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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1944
Page
3
A lighthearted exchange shows Mandy asking for time off to attend a future funeral while her husband is not yet dead and the hanging is not until Saturday. The humor hinges on a misinterpretation of mourning timing.
A brief exchanged line reads I am a man of few words and Jerry replies I know I am married my self confirming a humorous domestic banter between two speakers.
A receptionist confirms the boss is in a conference and out of town, directing the visitor to go in and see him. The scene suggests a busy office situation with a caller attempting access.
A woman asks a grocer if grapes were treated with poison for her ailing husband. The grocer replies no and suggests seeking poison at a drug store.
A light exchange between Blue and Brown turns on a wife’s hat and the astonished price tag. The dialogue humorously contrasts initial laughter with the surprise of the bill.
A playful dialogue features Pat and Mike discussing birthplaces. Mike says he was born in Dublin while Pat claims being born three miles from Dublin. Pat jokes he could have been born there if he had spoken sooner.
A speaker vents about paying a dollar weekly for ten years to a Lonely Hearts Club and faces cynicism from a niece who jokes about a pension or a tombstone as the payoff.
Mrs Jones recalls keeping a maid for a week then Mrs Smith asks how. They lived on the top floor of a ten story building and the elevator was out of order, making the maid refuse to walk up.
A playful exchange notes fashion in yesterday's paper as a joke on usefulness. The remark frames the paper as outdated for the wife's needs, highlighting a domestic back and forth without specific fashion items.
A light humor exchange shows Jones retorting about his wife never being satisfied and wanting a rug after a vacuum cleaner, highlighting a siege of gifters in a domestic quip.
Military humor sketch features a rookie asking where to eat and a sergeant answering about company meals. The dialogue highlights basic training banter and chain of command dynamics in a concise exchange.
War time baseball faces uncertain outcomes as drafts fill reserves and armies weigh on player availability. Soldiers in camps discuss who will lead pitchers and hitters while Mort Cooper and others are cited for potential 30 win seasons and strong batting averages despite lean rosters.
The column debates the coming season's balance with strong pitchers like Mort Cooper Whit Wyatt Rip Sewell and Ernie Bonn ham against reduced hitting and fielding support. It notes the Yankees face gaps from Charlie Keller Joe Gordon Bill Dickey and Johnson. Spud Chandler could lead if available, but team holes remain.
The article notes the season brings uncertainty in both big league races and leading stars, signaling high public interest amid a gambling era. It urges patience for service members awaiting training progress to better judge teams, highlighting an early spring scramble with potential for wider interest than recent one sided seasons.
A look at aging greats Pepper Martin Mel Ott and Jimmy Foxx, still admired in wartime baseball. Martin and Foxx have come out of retirement though not at former peak, Pepper remains a colorful personality on and off the field.
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A playful note praises a very young man who enjoys seeing his favorite girl in a frilled pinafore. The piece highlights a buttoned back house dress as a charming, stylish option for their shared look.
Practical guidance on ironing damp fabrics for stiffness and safe ladder use with a chain top rung. Tips cover hangings for children to verify grooming, washing cotton blankets in lukewarm water, shade drying, and catching drips with an oil silk bowl cover. Also suggests soap mitts from scraps and a screen door hook to prevent a baby tipping in high chair.
The late William J. Carr of the state department visited a friend's house late at night. After a long wait a second floor window opened and a voice asked who was there. The reply Mr Carr elicited a curt rebuke advising him to walk and not wake people to tell them about it.
Lifesaving maps printed on waterproof fabric withstand salt water. They carry vital survival information and can be used as head coverings for shelter. The maps also double as water collection aids and improvised sails for rafts.
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