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In the 1940s, how long would it take a family to learn of the death of a loved one if that individual died in the U.S.?

In 1943 a relative, a lieutenant in the Army, died in a bomber crash near Flagstaff, Arizona. Four other men perished in the routine flight. In general, how long would it be before the families learned of the deaths of their loved ones?

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u/Itsmylifemoreorless — 16 hours ago

The youngster selling lemonade, strawberry drinks and snow cones at the corner of Three Farms Ave & Book deserves some recognition.

He said today's his fifth day out there selling. The kind-hearted kid gives the construction workers, currently replacing the road curbs, a discount.

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u/Itsmylifemoreorless — 2 days ago

To the guy who stopped at the lemonade stand at Gartner and Magnolia this afternoon - those kids were overjoyed!

During spring and summer I keep cash in my car to buy drinks from kids selling lemonade. Today there was a group of six or more on Magnolia. After purchasing two lemonades and tipping well, I asked, "How's business?" The kids excitedly said a guy gave them $60. They were thrilled to tell me of your generosity.

No doubt they'll tell the story of your kindness for a long, long time.

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u/Itsmylifemoreorless — 13 days ago
▲ 4 r/hats

History-loving kid asked for a tricorn hat, similar to Ben Franklin and General Anthony Wayne's for the country's 250th anniversary.

(Tried to post this on r/Philadelphia but I don't meet their activity requirements.) Does anyone know a store or museum gift shop that sells the hats?

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u/Itsmylifemoreorless — 23 days ago

Borrowed from r/ChicagoSuburbs: Best Metro destinations for a 4-year-old?

As a child an aunt to my cousin and I on shopping excursions via a streetcar. Decades later I remember the thrill of trips to the city. I'd like to share the experience with 4-year-old.

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u/Itsmylifemoreorless — 25 days ago