French Volunteers in Revolution Face Harsh Realities
A columnist surveys lingering anti American sentiment in wartime letters from French volunteers and postwar U S servicemen. It notes price gouging accusations against British shopkeepers, yet finds many troops enjoy life in Britain, citing hospitality and 35,469 British brides married by 1950.
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New York
Lafayette
America
France
Andre
Paris
Germany
Great Britain
United States
U. S
Britain
U.S
Memory Training Ad Prompt in Old Newspaper Style
A humorous reader requests a memory training course that would teach forgetting the wrong things while retaining useful memories. The note plays on memory lapses and seeks guidance on selecting an effective program.
Poor Pa Touts Fortune Change In Family Debate
In a clipped reminiscence, the speaker recalls how Poor Pa once used to best Ma's brother John in religious debates. Now that John has made a fortune, the narrator refrains from arguing, preferring quiet respect over rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Doctors Say Migraine Ancient Complaint
The Long Beach Los Angeles County Medical Association discusses migraine as an ancient, common illness called sick headache. It notes higher female prevalence, hereditary factors, and that attacks last hours to days with symptoms between episodes. Relief comes from medication and doctor care, with emphasis on tension reduction and patient behavior.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles County Medical Association
Focal Branch
Pine Ave
Mind exploring Qs and dream color findings
Article presents multiple questions and answers on psychology and dreams. It cites H Ells and Middleton studies about color dreams among women and college students, and Monroe’s pre-sleep images. It notes a delinquency test by William Cvareceus and discusses sisterly understanding. It advertises a self help piece and a bridal pearls note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ells
Middleton
Monroe
Old Bridge Hands Guide to Covering Honors in Bridge
Oswald Jacoby questions strict honor covering rules in bridge. The article analyzes a hand where East mistakenly covers an honor and loses a trick, while declarer gains. It emphasizes careful judgment, noting that covering an honor can backfire and that defensive play benefits from flexibility and context.
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West
Declarer
East
South
Science Bricks Compare Modern Gasoline and Vintage Fuel Power
Two gallons of modern gasoline equal in power and energy to three gallons of the 1925 vintage. A one pound lighter jet engine compressor rotor blade can save as much as five pounds in supporting components.
What Others Are Saying on Family Reactions and Fear
Margaret Truman notes mixed family responses to her TV work while Rev. Julius Busse reflects that the unknown, not death itself, terrifies men as he battles cancer.
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Margaret Truman
Julius Busse
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