Edsel and Henry Rig War Plan Into Auto Factory Idea
In a dialogue style piece Edsel and Henry discuss turning production to war planes. They debate government plans one set of designs and the risks of evolving models while preserving a single color scheme and ensuring safety. The column blends wartime humor with reflections on industry and public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edsel
Henry
Pop
Edse
Washington
Air Force
Dad
Name Lives On In Slang And Beards From History
The piece traces how Richard Gatling’s name became slang for a gun and explains Antonius Van Dyck’s name, beard, collar, and cape. It also notes William Ewart Gladstone’s enduring legacy as a Victorian prime minister and the luggage named after him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jordan Gatling
North Carolina
Gatling
United States Army
Vandyke Beard
Vandyke
van Dyck
Antonius van Dyck
Antwerp
Belgium
England
Anthony Vandyke
Italy
Paris
Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone
Liverpool
Robert Peel
Benjamin Disraeli
Liberal Party
Westminster Abbey
Western Newspaper Union
Circle The Bank Director Recalls Wife Overdraft Incident
A bank director recounts how his wife overdrew and then promptly settled the amount with a check the next morning after his advice. The exchange highlights financial prudence in personal banking.
Wind Instrument Quip Sparks Jeer at Local Concert
A street crowd reacts to Blowhardt playing a wind instrument, with a spectator quipping about a mouth organ. The exchange highlights the lively, humorous atmosphere surrounding the performance.
Embroidered Picture Of Freedom's Lady Tribute
Embroidered picture of Miss Liberty towers over New York harbor. a reminder of American heritage as torch of freedom held aloft. Transfer 29191, 15 cents, size about 17 by 21 inches. send order to the given address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Harbor
America
Odd Facts From Past Theaters Parks Farms And Fast News
The notes describe a New York theater with free admission to classic plays and a park closed to children, plus rural free delivery and star routes serving thousands of families, and a hotel for farmers. It also lists press biographers for famous horses and Swiss war prep with wheat stored in lake basins. It ends noting boxing history where fighters rested between rounds by kneeling handlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Maugham
Moliere
Early Ceremonial Washings in Ancient Civilizations
The article notes that many early civilizations required ceremonial washing as a decency. Religions across ancient cultures mandated significant cleansing rituals. Hebrews offered foot baths to guests while Greeks and Romans provided bath refreshments as hospitality.
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Elmer Twitchell
George Cohan
Irving Berlin
Martin R. Ragaway
OUR Comic
Little
C. M. Payne
Thar Tam Nyoutz
Wru
Milar Wati
Gladstone Bay
R. J. Gatling
W. E. Gladstone
Freedom
Kansas City, Mo
Seabiscuit
Gargantua
Switzerland
New York
Liguei Zemo
Florence Nightingale
British Broadcasting System
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