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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
8
Pattern advertisement describes a colorful Easter play pinafore with bold rabbits and bright Easter eggs. Encourages mothers to sew in an afternoon using scraps, and notes pattern No. 5534 available for 16 cents plus mailing details. War conditions delay some orders.
A pithy aphorism notes that self deception remains the easiest trap, as people tend to trust what they wish to be true over objective evidence, echoing Demosthenes on bias and belief.
A reader letter extols Kellogg's All-Bran as a gentle regulating cereal that aids regular bowel movements. Scientists credit its cellulose content for supporting colonic flora and easier elimination, advising daily use with milk or fruit and plenty of water.
A mock historical note claims Emperor Maximinus stood eight feet two inches tall, a figure likely legendary rather than factual, reflecting sensational rumor rather than verified record about Roman rulers.
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Kurtz and the crew of the Swoose present a personal narrative of US air power in the Southwest Pacific. The author acknowledges omissions for a memoir focused on five men’s experiences while striving for accuracy and crediting General George H Brett for pioneering effort. The text reflects on operations in Java and Australia as historically correct per the manuscript reviewer.
The narrative follows Lt. Col. Frank Kurtz and his crew aboard Old 99, a Flying Fortress that survived the Clark Field attack and long war service. After a brutal crash in the Philippines, Kurtz recalls the eight crew members lying in a line beneath the wreck as he consoles Tex, then vows to uncover why the loss occurred and prevent repetition.
Curbs for scorch marks on cottons suggest immediate cold-water plunge and 24 hour setting to hide stains. Tips include tacking rubber rings under rugs to prevent slips, shielding wood near stoves, stove distance from walls, and turning in used fats for government gunpowders and medicines. Also advise reinforcing paper bags with cardboard and placing doilies between china to prevent scratches.
A simple remedy suggests drinking juice of one Sunkist lemon in water each morning to ease constipation without harsh laxatives. The note praises lemons for vitamin C B P content, digestion aid, appetite boost, and refreshing taste, urging a ten day trial with California Sunkist Lemons.
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