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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
2
After seven months of war Britons adopt older customs and new routines due to blackouts and rationing. Cinemas decline in cities but suburban venues thrive. families read aloud, play cards, and sing together by fireside as moonlit nights enable limited social activity.
Washington report on May 15 introduction of nylon and other synthetic stockings as possible silk replacements. Nylon, resin dust, rubber, and cotton blends aim to reshape a $500 million US silk stocking industry. testers note benefits like snag resistance and water resistance, but comfort varies.
New York reports a market of about 630 sleep aids aimed at 3.5 million chronic insomniacs. Items range from phonograph records with spoken sleep instructions to eye shades, while Columbia University offers a course in Yogic sleep methods. Home remedies remain common, including wearing soaking wet socks at night to draw heat away from the head. Benjamin Franklin reportedly slept in four beds to maintain body heat and aid sleep.
Fresno state college student Miss Lorraine Cederquist estimates a 1940 church wedding costs the groom about 406.75 dollars and the bride about 268 dollars. Her breakdown includes dress and bouquet costs, church and reception flowers, invitations, photos, gifts, and the bride's trousseau.
The House labor committee faces criticism for proposing to add two NLRB vacancies, seen as entrenching partisanship rather than restoring impartiality. Critics liken the move to court packing, urging selection of truly independent appointees to heal the board’s damaged credibility. The piece also defends J Edgar Hoover against smear tactics, labeling him honest though ridiculed as “The Glamour Boy of the Beaches.”
Private economists warn Roosevelt that the 1940 economy may worsen as the Fed index could drop to 80 by July due to inventory liquidation. Exports may rise but likely not offset the $4 billion annual inventory build up. war orders will be limited and broad spending is urged through farm benefits WPA and PWA.
Crochet enthusiasts are invited to obtain Pattern 2441 featuring a pineapple motif square with illustrations and stitch instructions. The package includes directions, a photo of the finished square, and a list of required materials. Send orders to the address provided.
A promotional ad urges readers to buy May issue of True Story Magazine featuring A Girl and My Husband. The message warns of tragedy and advises attention to the story.
A compact quotation note presents John Pym’s reflection on speech and action, contrasting words with deeds as the true measure, framed in a concise historical voice. The line suggests prudence and value of deeds over empty talk.
An unusual plant observation notes the Mexican orchid whose roots grow upward while blooms hang downward, highlighting a rare growth pattern observed in its specimen.
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