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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1945
Page
6
The article notes a long-term shift from animal power to tractors on farms amid wartime rationing and scarce repair parts. It cites government data showing about 1.7 million tractors on U S farms by 1944, displacement of work animals by roughly nine million since 1920, and tractors supplying about half of draw-bar work while only 30 percent of farmers own them.
A man emulates a silver screen idol in voice, gait, hat, and style aiming for flawless savoir faire. He copies every contour of a hero yet neglects the worth of being true to his own nature and wonders if authenticity might offer a higher path.
The Telephone Bridge offers a simple charity event postwar. Hostesses organize local bridge nights with fixed admission, house prizes, and a grand prize for the overall highest score. Proceeds from admissions go to charity while hostesses cover their own entertainment and refreshments.
A fashion column surveys changing trends across the country. It notes a push from oversized sweater styles to jersey shirts and blouse-like knits, favoring coordinated skirts and dresses. It discusses sock choices, dating attire, and coats versus jackets, urging smoother, flattering looks.
Teens are invited to craft wearable accessories from everyday items. Create a pen point necklace by cleaning and polishing pen points and stringing them into a choker. Peels from citrus can become long two tone necklaces after drying and coating. Also fashion a snap frame fob from a red polished match case with initials.
A playful slang glossary listing humorous riffs on slang terms and pop culture quips. The item shares spoof definitions such as Bootlegger and What’s up Doc in a lighthearted, retro tone.
A brief feature notes fashion edits and styling tips from Gabrielle Ledger Syndicate with WIN features highlighted. The piece outlines quick makeover ideas and practical guidance for readers seeking fast wardrobe updates.
On a distant Pacific island Coast Guard machinist's mate second class Clifford Deresia Jr. warned a female service member approaching an out-of-bounds area. It turned out to be his sister Suth. They had been apart for 19 months during his rest period after service at Leyte and transfer from another base.
The article discusses a lumber shortage and war demands, noting forests are being cut faster than they grow. It explains scientists advocate tree acceleration through hybridization, crossbreeding poplars birches ash maples and oaks to produce faster growing wood. Maine data show hybrid poplars growing two to three times faster than native varieties.
Samuel M. Freedman opened a restaurant in Lawrence and posted a sign stating he was not responsible for lost or stolen property. He later hung his coat nearby and found it missing within hours.
Dispatch from Captain Dailey's perilous escape in the Tunisian desert as German forces close in. Pyle notes Dailey drives a jeep between two Mark Four tanks, survives 88mm barrages, and recalls other soldiers' losses and improvisations during the Sheitla retreat and Feriana Thelepte evacuations.
The account notes French civilian refugees on the road to Kasserine pass hindering traffic as they walked with brown suitcases and bundles while French artillery and infantry withdrew. Arabs are described as permanent, and the retreat is framed as symbolic of France's disaster.
Childrens dress and pantie pattern No. 1250 offered in sizes 2 through 6 years features a gay be-ruffled yoke scalloped front and swingy skirt for kindergarten. Size 3 requires 2 1 4 yards of fabric and 1 1 4 yards ruffling. war conditions may delay orders.
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