Stagesscreen Shakeup Boosts Bergman In For Whom the Bell Tolls
Vera Zorina is out as Maria in For Whom the Bell Tolls and Ingrid Bergman is in after extra tests. Paramount says the switch does not hurt Bergman’s career while The Hour Before Dawn is readied. Metro hopes to open Seven Sisters in seven romance cities and notes possible additions from Savannah to New Orleans.
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Savannah
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Alice Faye to star in Hello Frisco Hello musical film
Actress Alice Faye set to return after a six month break in a musical picture Hello Frisco Hello. The film features a 1900s story and ties to Ben Leedy a Mitchel Field flier. Virginia Sale plays Zero and Martha in the drama series Those We Love.
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Alice Faye
Zero
Virginia Sale
Martha
Take It Or Leave It Anniversary Broadcast Contest
Phil Baker scouted USC headquarters in New York for service men named Baker to participate in an August 23 anniversary broadcast. Only Bakers could take part, with celebrities like Bonnie Benny Kenny and Belle qualified, yet the program lacked men in uniform.
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Phil Baker
USC
New York
Baker
Bonnie
Benny
Kenny
Belle
Actress June Havoc Contracts Mumps From Daughter
June Havoc caught the mumps from her young daughter April and exposed the My Sister Eileen company to the illness. She admitted she had no idea she was infected and joked she appeared to wear a small balloon for a necktie.
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June Havoc
April
Eileen
Jack Briggs Heads Off to Active Duty After Film News
Jack Briggs, a young RKO contract player, enlisted in the Marines soon after turning 21. A week later he notified his family and the studio that he had joined, just as RKO announced him for two key roles in Seven Miles From Alcatraz and Ladies Day. He finished the film prior to reporting for active duty.
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Jack Briggs
Alcatraz
RKO
Gandhi and the Wolf in a Cautionary Tale
A humorous and allegorical piece reimagines Mohandas Gandhi facing a forest cottage fire and a wolf wearing grandma's clothes. The dialogue echoes themes of freedom and deception as Gandhi negotiates danger, then vanishes inside the wolf’s gullet. Also included are brief verse stanzas and a Pullman sleeping-car policy note mocking wartime constraints.
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Grandma
Mohandas
Gandhi
Wolf
Rheumatism in Corn Linked to Fertilizer Practice Explained
Dr. George N. Hoffer ties corn rheumatism to soil nutrient balance. He claims potash and phosphorus fertilizers or their combination can cure the faulty growth, especially in fields long planted to corn. Slitting stems reveals internal weakness correlating with poor ear development.
Darkened stem joints signal corn malnutrition
The article explains that darkened stem joints in corn result from iron mineral buildup and lack of potash and phosphorus. Prevention relies on proper soil fertilizer to supply potash and phosphorus before planting to avoid stunted growth and poor ear maturity.
Rayon from cellulose fibers reshapes textiles and auto upholstery
The article explains how rayon, made from wood, cotton linters, and soy cellulose, dominates fashion and industry. It covers the process using chemicals to create a syrupy solution pressed through spinnerets, producing filaments finer than silk and adaptable for mixtures with cotton, silk, flax, or wool. It notes Ford’s enthusiasm and a soybean cloth suit.
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United States
Henry Ford
Italy
Storm damaged trees need prompt pruning and sealing
Injured trees should be treated quickly by trimming broken branch ends beyond torn bark. In some cases remove the entire branch to the main stem. Ragged wound ends must be removed and wounds two inches or larger should be painted to protect the tree.
Classic practical apron pattern for durable wear
This chambray gingham seersucker or calico apron features waist darts and ties for a secure fit. Pattern No. 8210 covers sizes 14 to 20, 40 and 42, with size 16 needing 254 yards 82 or 35 inch material and 5 yards trim.
School Frocks Offer Timely Patterns For Mothers
Pattern notes describe two children's dresses: a panel front style with a flat front achieved by back ties and a second design with a raised skirt. The public notice highlights thrifty sewing cues for school clothes and practical embellishments.
Quick Quiz: Common Silver Facts and Historic Inquiries
A reader quiz covers topics from metal purity to quotes and historic curiosities. Questions include silver types, Edison era quotes on genius, tree aging, Rome’s hills, a royal language barrier, eminent domain, Washington’s attire, and a landlocked railless nation.
Answers to common trivia questions from history
The list provides concise facts: sterling is 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper. Thomas A. Edison as an influential figure. weathering outcomes of structures. Rome as a city. George I as a monarch. the government’s right to eminent domain. Washington’s hair style details. Iceland as a country.
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Washington
Thomas A. Edison
Rome
George I
Iceland
Notable teen dress patterns and material details list
The item catalogs dress patterns for girls aged 6 8 10 and 12 14 with sizes 8 214 yards of 35 inch fabric and 5 yards of ric rac for pattern 8206 plus 2 yards 212 yards ric rac for pattern 8189, and directs readers to send orders to a printer or supplier.
Quotation on Law and Excuses by John Selden
An attributed remark argues that ignorance of the law can not excuse anyone though many plead it. The saying notes that not all know the law yet the defense spreads, and refuting such claims remains elusive.
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John Selden
Unscrutable Trade of Words Sparks Thelma Virginia Exchange
The dialogue shows Thelma accusing brains of vanity and Virginia retorting that nothing of the kind entered Thelma's head. The exchange centers on wit and ego in a playful argument between two speakers.
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Thelma
Virginia
Demand for Cosmetics Persists as Women Seek Beauty
The remark notes ongoing market demand for cosmetics as women continue to seek personal care products. It reflects consumer interest in beauty items and industry expectations for steady sales.
Toast Between Breakfasts
A wife searches for bread as she prepares breakfast and her husband urges her to make toast instead. The moment captures a simple domestic exchange about breakfast options and attentiveness.
Fishermen Debate Waiting for Big Catches Before Heading Home
In a humorous exchange a fisherman warns of lateness while his partner proposes letting two more large fish escape before they quit. The dialogue captures a light moment about patience and luck on the water.
Jimmy and Elsie Misnamed in Wednesday Night chat
Jimmy questions why Elsie calls him Charlie and clarifies his name. Elsie apologizes and admits confusion during a Wednesday night conversation.
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Jimmy
Charlie
Elsie
Engagement Report Denied For Local Schoolmaster
In a later issue the paper retracted its earlier claim about the engagement of Mr. J. Smith the local schoolmaster to Miss Matty Murphy. The publication stated there is not an atom of truth in the assertion and explained the error.
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J. Smith
Mate Ty Murphy
No-Bill Prompt After Satisfied Customer Praise
A customer expresses strong satisfaction with service and questions the need to send another bill. The exchange hints at a resolved issue and potential billing question without revealing specifics.
Quote about fools and public opinion persists
A pithy saying notes that some people are gullible, some times, while others mock themselves at other times, reflecting on public perception and manipulation. The line emphasizes varied susceptibility and social behavior.
Boy Tries Ruse to Miss School Over Twin Babies
In a humorous exchange Joe proposes a scheme to skip school claiming he has one baby sister, then another next week to stay home again. His father gently admonishes but the boy remains fixated on the plan.
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