Letters from the Front Echo War Wakeup in Camp
A wartime column collects letters and verse from soldiers reflecting on training, patriotism, and the shock of combat. The writer Oscar signs off from camp noting a changed view of Japan, fighting resolve, and a pledge to defend the Stars and Stripes.
Absent Minded A Ticket Inspector on the Wrong Train
A ticket inspector checks multiple passengers and tells them they are on the wrong train. He keeps guiding travelers to change at once until a passenger asks if the inspector himself is in the wrong train, and he discovers he is.
Man Repeatedly Seeks Small Favors from Friends
A person is described as constantly asking favors from friends. He reportedly asked one acquaintance ten times for five dollars that he owes, highlighting a pattern of persistent requests.
Settlement and repairs for a newly built house
Settlement of new houses causes plaster cracks and door distortion. Proper footing size prevents foundation settling. Timbers shrink most in cross sections, so wall design should match timber thickness. Some settlement is unavoidable. evenness avoids cracking.
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Panayyrs Filoral Motifs For Embroidered Pillow Slips
Panayyrs introduces Filoral beauty motifs for pillow slips in transfer No. 79185 featuring velvety pansies cross stitch bouquets and baskets of posies. Aimed at home embroidery fans, these transfers offer decorative designs for linen closet usage. Transfer No. 29185 priced at 15 cents and available by mail order.
Reading Pace Versus Timeless Classics
Pert Miss reads about racing to keep up with new books, while a professor recalls Dante’s Divine Comedy as a timeless classic. Clifton Fadiman, in Reading Ive Liked, notes the folly of chasing every fresh title. The anecdote contrasts rych attention to trends with enduring literature.
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