Frantic flight of tourists described from Europe to New York
International News Service reports Bruno Lessing’s account of wartime shock observed by travelers aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam. From Marienbad to Nuremberg, crowds flee, trains run, and censorship tightens as mobilization spreads across Austria and Germany, with passengers stranded and fear pervasive.
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Handy emergency crackers versatile for every meal
This article advises on using Boston crackers in multiple quick forms for meals and tea. It describes soaking, baking into crisp puffy crackers, serving with soup or salad, or sweetening with sugar cinnamon for tea. It highlights cheese fillings, jams, and decorative piping ideas for varied presentations.
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Creamed Lamb With Peas on Toast Rounds
Melt butter then flour with salt and pepper in the butter. Stir in cream and water until thickened. Add cooked lamb pieces and green peas. Spoon onto toast rounds and top with butter, pepper, and salt.
To Mend and Sprinkler Repair Method
A brief note describes fixing a burst sprinkler seam by dipping the offending part in hat peraffini. The method reportedly repairs the crack effectively, allowing the sprinkler to function properly again for an extended period.
Mustard Chow-Chow Preparation Instructions
A recipe for mustard chow chow using one peck green tomatoes three large onions four green peppers. Chop and brine overnight then pack in jar. Dressing combines two quarts vinegar a half pound mustard a cup flour and half ounce turmeric cooked to thick in a double boiler.
Sugar Economy in Fruit Cooking
The guide notes fruit requires roughly double the sugar if added before cooking. It recommends cooking fruit first to develop flavor, then sweetening to taste.
Delicate Pudding Recipe Steps
Three crackers rolled fine with one pint boiling milk poured over them. Let cool, then add three tablespoons sugar and three eggs reserving two whites. Bake and when done beat the two whites stiff with sugar and flavoring, spread over top and brown in the oven.
How to smooth pans with hot pans and coarse galt
Instructions advise heating bread and cake pans on the stove then placing a handful of coarse galt in each pan. Rub briskly with a cloth to create a smooth surface for better baking results.
Hazy American Talk and a Chicken Case
In a New Yorker sketch a cobbler in Killarney recalls two sons abroad in Worcester and San Francisco while a WWII era farm tale turns on a farmer’s cautious suspicion of a man with a gun and a chicken, ending with a wry punchline about the bird’s own actions.
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Killarney
Face Full of Pimples Becomes Clear After Cuticura
A Chicago man describes severe facial pimples and itching for about a year. He tried various salves without relief until using Cuticura Soap and Ointment from a free sample, then purchasing them. Within two months the pimples dried out and he recovered fully.
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Georgia Legislature Restores Old Blue Back Speller
In Georgia the legislature orders public schools to restore the old blue back speller as the standard spelling book. The Philadelphia Record questions state overreach and suggests colleges would better preserve orthography.
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Georgia
Philadelphia Record
Lifelong Service Dialogue Between Son and Father-in-Law
A terse older man questions a young man about working and support. The son retorts that the older man helped by taking his daughter, prompting a clash over duty and gratitude.
Happiness Eludes Me Amid Echoes of Laughter
A fragmented reflection questions if happiness lies in possession or inner calm. The speaker shows restless longing as they chase fleeting pleasures, confessing doubts about true contentment and wonder about the source of lasting joy.
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria Bottles Carefully
Important to Mothers examine every bottle of Castoria and see that it bears the registered label and warning. This advertisement emphasizes safety for infants and children and urges careful verification before use.
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Fletcher
Puzzled Parke Is House Insurance Question
In a brief exchange Life asks Parke if their house is insured against fire and Lane replies that she does not know, noting she has been reading the insurance policy.
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Lane
Impossibility Debate Over Hairpin Limits
A cryptic remark contrasts human capability with a hairpin’s failings, invoking a playful challenge to what a woman cannot do. The exchange frames a wry, philosophical joke about limits and tools.
New York Converts East Side Street to Afternoon Playground
New York City authorities have turned an east side street into a children’s playground from three to six in the afternoon. The initiative aims to provide a safe outdoor space for youngsters after school with designated playtime.
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New York
Every Woman Has a Tender Spot in Her Heart or Toe
A light humorous remark notes that a woman's tenderness can show in diverse places from the heart to the toe, suggesting universal sensitivity with a playful tone.
Bachelor Preferences Reveal Odd Comparison
A sensational line notes a bachelor expressing a preference for holding a 15 pound girl over a ten pound baby, highlighting unusual sentiments that sparked comment and debate among readers.
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