Thelma and Lowell's Diary: Dec. 4, 1943

They buy some medicine; Mrs. Roosevelt writes about 'The Squander Bug'

Dec 04, 2023

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On this Saturday, Lowell wrote down a short spending list, including $2.10 for medicine, and a notation about his paycheck. Apparently they did not make a shopping today, which was a bit unusual for a Saturday.

Maybe Thelma had taken to heart Eleanor Roosevelt’s “My Day” syndicated column, in which she wrote about a creature called “The Squander Bug.” Paid subscribers can read on about this curious World War II vermin. Click below to upgrade and pay just $5 a month for the full benefit of the diary.

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