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Old Sears catalogs from the 30's-90's show a huge variety of products, from clothes and tools to things like paint and craft sets, bows and arrows, hunting gear, etc. What was the general expected quality of these items? Were they of good quality or was this the era's equivalent of going to Walmart?

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What is the history of mandatory tuberculosis testing in certain industries?

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What was the process for children evacuated in the UK during WWII and what would happen to them?

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Old Sears catalogs from the 30's-90's show a huge variety of products, from clothes and tools to things like paint and craft sets, bows and arrows, hunting gear, etc. What was the general expected quality of these items? Were they of good quality or was this the era's equivalent of going to Walmart?	281
What is the history of mandatory tuberculosis testing in certain industries?	8
What was the process for children evacuated in the UK during WWII and what would happen to them?	2