War Front Life In Tunisia Reveals Rugged GIs Wilderness
Ernie Pyle describes front line living in Tunisia with GIs, sleeping outdoors for months, scarce baths, and British rations. He notes night work, constant movement, and a growing bond beyond rank as officers show humanity. He recalls moments of fear, fatigue, and odd comforts found in improvised shelters.
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Tunisian
North and
West Africa
Lennie Bessman
Milwaukee
Blank
Bessman
Germans Break Out of Faid Pass toward Sbeitla
A correspondent reports hearing of a German advance toward Sbeitla from Faid around noon. He drives 85 miles alone to Sbeitla, finds no planes, checks the intelligence tent, notes fading activity at dusk, and moves to a forward command post with two officers as daylight breaks.
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Faid Pass
Sbeitla
Faid
Sheitla
Sewing Circle Patterns to Brighten Winter Wardrobe
Patterns No. 8607 and 8684 offer princess frock and accessory sets in multiple sizes from 10 to 20. Instructions describe fabrics, trims, and yardage for short sleeve and dress versions, with prices and mail orders.
Household Hacks From An Earlier Era
Tips cover preserving wax trays with floor wax to stop ashes sticking, removing coffee and tea stains with borax and cold water, and boiling water through cloth. Door weights adjusted to self close, use tea leaves and vinegar to clean vases, vacuum cleaner on floor before mop, glaze with cream and beaten egg before baking, herbs need sun in south window.
Man Could Be Quite Sure Of Getting His Dog Back
A man rushed to a police station at midnight reporting his wife missing since morning. He provides canine details of a brindle bull terrier to aid the search. officers vow to locate both wife and dog, emphasizing the dog as a key lead.
Salt in rinse prevents freezing on cold weather line drying
A practical note advises adding salt to the final rinse so clothes do not freeze when hung outdoors in cold weather. Another tip warns that sitting on the edge of a matress weakens the edge and causes sagging.
Ice dish setup tip with rubber jar ring
A cooking tip advises placing a rubber jar ring under a dish set on ice to prevent slipping. The ring provides grip and stability for chilled servings.
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Chicago
Lucille Latza
Letcher
Robert Tolbert
Paul’s Valley
Okla
Elizabeth Laughner
Leetonia
Ohio
Lyle Ramey
Redwood Falls
Minn
Raymond Taylor
Kentland
Ind
Prince
Chester White Barrow
China
U.S
U. S. First Army
Courtney H. Hodges
Germany
Europe
Durviss
Army
Navy
Bruce
West Pointers
Ernie Pyle
Tunisia
Pyle
Gis
French North Africa
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells
Princess Frock
Palit Seaiinie
t.Josephi
ASPIR
Hal
KGHL
KRBM
KGIR
KPFA
Eidaciet
Spears
C.o.dinu.sa
C. O. D. de Shipeveses
Nent
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