Fifth Army Band Openings and History
The Fifth Army Band, based at Fort Sheridan, is 56 bandsmen strong but short 10 enlisted. Activated in 1941 at Fort Monmouth and moved to Fort Sheridan in 1946, the band has logged over 200000 miles visiting 16 states for bond drives and recruitment. Members include combat veterans from WWII and many hold decorations for musical prowess and character.
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Fifth Army
Fort Sheridan
Fifth Army Band
United States Army
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Midwest
Detroit
Truman
Prospector 98 Keeps Searching for Pot of Gold
Jim Erwin, a 98 year old prospector and former Indian fighter, still hunts for his pot of gold in the San Bernardino mountains. He came to Big Bear valley in 1884 after lead mining in Missouri and has spent 65 years in San Bernardino county.
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Big Bear Valley
Calif
Jim Erwin
San Bernardino Mountain Country
Erwin
Missouri
San Bernardino County
Raisins Used as Tax Barter in Biblical Era
The record notes that in ancient Bibli cal days King David’s subjects reportedly paid taxes with raisins as a major barter in exchange for law and governance.
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David
Reckoning near as spending on gifts and bills soars
New York reports show a Christmas spending surge with record high consumer credit and instalment buying. Merchants note higher sales of home appliances and electronics, while the Federal Reserve warns that large installment credit could pose risk if not controlled. Commerce data place national and personal incomes near previous peaks as confidence grows and insurance refunds loom.
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New York
Federal Reserve Board
Rge
Congress
Wine Prize On Trolley in San Francisco
A daily trolley offer rewards an adult fare payer with a bottle of wine as the car runs along California Street. The prize is sponsored by a California-based beverage company.
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San Francisco
California Street
Cali- Baedg Co
Shellac the Walls Protects Wallpaper from Grimy Prints
A new home care tip advises mothers of young children to apply a thin coat of white shellac to walls. The shellac preserves wallpaper colors and makes the surface washable with a damp cloth, helping keep walls cleaner in busy households.
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Setien
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Jonathan Forbes
St. Margaret's Church
London
England
June Bibb
Jonathan
Maj
R. M. Chaplin
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Commerce
Sawyer
Campbell RD
Monarch
Yacht Club
Olives
Jar
Vita Brand
George
Eady
Claire
de Bonel
New Jersey
Ludefisk
Florida Juice Oranges
Piggly Wiggly
Beck’s
del Monte
Cama Giant Olives
Tan de
del Monte Catsup
SWIFT
la Crosse
Lacrosse
U.S. No. 1
Ae Song
IASA
Cella
Chuck Fall of Goodness
Parkerhouse
Morrell Fresh Creamery
Libby
Mt. Whitney
Veen
Palmolive
Sox
AJAX
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