Okinawa School English Text From Prewar Pamphlet Found
A torn Okinawa pamphlet used for summer English study shows wartime Japanese themes. It includes phrases about China, a bomber over Kunming, Asia for the Asians, and wartime slogans, alongside a farmer’s scene and classroom exercises.
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Guam
Okinawa
Pearl Harbor
Japan
China
Janen
Chiang Kai-shek
Adrien
Kunming
Yunnans
Yunnan
Delaing
Asia
Germany
England
Elf farmer recalls distant fears in war torn pasture
An elderly farmer reflects on global anxieties of air raids and looming threats as Japan’s propaganda pamphlet portrays the imperial figure. His grandchildren practice English from the pamphlet while the scene grimly frames a bereaved, inscrutable presence in the pasture.
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Daitea
States of America
Germany
South America
New York
Possitty
Nippon
Eden Back at Desk After Illness Keeps UK Foreign Secretary
London UPI reports Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden returned to the Foreign Office after several weeks of illness due to a duodenal ulcer. The unexpectedly brief absence resumes normal duties as the government seeks stability in its international posture.
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London
UPI
Anthony Exes
Foreign Office
Yanks Miss Hyde Park in London Street Scene
The piece recalls Americans in Hyde Park and Piccadilly Circus, noting GIs in London markets, crowded gatherings near the marble arch, and cross-cultural street chatter about democracy, religion, and American life as they miss Hyde Park’s social outlet.
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London
Fimea Square
Main Street
Hyde Park
States
Marble Arch
G.i's
Sander
Christ
Fandarcera
Piccadilly Circus
U S Troop Ship Sank In English Channel
A U S troop ship the Empire Javelin was torpedoed in the English Channel en route to France. Of 268 officers and 1715 enlisted men aboard 13 were killed and 24 injured. The wreck left the vessel heavily damaged and listed in the Channel.
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U.S
English Channel
Paris
U.S. 15Th Ary
France
Englian Channel
Supreme Headquarters
Tolt Wasj
Anonymous naval incident report fragment
A fragmented account describes a French frigate taking a person from a ship within forty five minutes. A later explosion followed, and the stricken vessel remained within ten Saintes.
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L'teear
Saintes
Tin Cookie Sheets and Kitchenware at Low Prices
In stock items include 12x17 inch tin cookie sheets with smooth finish, silver plated tableware, Windsor pattern, teasoons, forks, knives, clothes pin bags, and utility hooks. Step stool chair, heavy clothes lines, Sanette kitchen cans and bags, juice extractor, electric hot plate, vegetable bins, table covers, and Detecto scales. Prices range from 2c per foot to 19.95, with multiple items under a dollar.
Quart Mason Jars with modern two piece tops
A limited stock of quart Mason jars with two piece self sealing tops but without ring rubbers. Packed a dozen to a certon, all cases final. Price 36 cents per dozen with no deliveries available.
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Jap School
Eden
Yanks
Market Street
Greenwich Village
Grill
Deel
Freaks Housewares Basement
Frears Crystal Center
Frears
Fostoria
Wellstor & Rumblers
Frears Housewares
Foley Food Mill
Sanette Kitchen
Sanette
Universal” Food
Vitrophone
Freamy Buvorgan
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