Washington voices on Europe's crisis and American defense
In a wide-ranging editorial, Washington officials and lawmakers debate Hitler’s territorial expansion, U.S. protection of war materials, and the need to develop domestic resources. Critics fault bureaucrats for hindering American industry while warning of foreign influence and war preparedness implications.
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State Department
Hitler
Washington
Europe
Reich
Department of State
Hull
Welles
United States
Congress
Roosevelt
House
Murdock
Arizona
Francis Case
South Dakota
Scrugham
Nevada
Bureau of Mines
Alaska
Case
War and Navy Departments
War Department
Congressional
House Committee On Military Affairs
May
Rocky Mountain
America
Unity
M48Y ANN Embroidery Revival Tells Family Craft Story
A grandmother named M48Y ANN inspires a nine year old girl to revive hand embroidery. Mary Ann’s mother framed two blue gingham pieces with outlined flowers and leaves stitched in mercerized thread. Framed samples hung beside a mirror. book references offer stitches and home decor lessons, with orders directed to Mrs. Spears in Chicago.
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Ann
Mary Ann
Spears
S. Desplaines St
Chicago
Trivia Qs From The Ask Me Another Series
The first wireless distress call at sea came from the East Goodwin lightship in the English channel on January 23, 1899. The 16 inch guns for the Washington and North Carolina battleships will fire 2,100 pound projectiles up to 35,000 yards. New York University, University of California Berkeley, College of the City of New York, Ohio State University, and Columbia University are listed with large student enrollments.
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U. S
Romeo
Juliet
United States
East Goodwin
English Channel
R. J. Matthews
Washington
North Carolina
New York University
New York City
University of California
Berkeley
College of the City of New York
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ohio
Columbia University
The Answers Quiz Fact List
The items include: the $5 stamp as the largest, a 27.5 mile stretch on Los Angeles Figueroa street, unexpressed versus expressed comparison, Montague and Capulet, a 100th anniversary, Nave Sink lighthouse New Jersey using 9000000 candlepower, and Silver Springs Florida noted for its 801000000 gallon daily flow capable of supplying five gallons to every US resident, with navigability to its source.
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Los Angeles
Figueroa Street
Navesink
N. J
Silver Springs
Florida
United States
And of All Things Hitched to a Milk Cart
A young man returning from a party in the early hours, heavily intoxicated, lost control of his car. He swerved toward a milk cart and halted abruptly. He then demanded the other driver wash the idea of driving that into a chi cated horse, displaying a ridiculous display of dignity.
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John Billington
Francis
John Jr
John
Plymouth
Johnny
Plymouth Colony
John Newcomin
Eee Union
Household Tips From Practical Kitchen to Handy Home
Night soaking cuts cooking times for homing grits cereals and rice. Marshmallows stirred into whipped cream lighten texture and flavor. Remove paper from canned goods before chilling. Soak new silk stockings in methylated spirit to prevent laps. Newspapers as rug paddings and quick boots with varnish for longer wear. Parafin and lemon juice remove tub drip marks.
Ex Lax Promises Gentle Quick Constipation Relief
Ad claims constipation slows you down and Ex Lax provides effective gentle relief. The copy urges taking a tablet before bed and promotes chocolate flavor with 10¢ and 25¢ boxes at the druggist.
Enduring Push and Assurance Challenge Perception
Quote from Jeremy Collier notes constant urging and assurance can erode doubt, turning a seemingly impossible task into a plausible outcome as perseverance shifts judgment. The remark highlights how persistence and confidence influence responses to difficult aims.
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Bruckart
Washington Digest
Official
William Bruckart
National Press Bldg
Washington, D. C
National Emergency Council
London
Great
International Nickel Corporation
Ludsworth
Ontario
Canada
Senate Finance Committee
Francis P. Garvan
The
Chemical Foundation
Wisconsin University
North Pole
Evelyn B. Baldwin
Baldwin
Arctic Circle
Robert Peary
Greenland
Perry
Pole
Independence Bay
Kane Basin
Peary
Andree
Wellman
Graham Bellland
Baldwin-Ziegler
John Bidwell
Missouri
West
California
Great Salt Lake
Pacific
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Father de Smedt
South Pass
Wyoming
Central Basin
Oregon Trail
Salt Plains
Humboldt River
Humboldt Sink
Carson River
Walker River
San Joaquin Valley
Bidwell
Bad Boy of the
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Mary Ann Ase
Jeremy Collier
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