Gems of Thought and Bibelot Quotations
A compact collection of quotes on religion and virtue from William Lyon Phelps Sydney Smith and George Washington, noting how real faith is shown in deeds and the importance of measured praise and a grave countenance.
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William Lyon Phelps
Tiberius
Austin Dobson
Sydney Smith
George Washington
Transforming Dining Chairs With Slip Covers From Homemaking Books
A homemaking note describes upgrading sturdy scarred dining chairs using medium blue cotton rep slip covers. The cover features dark blue bias binding and fringe, with button moulds covered for a back opening and snaps under buttons. Available from Book 5 at 10 cents. Book 17 offers more chair ideas and conservation tips.
Public Trust Anthem Attributed to Jefferson
A quotation attributed to Thomas Jefferson notes that when a man assumes public trust he should view himself as public property, underscoring civic accountability and duty of public leaders.
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Thomas Jeffson
Navy Carries War to Japs In Fogbound Aleutian Isles
The report notes heavy weather in the Aleutians as U S forces struck at the Japanese on Kiska island on the same day the Solomon Islands campaign began. Secretary Knox says the record speaks for itself. A J Isbell, commander naval air station at Kiska, is pictured.
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Navy
Aleutian Isles
Aleutians
Kiska Island
Solomon Islands
U. S. Navy
Alaska
Alaska. ‘the Record,’’ Says Secretary of the Navy
Knox
A. J. Isbell
USN
Naval Air Station At
Kiska
Quiz Questions and Answers on Geography and History
Questions cover latitude degrees from pole to equator to 90, water coverage of a gallon at one inch depth equals 2 square feet, definition of a homonym, Bluenoses from Nova Scotia, g gr meaning a great gross of 144 dozen, baseball pitcher's box distance 60 feet 6 inches, Heaviside layer altitude about 65 miles, Monroe presidency when the doctrine was adopted with James Monroe.
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North Pole
Equator
Nova Scotia
James Monroe
Baby themed transfer 79486 offers diverse pet and animal motifs
A single transfer 79486 features baby friendly embroidery designs including ducks Ronald and Paddlefoot cats a bunny and waves for use on dresses slips or playsuit pockets with scallop patterns and application tips. The item is sold for 15 cents with ordering details provided.
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Baby
Ronald
Paddlefoot
England Rewards Paper Waste Collectors With $50,000 Prizes
A public prize program in England offers up to $50,000 to collectors of waste paper, while those who burn waste paper face a conviction risk of a $2,500 fine or three months in jail, or both.
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England
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