DP's in postwar Germany show mixed desires to return home
Mackenizie describes displaced persons in German barracks including Russians Poles Jews and others. Many want to go to Palestine or stay for economic reasons. some are in poor health from Nazi camps while others work for better pay. Britain will repatriate as requested, but no one is forced to move. The piece ends with an explanation of a Navy side boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Palestine
Navy
Hood
Subcontinent
Asia
India
Royal Air Force
Calcutta
Dumdum Airfield
Dumdum
Panhandling Cows and Calcutta Then and Now
Boyle offers a vivid Calcutta impression noting sacred cows roaming streets, feeding at Hindu eateries, and a wary view of India's harsh realities. He recalls arriving by RAF Dakota, observes diverse transport, and highlights soaring car prices with early glimpses of urban change.
Wanted notices from Winchester Virginia classified ads
A sprawling vintage classified page lists multiple WANTED and FOR SALE items from Winchester and surrounding Virginia towns. Entries include WANTED wardrobes washings curtains and married couples for farm work along with WANTED stenographic and soda fountain positions. Also listed are FOR SALE pure bred hogs coats meat boxes and shop equipment with contact details and dates.
For Sale Run of Mine Bakertown Coal 2 Tons and Up
Bakertown coal offered for sale by E. H. Warner. asking price listed as 6269. sale note mentions two tons minimum and location in Bakertown area with contact at Warner. document fragment dated February 18 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakertown
E. H. Warner
Lost dog Jack in Middletown Va with white neck spot
Classified notice lists a lost big black and tan male dog named Jack with a tam under body and legs and white spot under neck. Reward offered. Contact Mrs Thelma Bowman Middletown Va. Also lost white mitten on Amherst Street with reward and contact 22 E Hart Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Jack
Thelma Bowman
Middletown
Amherst St
E. Hart Street
Calcutta Portrayed as World’s Filthiest Peacetime City
A narrator contrasts Calcutta with Naples, calling it a filth-ridden metropolis with peddlers and beggars, and describes the Bombay gateway to India as a glitzy contrast. He likens British wealth to imperial excess and notes stark social divide in the city’s streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
London
Naples
Bombay
India
Farm sale notices list seminars of livestock and goods
A February to March sales directory lists multiple auctions across Virginia and nearby areas. Entries name sellers such as Mrs. George Corder, T. E. Polk, Frank Lantz, Hugh Anderson, Boyd Butler, Tom McDonald, R. H. Shiley, Geo. H. Eagle Jr., M. Wolfe, A. M. Pugh, L. Peters, Gold Farm, J. M. Crabill and others with items including livestock machinery household goods farm implements and real estate, scheduled mostly mornings in late February and March across towns like Middletown Berryville Gore Stephens City Winchester and Mt. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Corder
Bayard
T. E. Polk
Middletown
Frank Lantz
Miller
Woodchuck Lane
Winches
Hugh Anderson
Hayfield
W. H. Shipe
Boyd Butler
Martinsburg
Tom McDonald
Clarke County
Stephens City
R. H. Shiley
Winchester
Geo. H. Eagle, Jr
M. Wolfe
A. M. Pugh
Gore
L. Peters
Berryville
Gold Farm
J. M. Crabill
Mt. Williams
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American Legion
Edward Everett Horton
Julie Bishop
WittiAy Prince Zsakall
Busby Berkeley Nou
Walt Disney
Technicolo
Warner _ Bros
Capitol
H. C. Sheetz & Son
Gray & Sheetz
Legion
Capitol Theatre
Dial
Earl L. Mason
Loudoun St
Bée You
Capitol Theater
Bell Clothes Store
Cc. B. Smalts & Son
National Avenue
Hansbrough & Carter
J. W. Arthur
Rouss Ave
General Insurance
Hitler
Serage Control Board
North Mountain
Anna M. Oates
Berkeley
Geo. W. Kurtz
Boyle
Giana Antar
Reece
Riley
B & M Chevrolet
Care Star
American Viscose Corporation
Front Royal
Virginia
C. Hardy Grim
S. Stewart St
Barry
Peoples Drug Store
Stone Masons
R. Andreson
Whitacre
U. S. Post
Wilsell
E. K. Bucklew
Call
Shawnee Ave
C. C. Mayes
Hampshire
Herbert W. Harmer
Clover Hay
City
H. L. Patton & Son
N. Cameron
Robert C. Snapp
Opequon
Ace Arta Ee
Sollizee Studio
S. Loudoun
Myer
Glaze Ave
E. C
E. A. Strout Realty Agency, Inc
George’s Electric Shop
Waynesboro
Barr
E. C. Brumback
Warmetrons Co
Piccadilly
Acre
Brumback’s Farm
Cheney
Gray & Eddy
Woeden
Charles Starrett
The
Durango
Carole Mathews
Tex Harding
Derringer
E. R. Crumpton
National Surgical Fitters
Burke Street
Lupton
Orchard Service
J. A
Hotinger Insurance
Millees Drug Store
Roy P. Duvall
North Main Street
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