Women urged to share war service as men do
Barnard College dean Virginia Gildersleeve blasted passive female effort in World War II. She backed compulsory national service for women, noted a rising trend of shirking war work, and cited Barnard Occupation Bureau data showing demand for women in war jobs outpacing supply. She emphasized equal responsibility with men and urged action.
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Barnard
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Red Cross
Doan’s Pills Advertised For Kidney and Back Pain Relief
An old advertisement claims backaches and kidney or bladder issues stem from kidney problems. It promotes Doan’s Pills as a remedy used by millions for over four decades to ease pain and help flush waste from the kidneys.
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Doan
Miulhona
Duke and Duchess of Wind to Leave for Nassau
The Duke and Duchess of Wind will depart the United States on Monday to return to Nassau where the Duke serves as governor. They have been in the U S since early July and will stay briefly in Miami before continuing their journey.
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Miami
Fila
Duke
Duchess of Wind
United States
Nassau
Bahamas
Christmas trees will be plentiful this year says forestry service
The Agriculture Department foresees ample Christmas trees to meet demand. Minnesota may cut about three million again, Canada sent five million last year, and Montana and Pacific Northwest expect similar output. Manpower appears ample to supply the market.
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Agriculture Department
Forestry Service
Association of American Railroads
The
Pacific Northwest
Montana
Lake States
Canada
United States
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
New York
Minnesota
Toys Expected To Be Better This Christmas
Washington reports the Commerce Department says toys will be better and more plentiful this Christmas. Dolls and wooden toys will lead the surge with steel wheels and enhanced design, though there will be no silk dresses on dolls or electric trains.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Mommy
Daddy
Toy Way
State Supreme Court Reverses Man Slaughter Conviction
The North Carolina Supreme Court reverses the 1933 man slaughter conviction of Willie Lennon Edwards from Pitt County in the death of Will Cox. Associate Justice Michael Schenck said the case did not go to the jury and indicated no foul play was involved.
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State Supreme Court
Pitt County
Willie Lennon Edwards
Will Cox
Michael Schenck
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Weed Prices Rise Across Virginia North Carolina Markets
Prices for flue cured tobacco in Virginia and North Carolina climbed to season highs as markets reopened after a four day selling week. Old belt gains ranged from 1 to 86 over Friday averages, middle belt up to 4, eastern belt 1 to 4, with a general average well above 44 per hundred.
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Associated Press
Virginia
North Carolina
War Food Administration
Department of Agriculture
Old Belt
Middle Belt
Pigeons at Portland Spur Daily Feeds After Crumbs
Portland resident W N Dreiner feeds about 100 pigeons daily after claiming the birds spoke to him. The birds arrive at 4 30 each afternoon and he continues the ritual, saying his action began with a single crumb tossed to a pigeon.
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INS
W. N. Dreiner
Dreiner
Giver's Guide to National Philanthropy Published in New York
The National Information Bureau of New York announces the Giver's Guide to National Philanthropy listing 130 accredited philanthropies for safe giving. It notes that many wealthy individuals lack guidance on charitable giving.
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Guide TO
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