Patriotism and drafts cited by Hershey in defense drive
Major General Hershey warned employers in Lafayette that misguided patriotism could draft able workers for industry. He urged appeal of classifications and noted data gathering on skilled labor. Roosevelt asked Congress for billions to train defense workers and expand plants as U.S. mobilization quickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Selective Service
Lafayette
Ind
Gen. Hershey
Gen
Congress
Roosevelt
Department of Agriculture
Commodity Exchange Administration
Henderson
Air Progress
Arnold
Army Air Corps
Washington
Air Force
War Department
Hawaii
Navy
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Maritime Commission
Britain
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Mississippi
Senate
House
U. S
Defense
Palmer
Hints for the Housewife from the old column
Practical tips for household chores including stain removal with scouring powder and ammonia, winding wool with two irons, using a thimble on curtain rods, adding bread crumbs to eggs, borax soaking for white silk, a banana milk shake method, and treating heat stains with linseed oil.
Belligerent mother teaches life skills in jest
A string of old time jokes plays on family roles and misread signals. A man with a fortune enjoys social ambitions prompting humorous misunderstandings about checks and middle names.
Witty Funeral Bequest Ends with Scotsman’s Deception
A man bequeaths $100 to an Englishman Irishman and Scotsman on condition each adds $10 to his coffin. The Englishman complies and the Irishman does too. The Scotsman adds a $30 check and withdraws $20, leaving the group with a costly riddle.
Uncertain ties in business and marriage teased
A reporter notes questions about pursuing a personal business and marital harmony. The dialogue hints at core issues being misunderstood, with a quip about syllables implying a pun or naming trap rather than true conflict. The piece reads as a light exchange on public perception.
Out of Step Recruit Sparks Sergeant Tease
A drill sergeant mocks a recruit who marches in step. The recruit asks for clarification and the sergeant repeats the taunt that all others are out of step. The man retorts that the sergeant should tell them, since he is in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Tucker
Defense Contract Service
San Francisco
Opportunity usually wears overalls as hard work
The quote suggests people miss chances because opportunities appear as work and effort. It frames opportunity as common, unglamorous labor rather than a glamorous moment. The idea contrasts perception with reality, noting many ignore tasks that lead to success.
School report prompts hurried trip parting
A family exchange notes a parent’s need to depart on a trip as Junior faces a school report the next day. The scene hints at household discipline and concern over academics without detailing the reason for punishment.
Spinach Teeth Joke and Bald Barber Gag
A humorous exchange about spinach making teeth firm leads to a quip about grandpa. The dialogue then mocks people who trust a bald barber and believe political cure-alls, reflecting light social satire.
George fears burial. friend calls him a bore
A brief quip notes George’s fear of being buried alive. His friend mocks him, calling him a bore and suggesting he could dig his way out if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
That's different. What is the matter little man
A sympathetic stranger consoles a crying boy whose dog has died. The boy points out the man cannot relate because his grandmother died last week, and he never raised her as a pup. The exchange ends with a quip about upbringing and empathy.
Judge Frees Prisoner After Verbal Exchange On Irritating Accusation
A courtroom exchange ends with the judge discharging a prisoner who argued that a woman provoked him by taunting to be hit. The prisoner asserted she kept saying hurtful phrases and inviting violence, while the judge dismissed the case.
Reading and Writing Old Uncle Nehemiah
Nehemiah, engrossed by the fire with a pencil and paper, declares he has learned to write while Maw reads over his scrawl. He admits he cannot read yet, puzzled by his own handiwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehemiah
Maw
40 Weeks of Anticipation and 11 Weeks to Go
The note outlines 40 weeks of anticipation followed by 11 weeks of intense preparation to reach the station. It mentions adding 10 weeks of bustle and packing steps, plus one final realization before the milestone.
New Harvester Adds Time Saving Equipment for Small Farms
The new harvester promises to cut work to 8 to 15 acres per day, saving equipment, twine, and threshing costs. It performs one operation reducing grain loss from sh bringing and stacking, and eliminates extra help in the kitchen and field. Come in to see this latest addition to the Harvester line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvester
McCormick-Deering
Also Mentioned on This Page
OPM
The
Defense Mediation Board
General Motors Corporation
Bendix Aviation Corporation
U. S. Conciliation Service
Army
South Atlantic
WPA
Department
Naval Reserve
Germany
Normandie
Red Sea
Mediterranean
Wests Indies
Barbee & Bassett
Insurance Agency
Whitewright Lumber Co
Willie
Gordon
Luther Gordon
L. LaRoe & Co
By International
Manning & Meador
McCormick- Deering
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!