War era reconversion moves advance through Congress
The Iowa District 1 report notes bills on postwar peace and unemployment compensation progress, with closes of tax and revenue discussions in Washington. It cites demobilization timelines, rationing outlooks, and anticipated troop draws, plus a Christmas mail drive and a Census based voting note for women.
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Congress
America
House
Washington
George
Ways and Means Committee
War Food Administration
Armed Services
Germany
Japan
Aurelia Paper Notice on Subscription Renewal
Published every Thursday and entered as second class matter at the post office at Aurelia Iowa. Notice The paper does not stop at expiration date unless we are so notified and subscribers who continue to accept paper will be under obligation to pay for same.
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Aurelia
Iowa
Fisherman Nets Catfish and One Dollar Bill
The Kentucky Department of Conservation notes fishing profits. Carl Heinisch catches a five pound catfish and a one dollar bill on his trotline in the Ohio River. He plans to donate the bill to church yet keeps the catfish. Also advice on pulling sweet corn and other vegetables when ears are harvested to save soil moisture and fertility. Do not harbor free borders in your garden.
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Kentucky
Sentinel Want Ads Highlight Where and How to Advertise
The notice emphasizes advertising strategy with a focus on placement and presentation. It argues that choosing the right channel and format boosts response rates for Sentinel want ads.
Health Officials Urge Iowa Schools to Watch for Diphtheria and Smallpox
The Iowa state health department urged parents and school officials to stay alert for diphtheria and smallpox in classrooms this fall. Cases are rising this year, with 82 smallpox and 114 diphtheria cases reported so far, signaling a potential upward cycle. Vaccination prevents smallpox and immunization prevents diphtheria.
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Iowa
State Health Department
Pella Enforces Bicycle Licensing With Confiscations
City officials in Pella intensify bike licensing under a city ordinance. Police Chief Joe De Hoog confiscates unregistered bicycles and stores them at the city office awaiting owners. A citizen paid the ten cent fee and five cent fine to reclaim his bike. May or Frank Frush distributes license cards and Safe Bike Rider stickers to each applicant.
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Pella
Joe de Hoog
Frank Frush
No Field Corn for Now For Lawrence Jessen
Lawrence Jessen, formerly of Anamosa and now a Coxswain on a tanker in the Atlantic, writes his parents he longs to see a field of Iowa corn. His parents respond by sending dehydrated sweet corn to satisfy his wish as best they can.
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Lawrence Jessen
Iowa
Atlantic
C. B. Jessen
Land prices rise in Palo Alto county since 1865
Fred Kerber discovered a torn tax deed for land a mile north of Emmetsburg showing a purchase price of 3.56 dollars for the transfer of land at nine cents an acre. The property was sold to cover 1865 delinquent taxes. In contrast, two Palo Alto county farms recently sold for over 200 dollars per acre.
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Palo Alto
Fred Kerber
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Pullet Hatches Brood Near Stuart Belonging to Peterson
A white Rock pullet hatched February 22 appeared August 13 with a brood of nine chicks. The 54 month old pullet is owned by R. W. Peterson near Stuart.
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R. W. Peterson
Near
Stuart
Malaria Fever Development Timeline
The text explains how malaria develops: a mosquito picks up the parasite, it matures in the mosquito, then the parasite develops in the human host. Symptoms like chills and fever appear about 12 days after a bite, with a 30 day maximum.
Strong cattle and hog sales on Sioux City market week start
Strong price trends led to higher bids across cattle, hogs, and lambs at Sioux City. Stockers and feeders gained to 25 cents, with loads of 1 175 pound beeves at $18.00 and fat western lambs around $14.50, while Cherokee County shippers posted steady to higher results on steers and hogs.
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Sioux City
Cherokee County
A. R. Johnson
Clarence Sands
Ralph Pinkerton
Hugo Pecken Schneider
John Schreier
W. C. Mortensen
Simple Pleasures of Playful Motor Discovery
A one year old explores outdoors using grass sand and sticks learning through repeated practice. He conquers a lawn chair by climbing over and down eleven times, gaining strength and confidence while toys fade from focus. This everyday activity shows how children build muscles and enjoy success.
