Comic satire and quotes on postwar policy and culture
A collage of satirical pieces and quotes. It mocks a government memo on livestock signals and haystack lore, riffs on love poetry by Richard Avedon, and comments on Chester Bowles’s reforms. It closes with light quips about Vice President Wallace and breakfast in bed.
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Household tips for food storage and care
Uncooked meat should be lightly covered and kept at 33 to 37 degrees, ground meat used promptly, and vegetables cooked quickly to retain vitamins. Do not wash eggs, store mattresses dry and ventilated, and use alum to mend glassware.
Russia builds civilian rifle program with mass training
Collier s notes that Russia fostered massive civilian marksmanship through state sponsored ranges and gun distribution. In 1938 over 6 million men women and boys earned marksmanship badges as patriotism promotion.
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Transforming an awkward rocker into useful style
Ruth Wyeth Spears guides selecting a non charming rocker from junk or a second hand shop. Add casters a seat cushion and matching chintz to height and comfort. Paint to blend with the blue background and add red welting for a cohesive revived piece.
As Young Ladies Do, This One Had Her Choice
A widower firm manager notices his son’s interest in the secretary. The son proposes, the secretary accepts, and the father reveals he had hoped to court her. She explains she preferred his son, so they marry.
Admirals Name Origin and Camel Cigarette Sponsorship
The term admiral traces to an Arabic word meaning commander. Camel cigarettes are cited as a top brand among Navy Army Marines and Coast Guard personnel per service store sales records. The ad notes sending Camels to overseas and U S troops despite Post Office restrictions.
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Marines
Coast Guard
U. S
Navy
Lemon Water Wake-Up for Constipation Relief
A home health tip suggests drinking juice of one Sunkist lemon in a glass of water first thing after rising to ease constipation. The note claims lemon and water boost vitamin C intake, fight fatigue, help resist colds, aid digestion, and freshen the mouth. Try this ten mornings with California Sunkist lemons.
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Answers and Questions from a 1920s Quiz Segment
A reader quiz lists questions and solutions on geography and vocabulary. It includes: highest Western Hemisphere peak Mount Aconcagua. a desiccated article. U S capital from 1790 to 1800 Philadelphia. Hawaiian islands count twenty. water boils at one hundred degrees. a censer is a vessel for perfumes. Confederate VP Alexander Stephens. Louisiana pelican as state emblem. A note on Turkey law mentions sentences for wounding versus threatening with a weapon.
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Western Hemisphere
United States
Confederacy
Alexander Stephens
Louisiana
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