This War Is On All Construction From Doors to Dams
Government curbs all nonessential building material for national defense. Director Donald M. Nelson warns finished projects may be halted midair and even half finished homes risk being deemed unnecessary. The SPAB explains rationing questions while jokes compare the house Jack built to wartime controls. A note on taxes and priorities follows with a quip about Roosevelts commuters and roach powders.
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Donald M. Nelson
Tax collector squeezes lemon for prize at fair
A humor turn at the fair has a lemon being squeezed for a $5 prize. A small man steps forward and, after gripping the lemon, extracts multiple more drops, quipping that his skill comes from being a tax collector.
Millionaire’s Mansion Funded by Others, Not His Money
A witty remark suggests the mansion was financed with funds from other people, not the owner’s wealth. It frames the issue as a financial misrepresentation rather than lavish personal expenditure.
First-Aid to the Ailing House by Roger Whitman
Home repair tips cover dent removal from wood with steam and shellac patches, thermostat calibration, reducing greasy hands with a hand preparation, furnace cement renewal, deodorizing maple finishes, drawer odor with moth crystals, veneer stain touchups, flash tank noise fix, log cabin finish with spar varnish.
Cutout Toys to Make The Children Happy
A walking duck a hopping rabbit clown ring toss toy and owl bookends come from your workshop to delight children. Patterns show cutting drawing and painting steps with a No 79397 15 cents. Also notes cigarette gift ideas for Christmas with Camels and Prince Albert tobacco advertised.
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