Occupy Japan for Army Post Is Not My Idea
A wartime letter humorously protests occupying Japan after World War II. The writer mocks unfamiliar customs, Japanese fashion, and religion, jokes about preferring Germany, and imagines humorous peacetime scenes with children armed for play. The piece reflects postwar role ambivalence with sharp satire.
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Mrs Beulah Hankins Praises Faultless Starch
Indianapolis housewife Mrs Beulah Hankins writes a humorous letter praising Faultless Starch for saving time and effort on laundry and ironing. She ironed for a four year old and eight month old twins, keeping clothes white and smooth. The ad urges busy readers to ask grocers for Faultless Starch to make hot starch without cooking.
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Beulah Hankins
S. Collier
Faultless Starch Company
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