New Year Faith and Courage Amid War Reflections
In a wartime reflection for 1943, the author urges forward-looking hope, gratitude for America's freedoms, and unity as loved ones go to induction centers. The piece highlights Eddie Rickenbacker and his crew surviving a 21 day life raft ordeal, praying for deliverance, and the miracle perceived as a gull providing food and aid.
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America
Hitler
Hirohito
Eddie Rickenbacker
South Pacific
George Washington
Valley Forge
Eddie
Lessilen
Rickenbacker Prayer Meeting United Rescue Story
A South Pacific rescue tale joins a prayer gathering led by Captain Rickenbacker. The event unites witnesses and crew in a moment of faith and gratitude for a miraculous survival at sea.
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Rickenbacker's Prayer Meeting
En South Pacific
War Shipping Office Leaders Praise West Coast Progress
CAPT. MACAULEY notes Californians rapid pace and West Coast surge as a world leading shipping center. J dD Richardson recalls gas hoarding at Carquinez Heights as locals react to wartime shortages. Lt Dudley Blunt comments on Britain's early war losses and the boost from organized sports to morale and production.
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E. Macauley
War Shipping Office
Armed Services
Card of Thanks for Son Johnnie Unruh
The family expresses sincere gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness shown during the bereavement of their son Johnnie. W. Unruh.
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Johnnie. W. Unruh
Notion of Patent Office Classification Lacks Inception
The fragment notes that the patent office had no classification system at the time. It highlights the absence of organized categories for patents and implies workload or record-keeping challenges during early operations. The tone remains explanatory and historical.
Dancing in the Ozarks Square Dances at Farm Homes
Gordon Hudelson notes in the Kansas City Star that locals scorn outsiders at Ozarks dances held in farm homes. The dances favor stamping swinging square steps on rough oak floors, far from urban waltzes and jitter.
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Ozarks
Gordon Hudelson
Kansas City Star
Fresh Water Advice for Birds in Cold Rooms
Birds need water daily and in rooms at or above 32 degrees F water should be renewed every few hours. Use tepid water warmer than the room. very cold water reduces intake, warmer water encourages drinking.
Detective of Emotions and the Lie Detector
The polygraph measures blood pressure and respiration while targeted questions assess truthfulness. Guilty individuals may suppress one sign such as breathing yet reveal themselves through other cues.
Reading Delay For Slow Eye Development In Children
Eye development varies in children with slower growth not reaching spherical form until six or seven. Some authorities argue reading should be delayed until third grade for those whose eyes develop more slowly than normal.
Arctic tern Migrates 22,000 Miles Daily Light Record
The Arctic tern travels 22,000 miles yearly from the north polar regions to the Antarctic and experiences more daylight than any other living creature. For at least eight months, it enjoys 24 hours of light each day.
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North Polar
Antarctic
Skunks and Muskrats Milked for Perfume Materials
In Wits country skunks and muskrats are being milked to supply materials for perfumes. Traditional fixatives include musk civet ambergris and castoreum, used by perfumers.
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Wits Country
Accidents on Dry Roads Account for Small Share
A historical note shows that contrary to common belief most automobile accidents did not occur on dry roads. it reveals that only seven percent of the 1940 accidents happened on dry surfaces, suggesting other conditions caused more crashes.
Early English flag planted on the American mainland
The Red Cross of St George was the second flag to fly on the continent. In 1497 John Cabot planted the flag on the American mainland marking English exploration in the era.
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St. George
England
Continent
John Cabot
Belief in the Mikado as Sun Goddess descendant ruler
The article states that Japanese belief holds the Mikado is the direct descendant of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu and governs the world in accordance with the divine Shinto way. It reflects a traditional view of imperial legitimacy and religious authority in Japan.
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Amaterasu
Old-Type Nail Tests Claim Iron Nails Outperform Steel
Report notes old-type nails cut from genuine wrought iron resist corrosion better and possess 72 percent more holding power than steel wire nails.
Invention of the automobile reshapes human history
Historians assert the car's invention surpassed figures like Caesar, Napoleon, and Ghengis Khan in shaping mankind's path. The claim highlights the automobile's sweeping impact on industry, society, and technology across eras.
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Caesar
Napoleon
Ghengis Khan
Private with the French Foreign Legion honors Brig. Gen. Evans
The late Brig. Gen. Frank E. Evans of the Marine Corps was the only commissioned American officer to serve as a private with the French Foreign Legion.
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Foreign Legion
Frank E. Evans
The
Marine Corps
French Foreign Legion
Dodo Birds Extinct on Islands Southwest of Madagascar
The dodo bird is no myth and existed on three islands southwest of Madagascar. Humans eradicated the species in the seventeenth century.
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Madagascar
Dry ice test helps tell real diamonds from fakes
Dry ice is used to distinguish imitation and genuine diamonds. The real gems squeak when touched by dry ice.
Cutting Flowers During Windy Days
On windy days avoid cutting flowers as stems may bend or break and moisture loss could impair their keeping quality.
Salvador Exports Rely 96 Percent On Coffee
A colonial era remark notes Salvador as a one export economy with 96 percent of its value coming from coffee.
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Republic of Salvador
Tire Valve Inventor Gibbs of East Orange Pioneers Auto Need
William E. Gibbs of East Orange New Jersey devised the tire valve now standard on all cars and bicycles. His invention, featuring a simple one way valve, revolutionized pneumatic tires and became essential in modern mobility.
