Canton War Time Home Fire Guard Duty
This wartime guide urges Canton residents to make home fire protection a patriotic duty. It stresses preventing fires through common sense measures, electrical safety, proper storage, and safe handling of matches and fuels to protect homes, property, and local defense industry amid air raid and sabotage risks.
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Canton
United States
George Jacob
Canton Department
Canton Fire Department
O’leary
Chicago
Civilian Defense Auxiliary Fire Stations Proposed
A plan used in Britain and under way in American cities calls for three auxiliary fire stations around each engine unit. Each station would be led by one officer, and up to 30 volunteers per platoon assist regular crews. Training exceeds minimum civilian defense recommendations, with weekly practices and bi monthly combined drills.
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Britain
Canton
First Lady Praises Share Alike Sugar Policy
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt defended a sugar shortage broadcast saying American housewives could be told they might have less sugar to use. She dismissed fears of hoarding and price jumps and urged neighbors to share alike.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Franklin D. Roosevelt
First Lady urges thrift and defense bond support during war
In a wartime address Mrs. Roosevelt calls on women to save money for Defense Bonds and join community efforts to improve nutrition and public health. She links individual thrift to national victory, urging practical action and civic involvement.
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Bellans
Bellana
Relief for colds with VapoRub steam cure
When a cold causes runny nose congestion and coughing spasms, boil water and breathe medicated vapors from VapoRub. The steam soothes irritation and clears passages, while rubbing VapoRub on the throat chest and back at night adds soothing vapors and comforting poultice action.
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Ple
Vicks
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