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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1942
Page
4
A surreal reworking of old fairy tale imagery features Mohandas Gandhi as a boy visiting a grandmother’s cottage. A wolf impersonates grandma, debates freedom, and chases Gandhi through a burning ruin before Gandhi disappears into the wolf. The piece blends satire with wartime social notes and a Pullman car policy quip.
National Affairs notes that after December 7 the air services across army and navy have steadily improved. Training of pilots bombardiers gunners and navigators has expanded impressively and production of planes has met or exceeded expectations despite bottlenecks. Henry Kaiser aims to deliver cargo aircraft within ten months after contract, signaling a pivotal shift in war logistics and Washington attitudes toward his role.
Pattern 1018 offers directions for crocheted medallions with a photograph and illustrations. It lists required materials and explains the construction steps. Order details are provided for purchasing the pattern.
To remove chewing gum from clothes apply ice to harden it and peel off. A damp chamois makes an effective furniture duster. Potatoes for frying should soak in cold water for at least an hour. The smaller the tea leaf the more tender and flavorful the tea. Beating rugs breaks fibers. vacuuming briefly twice a week is better than long weekly sessions.
Cantaloupe supplies will be lighter due to curtailed production but expect peaks as California Arizona Georgia and South Carolina shipments arrive. Some cereals regain whole grain nutritive values and labels should be watched. Peach crops this year look strong with production up to about 50 million bushels. Broilers and fryers will be abundant, and young chickens are plentiful due to war poultry production. Canned foods will come in fewer sizes this fall and winter to cut tin use.
A vintage ad explains Leatherneck as a Marine nickname from a stiff leather collar and Camel as the favorite cigarette of service members. The piece notes Camel cartons to please Marines, Army, Navy, and Coast Guard shoppers and mentions local dealers promoting them.
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