Jap-Held Coast of North China Now in Range of U S Bombers
A National Geographic Society account notes the Japanese coast from Canton to Shanghai remains under Chinese control in pockets, with Foochow barely held. The piece describes coastal trade, river transport dominance, and port cities like Canton Hong Kong Amoy Swatow Foochow and Macau, plus historical links to U S China trade and tea voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North China
Canton
Sun-Yat Sen
China
Shanghai
Foochow
Minhow
Hangchow Bay
Yangtze
Hong Kong
Havana
Cuba
Savannah
United States
England
Empress of China
Yankee
Macau
Britain
Bias Bay
Swatow
Amoy
Chuanchow
Formosa
Taiwan
Han
China Ports
Boston
Boston Bay
English Channel
Gold Bricks From Field Turned Brass Not Worth 7500
Assayists said ten yellow metal bricks found by a Black farmer near Eufaula Alabama were mostly brass with a trace of gold. Local bankers estimated the bricks were not worth seven thousand five hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eufaula
Ala
Farm supply shortages to ease in 1945 for some items
War Food administration official warns farmers face ongoing shortages in 1945 especially for trucks and heavy equipment. Surplus army trucks are uncertain and heavy truck tires remain scarce while parts and labor saving tools will see emphasis. Farmers should repair equipment, share assets, and reuse containers to stretch limited materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic B. Northrup
War Food Administration
Northrup
Navy middy fashion sweeps through schools in set
A trend spreads as teens adopt navy middy blouses paired with white skirts or plaid bottoms. Some schools favor genuine G I style and stone studded belts, with white gob hats to complete the seaworthy look. Fans may swap Lindy and horn pipe dance styles for new era vibes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Elsie Dinsmore
Annie
G.I
How to wear a dance corsage in style and sentiment
A guide suggests wearing a corsage with imagination. Options include pinning two gardenias to black velvet ribbon on each wrist, or framing a gardenia and an orchid on brow bands, a corsage on a bag, or creating a “dog collar necklace” with Sweetheart roses.
Hi Sign In The Hall Poem Of Quiet Crush
A school romance poem portrays a student waiting for a bell and a moment when a boy notices her. She clings to hope as she imagines his greeting and quietly resolves to keep trying despite doubt. The piece emphasizes youthful longing and persistence in affection.
Shirtwaist Patterns Highlight Versatile Wardrobe Staple
Sewing circle features a button-front shirtwaist pattern with a set-in belt and figure-molding skirt. Pattern No. 1280 offers sizes 34 to 48 with three-quarter or short sleeves and fabric yardage requirements. Due to high demand and wartime conditions, orders take longer to fill.
Adequate farm supplies and ammo plans stated
The report notes adequate supplies of most farm chain for essential needs. Ammunition supplies will be shorter, but steps are planned to ensure enough ammo for control of predatory animals and birds.
False Teeth Rationed in Germany With Special Permission
Stockholm report notes Berlin will ration false teeth strictly and require official permission for both obtaining dentures and dental repairs. Applicants must prove an imperative need and surrender old fillings to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Berlin
Germany
Dagens Nyheter
Worldly clues and referential trivia in brief
A list of ten items includes stock exchange floor timing, an early morning moment, a Declaration of Independence date tablet, the quality of mercy, the leading actor, Pompey’s statue, a note that banana oil is not from bananas, and mentions of Norway Australia and securing it to spars.
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The
Stock Exchange
Pompey
Norway
Australia
Stinkwood Timber Tops World Price, SA Forest Closed
A South African wood called stinkwood commands the world’s highest timber price due to its walnut like finish. To protect the species the government has shut the forest where it grows for 200 years.
Also Mentioned on This Page
I,tal
PTCA
Bnafisi
Feab
Gill Press
Ray
Cleveland
the Grove Laboratories, Inc
ST. Louis
J Missours
National Geographic Society
Gabrielle
Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Gladys Parker
Telefact
By Nancy Pepper
Lea Shes
Dee Che Heee
Julius Caesar
Sen En LD Co
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Gay
Nature
Vlu
St.Joseph
Sloan’s Liniment
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