U S Tax Receipts Show Big First Quarter Gains
First quarter receipts rose nearly 164 million dollars from a year earlier led by corporate and individual income taxes and auto related levies. The agricultural adjustment tax yielded nothing due to Supreme Court invalidation, while other categories posted gains. Parliamentarian Deschler warned of possible legal hurdles as Congress convenes.
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Jackknife a Key Tool in Early Home Life
A Montreal Herald writer notes the jackknife was vital in rural homes up to recent times. He says ancestors lived in a wooden age, with metal scarce, making whittling a winter art for boys and the knife used for useful creations rather than mere play.
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Montreal Herald
Fragmentary Note on Plant Growth Observations
A fragment notes typical growth patterns in sticks and leaves and mentions their usual prevalence in certain areas. This terse text suggests observation of natural growth without further details or context.
Mike's daring escape from burning oil tank
A fire alarmed at a docked oil tank traps Mike on a forty five foot platform. He closes gas vents and then swings along braces to a pipe and slides down to safety amid roaring flames and a cheering crowd. He loses skin on hands and buys new pants.
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Casablanca
Casabianca
Star Athletic Club
Long Island City
WIN Service
Ancient Eclipse Myths Across Cultures Through Time
The piece surveys how ancient civilizations linked eclipses to disaster. Norse, Chinese, Greenlandic, and Assyrian beliefs are cited with actions to ward off portents. It notes 2158 B C references and legends of sun devouring dragons and omens.
Automaniacs and the Simson Affair in Public Life
A reader recalls a reckless car ride with an intoxicated driver and jokes about license safety while noting a lack of consequences. The piece contrasts such antics with tragedy and references public interest in the Simpson affair. It ends with a speculative policy entry urging bold actions against aliens and communists.
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Providence
Saliva Components and Their Roles
Saliva contains mucin which makes it thick and piyalin that aids carbohydrate digestion. Maltase is also present to help break down starch into sugar, illustrating saliva's enzyme mix and its function in preliminary digestion.
Quick Stitchery for the Home Artist Pattern 1212
Transfer pattern of a picture 13 by 16 inches with color chart and key. Includes material lists and stitch illustrations. Send 15 cents for this pattern to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept New York NY. include pattern number name and address.
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Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
N.Y
Medieval Varnish Made by Monk Theophilus Presby ter
The text describes a varnish from the Eleventh century created by a monk named Theophilus Presby ter. It notes the varnish was applied hot by hand using fingers since brushes were not available in that era.
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Theophilus Presbyter
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