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"What a Custom—They Walk Around in Their Pants and Wear a Skirt Over Their Faces!"
October
1
1943
David Huffine
"What a Custom—They Walk Around in Their Pants and Wear a Skirt Over Their Faces!"
October
1
1943
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"What a Custom—They Walk Around in Their Pants and Wear a Skirt Over Their Faces!"
October
1
1943
David Huffine
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