Wonderful Giant Squid Described as Vast Predator
The article notes the giant squid as the largest lengthwise animal, capable of enveloping prey with its many arms and releasing inky fluid to fog the water. It compares the squid to the octopus, calling the latter smaller and structurally different. Victoria Cross in First Place. A brave recipient’s medal should be worn centered on the left breast with other decorations arranged to the left arm.
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London
Mrs Daniels in Uniform at YWCA War Work Council
Mrs Josephus Daniels wife of the secretary of the navy is pictured in a blue uniform and black tricone hat of the YWCA war work council. She wears this on visits to hostess houses at camps and naval stations during the war effort.
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Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Y. W. C. A. War Work Council
Mother and Child Tantrum Sparks Honest Exchange
A mother avoids scolding as a tantrum peaks and asks if the child knows she is loved. The child, gripping her mood, responds that in such a state she does not care whether anyone loves her. The Cleveland Plain Dealer quote captures a candid moment of parental dialogue.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Belgium After the War Coal Miners to Reorganize Food Service
The Belgian Bulletin notes Liege district coal miners will reorganize the food service once more after the war. Mines plan to open establishments supplying workers with food clothing shoes at cost, continuing the aid they created for miners but suspended during the food shortage.
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Liege
Flooring for poultry houses depends on soil and use
The article explains soil type governs the best poultry house floor from dirt to concrete. Dirt floors suit light well drained soils and small houses. board floors raise above ground and air circulation. cement floors suit permanent houses. wooden floors require tight installation and occasional underfloor protection. concrete mix requires precise sand gravel ratios and thorough mixing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Poultry From Waste Encouraged As War Necessity
A USDA prepared piece argues poultry production turns inedible waste into food and reduces demand on grain. It stresses poultry as a national and individual duty to utilize waste materials, with fowls converting waste to meat and using grain only for finishing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Revived His Interest After Mock Urging From V A D S
Thomas Atkins grew fractious as his medicine tasted nasty and he refused it. Two or three V A D s surrounded him urging compliance. A nurse teased him with rosy cheeks and asked which of the group was rosy, while Atkins showed renewed interest.
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Thomas Atkins
Atkins
More barns struck by lightning than in past years
A Portland Oregonian note argues the number of barns hit by lightning rises because more barns exist to be struck, not because lightning is more frequent, stating there is no increase in storm activity.
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Portland Oregonian
On to Berlin banter frames war banter
A short dialogue frames Allied resolve with a Briton declaring On to Berlin and an American replying We’ve been onto her for years, underscoring shared wartime stance and humor.
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Berlin
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Suspicious Motives in Household Money Tale
A playful tale recalls a husband, Nippen, giving his wife ten dollars to fund a vacation after she pressed for funds all season. She stays, unsure if his generosity signals a change of heart or a longer stay.
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Nippen
Below the Surface
A playful aside on submarine humor appears in the page text. The joke about Mr. Fuhrer’s submarine is noted as being too deep for comprehension, reflecting wartime morale and satirical tone.
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Mr. Fuhler
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