Secretaries blocked from selling government securities 1889 ruling noted
A historical note recalls Congress in 1889 forbidding secretaries from selling government securities for profit after discussions of cat bonds bought at low cents on the dollar and sold at par. The piece touches on civil service reforms, typist and telegraphist hiring, and broader shortages affecting Washington, including medical supplies and deserter concerns in the Army draft era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Sindy ‘Morgenthau
Washinton
Civil Service
Commission
Washington
We the Women Let Civilian Morale Begin in the Home
Ruth Millett argues civilian morale starts at home through practical support by Mrs Jones as defense touches daily life. She notes higher costs, rationing, and the need to economize without gloom while praising husbands in service and women aiding defense programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Mrs. Jones
Army
Defense
Erie
Saw, Burma Prime Minister, Visits During War Vigil
The week’s name is U Saw, Burma’s prime minister, who paused here on his way home from a vigil to Winston Churchill. The gentleman’s name is Saw alone, with U a term of respect and no further title conveyed. Army procurement notes hint at vast quantities being bought.
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U Saw
Burma
Winston Churchill
Saw
Local drug firm gets agency for Hoyt's compound
A Texas police officer testifies to Hoyt's Compound alleviating chronic indigestion gas heartburn and stomach pain. He reports improved kidney function and nighttime rest after using the medicine and urges others to buy only genuine Hoyt's Compound from John B. Gibson Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
W. R. Thomas
Weat
Second Street
Amarillo
Texas
Joe
Hoyts
Luc
Gibson
Reflections in Mirrors Inspire Unique Photos
John van Guilder outlines techniques for mirror photography showing both subject and reflection with sharp focus. He explains camera placement, distance calculations, and lighting to avoid lens glare and ensure images appear upright or upside down as desired. The piece encourages creative, portrait style setups using simple equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Individueliis
John van Guilder
Edson in Washington analyzes new Facts and Figures office
The Office of Facts and Figures created to explain defense programs shows a fragile start. Archibald MacLeish, a Yale graduate and former Librarian of Congress, leads a limited staff with little substance or data. The agency aims to educate the public about defense efforts but has yet to establish offices, figures, or a functional budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Facts and Figures
Archibild . MacLeish
France
Yale
Harvard
Portry
Librarian of Congress
MacLeish
Dee
OFF
Lowell Meller
Office of Government Reports
steff—MacLeishk
Robert M. Kintner
OPP
Office of Government
Office of Facts
Mat- Leish
Temporary government buildings to be left up or torn down
Washington columnist Jack Stinnatt argues the Roosevelt era plans include creating temporary government offices that will fall after emergencies end. Noting the Army and Navy Munitions buildings on Constitution Ave as prime examples, he criticizes their ugliness and the broader push to house federal workers in aging, temporary structures.
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Jack Stinnatt
Washington
Constitution Avenue
Capitol Mill
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Government Information Policy and OFF's Role Debate
The text describes a government stance on information sharing, stressing trust in the public and limiting military secrecy. MacLesh champions distortion-free reports and warns against psychological manipulation, opposing morale campaigns. He suggests coordinating information services via OFF without pre-approval, while noting OFF is advisory to the President and not empowered to compel agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacLesh
MacLrish
Office of Facts and Figures
Revision of Assessments in Hope Arkansas District No 3
Notice from the Street Improvement District No 3 Board of Assessors in Hope Arkansas that they will meet at the Arkansas Bank & Trust building in Hope at 10 Velock A.M. on Tuesday December Oh 99 to revise and readjust benefits against real property in the district. Any owner may appear to seek revisions or changes in valuations for improvements erected or removed or any change whatsoever. This 25th day of November 141 Paul Singleton Eugene White Carter Johnson Board of Assessors Nov 26 43 Dec 2. Also a Hempstead Chancery Court warning order in the case Margaret Quayle vs Dr William A Snodgrass et al requiring defendants to appear in 30 days and answer the complaint. dated the 4th day of November 14. Clerk Byers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Assessors
Hope
Arkansas
Ty. Carter Johnsin
Arkansas Bank & Trust Company
Hape
Paul Singleton
Eugene White
Carter Johnson
Myra Waller
Parulee Koonce Jennings
Kate G. Gullick
Willie Green
Mary Muvello Barton
Jum D. Barton
Jen D. Barton
Prank P
Bavicon
Playde Barton Page
May
Maggie Lewis Barton O'Neill
George L. Barton
Fromk
Lb. Barton
Frank J. Barton
Willie Kenneth Barton
Wyse TV
J. We Sadie Phillips
Mes
Maxine Phnips Minuel
Cluncery Court
Roosevelt Visioned Temporary Government Buildings
The piece discusses depots and government structures as permanent and temporary forms. It cites Franklin D Roosevelt as envisioning temporary wartime buildings near the White House south lawn to prevent permanence and avoid cluttering the capital. President Wilson reportedly objected to noise outside the president's window.
Fulton Public Library Notes Highlight New Arrivals
The Fulton Public Library lists adult titles including The White Cliffs by Miller and Exit Laughing by Irvin S. Cobb. Juvenile selections feature A Son of the First People and Twin Ride, with Our Little Friends in China by Carpenter, plus related maps and posters on display during Book Week.
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Fulton
Fulton Public Library
White Cliffs
Miller
England
Irvin S. Cobb
Arnold
Jos Fan
China
Carpenter
Aleating
Guylue Werk
Temporary Navy offices rise near Capitol side of Mall
The writer notes ongoing construction of a block south of the Mall for Navy offices beside the Capitol shadowing the area. They contrast Army and Navy facilities, doubting permanence of the so called temporary buildings. The author questions how long the President expects these structures to last, estimating a period between five and ten years.
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Capital
Mall
Navy
Army
Washington
Leather Use in Car Production Surpasses Scale
The article notes that producing upholstery for each mission automobile requires 1,400,000 square feet of leather and hide glue, sourced from 80,000 cattle. It highlights the vast material inputs and large cattle herds involved in supplying leather for vehicle interiors.
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Egante
Arkansas “Machine Specialty Co
Hope, Arkansas
Cara
J. R. Williams
Ang
Wii
Rriardarariee
John S. Gibson Drug Store
Che Snapshot Guild
Edson
Mis‘ Jones
Hempstead
Young
Asidistani Secreary
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wilson
Roosevelt
National
Library Notes
Hendrix A. Spraggins
Hitler
Yellowstone
Cat Haters Society
America
Germany
Italy
Russia
Japan
Newspaper Publishers Committee
Lexington Avenue
New York City
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