Textile Report Shows American Labor Beats British Mills
A British mission reports American textile production uses far fewer workers for the same output, highlighting superior know how and labor efficiency. It notes Americans in all industries hammer out better goods under favorable conditions, paying higher wages and driving wartime and postwar success. The piece argues the core asset is the American worker’s skill and the free productive way of life that sustains it.
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United States
Great Britain
Not the Size of the Dog in the Fight
A narrator recalls feeling small and overlooked while desiring bigger athletic fame. A sudden Voice declares that the size of the fight in the dog matters more than the dog's size, jolting him from self pity and prompting a reevaluation of luck and self-worth. The piece centers on envy, resilience, and self-acceptance amid adolescence.
By Elsie Robinson full of holes
A fragmented 1944 prose piece recalls aging, resilience, and self worth. The narrator imagines enduring injury and vanity while pondering strength beyond physical form. The tone is reflective and insistent about inner power over outward worth.
Ways to Lose a Husband and Hold a Man’s Affection
The piece discusses jealousies as a quick route to breaking a relationship and warns against the long term damage of revealing thoughts and secrets. It notes the modern danger of a career-minded wife earning more, risking resentment and altered dynamics after marriage.
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Aline
Bubib
Reno
Hin
King Feat
Syn
Liver Inflammation Symptoms Reported After Recovery
Severe liver inflammation symptoms include Jutndior discoloration of the slit, fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, and abdominal pain after liver infection. Dr Charles Cayavatl notes fatigue, exhaustion, and inability to work, with many patients needing lengthy rest despite hospital care.
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Charles M. Cayavatl
Battle Creek
Mich
Veterans of World Wars drive Armistice Day pride in hometown youths
A Lee County reader letters editor laments dismissal of Armistice Day celebrations while praising veterans and beleaguering public memory. She notes WWII veterans, Bataan families, Teves naval battles, and WWI service shaping current youth patriotism as towns like Burbank honor veterans and youngsters march in parades despite mixed attitudes.
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the Light
Thaves
Averdin
BR. O
Bataan
Teves
Burbank
Wester
Lodny
Unclear abdomen syndrome linked to mild infection and anxiety
Dr H N Bundesen notes patients with mild constant right lower abdomen ache worsen with activity and improve partially with strapine. Weight loss and anxiety are common, suggesting a prolonged mild infection affecting the nervous system, possibly psychoneurosis, with unclear frequency and treatment.
Weather and war forecasts from wartime briefing
Washington notes Churchill’s six month end of war estimate may be optimistic. Patton’s drive shows progress toward Metz. Antwerp restoration and V‑2 threat discussed. Skepticism toward German explanations and limited enemy capabilities cited. few submarines and air or surface attack risks analyzed.
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Washington
Stegfried
Sag
Churchill
Byrnes
Antwerp
War Department
Germany
United Nations
Jeaturey
Wang Ching-Wei and the Twists of a Tumultuous China
The piece traces Wang Ching-Wei from a celebrated revolutionary ally of Sun Yat-sen to a controversial figure aligned with Japan. It contrasts his idealistic early image with later actions, noting his roles with Chiang Kai-shek, his wartime stance, and his legacy amid bitterness and factionalism in Canton and Hankow. It also references Sun Yat-sen, Liao Chung-Kai, and Chen Kung-Po as pivotal figures shaping mid-20th century Chinese politics.
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Hu Ig
China
Wang Ching-Wei
Sun
BR Realtor
Sun Yat-Hen
New Ching
Liao Chung-Kai
Hu Han-Min
Wang Ching-Wwei
Sun Yat-Sen
Liao Chung-Kat
Huw Han-Min Tah
Chiang Kai-Shek
Soviet Russia
Canton
Chiang
Wang
Janon
Nanking
Chen Kung-Po
Chen
Fiist
Jebor
Kuo- Mintang
Hankow
By George E. Sokolsky on Japanese influence in China
A 1944 column by George E. Sokolsky discusses Chinese politics and shifting loyalties in the Yangtze valley. It contrasts reformist ideals with opportunism, noting Chen, Wang Ching-wei, and Chiang Kai-shek's struggles as powers shift toward Japanese backing.
March of Events on the State and Private Enterprise
A San Antonio Light excerpt argues against the magical power of government and social security programs. It cites Albert Jay Nock and Tska Wanmaker to claim the state protects only its own interests while private enterprise could deliver efficiency. The piece questions post office and public funding roles and envisions private liberty.
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Albert Jay Nock
Economic Council Review of Books
Prife
Tska Wanmaker
Slonck
Nock
Social Ineurance Ag Lt
Treasury
Jack
San Antonio
San Antonio Light
San Antonio Gazette
Broadway
Fifth
Texas
Antonio
BPESS
Prosa Ia
Hla Panec
Nawa
Old Ben Milam Leads Texans Into Rexor in 1825
In a December 1945 retelling of the San Antonio episode Texans faced supply shortages and mutinous lines. Milam allegedly rallied troops from Burleson's staff by shouting a bold invitation to join him into Rexor, sparking a rush as men chose sides and pressed to move on the capital.
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Vexas Hivouaca
Bexar
San Antonio
Vicere
Thas
Ben Milam
Edward Burleson
Milam
Rexor
Tai Tam
Harvest Report Slides Across Years From Local Farm Notes
NOVEMBER 18 1834 reports Fowleen bushels of Satsuma oranges picked at H J Lamm s Bhue Wing lake tool farms as County Farm Agent Fred W Minlly notes. NOVEMBER 19 1924 records First Dent Jett Cannon granted one month leave from Tenth School group to report to duty in Hawaii.
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Satsuma
H. J. Lamm
Bhue Wing Lake
Fred W.minlly
Lamm
Dent
Jett
Cannon
Hawaii
Teave
Odd Facts 8O The Fun Began in Boston 1888
The item notes Vantevile originated in 1888 in Boston and Musk. It mentions the number of Swiss, estimated at about 4,260,200, with a garbled phrase about the pompation of Switzerland. The readable facts point to origins and a population figure, unclear surrounding context.
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Boston
Musk
Switzerland
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