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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1941
Page
2
A mixed set of trivia prompts asking dates and facts. Questions cover when the Seminole War ended the identity of the oldest jewel the beheading of a English king in London the Philippines population the US Senate minimum age the ancient Etruscans home and whether the US flag predates the Union Jack.
The record notes that fighting ceased around 1841 in the second Seminole War though no peace treaty has been signed, leaving the conflict technically unresolved. Amber is described as the gem of the ages. Charles I is referenced in 1649. A figure of approximately 16,000,000 is stated and a person is noted as thirty years old.
Colleen Moore’s dolls house tour may inspire Charles Boyer to appear in Hold Back the Dawn openings and Paris model cities tour proceeds aid war relief. Kathryn Grayson to star in The Vanishing Virginian. Hedy Lamarr shifts to H M Pulnam Esq. Disney’s The Reluctant Dragon draws mixed hopes for shorts. Veronica Lake in Sullivan’s Travels teases This Gun for Hire with magic lessons. Lewis Stone stars in Steel Cavalry. Charles Laughton recalls hotel days. New York schools to show wartime shorts. Raymond Gram Swing buys Vermont farm. Bob Hope imitated Chaplin in youth. Air Raid theater tale. Bridges Built at Night cast shifts. Andy Devine joins Al Pearce show. Jinx Falkenburg contract renewed for Two.
Welter Winchell writes as columnist on temporary U.S. Navy duty. The piece includes the song We’re All Americans and stories of Mary Esther Wheatley of Hamburg New York and aviator father, plus Knoxville Tennessee TVA power savings and a tribute to Ignace Jan Paderewski. The column blends patriotism, personal memory and public service.
A 32 page booklet explains easy weaving on cardboard looms for coasters doilies belts purses mats pillow tops knitting bags and other novelties. Send your order to:
The War Department states yellow fringe on the U S flag is fringe only and has no official value. While sanctioned by some groups, the first Continental flag had no fringe and many citizens question decoration of the flag. The department notes no law requires or prohibits the fringe, though army regulations prescribe it for colors and standards.
Enlisted men report tobacco as the top gift from home with Camel cigarettes leading all branches including Army Navy Marines and Coast Guard. Prince Albert smoking tobacco also ranks highly along with Camel by the carton and Prince Albert in pound tins highlighted by local dealers as welcome gifts to active servicemen.
Quote reflects on growing awareness of personal limits as life progresses. Attributed to Froude, the statement frames self knowledge and humility in personal development.
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