Soldiers' insignia and Camel smokes link to Army pride
A newspaper note explains gaily enameled insignia on soldiers' lapels reflect regimental shields on flags. It adds soldiers favor Camel cigarettes based on service store sales. The piece mentions postal restrictions on overseas packages but allows sending Camels to U.S. soldiers and sailors ashore or afloat.
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Quiz Questions From Old Newspaper Card
A set of trivia prompts asks: candle power of the sun, a Bible verse with most letters, who laid a coat for his queen and the queen’s identity, people who honor Apis, Carrie Nation’s primary state for saloon smashing, and Acadia’s status as a Canadian province.
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Sunlight Power Claim Attributed by Flammarion
A list of six item prompts presents varied facts. The third item mentions Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth while others reference Ezra 8 21 Egypt Kansas Nova Scotia and a huge sunlight figure.
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Australian Railroad Bridge Becomes Expensive Yet Useless
A rail bridge in Australia cost $100000 to construct but has seen a single train in over 55 years. After opening, officials chose an alternative route that bypassed the structure, leaving the costly bridge largely unused.
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