Dutch Losses Put At 100000 In Netherlands Collapse
Paris May 16 AP Netherlands Foreign Minister Van Kleffens estimated the Dutch army suffered 100000 killed or a quarter of its 400000 force. He warned the war toll could be higher, noted the fleet remained largely intact, and said resistance continued in Zeeland with Belgian entry for Allied forces. The ministers spoke after the rapid Dutch capitulation. 58,034 car dealer representatives were listed in the United States as of Jan 1, 1940.
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Netherlands
Eeleo N. van Kleffens
van Kleffens
Holland
Zeeland
Belgium
London
Mann
van Kletiens
Col
A .Q. H. Dyxhorn
Charles J. I. M. Welter
United States
How to Correct Acid Soil and Easy Household Tricks
This column offers simple garden and home hacks by Anne Ashley Q. It explains using lime to neutralize acidic soil and improve clay soil texture. It also suggests placing stale bread on cauliflower to curb odor during cooking and adds a kerosene boost to laundry loads for easier dirt removal.
State Auditor Cites Gov Hoeys Letter On Quick Audit
Raleigh May 16 State Auditor George Ross Poll proudly displays a letter from Governor Clyde R Hoey congratulating the auditor's department for completing audits for all state departments and institutions for the fiscal year ending June 30 1939. The note praises the swift efficient work and hints at rebuttal to critics who say the auditor neglects his duties.
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Raleigh
George Ross
Clyde R. Hoey
Pou
Hoey
Lessons in English A Vocabulary Note by W L Gordon
A short page on proper usage pronunciation and spelling with guidance on words like immensity grandeur and synonyms. It encourages daily vocabulary growth and includes a quotation about freedom and vast space.
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James Montgomery
World War Era Prime Minister and Pearl of the Antilles
Answers list dates and facts: David Lloyd George as UK PM during WWI, Cuba as the Pearl of the Antilles, about five hundred active volcanoes worldwide, Andrew Carnegie linked to Scotland, crescent moon emblem of Turkey.
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England
The
Antilles
David Lloyd George
Cuba
Andrew Carnegie
Permits Issued For Three Homes In City
Building Inspector E. K. Ingram issued permits for three homes with total value about 12000 dollars. J. T. Moran to build an eight room brick residence on Montlieu Avenue with garage estimated at 5500 dollars. I. B. Ridge and Son to construct a five room brick veneer home on Montlieu Avenue with garage at 3500 dollars. Roy C. Welborn approved for a six room frame house on Avery Street costing 2900 dollars.
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E. K. Ingram
J. T. Moran
Montlieu Avenue
Brookside Drive
Blain Street
I. B. Ridge
Kimrey
Gordon Streets
Roy C. Welborn
Avery Street
Lindsay Street
Boulevard
Wrong Guess Near Dubois Ends Badly in Auto Crash
A. J. Kellum in Dubois Idaho swerved to avoid a deer, crashed his car and sustained painful injuries.
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Dubois
Idaho
A. J. Kellum
Middle aged man jostles crowds in Little Rock scene
A mixed description from a Little Rock report notes a middle aged man jovially shaking hands and engaging with bystanders, creating a lively street impression. The readable fragment hints at a community event or informal gathering with cheerful interaction.
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Little Rock, Ark
Man Rescued From Storm Sewer After Ring Hunt
Police traced a man found with police and pedestrians aiding him after he crawled into a Main Street storm sewer to recover a newly bought engagement ring. A $1 bill was found during the search and the ring appeared in the man’s pocket, leading to an intoxication charge.
Modern Etiquette Q A Dialogue On Social Graces
A short Q A exchange discusses money time and the social world. Roberta Lee Q notes that happiness comes from using resources wisely and Johnson adds many with either money or time are fortunate the piece also covers whether a woman should wear a hat and gloves in a tea receiving line and how many courses a formal luncheon includes
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