who Manitou was, answered as “A great Indian ye.” Question two asks what a Maori is, answered as “A native of New Zealand.” Question three asks what Marck Claueum is, answered as “A closed sea, out despondency, if 60.”
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Manitou
Marck Claueum
New Zealand
War casualty drains third straight peer beer
A Philadelphia report notes a beer brand named for its caramel roasted malt flavor has suffered a third consecutive setback. The item describes the distinctive taste as a defining feature and signals ongoing trouble for the product in wartime markets.
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Philadelphia
No good to carry a light to attract trouble
A terse warning notes that carrying a light may attract trouble in risky areas. The line hints at caution in nighttime or unfamiliar streets and suggests avoiding unnecessary visibility that could invite danger. The tone is cautionary and moralizing.
Etiquette Hints at Church Wedding Seating
A church wedding seating guide notes the bride’s family sits in the front pew on the left while the groom’s parents occupy the first pew on the right. The arrangement reflects traditional ceremony protocol.
Errors and memory mingle in Briggs letters and anecdotes
A reader letter by H. Clay Briggs corrects misreadings about his career. The piece, full of reminiscences, recalls Briggs clocks buggies furniture and a hobbyist's memory of Poe and Gray while recounting local anecdotes about weather lawsuits and humorous mishearings.
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Briggs
Poe
Gray
Mr. Briggs
Optimistic Advice For Those In Their Thirties
A cheerfully optimistic note urges people in their thirties to balance high expectations with patience and tolerance. It hints at unexpected fortune due to rays from Sepetns, notes satisfactory agreements, and encourages staying alert to success signals while pursuing attainable aims.
Man Receives $5 For His "Stolen Turkey"
SALT LAKE CITY May 1 Pr George Bryan reported to deputy sheriffs that someone stole one of his turkeys in broad daylight. That night a car radioe near his house someone yelled and the car drove away. The next morning tucked beneath a rock he found five $1 bills and a note saying here is the money for the turkey. Straw hats can be cleaned by rubbing with damp corn meal then brushing off.
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Salt Lake City
George Bryan
Teachers Wanted Portland
In Portland Oregon a severe teacher shortage has prompted the school superintendent to tour the western states seeking recruits. A widespread search failed to yield enough teachers to fill vacancies. Nearby a fire alarm caused engines to rush to the scene, though no smoke or fire was found.
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Portland
Orc
WHAT! NO SMOKE? Fire Chief Eats Lunch Amid Fire Scene
Oklahoma City May 2. Fire Chief G R McAlpine calmly continued his lunch as seven firefighters battled a blaze and work crews contained the incident.
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Oklahoma City
G. R. McAlpine
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