Corn as lifeline for American war effort and food security
The article urges American farmers to boost corn production to feed troops, allies, and civilians during wartime. It traces corn’s historic value, notes food shortages at home, and cites Indigenous cultivation methods from Mexico to the Dakotas as models for expanding output. It highlights corn’s role in diets from hominy to cornmeal, tortillas, samp, and polenta.
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United States
Europe
America
Hannibal
Caesar
Gaul
Davy ‘Crockett
Continent
Whittier
Daniel Boone
South
Cora
Arizona
Northwest
Southwest
Indiana
Mexico
Dakotas
What the Insignia On Uniforms Means
The article explains rank cues in khaki uniforms across infantry cavalry and artillery. It details chevrons for corporals and sergeants, unit buttons with crossed rifles sabers or cannons, collar markings for lieutenants, branch colors on hat cords, and official insignia for quartermaster, engineering, and signal corps.
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U. S
Quartermaster's Corps
Engineering Corps
Signal Corps
Hospital Corps
Plattsburg
New York Sun
Protests of Esteem and Patriotism in Debate
A brief dialogue questions Briggins as a patriot, with quips about love for country and family. The exchange turns on whether affection for country matters if actions toward family are lacking, reflecting a political or community debate tone.
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Briggins
Expensive intellect debated by two observers
A witty exchange contrasts a boastful claim of a million-dollar brain with the cost of testing its worth as two men trade snippets of information. The dialogue implies satire on intellect and value, reflecting a sharp, period voice.
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Mitch
The Crucifixion Narrative in Pilate's Judgment Hall
A religious instructional piece recounts Pilate's rejection of Jesus, the scourging, and crucifixion. It highlights the crowd's demand for blood, Jesus as king, and the inscription “Jegua of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” The narrative shifts to the world’s darkest hour, the witnesses and the seven last words, urging teachers to reflect on personal response and faith.
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Pilate
Pirnte
Pllate
Sarcnam
Jesus
Galilee
Luke
Colgotha
Calvarya
Jegua
Nazareth
Minto
Calvary
Lota
Christ
Lse
Satan
Snafon
Paradise
Graduation frocks rely on net and georgette for chic flavor
The feature highlights frocks for graduation in net and crepe georgette with delicate new touches. It notes plain nets suit youth bidding farewell to school and describes a blue accented net dress with sash girdle, pink roses, and subtle embroidery.
Ribbon Gifts Sparkling Threadwork in Deco Ribbon Displays
Ribbon displays in department stores showcase luxury items for women. June and December heavy gift shopping boosts satin and flowered ribbons used for corset covers gowns girdles and negligees. Two notable girdles feature wide black satin with brocade turquoise and silver accents and a long Roman stripe with tassels. baby ribbon roses embellish front corset covers and satin lace combos highlight needlework.
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Robert H. Moulton
F. C. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute
Walon
Tady and
Aincres
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