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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1944
Page
3
The Lister Bag, nicknamed water camel or camel, a khaki canvas bag with about 80 gallon capacity, is urged for use to supply fighting forces at home and abroad. The message appeals to readers to support War Bonds and defend against aggression.
The Treasury urges continued support for War Bonds and Stamps as silk and nylon supplies enable parachute landings for troops. It notes rising casualties as battles disrupt enemy lines and communications while civilian markets replace silken fineries with substitutes.
Hog prices rise over five weeks with good quality hogs nearing ceiling. Beef cattle see fewer high grade offerings and price dips for medium and common cows while better steers and heifers clear at steady to strong levels. Light sheep and lamb receipts pull higher prices, new 1944 highs posted for good fed lambs and sheep at the Los Angeles Union Stock Yards.
A wartime appeal urges immediate support for the Second War Loan to hasten victory and save lives on distant fronts. It stresses that every citizen must invest according to their means, as soldiers offer their lives while civilians lend their money.
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