Along the R F D and a Lady’s Call for Help
A Mississippi letter writer describes requests to find companions or husbands for rural women. Some offer shelter and shared costs, others include cash, but few replies include stamped envelopes. The writer, supporting three children, asks readers to consider the Easter Seals drive to aid crippled children while sharing personal observations of life at Shady Rest with garden mischief and hanging baskets and plans for spring care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Lette
Eec
Dale
Jessie
Lose Ugly Fat In Ten Days Or Money Back
Public notice-style ad for DIATRON a weight loss aid claiming hunger curb without diet or exercise. Guarantees weight loss in first package or money back. price listed at $3.00 with Petal Drug Store. Petal Mail orders noted.
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Petal Drug Store
Petal
Lambs and Lambs and Easter Seals Appeal
A rural column describes lambs calf antics and garden chores. The Stevens family celebrates lambs while sharing a call to support Easter Seals and aid a crippled child. A clay bank by a branch is noted as a setting for continued page six.
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Maters
Stevens
Letter to Mr East from a journalism graduate in 1957
A 1957 letter from Robert Quesenberry of Elmhurst New York to Mr East references March 1956 and May 31 1956 letters and mentions reading a newspaper article about East in the REPORTER. He notes being a University of Illinois journalism graduate and recalls vivid classroom memories of instructors and professors speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Quesenberry
Mr. East
University of Illinois
Big Brother "Tubby Chubby" praises southern steadfastness
Richard J H lauds Mr Morrison's foresight and Big Brother as a symbol of Magnolia strength. He condemns subversive acts and praises press integrity while noting postwar struggles. The piece defends bold economic commentary and urges pride in courageous journalism.
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Morrison
Big Brother
Alabama
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Political Printing Hub Printing Co
Agnes
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Pascagoula
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D. East
Elmhurst, N. Y
Central Battery Company
Southeastern Materials Co
Beng
Jean Morrison
Cour
United States
Richard J. H
Southern Bell
Ariners
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