More Germs Are Useful To Man Than Otherwise
Germs are living things that reproduce and digest waste, with one germ capable of producing seventeen million in eight hours. Most germs are useful, breaking down leaves and dead matter, returning nutrients to soil, making them essential scavengers of life.
Navy Men Prefer Camels Says Advertiser
A vintage advert says sailors hate the term gob and favor Camel cigarettes. It notes Camels are popular with Navy Army Marines Coast Guard personnel based on service store sales and mentions sending Camels domestically or abroad to soldiers and sailors.
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Illinios Industries for the Blind Opens in Chicago
Illinois Industries for the Blind began operations on September 8 1942 in a four story Chicago building under Edward S Molineaux aimed at regular employment for the blind partially blind and crippled Through 1943 the plant earned an M pennant from the United States Maritime Commission for sheets and pillow cases and later a gold star for improved production and attendance The plant employs about 125 workers with peak staffing at 230 delivering over two million sheets and pillow cases for government use The operation includes paper cap folding doll assembly weaving leather and wooden mat making with pay averaging around 25 a week and many workers joining war plant production programs
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Speed and Complexity of Modern Living Strain Eyes
An educational bulletin from the Better Vision Institute in New York warns that long hours and complex visual tasks strain the eyes. It notes a shift from outdoor activity to indoor work due to artificial illumination and printed material, stressing sight as a precious, often neglected gift.
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Wisconsin delegates shift in Willkie race noted
Dewey led Wisconsin delegates as Willkie collapsed from a hoped 20, with 10 to 14 eyed by party leaders. Willkie finished fourth behind Dewey Stassen and MacArthur, prompting nibbles about his lack of broad appeal and its implications for a Dewey nomination.
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Bibles That Save Soldiers' Lives
Reports and newsreels claim gold plated steel jacketed Bibles carried by soldiers deflected bullets saving lives. Investigations link the Bibles to Heart Shield Bible Co. of 1775 Broadway New York selling King James and Catholic Prayer Book editions by mail for 2.00 or 3.00 for De Luxe.
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