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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
2
Lone Star Gas System urges customers to prepare for cold weather with proper appliances and ventilation. They caution against overheating, emphasize even heat, and advise opening a top window slightly to prevent headaches and moisture buildup.
The old rule that workers over 40 were less likely to be hired is fading. The Associated Press notes that defense-driven industry needs experience and judgment. In an Atlantic seaboard city 45 plus workers rose from 15 percent to 20 percent of payrolls, with shortages in mechanics shipfitters boilermakers ironworkers and seasoned executives and office staff.
A humorous exchange where the father cautions that the young man is spending beyond his means and the daughter protests that he has none. The quip highlights social tension and youthful optimism in a light domestic moment.
The article by Maxine Davis outlines four commandments for foot care. Proper posture keeps the body aligned, good fitting shoes protect the foot, rest helps prevent fatigue, and well maintained footwear matters.
The Agricultural Marketing Service notes U S snuff production rose from about four million pounds in 1880 to over 41 million in 1929 and then declined to around 38 million pounds last year. The Senate preserves two ornate snuff boxes in the chamber for members.
A brisk dialogue shows a charity concert invitation met with a polite decline. A humorous reply offers three ticket prices as if spirits could attend, reflecting playful social etiquette.
Health officials report a 93.9 percent jump in scarlet fever cases in October over September, with children aged five to ten most at risk. Symptoms rise from headache and fever to a vivid body rash, and strict quarantine for three weeks is advised to prevent spread. Families urged to avoid exposure to those with acute catarrhal symptoms.
London insurers will forego air raid risks thanks to a $200,000 bombproof shelter 60 feet underground. When an air raid siren sounds, 200 underwriters and 5,000 employees shelter in the steel concrete sub basement vaults, continuing work, getting a haircut, lunch, or theatre tickets in shelter shops.
Mrs Newdriver asks a mechanic to lengthen a short circuit as her car waits. The shop humorously comments on the electrical issue in a lighthearted exchange.
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