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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1945
Page
6
Gardeners should start transplants early for early crops. In the north two thirds, tomatoes peppers eggplants cabbage and other vegetables are started indoors or in cold frames. in the south sheltered open beds with sun work best. State colleges and USDA bulletins give safe transplant dates and indoor sowing guidance.
A brief trivia roundup notes Henry VIII maintained a daily table for 600 with annual expenses around 70000 dollars. It also cites a heat detecting thermocouple, ivory yields, soil root length, Butter price in 14th century England, and a Roman mortgage for charity.
A brief beauty tip recommends a homemade oatmeal masque with rose water and glycerine. Mix two tablespoonfuls of cooked oatmeal two of rose water and four of glycerine. Apply after warming the skin with a warm compress for 1 to 20 minutes. Ledger Syndicate WNU Features.
Agricultural guidance from Washington outlines making flats about three inches deep with a base of coarse soil and a top layer of half composted soil and half sand. Plant one fourth inch deep in rows two inches apart, aim for ten to twelve plants per foot, firm edges, and water through burlap to avoid washing seeds. A glass cover helps moisture for 5 or 6 days. Ideal locations are south windows or hotbeds with 60–70 F by day and 45–50 F by night. Tomatoes peppers and eggplants require 70–80 F daytime and 60 F nighttime.
A light feature outlines winter dance trends and teen etiquette. It names new dance stances such as Hands on Hips and Three Quarter Time, notes the return of the waltz with flair, and praises Walkie Talkie and Check & Cheek styles. TRIXIE TEEN recounts a shy romance turning into a steady date dynamic.
The poem traces humanity’s long journey toward enlightenment. It portrays light as the dispeller of ignorance and superstition, revealing the universe and God’s plan. Persistent progress will dispel clouds of doubt as human intellect advances.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks launches a drive to collect one million books for American seamen. James Nicholson, chair of the Elks War Commission, asks 650000 members to donate at least one book. others will supply the rest. Books may be sent to any Elks lodge and donors receive acknowledgments. The campaign runs until April 15.
The new assault gas mask from Firestone and MIT development lab, used by American troops in Normandy, weighs about 2.8 pounds versus 9 pounds for the old mask. It omits the hose and carrier, features a flat canister, and is designed for ease in rifle firing and mechanized warfare.
A wartime dispatch recalls a Sicily landing aboard a U S Navy ship with searchlights and a near miss from shore guns. The tale includes sailors fears, the crew’s dog ending in the sea, and a chief petty officer revealed as a loyal, troubled favorite of the crew.
A model home for a well to do farm family won first prize in a National Association of Home Builders contest. Designed by Charles Nixon he received a $1 000 war bond. The house features a living room dining room large kitchen first floor lavatory and a mud room with five bedrooms and two baths on the second floor. The basic unit could be built for about $9 200 not including land. The added garage with living quarters above for a second hired man would cost about $1 200 more.
Bright designs in Dutch colorings to decorate kitchen cupboards chairs tables and chests. Includes tulips hearts flowers fruits borders and the dove of peace. Reusable patterns with tracing or stenciling and full color guide. Pattern 262 lists 12 designs for 15 cents each postpaid.
A wartime safety chart shows stopping distances on snow and dry surfaces at 20 mph. It notes a 53 percent higher winter death rate versus summer and explains reaction distance of 22 feet before braking. It urges checking brakes, tire chains, wipers, defroster, and lights for winter driving readiness.
After the first week of the Sicilian invasion, warfare along the beachfront faded to near peace as watches relaxed, crewmen swam, and the ship returned to normal rhythms. The German radio claimed nightly bombing, but morale grew calm and liberty parties were sent ashore for sightseeing.
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