Europe’s Growing Tensions and the Polish Question
The article surveys Poland’s crisis as Germany demands Danzig and a corridor to East Prussia. Britain and France waver between appeasement and bargaining, while Russia stays aloof. An Italo-German pact emerges amid European chaos, threatening Munich-style outcomes and Balkan shifts.
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Poland
Germany
Danzig
East Prussia
Britain
France
Josef Beck
Ignace Moscicki
Europe
Moscicki
Mediterranean
Russia
Maxim Litvinov
Moscow
Rome
Berlin
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Galeazzo Ciano
Axis
London
Adolf Hitler
Mussolini
Czech
Munich
Yugoslavia
Czecho-Slovakia
Albania
Italy
Djibouti
French Somaliland
Household Tips From The Past
Simple remedies cover common kitchen and home issues. Melted paraffin coats salt shaker tops to prevent corrosion while pinning holes as it cools. Mustard eases onion odor on hands. Gum camphor protects books from mice. Used tea with glycerine cleans windows. Salt and vinegar remove crockery discoloration. Charcoal on a refrigerator shelf absorbs odors.
Labor and War Pressures Shape U S Coal and China Crisis
A 1922 coal strike and a 1939 UMWA walkout under John L. Lewis reveal labor tensions and a Closed Shop fight. President Roosevelt pressures John Steelman toward a settlement as coal shortages mount. In China, Chiang Kai-shek relocates the capital under Japanese bombing, moving from Nanking to Chungking then Chengtu amid refugee influx and international protests.
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U. S
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
A. F. of L
John R. Steelman
Steelman
John Lewis
Huch
Dog House
China
Nanking
Yangtze
Hankow
Szechwan
Chungking
Chiang Kai-shek
Japan
Chiang
Germany
Britain
Chengtu
Tokyo
Nippon
Food Safety and Refrigeration for the Homemaker
An article by C Houston Goudiss stresses the homemaker’s role in keeping perishable foods safe through proper refrigeration. It covers temperature ranges from 40 to 45 F, humidity control, milk handling, and storage of fruits, vegetables, meats, and breads to prevent spoilage and mold growth.
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C. Houston
Goudiss T
America
Spinach not sole iron source says reader
Mrs. L E S argues spinach is not the only iron source as kale and other greens equal or exceed it. Mrs. D N M notes nuts provide protein and fat, usable like meat and rich in B vitamins. Goudiss 1939 63.
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WM_C. Houston
Goudiss
Hollywoods Prank Turns Indian Language Into Scary Speech
Ingenious studio trick makes two Red Indian actors speak in English then run backward. The reversed dialogue about scalping the hero yields a terrifying sound for audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Quick or VOTES Fair Play for All
Quote attributed to U S Senator Elbert D Thomas praising minority protection and respect for the less influential as a measure of Britain’s greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Elbert D. Thomas
Isn't This Why You Are Constipated
Advice column style text explaining that lack of bulk in diet causes constipation and recommending Kellogg's All-Bran cereal as a remedy. Mentions Battle Creek and typical breakfast items and emphasizes high fiber and water intake to promote regular bowel movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg's
Conkees Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Too Great a Price
A proverb-like notice warns that laughter bought at the expense of virtue proves costly. It reflects moral concerns about social conduct and personal integrity. The item emphasizes consequences of compromising ethics for amusement.
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Joseph W. Labine
Djibouti-Addis Ababa
Suez Canal
WNU Service
Asia
C. Houston Goudiss
Barvouse
Doe Deen
Doans
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