A few weeks ago I wrote a column about an old issue of The Western Producer, dated Sept. 10, 1942. It was provided to us by a reader who wanted to ensure we looked after it, because the paper is in very good shape for a 69-year-old issue.
As I was readying the fragile copy for storage in our library, I took another look at the classified ad section and I found this item under the SWAP heading. I can’t help wondering about the situation that prompted placement of this ad.
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Prices had been softening for most of the previous month, but heading into the Labour Day long weekend, the price drops were startling.
Did a wife leave a husband, causing him to divest himself of her frivolities and concentrate on hunting or killing farm varmints?Did a wife die, prompting a heartbroken husband to trade off the gentle things that reminded him of her?
Did a husband go off to war, leaving his spouse responsible for providing food for the farm, with no time for sewing or listening to music? And if he did go to war, did he ever come back?
Such speculation is the lingering appeal of old issues. But please don’t respond to this ad. I doubt the deal is still available.
