Lights of Home and Summer Weather Reflections
A local column gushes over a poem Lights of Home presented by Dr F W Eastwood. It blends nostalgic city light vs home glow and mentions community faith and weather talk. It also notes social notes about Mrs Frank Webb and Edna Koons moving. William and Barbara Stewart's musical visits. a new baby girl for Merrill Harkness. and various visits to neighbors and relatives in Linertyville Cotter and McKay homes.
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F. W. Eastwood
Brigade
Los Angeles
Frank Webb
Edna Koons
Washington
William Stewart
U. P
Presbyterian Church
Merrill Harkness
Loa Jean Stewart
Loa Lu
Jean
Loa Stewart
Orchids and Extravagance Strain Ainslee Marriage
Mrs. Philip Ainslee frets over her husband’s spending as he returns from a concert trip with orchids. She recalls their courtship and questions the value of his lavish gifts, torn between anger at extravagance and tender memories. The scene ends with her acknowledging her own flaws and the couple’s imperfect balance.
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Philip Ainslee
Mrs. Ainslee
Philip
Phil
Joy Ainslee
Walnut News: Local Farm Work and Family Visits
Lyle Wilson and Charles Probst cut hay for Charles McKay with tractor and binder last Friday. Harvey Meek family and Rathem Meek family visited the Howard Miller home Sunday evening. Patsy Dunbar from Chicago stayed with Glen Dunbar and Floyd Farmer families, Sunday gathering at Loyd Dickee’s.
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Walnut
Lyle Wilson
Charles Probst
Charles McKay
Harvey Meek
Elizabet
Ratham Meek
Des Meks
Howard Miller
Chicago
Patsy Dunbar
Glen
Peace in the Andes Christ of the Andes Inscription
The bronze statue on the Chile Argentina frontier bears a pledge that Argentines and Chileans will keep the peace they vowed at the feet of Christ the Redeemer. This follows a long boundary dispute settled in 1903.
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Andes
Chile
Argentine Republic
Short Story Clip Reveals A Father's Empty Return
In a tense domestic scene Phil boasts of twenty dollar bills while Joy questions the spend. The baby Philip returns smiling from a nap, and Joy senses the truth that her husband brought nothing for the baby despite forty dollars in contrast to the expectation of a gift from New York.
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Joy
Phil
Philip
N’ York
Evening office hours for Dr A W Clow D O
Advertises a doctor office open in evenings by Dr A W Clow D O located two blocks east of the State Theatre, two houses away. Includes directions for a late visit.
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A. W. Clow
D.O
State Theatre
Urge Legislation to Limit Profit on War Contracts
Washington D C July 24 The House Naval Affairs Committee recommended a statutory method to limit profits and curb a small minority of war contractors enriching themselves at public expense. The report follows a year long probe into naval program costs. It found 95 percent of contractors honest and fairly rewarded while 5 percent earned excessive profits.
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Washington, D. C
House Naval Affairs Committee
Transform Basement Laundry To Lighten Monday Wash Blues
Basement laundry space brightened with white cement walls and white ceiling board. Shelves edged in red and window curtains in white and red add color. Walls feature decalcomania designs above tubs while a folding porch chair is white with a red cushion.
Boston Begins First Complete City Architectural Survey
The American Institute of Architects reports the first full survey of Boston's architecture is underway and expected to hold national value for community planning and design guidance.
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Boston
American Institute of Architects
Engagement in Chicago Changes Married Life
A wife consoles her husband after a quarrel about fortune as he reveals a month long Chicago engagement bringing potential money. She calmly prepares tea and smiles, marking a domestic moment amid tension.
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Chicago
Stimson Reveals 28585 Jaundice Cases in Army
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson told reporters that between January 1 and July 4 the army recorded 28,585 jaundice cases likely linked to yellow fever vaccine. There were 62 deaths, a 1 in 461 fatality rate, with a peak of 2,997 hospital cases in the week ending June 20. Most cases, 24,057, occurred at home. 4,528 were overseas.
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Washington
D. C
U.P
Henry L. Stimson
In Loving Memory of W. G. Edwards
The poem commemorates W G Edwards who died a year ago. It honors him as a devoted husband and father who bid no farewell and left a steadfast, tender heart. His wife and children remember his hard work and character.
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W. G. Edwards
Malaria Still Active Despite Quinine Costs
The British Medical Council reports annual quinine spending of 12.5 million dollars for 47 million malaria cases. It warns the Manson-Ross discovery gave a false sense of cure, hampering further research and progress.
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British Medical Council
Italian Air Force Reprisals Hit Towns in Jugoslavia
Reports from London state the Italian air force bombed four towns near Sarajevo in retaliation for guerrilla gains led by Draja Mikhailovitch. Axis forces also carried out mass executions in occupied territories as part of ongoing reprisals.
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London
England
Draja Mikhailovitch
Jugoslavia
Sarajevo
Ledice
Reinhard Heydrich
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Tim Hoe
FOX
Mary Eyestone
Chauncey Merwin
Coca Cola
Henry
Jimmy Lydon
Henry Aldrich
Lauges
Charles Smith
John Litel
Cartoon
Wren
Wmalad
THE
Rocking Chair Brigade
Eche
Della Adams Leitner
Lure
Linertyville
Carl Nelson
John Kurtz
Clyde Nicola
Cotter
Clydene
Nicola
Mrs. Ture
Luna
Charles ArKayhow
McKay Home
Shirne, Justoe and Meowsy
Ed Kauffman
Ed Nelson
Mrs. Howard Miller
Ralph Chorpening
Mae
Mae West
Frank Wallace
Wallace
Yard & McFarlane Insurance Agency
Eid
Rainbow Girls
Muscatine
Moonlight Amer
Eagles
K. of C. Ly
Johnny Mack
C. Nelson
Washington Lumber & Fuel CO
Jim White
Pioneer Yard
U.S. War Bonds & Stamps
Tankar Sky HY Gasoline
Park Avenue
Tankar Station
N. Sowa Ave
Stimson
Memoriam
America
Leonard Hick
Parsons
W. Va
John Longary
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