U S View Of Japan Threats And European War Prospects
The article argues Japan may move to dominate the South Pacific and seek raw materials as the U S fights two oceans. It notes Japanese confidence in Germany, the Axis, and Franco as a potential Axis ally, with Dakar as a France-Germany flashpoint and U S entry chances hinging on European actions.
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Empire of Japan
Panay
Germany
Japan
Hitler
South Pacific
South Pacific Islands
United States
Atlantic
U. S
Nippon
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Philippines
Naval High Command
Matsuoka
U.S
Axis
Europe
France
Dakar
Malay Language Simplified: Easy to Learn Worldwide
The article claims Malay is one of the easiest languages to learn with few verbs no particles no prepositions and no grammar. It emphasizes Malay as the predominant tongue in the southern Orient and broadly accessible.
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Orient
Cornucopia motif through furniture from Renaissance onward
The cornucopia horn of plenty has long adorned furniture from the Renaissance era to modern times, symbolizing abundance with overflowing fruits and flowers across design periods.
Superstitions About Napoleon and Peter the Great
A brief note on Napoleon fearing black cats and Peter the Great avoiding bridges due to beliefs about bad luck. The anecdotes illustrate how superstition shaped personal habits of historical leaders.
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Napoleon
Peter the Great
Decline in Bestselling American Books After 1890s Boom
In the 20 years after 1890 America published 29 books selling over 500,000 copies each. By the 20 years after 1920 the count dropped to 12, indicating a sharp decline in mass market success across that period.
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America
Freshen Bouquet Without Rearranging Flowers
Readable tip suggests placing several cubes of ice in an owl shaped vase or bowl among flowers to revive fragrance and freshness without removing or rearranging blooms.
Glass Building Brick Patented in 1940
A luminous glass building brick patented in 1940 rises when a high frequency current is applied. The device demonstrates early smart-material behavior linking electrical input to mechanical action in construction tech.
World’s Widest Street Venida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires
The street named Avenida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires Argentina is described as the widest in the world. It spans a full block curb to curb and is known for its remarkable breadth.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Man in Jeannette Incorrectly Listed Age Seeks Draft Exemption
A Jeannette man revealed he was 44, not 34, when he registered for selective service. He produced a birth certificate and courthouse records to prove his age, and the local draft board removed his name from the rolls after confirming the error.
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Jeannette, PA
Jeannette
Draft Board
Lonely Spot Brings Many Visitors To Waltham Watchtower
In Waltham Massachusetts Paul Hassan 32 works at Prospect Hill atop an 80 foot steel tower watching 160000 acres of woodland for fires. He notes visitors from every state come to his lookout during a year and says the job beats being a bank president.
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Waltham
Mass
Paul W. Hassan
Prospect Hill
Hassan
30 000 Year Old Turtle Fossil On Display In Florida
The fossil of a prehistoric gopher turtle, estimated to be 30 000 years old, is exhibited at Highlands Hammock State Park near Sebring Florida. The arched shell stands about four feet high and five feet long, and the reptile is believed to have weighed more than 1 000 pounds in life. It was discovered by workmen excavating a water system for the state park.
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Sebring
Fla
Gopher
Highlands Hammock
Alaskan Ice Landing B 17B Used for Emergency Ferry
War department voices possibility of using frozen Alaska lakes as emergency landing fields for bombers. In Fairbanks tests a four motor B 17B Flying Fortress landed safely on a northern lake while ferrying dried salmon for dog teams.
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Alaskan
Ington
Alaska’s
Army
War Department
Fairbanks
Native American Garcilaso de la Vega a Pioneer Writer
The piece presents Garcilaso de la Vega as the first true native writer in uth America, noting his Inca heritage. It highlights his significance as a bridging figure between indigenous and colonial cultures and marks him as an early creator in the American literary landscape.
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Uth America
Garcilaso Dela ‘Oga
Kangaroos Feed While Sitting with Food Held in Repaws
Kangaroos feed while seated, keeping the food in their forelimbs or repaws for easy access as they nibble. The feeding posture allows balance and gentle grasp during meals.
Pine Listed as Most Used Lumber in United States
The article notes yellow pine as the most widely used lumber in the United States. It emphasizes its prevalence in construction and framing due to strength and availability.
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United States
Path Taken In Flight A Trajectory Of A Projectile
The fragment discusses flight path terms and references Quebec as the Gibraltar of America, nicknamed the Gibraltar America, indicating a mix of aviation and regional sobriquets.
