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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1942
Page
6
The wartime plant comparison shows Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock employing 27,000 workers as the largest single plant, while Armstrong Manufacturing in Portland Oregon remains the smallest listed at 19 employees.
Remnants of what are claimed to be Canada’s oldest buildings sit behind a stone wall on Sherbrooke Street in Montreal. The Fort des Messieurs towers, part of the Iroquois mission founded by Abbe Bailly in 1677, housed the mission and later the Girls’ School led by Marguerite de Bourgeoys.
A Scientific American survey of physicians finds many tonsil removals are unjustified or driven by patient demand. Focused infection causes justify removal. preventive extractions often yield no benefit and may cause harm. Adults are rarely operated on without strong reasons, while children are frequently deprived of tonsils.
Miss Althea Street confronts Scamparino Remarko as Polly’s sly talk and a bird spark gossip on the piazza. Scamparino explains Luigi whispered once, revealing a hidden romance in the nearby family while rain falls.
Miami plans to build a museum for a palm tree derived product collection now shown in two University of Miami rooms. The display includes palm leaf Buddhist books, carved vessels, palm fiber rope, canned palm foods, a soft palm fiber mat, and palm shaft weapons from Samoa. Palm world imagery donated by the U S department of agriculture lines the walls.
A balloon released from the Eiffel Tower carried 10 000 postcards to Les Mureaux near Versailles where the post office received them. It bore a special Eiffel Tower cancelation and was the first aerial Paris mail since 1871. During the siege of Paris over 2 259 029 letters or cards were carried above the besieging forces.
The first permanent military post in what is now Arizona was established in 1849 at Fort Defiance near the eastern border, marking an early federal presence in the region.
A curious tale follows Polly the talking bird and her owner Miss Althea as a neighbor teases a budding romance. Scamparino returns to find Polly cured and Althea teased about a possible beau amid village gossip and a birthday claim.
The article notes Christina of Sweden was born in Stockholm in 1626, succeeded Gustavus Adolphus in 1632, and after coronation withdrew from state affairs under favorites. She resigned to cousin Charles August in 1654, became Catholic, lived in Paris, and died in Rome after efforts to regain the throne failed.
A compact reflection on constant vigilance in medical care contrasting the observer and physician. The quote emphasizes mutual scrutiny in healing, underscoring shared diligence in addressing illness.
The article recalls Sgt William Jasper’s act in June 1776 defending Sullivan’s Island fort against a British assault. It links his deed to modern honors for Corregidor rescuers, naming Capt Arthur Huff Corp Louis Roark Pvt Roy Bailey and Pvt Harley Leaird who earned Silver Stars. It notes Fort Sullivan became Fort Moultrie and profiles Gen William Moultrie’s broader service.
In London, forty three churches have been repaired or restored at a total cost of $615,900 over the past seven years. The program funded renovations and upkeep across multiple parishes, reflecting sustained investment in local religious buildings.
Wood and charcoal are the two fuels most used in Mexican homes in a mild climate with few chimneys. Peddlers carry large bundles of wood seen everywhere. They are barefoot with bright black eyes and Indian features. the Meat-Can peon is wiry and strong, if not tall.
Chloe Cameron, 22, leaves Wahilla Oklahoma to seek publication and stage stardom. After her book rejection she works at Samuels Entertainment where she meets lawyer Rann Sturgis and tenants Hugh Richards and Brock. A birthday cake scene and a stormy night set up a melodrama in progress.
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