Weathering the War Storm through Debt Reduction and Family Unity
Kathleen Norris urges women to reduce debt and cut expenses as war days raise costs. She shares stories of households managing hospital bills and a Philadelphia mother who turned a barn into a school to stay solvent. Emphasizes family cooperation to weather shortages and preserve optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Norris
West
New York
Daddy
Red
Jim
Mary Caseman
Philadelphia
Casemans
John Caseman
Roosevelt Visits New York City Institutions and Fashion Exhibit
Eleanor Roosevelt attends events at City Hall and 99 Park Avenue highlighting labor labels for dresses, a central Soldiers and Sailors information bureau, and a dress exhibition from English manufacturers. She quotes a schoolmate in England, notes fashion interest, and comments on Iceland’s role and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
New York City
David Dubinsky
United States
Dorothy Anderson
New York
Soldiers and Sailors Club
Park Avenue
Bureau of Information
Device to Stop Speeders By Hook in Street Plan
Denver R. King of Seattle proposes a patented device to snag passing cars at traffic lights. The mechanism lies flat until a light turns red, then rises with a hook to grip the vehicle without detaching the chassis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver R. King
Seattle
King
All Out for Defense Engaged in Massive US Armament Drive
The United States plans to spend about 28.48 billion dollars on ships tanks planes munitions and training over the next two years as factories and yards run at full capacity. An 11.587 billion two ocean navy budget backs new vessels like the Vulcan valued at 14 million dollars to support battleships and cruisers. The drive includes millions for antiaircraft guns as shells reach 844 miles and Germany's top reach is around seven miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
U. S
Germany
American pilots in Africa ferry plans touch off global war fears
The article notes U S army aviators already in combat scenarios in China and Britain and discusses expanding ferrying missions across Africa to Egypt via a Cape to Cairo route. It highlights strategic stakes as Britain fights in Egypt and the broader war dynamics against Nazi forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
China
Britain
Africa
U. S
Egypt
Suéz
Mistakes to Be Avoided In Summer Care of Dogs
Newspaper ad describes summer dog care tips including avoiding clipping the undercoat, regular brushing, and limited baths. It promotes an 82 page booklet on year round care, feeding, house training, grooming, training tricks, and illness guidance including rabies, with ordering details.
Two Powers There Are But Two Powers in the World
A fragment quotes a Napoleon line on two global forces the sword and the mind. The phrase contrasts force and intellect as ultimate authorities in human affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alarora
Seane
Napoeon I
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Bell Syndicate
Eleanor "Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Ae Power
Hotel Astor
Scotland
England
Iceland
Peatether As
Parade
Willys-Overland Co
Lockheed
Syria
SEC
WIN
Hitler
Suez
Dent Roosevelt
Pacific-Indian Ocean
Red Sea
Aller
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Power Commission
SHC
Public Utility, Holding Company Act
Readee-Home Service
San Francisco, Calif
Tima
Sir Bock
Daisy
Doan
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