Change Brown-Yeah Surprises at Home Last Night
A speaker recounts an unexpected moment arriving home to find his wife asleep, sharing the humorous discovery in a brief conversational note.
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1945
Page
6
A speaker recounts an unexpected moment arriving home to find his wife asleep, sharing the humorous discovery in a brief conversational note.
Wit Smile and I’ll count them.
A sergeant questions the army cook about discarding spinach on a metal pile. The cook explains it contained iron, prompting a dry exchange about waste and metals in a wartime mess.
A fragment shows Mrs Holty discussing a person in the same square and circle. The text is incomplete and does not reveal a clear event or outcome.
A terse exchange unfolds as Harry accuses, and Jerry retorts that he could write a note instead. The dialogue hints at strained communication and impatience between the two speakers.
A humorous quip about a bald man: the blonde notes you cannot get in his hair, while the brunette reacts with curiosity. The gag plays on a pun about hair and trouble.
A maid explains a spider web in the corner as evidence of a spider building in the area. The exchange highlights a humorous attribution of the mess to a spider rather than human error.
A humorous exchange centers on poetry written on a dollar bill. The Cheap Fun editor questions the idea while the poet retorts that critics undervalue his work by judging it against the paper it sits on.
Cherie Nicholas Oday highlights practical campus fashion for college women focusing on utilitarian coats and dorm jackets. The piece notes corduroy pedal pushers, neon pink pants, a buttoned dress for mobility, cashmere sweaters, raincoats, and wide belts as key elements of a stylish yet functional wardrobe for students.
A wartime dispatch outlines roles of iG FitpHilipy and Private Purkey linked to Occupation Japan. The article notes their duties, locations, and chain of command within postwar military administration.
A wartime reader vents about serving in Japan after fighting in Europe, arguing against occupying Japan and preferring Germany instead. The letter satirically notes cultural clashes, quotes a dislike of Japanese customs, and calls for intervention by officials. A later fragment mentions peace time reflections, jokes about children and peace, and a brief public notice about a legal matter.
The present jumper vogue inspires home sewers to make several outfits for variety. A gay plaid jumper features self fringe edging along the top and pocket slots, while another jumper uses braid trimming to accent the front opening. These designs suit afternoon occasions.
Fashion notes spotlight extreme hats cultivating dignity in the millinery scene. Velvet returns with emphasis alongside fur hats slated to star this fall and winter. Russian inspired turbans inspire daring looks while satin hats pair with black satin dresses for formal occasions.
Fabric listings show striped surah and striped satin as new entries for fall. The piece notes these silken stripes are used for afternoon gowns and as suit fabrics to be worn under winter coats.
An article describes a room illusion with slanting walls using carefully cut bed and window curtains. It highlights a 32 page booklet Make Your Own Curtains detailing curtain types and room decorations. The note offers patterns and patterns for a blanket chest with materials and illustrated directions, priced 15 cents each.
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