Thelma and Lowell's Diary: September 26, 1943

The Sunday newspaper is full of news; NOLA surpasses war bond goal

Their diary entry is limited to rides (14 cents) and eats (40 cents). I can imagine that on this Sunday Thelma and Lowell spent a leisurely few hours reading the Times-Picayune, a satisfying 98 pages of news, ads, and, of course, “funnies.”

There was much excitement as New Orleans had surpassed its goal in the Third War Loan drive. To read on, you’ll need to be a paid subscriber. Click below to upgrade and take full advantage of bootleggers.substack.com.