When Johnny Comes Home Do Not Dote On Soldiers
Kathleen Norris presents a soldier's letter from abroad describing fourteen months in uniform. He reports long waits for leave, Alaska and Florida postings, and fears over-fuss at home that feel embarrassing. The piece urges families to send cheerful, concise notes and avoid overindulgence to prevent weariness for service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Middle West
Florida
Andy
Army Mata
Mom
Honolulu
Gordon
Helen
Mama
Carroll
Gordy
Guerrilla Girl In Serbia by Ruth Mitchell
Ruth Mitchell recalls joining the Chetniks in Belgrade in March 1941, becoming a rare foreign‑born Chetnik, taking an oath for Serbia, and recounting how Serb resistance altered Axis plans, delaying Germany’s advance and potentially aiding Britain and America. She notes the secretive nature of Chetnik membership, the psychological toll, and the broader impact on the war in the Balkans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serbia
Ruth Mitchell
Balkans
Albania
Jugoslavia
Chetniks
Vojvoida Perchanatz
Belgrade
Perchanatz
Bulgaria
Europe
Germany
British Empire
America
Asia
Russia
Hitler
Moscow
Volga
Time to start canning berries for jams and jellies
The article advises picking fresh berries like strawberries raspberries and cherries for jam and jelly while using commercial pectin and small batch recipes. It details juice preparation from about 3 quarts of berries, boiling with sugar and pectin, and setting in glasses. It also offers a sour cherry and red raspberry jam variant and notes about adjusting tartness with lemon juice.
Sour Canning Shelf Recipes For Jams And Relishes
A collection of fruit preservation instructions, including rhubarb relish, strawberry and pineapple jam, strawberry lemon jam, and general notes on pectin use. Provides ingredient lists, cooking steps, and canning guidance, with a closing notice inviting readers to request meal planning help from Lynn Chambers of Brestern Newspaper Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Chambers
Brestern Newspaper Union
South Desplaines Street
Chicago
Linais
Western Newspaper Union
Beau Jack Blown Away as Montgomery Upsets At Madison Square Garden
The lightweight champ Beau Jack lost to Bob Montgomery in Madison Square Garden after a hard 15 rounds. Montgomery, a Philadelphia Negro, showed greater stamina and was awarded a unanimous decision by Referee Arthur Donovan and two judges. The bout drew about a capacity crowd and highlighted concerns over fighter depth and boxing commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonn Jack
Bob Montgomery
Philadelphia
Henry Armstrong
Lou Ambers
Beau Jack
Marts
Arthur Donovan
Montgomery
One Press Association
Jack
Sammy Angott
Lew Jenkins
Fritzie Zivic
Jack Montgomery
Georgia
Selly-Making Tips for Safe Canning at Small Batches
Lynn advises avoiding large canning efforts. Limit fruit quantities per session and prepare in stages. Gather neighbors to help or schedule jelly and jam days separate from housework. Inspect jars beforehand and wash strawberries before hulling to minimize water loss.
Shipbuilding Slowdowns contrasted with early modern warship output
The article notes that early 19th century shipbuilding faced delays while Henry Kaiser’s modern yards rapidly increased production. It cites vessels like the 74 gun Boscawen laid at Woolwich in 1611 but launched in 1944, the 50 gun Worcester started 1814 and christened 1841, and Royal Sovereign ships with repeated renamings and delays culminating in 1860 and 1857 launches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kaiser
Woolwich Dockyard
Deptford
Royal Sovereign
Portsmouth
Royal Frederick
Frederick William
Admiralty
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Kathleen Norris
Johnny
By Kathleen Norris
Neng Ports FA
Western News
Beau
Lynn
Hampshire
Aurice Weitz
Webster City
Iowa
Duncombe
Canalment
Des Moines
E. Grand
U.S
Sescone & Winks
John Deere
International
Washington
Feathers
Mitchell, & BD
Berlin
Dana N. Broadway
St. Louis
F. R. Mitchell Co
Cineinnatl, Onis
Halesmen
Abdul-Aziz
Morocco
United States
Yar Eo
Bfgoodrich
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