Japs in Aleutians Must Be Bayoneted Out, Not Bombed
Harold McCracken of the American Museum of Natural History argues that Japanese forces in the Aleutians can only be expelled by bayonet action, not bombing. He cites his Alaska expeditions and views on war strategy, noting long planning behind the Aleutian invasion and detailing his career as explorer and filmmaker.
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Aleutians
York
Harold McCracken
American Museum of Natural History
Florida
Stoll-McCracken
Aleutian Land-Bridge
Chicago
Mikhailovitch
Jugoslav
Bosnia
Jugoslavia
Cairo
Breakfast Time Inspires a Hearty Morning Meal
A healthful breakfast fuels the day with fruit juices cereals and eggs prepared in varied ways. Advice emphasizes whole grains enriched bread and seasonal fruit to suit fat thin or normal appetites and avoid morning drowsiness. Feather Fluff Griddle Cakes recipe follows with step by step instructions.
Farm Building Must Have Board's Permit
War Production board and U S Department of Agriculture outline county and state war boards to evaluate farm residential and agricultural construction projects. Authorized projects proceed to WPB for final approval with exemptions for certain low cost farm dwellings and repairs. Scrapple and Frivolettes with Ham recipes accompany advisory note from Western Newspaper Union.
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War Production Board
United States
Department of Agriculture War Board
United States Department of Agriculture County War Boards
Department of Agriculture
Department
Take Care of Your Milking Machine Amid Rubber Shortages
Wartime guide emphasizes conserving milking equipment due to rubber and metal scarcity. It recommends two separate liner sets alternated weekly, keeping liners tight in teat cups, and cleaning rubber parts to avoid butterfat buildup. Avoid excessive chlorine, limit lye contact with metal, and handle assembly with care to prevent deterioration.
Lynn Says Tips for Breakfast Fruits
A brief guide suggests using salt with cooked fruit or melons to enhance flavor and reduce sugar need. Lemon or lime on melon brightens sweetness while orange juice can perk up fruit. Let grapefruit sugar melt with coffee percolating and add citrus when stewing dried fruits for better flavor.
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Lynn
Legume Crops Use May Help Fight Soil Erosion
Legumes such as alfalfa clover soybeans and lespedeza are increasingly used as "heavy artillery" against soil erosion. They hold topsoil, fix nitrogen and add organic matter, and perform best when supported by phosphorus and potash rich fertilization and smart soil management.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1615 B for a two-piece dress
A brisk summer two-piece outfit features a suit like jacket top and slim eight gore skirt with a dickey collar. The Barbara Bell pattern No. 1615 B suits sizes 12 to 20 and 40 with seersucker gingham chambray or linen options.
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Dickey
Motorists Prayer by Dr. Fleming
The prayer by Dr. Frederic S. Fleming rector of Trinity church New York presents guidelines for safe driving. It asks for a steady hand and watchful eye to protect lives and urges drivers to use their car for others' good while avoiding speed and danger.
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Frederic S. Fleming
Trinity Church
New York
Sewing Circle Pattern Request Ad
Pattern department at 211 West Wacker Drive Chicago offers patterns for 20 cents each. Enclose coins with requests listing pattern number size name and address.
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Mvum
West Wacker Dr
Chicago
Cherokee Rose the Georgia state flower legend
An old Seminole Cherokee tale tells of a warrior and Cherokee chief’s daughter who flee together. She carries a sprig of rose as a token of homeland, planting it in the Seminole home. The Cherokee Rose becomes Georgia’s official bloom and symbol of the state.
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Land of
Georgia
Reaping Disappointment and The Price of Sowing Injury
A concise reflection on unintended harms from actions that promise benefit. The Latin proverb warns that good deeds can yield negative outcomes, urging caution and ethical foresight in decisions and consequences.
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