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Gibraltar
America
Quebec
Common Salt Sodium Chloride Defined
A brief note clarifies that common salt is chemically sodium chloride, explaining its composition and everyday use as a seasoning and preservative.
Auto Club Urges Gas Saving Amid Fuel Shortage
Lancaster Automobile Club urges drivers to adopt fuel saving practices to avoid gasless Sundays. President Ed ward Gable calls for reduced highway speed and efficient car setup to cut demand as tankers are removed from coastal trade.
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Lancaster County
Lancaster Automobile Club
Edward Gable
Club
Seaboard
Maine
Florida
Interior
Ickes
National Defense
Contest Board
Apparatus Ends Fuse Nuisance for Homes
An advertised device promises to end fuse nuisances by replacing blown fuses with a lever reset system. The unit costs around a quoted price and aims to prevent electrocution and falls from dark cellars by automatically restoring service after a short circuit.
Wipe Dirty Windshields After Rain
The article urges drivers to clean windshields after any rain to avoid spots that impair vision. It notes that aircraft pilots and automobile drivers share the need for clear glass and praises windshield service as standard at stations to prevent unsafe driving.
Prophecy of Mother Shipton Misread by London Fire Legend
A fragmentary Victorian note recalls Mother Shipton, described as deformed and prophetic, who allegedly warned of London’s Great Fire and foresaw absurdities like river tunnels tobacco fumes and horseless carriages before America’s colonization. The piece shows how superstition shaped public fear during disaster.
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Yorkshire
Mother Shipton
England
London
America
1941 Official Highway Map Ready For Distribution
The 1941 official Pennsylvania Department of Highways map is ready for distribution. It features Betsy Ross on the cover and shows an expanded highway network with wider roads, new route designations, and enlarged Capitol group maps for Harrisburg. The atlas includes city and Gettysburg maps, traffic signs, and a special Indiantown Gap Military Reservation drawing.
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Indiantown Gap Military Reservation
Betsy Ross
Continental ‘ ’Army
Pennsylvania
Department of ‘Highways
Gettysburg
Indiantown’ Gap
Harrisburg
Capitol
Rare San Joaquin fever sparks U.S. health study
Physicians Joseph Aronson and Chester Emmons report early research on a rare coccidioidal disease linked to San Joaquin Valley Indians. Among 704 Indian children, 87 show calcified nodules from prior infection. Dust is suspected as the transmitting agent. cattle also show susceptibility.
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U.S.‘ Indian Service
Arizona
Rcently
San Joacquin Valley
California
Joseph Aronson
Chester ‘W. Emmons
Philadelphia
Mexico City
Electric Shocks Tested for Safety at California University
Researchers at the University of California tested electrical currents on nearly 200 subjects to determine safe exposure levels. Men showed a safe range of eight to nine milliamperes for a 60 cycle current, while women and children likely have lower thresholds. The work aims to guide safer appliance design amid rising home electrical hazards.
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of California
John McDonough
New Orleans
Incomplete OCR Notice Lacks Clear Event or Entities
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and contact lines for real estate and insurance in Pennsylvania towns Blue Ball Intercourse and unclear entities Edgar Getx Justice of the Peace Bre Insurance Notery Public Real Estate and Insurance with stray phone-like numbers.
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Edgar
Getx Justice ‘of the Peace
Bre Insurance
Blue Ball
N. H
Black ‘Notery
Intercourse
Bell
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Franco
Feason
Admiral Darlan
Marshal Petain
Ailsing
Vichy
Reich
Ceretain
Trucksee
Auto Club
John N. Sauder Auto Co
New Holland
Sauder Chevrolet
Manheim, Pa
Betsy. Ross
George
Washington
Highway Department
Sake
Legal and Professional
Sullivan, Funeral Home
Frank L. Steller
Leacock
Leola
Public Farm Bureau Automobile Insurance Blue
Ball
New ‘Holland
K. Keiser
D.C
Palmer
N. “State St
Ephrata
Pacifice
Chester A. Diller
N. Duke
Lancaster, Pa
John L. Hamaker
Duke Street
Lancaster
East Main
John‘ L. “Halligan
Holland
B.D
River and
Evans New
Soltana, PA
Victor D. Kling
Rk K
Kling Auctioneer
New Holland, R. D
New, Holland
Attorney At Law
Old Bank
Wayne
Martin Notary Public
Goodville
Hill
Ludwig. Co
New Holland, Pa
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