Chemical Farming Promises Revival After War
Hydroponics, the so called chemical farming using water and nutrients, is poised for a postwar revival. Air force medical staff at Coral Gables train in chemical farming to lead the movement back to hydroponics. The method allows plant growth without soil, using mediums like sand or sawdust and controlled nutrients, with yields often surpassing soil farming.
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Victory Gardens
Air Force
Coral Gables
Fla
W. F. Gericke
University of California
Knop
May I Borrow My Friend's Dress for a Special Occasion
The answer suggests avoiding borrowing a dress from a girlfriend. It notes many people don’t object to lending clothes, but one should not pressure a friend. If you cannot manage with what you have or can’t afford to buy, don’t borrow. If something happens to the borrowed item you must replace it.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Penthouse coop used for raising chickens in Toledo
Eleven year old David Dennis of Maumee Ohio keeps 25 chickens on top of his father’s garage after his mother and sisters opposed a ground coop. He devised a penthouse coop to avoid spoiling the grassy yard.
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Toledo
Ohio
David Dennis
Maumee
David
The Family's Postwar National Debt Share
The average American family bears about 8200 dollars of wartime expenses with over 1400 already paid since Pearl Harbor and more than 6800 still owed as its postwar share. It has invested about 910 in war bonds after cashing 90, paid over 500 in federal taxes, and faces roughly 100 a year in postwar debt interest plus about 80 annually for veterans benefits.
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Pearl Harbor
U. S
Alaska salmon pack halves peak year output
The Alaska salmon canning season ended with about 4.9 million cases, well below 1936’s 8.44 million. Pink salmon led with 2,038,116 cases and red salmon reached 1,566,150. About 90 percent of U S fishermen’s catch comes from Alaska, with Columbia River and Puget Sound as other key centers.
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Alaska
U. S
Columbia River
Puget Sound
Hydroponics A New Era In British Farming
An organic wick and chemical farming at Readings University signal a shift to wick culture and soilless agriculture. After over 25 years, hydroponics promises high yield fruits vegetables and flowers for home and commercial use. Britain seeks chemicals to boost profit on uncultivable land amid food production pressures.
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University of Reading
England
Britain
Bill Jones and His Mismatched Bride
A verse about Bill Jones choosing a wife for looks wit and rank and then marrying a homely heavy woman after many rejections. He claims he was easily pleased despite her lackluster charms and social polish. The poem portrays his mistaken criteria for perfection and final union.
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Bill Jones
Cheesecake Chips and Girls Fashion Tricks in 1940s Gag Column
A cheeky fashion and humor column discusses home made cheesecake style photography, leg care tips using hand lotion as non skid base for rayons, sock wear trends, knitwear cuffs, felt appliques, decorative lapel legs, and playful gags about romance, slang and wartime notes. It blends style advice with light jokes and brief anecdotes.
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Legart Photography
Betty Grable
Romeo
Push the Button and Reveal I Love You Palm Message
A playful gag invites readers to press a button and form a circle of ink on the wrist. When questioned, respond by showing the palm message I love you. The short piece ends with a prompt asking if others heard the tale.
Don t date him if you fear his fate or talk
Advice to avoid unwanted suitors and keep options open. The speaker warns against tolerating odd behavior or gossip while noting some men are unreliable escorts. The tone reflects dating etiquette and social expectations.
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Arthur Murray
Minute Make-Ups By Gabrielle
There are many little tricks to add hair glamour and perfect the look with an extra minute. Spray perfume on hair and brush to distribute fragrance. Dampen cosmetic tissue with hair lotion before wrapping for a homemade curl. Use lacquer pads to keep stray hairs in place when styling an updo.
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Hairdot Ledger Syndicate
WNU
It Has Everything Princess Pattern Advertisement
An ad promoting dress patterns No 8674 and No 8560 features sizes from 11 to 52, fabric yardages for 39 inch material, and 25 cent pattern orders. It notes longer order times due to high demand and wartime conditions.
Allied Airmen Use Barometric Prop Device in Leaflet Drops
Allied airmen drop propaganda bundles over Germany using a new barometric pressure gadget. The device holds sheets together until a low target height, preventing stray scattering and ensuring distribution over intended rural areas.
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Germany
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New Haven, Conn
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