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    United States Memorial Day - Our Day To Honor Our Dead - Honor Them Here - WWii

    FYI: We consider this day May 28th each year in the United States of America annually as a time to mourn our dead.
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    United States Memorial Day - Our Day To Honor Our Dead - Honor Them Here - WWii

    WWII, My Grandfather, my wives Grandfather Navy Survived. My great uncles Walter - 3rd Army 71st Infantry Deceased Ellis - battle of the bulge (Belgium) 75th Infantry Deceased
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    How many suits do you own?

    My body has not changed significantly in 15 years, + or -. I am 45 now and I can still wear a 42-44 R. So that said, 9 suits plus jackets.
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    Help with horsehide jacket label....

    Sorry Captain Obvious: lower label is :front quarter. As in front quarter hide. Really need more overall pictures.
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    Hair cuts

    Yes definitely, short from the top of the ear down. Remember folks from this era are dirt poor. So mainly very short or short enough to look good and save money. Next time just take a picture of someone who has your desired hair style to the stylist.
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    Tie clip / tie bar

    My grandfather worked for sears from 1948-1970 and had a a ton of tie bars including those to promote craftsman tools.
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    Collar Bars

    Can you please post a picture?
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    Thumb's Up for Dickies 1922 Pants

    I believe most people on this site are not primarily focused on cost vs. value.
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    Thumb's Up for Dickies 1922 Pants

    Last I saw all the vintage Dickies pants were sold out. Perhaps they are once again available.
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    How to wear a wrist watch?

    I have always thought this was a cool combo. of two colors. http://www.fredawatchstraps.com/hirschmemento.html
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    How to wear a wrist watch?

    In all due respect a band or bracelet is normally made of metal. A strap is leather or other natural material. Although I would prefer to match my belt, shoes etc. w/ my watch strap many folks have only one or two watches so that is not possible. Also their are many other colors available other...
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    cleaning straw hats

    How To Clean A Sweat Stained Straw Fedora? Greetings, when I was in Colorado for my aunts funeral I picked up a 50's fedora. I really sweat alot during the summer and it already had been used hard, so decided to wear it when it was very hot. It now has dark stains on the straw around the...
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    This or That

    Definitely regular! Classic motorcycle jacket Buco J24 or Schott one star ?
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    NPR: What Killed Men's Hats?

    I see kids wearing COOL stocking caps and Uggs knee heigh boots w/ shorts. It was formally flip-flops instead of Ugg's. Its not totally about comfort but about trends. The common thing w/ all these fads. You can wear your house slippers, shorts, or get out of bed and put on a knit cap and be...
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    NPR: What Killed Men's Hats?

    Yes that is true regarding Euro. sneakers and colors. We observed really bright colored athletics being worn by all types of fashionable young males.
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    NPR: What Killed Men's Hats?

    We have friends in England and Spain. They said, time and again americans can be easily spotted. Primarily athletic shoes and baseball caps. Also according to them we talk audibly loud on the train and the underground in contrast to the locals.
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    NPR: What Killed Men's Hats?

    I think their is a general trend towards informal and ultimately what is the most comfortable to wear. After all most senior citizens here in the states wear athletic/running shoes daily just like their grand kids. Going along w/ comfort and simplicity once the hat is on the head most likely...
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    The Doggy Bag

    The question normally is are you done or finished. i reply I would like to take the rest home. If it is the main course or the bread to go w/ it yes. Salad always no for me. Desert always yes if we would like.
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    Who Did You Just See Live?

    Jimmy Buffet 4-17-12 here in Des Moines Iowa, Wells Fargo Arena. Their was a all day beach party outside the stadium. I think we were the only sober people in the place.
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    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    Drive inn theatres. All are gone here in Des Moines, Iowa. Although I think Marshalltown and Fort Dodge still regularly operate theirs. I know you think we are way behind but land w/ in the city has been gobbled up quickly since 1980. Sadly many very old brick family daireys and farms have...

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