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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1948
Page
3
A Biting Farewell and a Witty Will Deferment
A young wife tells her husband she risks hydrophobia after a dog bite and asks for a pencil and paper. She jokes against drafting a will, saying she plans to bite the people on her list. The exchange leads to a punchy nearer the end about married life.
Test of a General and the Beggar
A famed general returns from war and is challenged by a beggar who claims to be an old soldier. The beggar asks for alms and the general shouts a drill command. The beggar replies Present alms, earning the handout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenshun
Wedgwood Shelf Pattern for Decorative Use
The Wedgwood narrow shelf over a sink stove or bath adds decorative note and extra space. Pattern traced on specified wood, cut, and assembled for professional effect with upholsterer's tacks as shown. Send 25 cents for Pattern No 4 to East-Bird Pattern Co. Pleasantville NY.
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Wedgwood
East-Bird Pattern Co
Dept. W
Pleasantville
N. Y
Kittens and Lady Crochet Patterns for Home Decor
Adorable kitten potholders with embroidered kitten faces appear on percale gingham or bright chintz fabrics. Also offered is a quaint old fashioned lady motif with flower trim for pillowcase decoration. Both require sending 20 cents and your name address pattern numbers to obtain complete instructions.
Practical Household Hints From A Bygone Era
Sealing cosmetics prevents spills by taping bottles. Use rug pads or newspapers to protect floors over poor boards. A small saucer holds stoppers for jelly and preserves to avoid baked on residue. Hang fabric shoe bags for convalescent toys and store crayons.
College Degree Still Helps
Higher starting pay and unprecedented demand for graduates from business and industry are expected to continue for at least three years, says John P. Kirwood director of personnel and placement at Rutgers University. He rejects notions that the market value of the degree is falling.
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John P. Kirwood
Rutgers University
Kirwood
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