Fail to Appreciate Advantages in Water and War Time Privileges
Kathleen Norris reflects on how an Arab suspecting a generous river questions the benevolence of his god after seeing Europe. She recalls a London raid survivor who, amid hardship, finds relief in hot baths and sheets, prompting thoughts on basic needs and universal gratitude. She notes millions in the East live with scant comforts while millions in the West rely on cars, highlighting the vast disparity in daily privileges.
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NCE
Europe
St. Exupery
England
London
Appreciation and Love Across Cultures and Domestic Life
The piece contrasts American attitudes with life in China and other lands, reflecting on Amah care, simple living, and the stoic acceptance of hardship. It argues that Americans should value their own position, cherish love, and recognize marriage as needing cultivation rather than a given privilege.
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China
Amah
America
Jellies and Conserves From The Peach Harvest Plentiful
Learn to can and preserve with ripe peach jelly pear chips apple butter gooseberry and raspberry jelly Harlequin conserve and more. Recipes cover juice prep pectin sugar boiling times and paraffin sealing with notes on fruit pectin blends and storage guidance.
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Harlequin
Western Newspaper Union
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1360 B Dress Draft
Satisfying everyday dress pattern noted for charm and practicality. Barbara Bell Pattern No 1360 B offers sizes 12 to 20 and 40 with corresponding busts 30 to 40. Size 14 requires 3 7 8 yards of 35 inch fabric plus edging. order by mail.
Jelly Testing and Canning Tips From Lynn
To test doneness dip a clean spoon. when the jelly sheets or two drops drip off together it will jell. Use ripe fresh fruit and trim bruises. Cook briefly to keep color and garden freshness. Clean equipment before canning. boil jars in soda water and wash lids in soda water.
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Lynn
Satire aims to expose corrigible flaws in society
The piece argues satire should reveal only remediable faults and avoid injuring reputations or inflaming passions. It contends humor can prompt reform without cruelty, urging writers to target ideas and policies rather than individuals.
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Kathleen Norris
By Kathleen Norris
Miss Norris
National Defense Program
Pandy
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
Noom
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Earl of Derby
K.G
Vauven
Walter Stinson
Kellogg Company
Ee Psa
Manlbe
Kellogg's
Addison
Tom Fleischmann Tresh Yeast
Eush iV
Wousenald
Fleischman
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