Government educational drive aims to restore peacetime labor
A historical questionnaire discusses a government campaign to increase employment by directing men into work, contrasting wartime industry with peacetime needs. It notes labor shortages, rising prices, and delays in repairs and construction, stressing that painting and maintenance pay for themselves and urging practical steps to spur restoration and job creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Luther
Elias
Government develops anti rust coating for aircraft parts
Federal specialists have perfected protective coatings to combat rust on steel seams. The government may apply the new dope to airplane wings, leveraging weatherproof and anti-corrosion properties for military use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Promecunie
Comercitl
Effect of Color Upon the Durability of Paint
A fragmentary report discusses how tinting pigments affecting long term paint durability. It notes that using high grade white paint as a base with permanent coloring materials improves resistance to cracking and checking, helping property owners preserve dwellings and structures.
Humphreys Remedies for Many Ailments in Old Advertisement
An aged advertisement lists Humphreys remedies for a wide range of conditions including colds coughs fevers rheumatism indigestion and throat and chest complaints. It markets multiple tonics pills and salves and notes availability from Humphreys druggists and corner stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Boadache
Grip
Grippe
Dragal Steevarrihere
Humphreys Rowe
Uncle Sam Sets a Good Example in Public Works
A mangled OCR note from Washington describes efforts to maintain a public surface by painting and curing steps. It mentions several months of steady work, high water usage, and aims to prevent rust or corrosion on a metal surface. The text mixes phrases about partners and ships, suggesting a government maintenance program with technical details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Shoes
Washington
The Cosmetic of the Inanimate Paint Preserver of Surfaces
This piece extols paint as a universal guardian of surfaces from Noah’s ark to Pharaohs tombs and modern steel ships. It claims paint preserves civilizations, shows its use on aircraft, ships, cellars, and houses, and cites Amerton’s clijbloard building as a classic long preserved by painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Sistine Chapel
Columbus
Ferdinand
New Spain
Amerton
Great Atatesiten
Dorothy Quincy
Surface protection and material longevity principles
The text discusses safeguarding surfaces to prevent decay and rot, asserting that exterior care is essential for delaying deterioration. It stresses that materials without inherent durability need proper surface protection to extend life, warning that neglect accelerates degradation.
The Painter’s Best Friend Revealed in Oil Supplies
A historical note extols linseed oil as the painter’s best friend for mixes and drying agents. It lauds its satisfying performance, cheapness, and usefulness in preparing pigments and vehicles.
Church Opposes Reducing Wages Amid War Economy
The War Council leaders including Bishops Mutdyon Toledo Hayes New York and Russell Charleston urge preserving war wage levels. They argue most workers would not gain from across the board cuts and stress living wages as justice, wage scales, and worker participation in management, with emphasis on safety and broader education while funding postwar reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Mutdyon
Rockford
Joseph Schrembs
Toledo
Patrick J. Hayes
New York City
William T. Russell
Charleston
S Yy
Sone de
AuNing
Naidergssay
Danek Ata Sydenstricker
Sun Tech
Wis
Cardnlle
Nyemal
Suillejenc
Inbar
Caplul
Vinol Restoration Reference from New Castle Letter
A New Castle resident recounts recovery from measles and lung cold after taking Vinol, claiming six bottles restored health and vigor for housework. The testimonial, attributed to Alice Record, labels Vinol as a cod liver and iron tonic for weak nervous conditions, with Sexton-Demgen Drug Co as distributor.
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New Castle
Ind
Alice
Sexton-Demgen Drug CO
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GO Seas Caer
Humphreys
Humpheggs
Manyel
Uncle Sam
U. S. Capitol
Quincy
Mass
Church
Catholic Council
War Labor Board
Mieré
Melitier
Eid Yennora
Steace
Swift & Company
Laban
Union Stork Yards
Chicago
Milpole
U.S. A
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