What to Do in an Air Raid Lubbock Texas Drill
Civil defense guidance explains blackout procedures stay off streets and in a safe room during air raids. Do not use the telephone, obey wardens, and lie on the stomach if caught in the open. If incendiaries fall spray water or cover with sand and remove the bomb safely. Major Thomas Wildes notes quizzing duties but prefers business. University of California aids livestock parasite control for Food for Freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Office of Civilian Defense
Air Rard
United States Citizens Defense Corps
Lubbock
Texas
Thomas Wildes
Lubbock Army Flying School
University of California College of Agriculture
First Aid to the Ailing House by Roger Whitman
A columnist details home improvements from modernizing a 60 year old brick house to replacing ornate woodwork with Colonial design. It covers roof slate repair with copper brackets, sealing tips for weather leaks, and warm weather cement use. Answers advise refinishing burned mahogany with razor scraping and three thin varnish coats, plus pine and damp cellar remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger 8. Whitman
The Hen Thief’s Apology Mishap in Court
The Negro is accused of stealing chickens from a neighbor. He explains that after apologizing for the first theft he returned and stole a second chicken, insisting he apologized for two due to a miscount. The judge questions the motive as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas
Brave Women Consider Marriage, Says Dialog
A quoted discussion explores whether women are braver than men and if more women would risk marriage. The exchange centers on personal daring and social norms without definitive conclusions.
Backslider, Banker, and Neighbor in Quirky Newspaper Snippet
A Sunday sermon greets a repentant backslider, a worker says he must work whitewashing a chicken coop and fencing a watermelon patch. A banker hires a detective on a actress spouse risk, noting she moves in refined circles while wary of scandal. A shopkeeper jokes about poor trade after cash register mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rastus
A Fine Thing At A Dinner Party
Mrs. Trout vents about the speaker hostess as the new guest learns the wife may sing. The host braces for an anticipated performance and hints at a past reputation in this social scene.
Easter Message Turns Christmas Greeting Into Mix Up
A colored preacher greets an Easter congregation with a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. A stutter joke and tongue twister exchange follow as the audience reacts to the humor and challenge of speech.
Fragmented Modern Puzzles in a Row
A string of quirky dialogue snippets and wordplay flashes across a collage of social scenes. Conversations touch on roles, relationships, and misfits with a surreal, humorous edge.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aviation
Roy H. Guess
Beaumont, Texas
Roger B. Whitman
WNU Service
Mr. Smith
Mr. Trout
Dad
Morton’s
Bac
Mary Lee Taylor
Ee Cneax
Peaches Libby
S Qc
RINSO
Swan Soap
LUX
Mazda
Justesen
Rous
ZUCIT
Kellogg's
NTT
Peter Piper
France
Tor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!