War effort and home front rally verse in wartime tone
A chaotic mix of wartime rhetoric promoting long workweeks, defense bonds, and anti Axis sentiment. It pairs political commentary with humorous snippets about train wrecks and draft anecdotes, blending propaganda lines with scattered newsy asides and verse.
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Taxi Driver Defies Signal Near Bus In Harsh Swerve
C M Payne swerved his taxi to miss a street island and nearly struck a bus, narrowly escaping injury. A traffic policeman stopped him and threatened to drop a handkerchief to test his discipline as he approached.
Candy Confession Sparks Family Warning
Ruth answers her mother that she asked her little brother for the candy and he refused. The exchange reveals a simple kitchen dispute over sharing and the importance of asking before taking.
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Ruth
Pastor Upsets Franklin In heavyweight bout
Rob Pastors upset victory over Lem Franklin in a knockout eighth round shocked bettors as Franklin, riding a 19 fight knockout streak, faded after early speed. Pastor, at 181 pounds, outboxed and then sealed the win with rapid blows in the later rounds.
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Lem Franklin
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New Defense Jobs Opening Each Day
A wartime recruitment notice invites women and men to join defense work after brief training. It lists roles such as inspectors parachute makers lens grinders and lab aides and notes a 32 page booklet detailing agencies courses jobs sections and registration addresses.
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Do You Bake at Home Offer From Standard Brands
An advertisement invites home bakers to request a free grand cook book filled with yeast bread and cake recipes. To obtain the free booklet, readers should mail a postcard with their name and address to Standard Brands Inc. at 691 Washington St. New York City.
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Standard Brands Inc
Washington St
New York City
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