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The article discusses the unusual deduction of income tax by a wife who makes payments for her husband to stay at home in the U.S. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue clarifies the legality of a wife to make such deductions based from the court's jurisdiction that covers taxes of several kinds. The United States Board of Tax Appeals turned down an appeal, stating that the husband was not deductible.

The article discusses the responsibility of citizens in the U.S. to know, understand and decide on various political and economic issues that make great demands on the intellect. It describes the illiterate's scope of knowledge and involvement in current events and compares it with those of the past. It explores key issues of public interest such public debt and nuclear fission and the threats they pose if the citizen does not have an idea of what is going on.

The article presents the experience of Stanley Dabble in dealing with daily activities as an already old-aged man. It was emphasized that life in the old age is different than in early age. Dabble in this story has attempted a suicide, trying to jump of a hotel room through the window but stopped by the house detective.

The article features the Launderette, a self-service laundry business founded by partners Eugene R. Farney and Arthur W. Percival in New York City. It involves the renting of washing machines to customers at 25 cents per half hour. The service was put on an appointment basis where customers sign up for a given period on a given day. The Launderette chain of stores use one kind of automatic washing machine.

The article focuses on the success of Doctor Albert Abrams in selling a sealed box, a medical instrument that could cure sickness. The doctor became a serious threat to established medical practice. The American Medical Association noticed that the doctor is one of the faddists and quacks in California. According to the doctor, the medical instrument could make taking medicine unscientific. The "Scientific American" magazine commissioned a panel of experts to study the instrument.

The article discusses the changes on the way of living in the U.S. after the war. War forces them into new ways of living where they acquire new ideas and new tastes. Among the changes that happened include the popularity of wrist watches, heavy cigarette smoking, and wearing low-cut shoes for men. According to a sociologist, the most significant alteration after the war was the introduction of girls into business offices as a fairly general practice.

The article focuses on the strategy adopted by sales personnel Theodore Tathwell to hire workers at the production plant of United States Mineral Wool in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Having problem with labor shortage, the company assigned Tathwell to look for prospective workers. In his sales talk, Tathwell gave individuals a choice and offered only a one-day work. He emphasized the salary. But he told little about the working hours and conditions. As incentive, hired employees were placed in paid rented rooms.

The article presents the short story "Heil Hen," by Robert M. Yoder.

The article focuses on gymless gymnastics. This program is aimed at the strengthening of civilians for emergency war duties. This idea originated in Chicago, Illinois. Physician Arthur H. Steinhaus was concerned on the proper conditioning needed by the human physique.

Presents an essay about the spring season. Weather conditions during spring; Outdoor activities done by people during spring; Several plants and animals that come out during spring; Advantages and disadvantages of the spring season.

Focuses on the theory of the universe enunciated by physicist Albert Einstein. Criticism on the cylindrical universe proposed by Einstein; Characteristics of ghost stars in the universe according to the physicist; Tendency of a body in motion to contract.

The article portrays the protective device that the author called Helen the Hider. Helen does the cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, as well as cooking. Her ability to organize things and maneuver household chores made her the maid every family wants to have. Helen was recognized for her ability to hide things in most unlikely places that the burglars themselves would encounter impossibility finding it.

The article presents the short story "Love, Honor and Bewilder," by Robert M. Yoder.

The author comments on various kitchen gadgets. He describes a refrigerator as just a white enameled box intended to keep food cool. He states that a stove is another paragon of self-satisfied competence. He cites that a washing machine can do everything that a human being can except sew on buttons and mend socks.

The article deals with several issues concerning the tax refund policy of the U.S. Bureau of Internal Revenue. A tax investigator has found out that many refund checks were addressed to the house of a minister. It cites an incident in which a taxpayer's brother who was not entitled to tax refund has received the check instead of him. A tax law has been ratified wherein half of the income of a husband is considered as the earnings of his wife.

The article focuses on inventors of can openers in the U.S. Some inventors created a can opener that punched a hole and then pivoted on it with a blade set out a ways on the shaft. There is an inventor who devised little slotted key that opens a can of sardines by rolling up a little strip of soft metal.

The article focuses on the implementation of a nationwide system in Montana in which every child would be issued with an all-purpose civilian and military number. They correspond to the numbers that are on one's birth certificate. The number system is expected to benefit those who do not know their parents. The benefits of the scheme are small while the humiliation is large.

The author comments on the ridicule of fathers in radio programs for children being aired in the United States. He states that the radio entertains children with a string of programs in which the father is the comedy relief. He cites the common theme of such comedy programs. He admits that there are elements of truth in the radio programs, but they do not do any good to the position of the father in the family.

Several cartoons are presented related to vacation are presented including a man carrying a surfboard, people at the beach, and a cruiser.

The author reflects on the negative news covered by the U.S. media. He cites that the national news are full of issues concerning calamity, disaster and automobile accidents. He believes that positive issues such as airplanes landing timely on schedule is not treated as news. He states that he want to read a newspaper that is sensationally dull.

