Demagogues Club and House Curiosities Recited
A reader collects anecdotes about Congress including a Demagogues Club in the House cloakroom and bold mischief by speakers. Vignettes recall Huey Long, Tom Reed, Uncle Joe Cannon, and a 1914 tie that made Thomas D. Schall speaker with Champ Clark.
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Congress
Tom Reed
Henry Clay
House of Representatives
Thomas D. Schall
Champ Clark
Clark
Family Allowances for Enlisted Men Explained
Government monthly checks to dependents funded from soldier pay plus government contributions. Eligibility covers Class A wife and child and Class B dependent relatives, with specifics on amounts, start dates, and required proofs.
Minute Make-Ups by Gabrielle
A quick beauty tip from Gabrielle shows how to camouflage a blemish with a blend of foundation and face powder. Apply mix to the spot, blend, press with tissue, and brush away for a smooth finish. Ledger Syndicate WNU Features.
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Gabrielle
Ledger Syndicate
WNU Features
Two Steps for More Pork From Disease Control
Chicago report from the American Veterinary Medical association urges farmers to prevent baby pig deaths and reduce swine disease losses to boost wartime pork supplies. Key measures include balanced sow diets, warm dry houses, litter separation from old hog lots, prompt veterinary care, isolation of feeder pigs, vaccination around weaning, sanitation, and careful breeding stock, with emphasis on rapid diagnosis and immediate disease controls.
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Chicago
Committee On
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Veterinary Medical Association Committee
Phils Change Hands Under Cox Syndicate
New York Philadelphia syndicate leader Bill Cox, 34, bought the Phillies after the league foreclosed. The deal valued at spies 325,000 included Shibe Park with a lean roster. Cox plans a new deal to revive Philadelphia baseball while other clubs benefited from Nugent era sales.
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Bill Cox
Phils
Cox
NYU
Yale
National League
Philadelphia
Gerry Nugent
Nugent
Cincinnati Reds
Dodgers
Giants
Cardinals
Tire Syndicate
Shibe Park
Rube Melton
Benny Warren
Cubs
Nick Etten
Yankees
Tom Hughes
Pat Moran
Nugents
Gerry
William J. Baker
New York City
Phillies
Bucky Walters
Cincinnati
Claude Passeau
Kirby Higbe
Curt Davis
Dolph
Camilli
Dick Bartell
Bartell
Chuck Klein
Don Hurst
Passeau
Higbe
Jimmy Wilson
Red Birds
Baker Bowl
Kite Safety And History For Young Flyers
A children friendly piece explains kite origins from Tarentum to China and Korea. It lists nine safety rules for spring kite flying, emphasizing open spaces, cotton string, no metal ribs, traffic avoidance, and seeking power company help for entanglements.
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National Recreation Association
Tarentum
Far East
New Zealand
Asia
China
Benjamin Franklin
Aircraft machinist trainees learn tool mastery for flight readiness
The program trains air force machinists from basic metalworking to reading blueprints and using tools. Trainees study metal properties, alloy codes, parts catalogs, and mechanical drawing, emphasizing precision and care with every tool to keep planes flying.
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Air Forces
Air Force
Western Newspaper Union
What to Doe By Phyllis Belmont
If planning a military wedding in a hurry, keep it intimate with a few close friends rather than a large, pompous affair. A small ceremony can be just as lovely, and easier to manage, leaving the bride less fatigued afterward.
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House
Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Single U S Squadron Downs 72 Jap Planes
War department reports a US fighter squadron in New Guinea destroyed 72 Japanese planes in aerial combat from June 1, 1942, to January 8, 1943. Five squadron members credited with downing the enemy are pictured.
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United States Army Air Force
New Guinea
Buna
War Department
Scrap Bag Scarcity Signals Strong Demand Amid War Conditions
An article notes unusually high demand for the scrap bag pattern numbers and explains that because of war conditions orders take longer to fill. The piece highlights that only a few popular patterns are affected and asks for patience from customers.
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