Admiral Stark Portrait Reveals Navy’s Rooted Values
The feature profiles Admiral William D. Stark, detailing his personal life, shipboard leadership style, and devotion to the sea. It notes his Annapolis background, early destroyer commands, voyage to the Mediterranean with aged ships, and his belief that a navy is built on men ships and bases.
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Luther’s Ear Trouble Playful Turk of a Quip
A playful remark suggests Luther misinterpreted ear trouble as the devil’s howling and whistling. The author is unknown, but the quip puns on making a silk stocking from a son’s ear and improving a calf.
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Luther
Martin Luther
Washington Car WELFARE CONCESSIONS RUN FEDERAL CAFETERIAS
Washington’s lunch problem for government workers led to a plant of welfare concessions. A private start in halls grew into the Welfare Association of Public Buildings and Grounds, operating 32 cafeterias 16 news stands and sodabars plus tours, boating, pools and camps for federal employees.
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Welfare Association of Public Buildings and Grounds
Washington
Now Insures Better Feed Now Insures Better Feed Slipping Weeds
County agent Oliver L Adams and University of Arkansas agronomists urge pasture mowing to improve hay quality and carrying capacity. Clip high to spare lespedeza and target bitterweed just before blossoming, with about three clippings yearly to reduce annual weeds.
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Oliver L. Adams
Charles P. Simmons
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Lespedeza
Welfare cafeteria trends raise taxes and tales of meals
A government-affiliated welfare association reports annual intake of about 2.5 million dollars from cafeteria profits while allocating portions to charity, expansion, and treasury rent. It notes daily meals average 55 thousand servings, with most customers paying 19 to 23 cents.
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Bureau of Engraving
Department of Agriculture
Navy Department
Potato Acreage Below Normal
Extension economist notes April 1 Agricultural Marketing Service data show Arkansas with 1,700 acres of commercial potatoes, down from 4,000 last year and well below the 10 year average of 5,100. The early group states Arkansas North Carolina Oklahoma and Tennessee total 43,000 acres this year versus a 10 year average of 49,000. Arkansas North Carolina and Oklahoma fell while Tennessee rose. The seven early states’ reduced acreage is offset by a large rise in the early states, totaling 120,000 acres versus 88,000 on average. Concerns linger that southern states’ acreage could depress prices.
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Tennessee
Weed Control Advice for Pastures Under AAA Program
Farmers should time mowing to curb bitter weeds and prevent new buds forming near the ground which would hinder plowing and seed production next year. A systematic program under AAA offers a 50 cent credit, aiding weed control through controlled mowing and crop management.
Standings and Saturday matchups across multiple leagues
Standings show Felday's Testis beating Nashville 10 to 2 while Nashville loses to Little Rock 2 and Chattanooga 8. Other results: Memphis 1, New Orleans 1. Atlanta 3, New Orleans 1. Boston 5, Detroit 5. Philadelphia 4, Washington 7. St. Louis 6, Chicago 2. Saturday schedules include Little Rock at Nashville and Birmingham at Chicago, plus Memphis at Knoxville and New Orleans at Atlanta. Fridys results list New York 4, Chicago 2, Pittsburgh 3, Brooklyn 2, St. Louis 4. Brooklyn at Philadelphia, New York at Chicago, Boston at St. Louis. Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
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Atlanta
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Chattanange
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Fittsburgh
Manufacturers Asked to Fix Machine Price
Leon Henderson, admin price administrator, urged manufacturers not to raise farm machinery prices during defense mobilization. The Office of Emergency Management stated no changes to cash discount terms or trade practices that would raise the cost of farm equipment. The letter emphasized defense impact on labor and agriculture, urging stability in pricing amid improving demand conditions.
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Leon Henderson
Price Administration
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Auld
Henderson
Marketing guidance for potato acreage and marketing programs
The Intermediate group shows an indicated acreage of 66,000 acres versus 89,100 acres for the M-year group. With potato outlook uncertain, grower groups should intensify marketing efforts. Extension Circular No 422 Marketing Arkansas early potatoes is available at the county agents office for guidance.
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Hiking Prices Hit Industry Says Farmers Must Resist
A cautious statement by Me Adams argues that price hikes across industries hurt both producers and consumers. He contends that if others push prices up on essentials, farmers cannot meet daily needs and the defense effort may suffer. The piece frames farmers as crucial to stabilizing costs amid inflation fears.
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Mind Your Manners Quiz Plate From 19th Century
A fragmentary social etiquette quiz asks about table manners and neighborly behavior. It presents garbled questions on hosting, buttering bread, and polite conduct, with uncertain answers and corrective notes scattered through the text.
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