What You Buy With WAR BENDS
Sunday morning churchgoers face vacant choir seats as war takes the young. Chaplains and choirs are aboard ships and Army centers. Hymnals have been distributed to service members and a portion of War Bond savings funds spiritual welfare.
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U.S. Treasury Department
Military nurses gain officer rank and pay in history
In 1847 military surgeons were made commissioned officers and could appoint nurses for army hospitals with set pay. By 1861 legislation recognized women nurses in the army and fixed their pay at 40 cents a day with rations.
Portuguese Recognition Marks Early US Portugal Ties
The United States and Portugal first exchanged diplomatic contacts 154 years ago. In 1790 President Washington appointed Col. David Humphreys of Derby Connecticut as minister, after a prior stint with Washington at Mount Vernon and service in Paris in 1784 with Jefferson.
Pioneer Oliver Loving Born in Kentucky Foresaw Texas Trails
Oliver Loving born in Hopkins county Kentucky moved to Texas and settled in Jack county. He led the first Texas cattle drive to Chicago in 1858 and later attempted drives to Santa Fe. After an 1860s attack by Comanche, he was wounded but survived, sending his partner away as he believed himself fatally harmed.
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Oliver Loving
Hopkins County
Texas
Jack County
Loving
Chicago
Santa Fe
N. M
Wash Guidelines for Foundation Garments
Wash foundation garments after a day’s wear or twice weekly. Use lukewarm water and mild suds. Do not soak elasticized garments more than 10 minutes or rub. Gently brush soiled areas on fabric girdles and rinse until clear. Roll lengthwise, lay on towel or hang to dry away from heat and sunlight. Only all cotton girdles dry fastest in shade.
Open kettle canning cautions for safety and spoilage
Open kettles are generally satisfactory for pickle relishes preserves and jams but should never be used for nonacid vegetables meat poultry or fish due to spoilage and poisoning risk. Fruits and tomatoes are not approved because of recontamination danger before sealing of jars.
Enzymes in Fresh Produce Affect Ripening and Decay
Enzymes present in fresh fruits vegetables and meats speed chemical changes. They help fruits and vegetables ripen but also hasten decay later. Cooking and canning destroy enzymes, so faster canning better preserves texture and flavor. In peas and corn these enzymes act quickly, reducing sweetness hour by hour.
Gargled Health: Doctors Back Fruit Juice Mouth Rinse Idea
Medical experts suggest gargling with fresh fruit juices may be healthier and tastier than conventional mouthwash, arguing added vitamins and natural flavors improve oral care.
Youth Driver Test Teaches Lesson on Responsibility
A young applicant faced a police ride along during a driving test. The officer denied a permit citing overconfidence and cockiness. After a firm yet friendly lecture, the youth departed discouraged and was told to return in a few days for another try.
Fireman Discovers Oiling Mixup On Sunday Morning Fire
Mediapolis firefighter Niehaus rushed to a 6 30 am blaze and only realized after reaching for cigarettes that he had put on his overalls inside out hind side to front.
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Niehaus
Mediapolis
Giant catfish tale stirs Sabula Gazette story
The Sabula Gazette quotes George Ulmer recalling a hot spell sighting on the Mississippi River. He claims a giant catfish floated on its back with one fin shading its eyes with a clam shell and the other fanning a companion shell.
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Mississippi River
The
Sabula Gazette
George Ulmer
Blood donors share August 3 donation tale
Henry Timm of Thornton gave one pint at Clear Lake blood bank on August 3. His son Pfc. Roy Timm, stationed in England, also donated a pint on the same day.
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Henry Timm
Thornton
Clear Lake
Timm
Pfc
Roy Timm
England
Wheat crop in 1944 up sharply from 1943 in Canada
Canada’s 1944 wheat harvest shows a significant rise over 1943 levels. Classified items note production trends and market signals affecting farmers and grain traders.
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Canada
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