The article presents an opinion on recommendations from financial experts on coping with inflation. One can hedge against inflation by borrowing money to assume the debtor position. An expert advised to buy goods or securities which will rise in price or value and dispose them near the peak of inflation at prices which will return more money. Another encouraged house buyers to pay off their mortgage as quickly as possible.

The article focuses on the popularity of do-it-yourself home decoration in the U.S. A homeowner gets distinctive decorative effects and save money with do-it-yourself work. People who opt for do-it-yourself decoration can obtain the effect they want for their homes. Several tips on building a fence, refinishing old furniture, plumbing and electrical work are also presented.

The article focuses on the challenges encountered by some parents during Christmas eve in assembling toys they bought as a Christmas present for their children. They usually encounter problems in understanding the directions for assembling the pieces that were written in special language. It cites some line in the directions.

Provides information on the chamber located in the Technological Institute of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Significance of the chamber to Northwestern scientists; Reason why the room may be the considered the quietest place on earth; Details of its creation.

The article relates the differences between being a 20-year old and 40-year old man. It is said that a man at his 20 would have to climb a tree to get a leaf for a girl, but at 40, he can just buy her a ticket to an arboretum. It is also claimed that when a girl gives a stare, a 20-year old man looks at a mirror, while a 40-year old man looks behind him or checks if anything is unbuttoned.

A quiz concerning the names of local residents in several cities in the U.S. is presented.

The article presents the short story "Mr. Biggle and the Fair Shake," by Robert M. Yoder.

The article defends husbands from claims that they neglect their children. It is said that an author failed to consider the hard work done by a husband in the office. Creating games for children on Saturday afternoon by a tired and worn-out husband is compared to emerging from prison or digging a basement.

The article discusses the significance of privacy, based from the idea of the author. It has been contended by the author that privacy is getting to be the rarest thing on earth, and what the U.S. needs is more space between people. Furthermore, he added that by privacy is meant a differentiation between a life and the other, and recognition of one's important right not to have lives run together as colors run in the wash.

Focuses on the married life of husbands. Chores assigned to men once they are married which they do not usually do when they are still single; Concern of married men to unexpected telephone calls of their wives; Treatment of women in the business of their husbands.

Recalls the travel of first U.S. yachtsman Captain George Crowninshield, a retired merchant of Salem, Massachusetts, onboard Cleopatra's Barge bound for Europe on March 30, 1817. Several goods carried by the yacht; Various European destinations of the yacht; Information on the rumor that the yacht had been built to rescue Napoleon from Saint Helena.

This article reports on flying airplanes as a public nuisance. Planes flying low in the residential neighborhood do not contribute any feeling of security. Along with breaking the peace, waking the baby, and making you chase to the window to see if it's time to dive for the basement, they can sometimes fall on you.

The article comments on being a seasoned traveler. One of the advantages of touring is it teaches how cities become famous for their natural beauty. It provides tips on setting a plan for traveling. It also outlines several tools and equipment needed for travelling.

Presents the short story "The Little Car That Wasn't There," by Robert M. Yoder.

The article focuses on inventor and businessman C. F. Burgess. His inventions were mostly in the field of electrochemistry. He operates two stores with the purpose of keeping in touch with creative people. Burgess is also related to the late inventor Thomas Edison. Burgess owns a laboratory in an island in Charlotte Harbor in Florida.

Features the Christmas songs composed by Irving Berlin. Opinion of Berlin on his Christmas songs; Popularity of the Christmas songs; Subjects of the songs.

The article presents an anecdote on a newspaperman who was kept waiting by a company vice-president.

The author reflects on how to be a worry-free person. He claims that there are always two sides of everything in which people should always look on the positive side. He remarks that the problem of a worried man is that he always expect for the worse. According to him, the key in being a worry-free person is to have a hopeful outlook on everything that is negative.

The article presents a fable on the factor that made a man quit finishing other people's sentences.

The article presents an anecdote about Bea Lillie, comic actress and wife of an English baronet, who used her title against an aristocrat in a beauty shop of a big department store.

The article highlights an intellectual competition between two men, Darwin A. Triggle and Winstanley Frope. Among the areas in which Triggle has expertise are history, accountancy and philosophy. Frope is ignorant on Renaissance poets and has little knowledge on art. Triggle was selected over Frope for the position of a president's assistant at an accounting firm.

The article presents a fable about a wolf that disguises as a sheep.

The article presents a fable about a businessman who caused his rival to lose his job.

The article presents the short story "The Fable of the Other Woman, Who Played it Crafty," by Robert M. Yoder.

The article presents a fable about a man who is prepared for accidents and natural disasters.

The article presents the short story "The Careful Driver and the Motorized Jerk," by Robert M. Yoder.

The article presents an anecdote about an employee who flatters his employer.

The article presents an anecdote about a man who made a practical joke to his introvert neighbors during a party held in his house.

The article presents an anecdote about two friends who debate about how to prevent colds.