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Sniff Kit   Advertisement for a Sniff Kit
Series 419
The Sniff Kit is designed to provide an easy and safe method of identifying the five principal gases used in chemical warfare.
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Western Union Telegram re: Scrap Rubber   Western Union Telegram re: Scrap Rubber
Series 419
"One Milton service station received fifteen thousand pounds scrap rubber Monday and Tuesday, and the stretchy stuff is still rolling in by wholesale retail and shirttail."
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Western Union Telegram re: Lights in Jacksonville   Western Union Telegram re: Lights in Jacksonville
Series 419

"Two American ships were destroyed off the coast opposite Jacksonville Beach Friday night. It is reasonable to assume the submarine was aided by the lights of the amusement concessions."

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Letter re: Women Drivers and Motorcycle Riders   Letter re: Women Drivers and Motorcycle Riders
Series 1316
"In regard to your telegram, I have at the present time 28 women drivers, most of whom have qualified for First Aid and are taking other necessary courses at this time."
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Letter from Student at St. Joseph's Academy  

Letter from Student at St. Joseph's Academy
Manuscript 82-8
"The Sisters took us to the photography studio across from the fort and all of a sudden right over the green, two planes who were stunting bumped into each other tearing the tail off of one and I don’t know what off the other."

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Share the Meat for Victory   Save and Serve: Share the Meat for Victory
Series 419
Agriculture was Florida's primary economic contribution to the war effort. The brochure, Save and Serve: Share the Meat for Victory, encourages farmers to grow, process and store their home meat supply. With recipes for liver pudding and guidelines for how neighbors can form a "Farmer's Beef Club", farmers are encouraged to "aid the war effort, bring victory and write the peace." Bulletin from the Agriculture Extension Service in Gainesville, Florida.
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What are Negroes Doing in your Community in Volunteer Defense Work?   What are Negroes Doing in your Community in Volunteer Defense Work?
Series 419
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