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Word: thriftier (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...home for the purchase of war bonds and to guarantee a secure future when they do return. In fact, the old cry that war ruins men is a lot of bunk as far as I have been able to observe. I believe that the soldiers here are more sober, thriftier, and go to church more than an equal number of civilians do. If a man comes through combat without physical harm I believe that he will be a much better man than he was before the Army service; he will be better able to cope with the problems that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Aug. 16, 1943 | 8/16/1943 | See Source »

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