Quartermaster and Ordnance Corps In War Effort
A historical overview outlines the Army support structure. It explains how the Quartermaster Corps provides food, clothing, housing, transport, and hospital services, while the Ordnance Department designs, manufactures, and distributes weapons and ammo. It notes the Chemical Warfare Service and other offices including Adjutant General, Inspector General, Judge Advocate, and Chaplains.
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Quartermaster Corps
Tropics
Alaska
Philadelphia
Turkey
Army
Ordnance Department
John Smith
Infantry
Proving Grounds
Aberdeen
Maryland
National Defense Advisory Commission
Chemical Warfare Service
Commission
Chemical Service
Adjutant General’s Office
Inspector General’s
Judge Advocate’s
Corps of Chaplains
Hints for household cleaning and care from a period text
Practical tips cover cleaning white paint with oatmeal on damp cloth, reviving stale leaves and cakes with milk and heat, rust prevention by opening the oven door, refreshing dry lemons in cold water, covering roof stains with black magnesia, and rust removal by boiling with cream of tartar. Also notes scrubbing wicker with hot water soap and greased hot popover pans.
Liquor Law Fines Top $1 Million Since 1935 in Texas
The Texas Liquor Control Board reports fines totaling 1,000,130.98 dollars through November after repeal in 1935. Convictions reached 10,962 with 1,787 jail terms imposed and 473 acquittals. Fines are earmarked for road and bridge funds in counties where convictions occur.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Liquor Control Board
Resolutions Against Drinking Not Helpful Expert Says
Dr. Charles H. Durfee of Wakefield Rhode Island told a symposium on alcohol at the AAAS that will power, resolutions, or abstinence pledges do not control drinking. He warned that trying to will away drinking keeps liquor on the mind and worsens the problem.
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Philadelphia
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Charles H. Durfee
Wakefield
R. I
War to Force New Farm Aid
Washington predicts the war and shrinking foreign markets will push Congress to overhaul farm benefits. House Agriculture Committee leaders Fuller and Hope say surpluses and rising wages will require compensating aid for export crops especially cotton, wheat, and tobacco. An income certificate plan would modify the processing tax and set certificate values for crops domestically consumed.
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Washington
Congress
Fuller
South Carolina
Hope
Kansas
House Agriculture Committee
Supreme Court
Secretary of Agriculture
80 Years Ago Some Fruits Were Tabooed
CHICAGO 80 years ago fruit choices shocked readers with grapefruit and oranges treated as odd banes. Peaches stirred suspicion while lobster drew epicure envy and ice cream remained a luxury for the wealthy. Dr Cummings notes 19th century dessert rarity and early freezing methods evolving into modern churns.
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Chicago
Dr. Cummings
Maryland
New York
Unfamiliar Foods Ease Biases Through Fast Rail and Fridges
Parlor scenes note how fast rail service and refrigerator cars dissolve prejudices against new foods. Superstitious beliefs fade as understanding grows. lingering skepticism gives way to curiosity about distant tastes.
Salt Application Rules For Nova Scotia Roads
Nova Scotia officials require thirty tons of salt to be placed under every mile of paving each year to prevent freezing. The plan targets maintaining roadway safety as winter conditions persist.
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Nova Scotia
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