Kathleen Norris backs compulsory military service for all
Kathleen Norris writes that she supports universal military training for both genders and urges studying the Swiss system. She argues the US must be ready with a large navy air force and auxiliary female force to deter aggression, and says Europe will not unite to stop threats.
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Europe
America
Germany
Holland
England
Norway
Sweden
France
Poland
Belgium
Russia
A Harsh Necessity Calls for a Permanent Military Force
Miss Norris, once neutral, argues for a large standing army and navy with universal military training for young men. A women's auxiliary corps would require thousands of girls, though a women’s draft is unlikely. Benefits include better health, broader experiences, and wider viewpoints from army life in peace.
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Miss Norris
America
Women’s Auxiliary Corps
Girdles Scarce as Synthetic Rubber Replaces Natural
Synthetic rubber slowly becomes available for girdle production but needs more elastic thread than natural rubber. Cotton fabric remains in short supply, so wear of existing girdles must be maximized. Wash as carefully as hose and dry away from radiators.
Deferment Scheme Drives Draft Board Plot
In the Pearl Harbor era tale, Bill Smith seeks military service but fears a deferment scheme orchestrated by his boss Mr. Jones. A 2A classification sparks plans to outwit the system, including more factory risk and a risky road trip toward Summerfield.
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Bill Smith
Summerfield
Draft Board
Pearl Harbor
Bill
Mr. Jones
Jones
Entertaining at Home With Frugal Yet Elegant Dishes
Home entertaining topics note how to stretch meals during shortages. Recipes include cookie balls with maple icing, maple nut balls, oatmeal mincemeat cookies, shrimp curry in rice ring, and salmon loaf with pickle garnish.
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Western Newspaper Union
Iced Tea Preparation Steps
Prepare tea twice as strong as hot tea with freshly boiled water. Pour into a glass containing one tablespoon honey and ice cubes.
Quick Kitchen Tips From Lynn Says
Lynn Says offers practical ideas for using bologna cups with creamed potatoes and onions, wrapping hamburgers in waxed paper, and shaping patties. It also suggests beet beef between potatoes for scalloped dishes, a sweet potato and sausage casserole topping, and a 350 degree bake for thirty minutes. It ends with marinated liver in French dressing.
Train Talk Jasper Time Confusion
In the exchange a reader asks when the 4 o'clock train departs. The trainman responds jokingly that it leaves at 3:60, highlighting a time-keeping error or humorous misunderstanding.
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Jasper
Old Fashioned Banking: Mattress Savings Plan
A humorous exchange features Jasper confiding he hid savings in his mattress while Joan questions the idea. Jasper justifies the choice by saying he wants a readily fall back on fund.
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Jasper
Joan
Ring Sparkles With Sham Rock Irish Diamond Joke
In a light exchange, Joan asks why her ring stone is called an Irish diamond. Jasper quips the stone is a sham rock, turning a jewelry label into a playful tease.
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Joan
Jasper
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