Inflation in China and War News From Home
The piece reports currency inflation in China with Lt. John Lee describing a dollar’s value, plus a look at railroads under private wartime operation and taxes. It contrasts historic shopping practices with modern groceries, notes medical shifts from bloodletting to safer methods, and cites bomber bases near Japan as Allied gains threaten the Japanese home front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Japan
China
Marianas
London
Britain
Germany
Chicago
A Wee Tale of Puzzles and Jokes in Town Life
A compact reminiscence of snippets and humorous exchanges. A sign in a Post Office reads Man wanted for robbery. A bank query yields a quarter pay joke. A teacher remarks on arithmetic progress while a boy cites his busy father as the reason.
No Smoking Notice Ignored by Irish Sailor Tale
A steamer captain confronts an Irishman smoking near the wheelhouse. The man admits he has not read the notice and jokes that it says no smoking, though he claims never to have smoked aloud in his life. The exchange highlights humor over the painted tin sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Rothschild
Rothschild
Wake a Pill
Dialogue fragment featuring Jones Smith Bill Joe and a Lady seeking a pink tablet and a letter rewrite. It hints at forgotten debt and a joke about waking at will. The tone resembles a theater or radio sketch with casual exchanges and small misunderstandings.
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Smith
Jones
Funeral services for Mrs. M. Goetz in Riverside
Funeral services were held Wednesday in St. Mary's Riverside for Mrs. Mary Goetz 65 who died Sunday evening after a heart attack. Rev J J Fath officiated and the St Mary's school choir sang. Casket bearers were six men and burial followed at Mount Olivet cemetery beside her husband. Visitors included Albert Streb of Melrose and Mrs Benedict Gelhaus of San Diego who came after learning of her death.
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William Schneider
Ronald Ritz
Fath
Josep Simon
Joseph Hkirka
Newton Whetstine
Fred Fischer
James L. Yansky
al Laney
Mount Olivet
Albert Streb
Melrose
Mont
Benedict Gel
Vine and Discipleship Teachings from John Fifteen
Jesus proclaims I am the true vine and believers as branches, urging abiding in him to bear fruit and receive cleansing. He promises answered prayers, love, friendship over servanthood, and warns the world will hate his followers. The Spirit of truth will bear witness as the disciples testify with him from the beginning.
Bette Davis Shines as Fanny Trellis in Mr Skeffington
Review lauds Bette Davis in Warner Bros adaptation as Fanny Trellis later Fanny Skeffington. The portrait of a vain society queen before World War I is praised for unerring insight and moving dramatic arc. The film opens at the State Theatre with a strong supporting cast.
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Bette Davis
Mr Skeffington
Warner Bros
Elizabeth
Miss Davis
Mr. Skeffington
State Theatre
Fanny Trellis
Fanny Skeffington
Canned Foods Best Stored In Cool Dry Closets
Canned foods keep best in a cool dry closet or storeroom. Glass jars should be shielded from light to prevent possible fading.
Stain Removal Tips For Linen And Silk
The note advises rubbing salt on silk to lift egg stains and soaking linen in cold water before washing. It warns that hot water sets the stain and can ruin the fabric.
Rocking Chair Brigade and Local Activities Echo Illness
The column notes Mrs. Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms’s serious illness and family links to Peter Miller. It covers Wisie Bratten hosting a dinner at State Cafe with Jabayoli club guests, a Bette Davis film outing, shading comments on Mr. Skef ton, and local club meetings. It also highlights PEO and other community efforts, and reminders for Y’s Men Goodfellow fund donations.
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Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms
Peter Miller
Max Miller
M. L. Miller
Wisie Bratten
State Cafe
Jabayoli Club
Nellie Tripp
Bette Davis
Claude Rains
Mr. Skef&nston
Kill Weeds Fall Garden Cleanup Tip
Fall cleanup helps prevent weed seeds from ripening and reduces future weeding. Targeting the garden this season saves effort next year.
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