Soldiers as gold mines for shopkeepers in wartime America
The piece traces wartime French volunteers in the American Revolution and later American servicemen in Britain who felt gouged by local shopkeepers. It notes widespread customer overcharging fears, cites a 5000-person British poll, and observes Americans often end up liking Britain after service. It ends with a sardonic line about marrying into a seller’s family to reclaim losses.
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New York
Lafayette
America
France
Andre
Paris
Germany
Great Britain
U. S
U.S
Britain
Have Your Car Inspected Now
Urges motorists to schedule car inspections promptly to avoid last minute delays. Highlights potential fines and safety checks, urging early booking with local service centers and garages. Emphasizes convenience and reduced wait times during peak periods.
Negro Nursery Mothers Plan Chicken Supper
The Negro Day Nursery Mothers Club in Stephens City plans a fried chicken supper at 5 p.m. at the nursery on 20 E Pall Mall Street to pay debts and fund a new building. A home delivery option is available by calling 7237.
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Negro Day Nursery
Mother's Club
Genevieve Burger
Stephens City
E. Pall Mall St
Mothers Club
Emma Parks Robinson
Florence Robinson
Margaret Brooks
Robert Anthony
James Laws
William Beamer
Samuel Walker
Wesley Thompson
Austin Crawford
Charles Cartwright
Nelson Harris
Claude Williams
Floyd Washington
Harman Byrd, Jr
William Snyder
Eugene King
Linwood Williams
Thomas Grimes
Taylor Finley, Jr
Mary Jones
Mary Banks
Burger
Food procurement for armed services handled by QMC System
The Quartermaster Market Center System is charged with purchasing food for all the services. The annual cost is well over a billion dollars.
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Armed Services
Quartermaster Market Center
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Hal Boyle
Triangle
Eee
Brown
Mol
Royal Juniors Coos
Covotrta
Conforria
N. Loudoun ST. Winchester
Shell
Shell Research
Winchester
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