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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1938

Page

6

Uncle Sam tests parachute supply drops for desert patrols

In April a unit of 32 soldiers near Valentine Texas marched without food while the army experiments with daily provisions via air delivery. Fresh meat was flown in from a cooler and parachuted to the hungry men, a test likely to become common military practice.

Uncle Sam Valentine Texas

Toad and Buster Bear Share an Ant Feast

In a wary forest encounter, Old Mr. Toad dodges a hungry Buster Bear and ends up agreeing to dine together. The shy bear, deep-voiced and silent, slowly wins the toad’s reluctant consent as the pair contemplate a shared meal of ants.

Buster Big Buster Bear Mr. Toad Mr. Bear Jimmy Skunk Bear

Quaker Squirrels Lose Fur Over Roasted Peanuts in New Castle

City Forester Owen P. Fox warns residents to stop feeding roasted peanuts to New Castle squirrels. The roasted diet causes a rash and bald patches, especially among Gaston Park squirrels, as animals grow to prefer the roasted nuts over raw goobers.

New Castle Owen P. Fox Gaston Park

These borders you will find easy to make in embroidery

Ruth Wyeth Spears explains six strand mercerized embroidery borders with royal blue and turkey red top border and yellow orange lower border. The instruction covers straight guide lines, couching, loop stitches, fish-bone center, and edge detailing. Book No. 2 offers ninety embroidery stitches, fabric repairs, and gift ideas. Price is 25 cents postpaid. request Book 2 and send to Mrs. Spears at 210 S. Desplaines St., Chicago, Ill.

Spears S. Desplaines St Chicago, Ill

Parachute Gale Brings Brave Talk and Witty Quips

A rugged scene unfolds with a gale challenging hikers and a parachute, while a quarrelsome stranger jokes about never using a parachute, only a tent. A woman dismisses a marriage proposal, citing a hat clash, as light chatter contrasts harsh weather and daring stunts.

Shameful Condition Man (leaving car)

A passenger complains of a crowded car and poor service as a conductor defends seating by noting the man had a seat while his wife stood for the trip. The exchange highlights commuter frustrations with transit conditions.

Quip Exchange Between Couple Cited in Chronicle

A witty dialogue shows a husband and wife trading barbs about jokes. The lines imply a lighthearted marital tease with a mutual quick retort.

Death Lingers in Fair Pianist's Passing

Report notes the pianist known as Noble died under mysterious circumstances at a fair event. Residents recall the incident with somber interest as authorities begin inquiries.

Nelson

Mrs Smart and Mrs Blunt Exchange Witty Banter

A lighthearted snippet shows Mrs Smart declaring a truth about reputation and company, while Mrs Blunt responds with a quip about timing and departure, capturing a domestic humor exchange.

As He Saw Her New Assistant

An exchange in a store shows a customer asking to see the manager and a new assistant joking about the customer as a "lady of no account" in a brief, humorous social interaction.

Spiders Cited As Cause Of Cobwebs In House

A light humorous dialogue features Mary asking why the ceiling bears cobwebs and Clever Deduction answering there must be spiders in the house, implying a playful or detective tone.

Judge presses for exact age in courtroom exchange

A judge asks a defendant for her precise age, insisting time is critical. The exchange underscores the pressure of timing in the case as the demand for exact numbers intensifies the moment.

Boy Stares Down Fat Man on Overcrowded Train

In a crowded railway coach a small boy fixates on a portly man opposite. The fat man asks why, and the boy replies there is nowhere else to look, delivering a terse exchange on a cramped journey.

Living Proof Quip Sparks Surprise About Age

A short exchange features a doctor remarking a patient will live to seventy, while the patient protests he already is seventy, prompting the physician to reaffirm the point with a sly punchline.

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