See Here Private Hargrove! Army Boot Camp Humor
Private Marion Hargrove humorously recounts rookie missteps at Fort Bragg. He faces KP duty and drill chaos as he learns rifle handling, calisthenics, and proper salutes under a weary sergeant, while rookies joke about worst food and par for the course training.
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Hollywood Stars Aid Service Men in Wartime Shows
Article notes various film and radio stars assisting service members, including Hawk, Lena Horne, Rita Gil bert’s daughter, Lucille Ball, and Bob Hope. Mentions upcoming film projects for Sinatra, Bergen, and Crosby, plus broadcasts from Los Angeles for soldiers on furlough and plans for weekly Saturday entertainment for troops.
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Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Bergen
Dale Evans
Los Angeles
Patterns for sewing circle party frock
Eyelet embroidered yoke frock designed for juniors Barbara Bell Pattern No 1766 B offers sizes 11 to 19 with corresponding busts 29 to 37 inches. Includes short sleeves and requires 3 14 yards 39 inch fabric plus 54 yards eyelet embroidery.
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Barbara Bell
1821 Matched Ensemble Pattern for Fall Wardrobe
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1821 5 offers a princess cut jumper and fitted jacket designed for sizes 10 through 20 with corresponding busts from 28 to 38 inches. The size 12 ensemble uses 43% yards of 39 inch material, with long sleeves, and orders may take longer due to high demand and wartime conditions.
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Barbara Bell
Quiz questions from ASK ME ANOTHER
List of trivia prompts covering the Civil War Star Spangled Banner Euclid science radio waves through wires Lincoln re election opponent definition of garrulous infantry equipment weight and Native American pemmican meaning
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Quiz on history and government questions from a 8 issue
Questions cover William the Conqueror's invading troops archaeology of 1066 and the minimum congressional age for representatives. It asks about a new medal ranking between the Silver Star and the Distinguished Service Medal awarded to servicemen with a goal to test readers on military history and civic eligibility.
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Trap Lure Rat Trap Says Collier's
A large automatic rat trap described by Collier's lures, traps, electrocutes and disposes of rats in seconds. It is about the size of a trunk with two stories and multiple compartments and uses an electrical system with photoelectric cells to reset automatically in warehouses factories and hotels.
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Collier’s
Answers to a set of historical and military trivia
The list covers topics from the War of 1812 to mathematics and military awards. It includes notes on signals over a wire, Gen George B McClellan, a phrase about talking, a weight of sixty three pounds eight ounces, dried meat, Normans from Normandy, the number twenty five, and the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct by armed forces members.
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Normandy
Legion of Merit
To Prosper and Live Phillips Brooks Quote
A compact reflection on prosperity and living quotes Phillips Brooks on living to work helping learning and faith through trials. The line expresses striving through wonder and perseverance as the core of a thriving life.
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Phillips Brooks
Gentle Handling of Fruits and Housekeeping Tips
Handle fruits and vegetables gently to avoid bruising. Thorough suds and rinsing are essential for laundering. Wax on rockers prevents floor marking. Salt cleans milk strainer. rub both sides with salt. Store delicate berries and grapes unwashed in a cold place. Vinegar or coal oil on windows removes smoky look. For overalls, push shoulder strap ends into hip pocket and pin to secure before washing.
Leatherneck Camel Cigarettes Popular Across Services
From old Marine lore the Leatherneck label stems from the leather collar of the uniform. Camel cigarettes became a favorite among Marines Army Navy and Coast Guard based on service store sales. Post Office limits on overseas packages remain though Camel brands can be mailed within the U S and to sailors aboard ships and bases abroad.
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End Constipation With Lemon And Water Wake-Up Drink
A health note promotes lemon juice in water as a natural laxative and morning tonic. It claims lemon rich sources of vitamin C boost immunity, aid digestion, and freshen the mouth, recommending California Sunkist lemons for a ten day trial.
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