All-Purpose Coupon Book Idea Triggers War Era Debate
A Washington D C OPA official discusses a proposed all purpose ration book able to cover sugar gas paint and even beer openers. Elmer Twitchell questions if the plan is serious while observers joke about a guide book to interpret coupons. The exchange reflects wartime ration anxieties and humor about state controls.
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Washington, D. C
OPA
Elmer Twitchell
Elmer
Olsen & Johnson
Fight over depreciation allowances in Congress sparks dispute
National affair reports a major clash in Congress over a proposed law to bar paying fees to capital agents and to limit depreciation deductions for mine and oil-well owners. Officials defend agent visits as vital to learning advances and preventing poor decisions, while critics claim bias favoring big interests.
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Congress
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Washington
Army
Navy
Maritime Commission
Thurman Arnolds
Treasury Department
First signs of fall in the air spark family meals
Homemakers plan a light, prep friendly menu for a cozy weekend. A Chicken-Ham Mousse serves as a main dish ready overnight, with All-Bran Blueberry Muffins and Julienne Salad to accompany. Green pepper, olives, eggs garnish the dish, while a Baked Bean Rarebit and Whipped Cream Sugarness Cake round out the menu.
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Lynn Chambers
Western Newspaper Union
South Desplaines Street
Chicago
Easier Home Making With Washable Furnishings
Lynn suggests simplifying household life by removing troublesome items and using washable fabrics. Create slip covers for expensive upholstery with washable cottons, wash window fabrics with washable linings, and replan furnishings for practical washing machine care to keep a home spic and span.
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Lynn
Barbara Bell Pattern 1629 B Suit Like Dress for Misses
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1629 B offers a two piece look with a tailored top and pleated skirt in linen rayon or cotton. Sizes 11 through 19 with busts 29 to 37. yardage listed for size 13 31 inch fabric. Pattern 1621 B for underwear set includes slip brassiere topper and panties with yardage and sizes 12 to 20.
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Morris
Fishbein
Honore de Balzac
Mass
Yankee Magazine
R. Roelofs Jr
St. Louis
South Bend
Cores Ewing
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
West Wacker Dr
Sioux City
Bishop’s
S“Selestartes Akfast
Amnerals
Food Energy
Carl Williams
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