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The A. E. F. didn’t do it this way back in *17, but that’s ail right with army officers stationed at Fort
Hayes, Columbus, Ohio. They like the newly adopted, streamlined infantry drill regulations, which eliminate
much of the “pain” of learning to be a soldier, and reduce time required by 33 to 50 per cent. Simplicity is
the keynote. Left: It’s “right shoulder arms,” new version. The right hand drops to the butt and the rifle is
placed on the shoulder. Center: Soldiers march a full arm’s length apart instead of half that distance. Right:
The modern doughboy practices anti-aircraft defense formations in gas masks.
Hitler’s Mustache Diminishes as Fame Grows
One of history’s most photographed men is Reichs'uehrer Adolf Hitler of Germany. Familiar to every
one is the Hitler of today. Less familiar is the Hitler visage of earlier days. Upper left: A corporal in the Ger
man army during the World war. His mustache was bigger, but his fame smaller. Lower left: This rare photo
. graph was made in December, 1924, after his abortive Munich beer hall putsch. Right: Vastly popular in Ger
v many Is this picture of Der Fuehrer, taken when he was a political prisoner.
Missouri-Iowa Boundary War Nears End
A hundred-year boundary war between Missouri and Iowa, cause of
the ludicrous “honey war” of 1839, ends on New Year’s eve when 200
acres of Missouri land goes to Iowa and 2,000 Iowa acres are given to
Missouri. The trouble was caused by a change in the Des Moines river,
boundary between the two states. Map shows the river’s present course,
while dotted lines indicate the route 50 years ago.
Veteran Prospector Strikes Pay Dirt
Maj. Graham C. Dugas, veteran prospector, examines samples of
“pay rock” from his bonanza gold strike at Dahlonega, Ga. Wiseacres
didn’t believe there was gold in the Georgia uplands, but the major un
- covered a vein of quartz two inches thick and assaying $60,000 to the
^ ton—comparable to the world-famed Comstock lode of Nevada. Right:
Dugas points out the rich vein to a friend.
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Spearing fish underwater with a
new rubber spear gun is the latest
piscatorial sport in Miami, Fla. The
gun is deadly accurate, the mask is
face fitting—so all that’s necessary
is to dive, hold your breath and nail
your fish.
No Dog Biscuit
Disaster almost came to Rolf, a
German shepherd dog, when the
Belgian government decreed that
all large dogs must be destroyed to
conserve food. However, Rolf was
.shipped hurriedly to a new home in
New York—at a cost of $52. Rolf
arrived with a "luggage left be
hind" label on bis neck.
Man’s World—Envoy of Culture—Personality Pays
Because sports writers objected to a woman's presence in the press box, Miss Katherine Davis, left, Knox
ville, Tenn., sports writer, was forced to cover the Tennessee-Vanderbllt game from outside the box. Sym
pathies, it is reported, lie with Miss Davis. Circle inset: New head of the division of cultural relations of the
United States department of state Is Miss Irene A. Wright, outstanding authority on Latin-Ameriean cul
ture. Right: A $2,000 dramatic scholarship went to Miss Nancy Bridges of Lebanon, Pa., cousin of Tommy
Bridges, Detroit pitcher, when she was selected as America’s personality girl in a New York contest.
Everything Is ‘Hazi-Tazi’ on Nazi Western Front
Big "guns” that fire nothing but soothing music and vicious “gas attacks” of the verbal sort have long fea
tured Germany’s warfare along the western front. Left: A battery of loudspeakers carries military music in
stead of bullets to the French troops across the river in this battle of propaganda. Right: German soldiers re
leasing gas balloons to be wafted to the French soldiers. Each carries a propaganda message.
She Really Can’t Be That Surprised
William P. Buckner Jr., wealthy playboy who was convicted in a bond
fraud but who is still at large pending his appeal, enjoys himself in a
New York night club. His seemingly startled partner for the evening is
Adelaide Moffett, society songstress. According to various gossip col
umns, they are soon to wed. But that had nothing to do with her odd pose.
Nazi Beau Brummells Face Horrible Fate
TWO PAIRS OF SOCKS
TWO HANDKERCHIEFS
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ONE MUrrLER
ONE PAIR GLOVES
ONE SHIRT
TWO COLLARS
ONE SUIT OF UNDERWEAR ]
Diagram demonstrates how the new Nazi clothes ration plan will
work from December 1, 1939, to September 1, 1940. Ration cards permit
of 100 units of clothing purchase during that period. Thus, between
December 1 and April 1, a man can purchase two pairs of socks, two
handkerchiefs, a muffler and one pair of gloves. Between April 1 and
September 1 be can purchase one shirt, two collars and a suit of
underwear. Purchase of a suit would cost 60 units.
Vindicates South
When Winston Churchill, first lord
of the British admiralty, drew a
parallel between the American
South of the Civil war and Nazi
Germany of today, Mrs. Gerald M.
Clark of Jacksonville, Fla., rose in
wrath. She demanded, and received
on behalf of Southern womanhood,
an apology from Churchill, who de
nied any analogy in his speech.
‘Coed’ Charmers
A lavish application of ‘make-up
transforms members of Princeton
university’s Triangle club into chor
ines for their annual stage show.
Hairy-chested Hubert Reese paints
that “come-hither” look on Gordon
Bent’s face.
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HOUSEHOLD s
QUESTIONS \
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Sandwich Filler.—Peanut butter
mixed with a little cream is a good
filling for white or graham cracker
sandwiches for children.
* • •
To Hasten Cooking.—When us
ing a double boiler the food will
cook more quickly if the water
in the outer vessel is salted in the
proportion of a fourth of a cup of
salt to one quart of water.
• • •
Slow Up Baking.—If the oven is
very hot put a piece of waxed
paper under the casserole cover.
This will prevent the contents of
the casserole baking too quickly.
• * •
White, Tender Chicken Meat.—
If a chicken is well rubbed inside
and out with a cut lemon before
being cooked it will make the meat
white, juicy and tender.
* • •
White Silks.—To keep white silk
stockings, blouses, etc., from turn
ing yellow in laundering, use a
little alcohol in the rinse water.
• • •
Mixing Flour and Lard.—Don’t
rub lard into flour with your hands
when making pastry. Use a silver
fork, which divides and mixes very
quickly. This is easier than chop
ping lard in and saves using a
chopping tray.
• • •
Squeaky Floors.—Floors squeak
from various reasons: 1. Joist
sizes too small or span too great.
2. The omission of subflooring or
subflooring not laid diagonal to
joints. 3. Finished floor nailings
more than 16 inches apart. Most
of the squeaking is done by the
floor boards working on the nails.
If the underlying construction is
sound, squeaking can be eliminat
ed by face nailing. This should
be done by a competent carpenter,
who will not mar the floor surface.
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