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William E. Gibbs
East Orange
N. J
Portuguese Navigator Publishes Canal Building Book 1550
In 1550 a Portuguese navigator released a treatise on constructing a Panama canal. The work outlines engineering concepts, geography notes, and procedural steps aimed at connecting oceans and boosting trade via a transisthmian waterway.
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Panama Canal
School Year Timing Varies Across Latin America
In Latin America the academic year generally starts in April or May and concludes in November, differing from typical patterns elsewhere. This reflects regional calendars and education scheduling tied to climate and local norms.
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Latin America
No Armed Vessel Reported in 1786
A historical note states that the United States had placed a single armed vessel in service in 1786. The fragment mentions a naval context though lacks broader details about the vessel or its mission.
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United States
Lesson for January 3 Subjects and Scriptures
A compact notice outlines the January 3 lesson topics and Scripture texts prepared for study. It credits Internations Garson and hints at educational uses with permission granted for replica use.
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Garson
The Glory of the Son of God Lesson Text
A 1943-era Bible lesson outlines John 1 1 14 introducing the Word as God incarnate The text explains Jesus as the Living Word the true Light and the Believer's birth by God The article emphasizes belief in Christ for life and redemption and notes worldwide indifference to the light and the need for spiritual awakening.
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John
Jesus
Christ
God
Jesus Christ
Board of Supervisors Minutes December 21 1942
The Board met in regular session with all members present except Woollomics and Lavin. Minutes from December 14 15 and 16 were approved and published. Payroll claims indigent aid and welfare updates were noted. Numerous authorizations and transfers including licenses permits moves and contracts were recorded with various departments and agencies.
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Board of Supervisors
Woollomics and
Lavin
Welfare Department
LaVonne H. Moore
Ella E. James
California Highway Commission
Federal Communications Commission
California Railroad
Kern County
Hazel Ichel
Don Hanning
General Petroleum
Alameda County
J. M. Kirby
Department of Commerce
Alliance
R. W. Henderson
Senator Norris
Department of Social Welfare
Delphia Oxley
Inyokern
County Supervisors Association of California
Railroad Commission
Pedemacher
Derambher
R. J. Veon
Notice of Election for Shafter Wasco Irrigation District
The Shafter Wasco Irrigation District of California declares an election on February 3, 1943. Polls open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for two director seats from the 2nd and 3rd divisions. Precinct 2 has Emil Bender Garage as polling place with inspector Lil Clete Se Leeee and clerk John Nate.
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California Irrigation District Act
Shafter-Wasco
State of California
Polson Tie Ieng
Firee
Wasco
California
Thomas Faulkner
Ruth Anderson
John. Nate
Emil Bender
Bender Ave
Shafter
Lil- Clete Se Leeee
Fred Pritschke
Notice of Sale for Dodge Coupe lien in Shafter California
TOM CROW declares a lien for 47.50 for services and materials in repair of a Dodge Coupe with 1942 license 38M216 and engine DK 3952. He will proceed under attached D31-J28 terms in Shafter California.
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Tom Crow
Shafter and
Oranea Avenenee Nmermurs Corner
Shafter
California
Dawn of a New Year sermon at local church
Alfred T Chandler presides over Sunday School at 9 45 a m with J Donald Atkins as superintendent. Service at 11 a m features The Dawn of a New Year. Youth meet at 6 30 p m and Couplers at 7 30 p m. choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m led by David Powell and Doris Davis. Special meeting Sunday at noon on the tenth.
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Alfred T. Chandler
J. Donald
Atkins
David Powell
Doris Davis
Church Schedule Boldly Invites Parishioners to Various Services
First Baptist Church on E Lerdo Highway lists Sunday School at 10:00 a m led by P A Schmidt with classes for all ages 10 50 a m sermon for boys and girls 11 00 a m morning worship on Has God Forgotten Jerusalem 3 00 p m children’s meeting 7 00 p m young people 7 00 p m prayer league for adults 8 00 p m evangelistic service New Year’s Eve prayer service Dec 31 9 00 p m to midnight and midweek prayer Jan 6 8 00 p m St John’s Catholic Church on Ninth and Broadway reports Masses at 8 and 10 40 m with Rev Owen McMullen as pastor.
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First Baptist Church
E. Lerdo
E. M. Anderson
P. A. Schmidt
S. S
Jerusalem
United States
January spray urged to combat sycamore scale
UC entomology professor warns that the sycamore scale endangers California trees, especially oriental varieties. He recommends dormant spray oil in January and notes rapid growth starts February to March, with eggs protected under bark if untreated. Fresno schools alone have 3,000 sycamores.
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Hant
Ralph H. Smith
Los Angeles
University of California
California
Fresno
Dehydration Beats Sun-Dried or Canned For Nutritive Food
Dr Agnes Fay Morgan chairman of the University of California Home Economics Department reports that foods dehydrated by new factory methods on the Berkeley campus retain more vitamins than sun dried or canned equivalents after years of research.
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Agnes Fay Morgan
University of California Home Economics Department
Berkeley
Vitamin retention in sun dried foods reviewed by Dr Morgan
Dr Morgan reports studies on how dehydration and light exposure affect vitamins in vegetables and meat. Sun dried fruits lose riboflavin quickly, while light protected dehydration preserves vitamins. Spinach shows less vitamin loss when dehydrated versus canning. Meat also retains more B vitamins in dehydration than canning or cooking.
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Morgan
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