France Faces Question: Is a Republic Possible Under Petain
The article reports on debates about France’s future under Marshal Petain, noting officials and commentators question whether France can or will remain a republic. It contrasts historical republican ideals with current German-occupied reality and French constitutional projections. It cites Lafayette’s legacy, U.S. interest in France, and the tension between liberty and governance under occupation.
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France
Petain
Lafayette
United States
Petain-Laval
Érman
Ralice
Peinisald
Folklore Folk Cures and Superstitions Catalogued
An extensive list from Dry B. A. Cartwright of the University of Oklahoma notes enduring American folk medicine beliefs. From amulets and herbs to strange home remedies, the piece catalogs hundreds of practices said to prevent illness, cure ailments, and ward off misfortune across the United States.
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United States
B. A. ‘Cartwright
University of Oklahoma
St. John’s Day
Mind Your Manners It Me Rig U Test
The fragment asks about social usage and proper sequence when finishing a newspaper for others who may read later. It hints at checking if pages are in order after use and suggests polite behavior in shared reading contexts.
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Pat
Cereal Grass Puzzle Clues Map to North Africa and More
A fragmented puzzle page lists cereal grain hints and cross clues. It references Spain Hawaii and North Africa with terms like Mosque, Moss, and moisture while weaving abbreviations for directions and common words.
What Would You Do What Is Proper Social Etiquette
Question prompts avoid reading over another's shoulder and sharing a personal letter. It asks if you should read a written message handed to you and how a guest should behave with an unfriendly fellow guest. It suggests polite refusals and seeking permission before revealing thoughts or attending a party.
Archeologists Find razor blades 1500 years old in Honduras jungle
A historical discovery reports razor blades buried in the Honduras jungle dated about 1500 years ago. The piece humorously notes Navy, ports, and relationships themes while recounting a minor league umpire stopping a game due to sun glare. It blends quirky opinions with the odd fact pattern.
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Honduras
Mike Jacobs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Women Desire Escape From Home in Ruth Millett Essay
Ruth Millett argues wives seek occasional excitement outside the home while men enjoy home comforts. She contends wives shoulder daily chores and the burden of housekeeping, leading to fatigue and a wish for relief beyond domestic routine.
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Ruth Millett Wiveas
Measuring Measures and Mushroom Facts from Cranium Cracker
The article lists old and varied measures such as a nine inch span and a four inch height unit, defines a cubit as eighteen inches, notes the stone as fourteen pounds in England, and mentions about 1100 edible mushroom species. It also hints at historical superstitions about cats and evil spirits.
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England
Market Report Courtesy McRae Mill and Co
Market items note heavy hens and leghorns with ducks priced at two per each in a brief mill report from McRae. The shorthand indicates poultry offerings and unit pricing in a concise local market summary.
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McRae Mill & Fad Ca
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