Army Trucks For Farm Use War Time Notice
The farmer in critical need of a truck may apply to his county AAA Committee for a used army truck. Based on applications on hand and investigation, AAA offices prepare letters certifying needs for available trucks and authorize dealers to negotiate and buy for resale to approved applicants. WFA warns that scarce trucks will reach few essential agricultural users for some time.
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AAA
War Food Administration
WFA
4 H Club Delegates Set $25 War Bond Goal in Stillwater
Four hundred eighty delegates at a 4 H club convention in Stillwater Oklahoma aim to secure at least one $25 War Bond from each member's personal earnings and plan to promote bond sales to family and neighbors.
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Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma
Farm Vets, War Workers Targeted for Postwar Farms
The Interbureau Committee of the Department of Agriculture outlines postwar plans to place veterans war workers and farm youth on farms. It estimates 350 000 new family farms could arise in five years with intensified land development and up to 390 000 more in ten years via reclamation.
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Interbureau Committee
Department of Agriculture
United States
War Production Board relaxes rules on civilian galvanized ware
Easings allow civilian use of galvanized pails buckets tubs wash boilers funnels garb age cans ash cans fire shovels coal scuttles and related items by adjusting iron and steel type restrictions.
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War Production Board
Plentiful Foods Forecast For July Across Regions
The War Food Administration notes July supply abundance for eggs canned and wax beans frozen vegetables dry soups peanut butter citrus marmalade soya flour grits flour and bread macaroni spaghetti noodles oatmeal and rye breakfast foods. Fresh apricots will be plentiful on the Pacific Coast and fresh snap beans in the Eastern U S. Peaches should be plentiful in July and August.
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WFA
Pacific Coast
U. S
Low Cost Clothing Prices Set by WPB
The Office of Price Administration announces new low cost clothing items with WPB guidance. Cotton house dresses rise to $1.49 while women's cotton slips are $0.65 and men's shirts at $1.39. men's shorts cost $0.39. Fabrics are allocated for July through September production.
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WPB
Office of Price Administration
Disabled Veterans to Get Training and Counseling
Disabled veterans of the present war may apply for job counseling and vocational training and rehabilitation at centers to be established at colleges and universities nationwide. The Veterans Administration and the Office of War Mobilization will provide free transportation meals medical service aptitude tests and professional advice. The first center will open at the College of the City of New York.
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Veterans Administration
Office of War Mobilization
College of the City of
New York
Shortages Hit Everyday Goods Across Civilians Items
Severe civilian shortages are reported in Washtubs alarm clocks window screening and flashlights with milder shortages in flashlight batteries clothes pins boilers egg beaters pails radio tubes and umbrellas. Mild shortages extend to wood and coal stoves thermos bottles baby carriages mops rope bedsprings and bobbie pins.
OPA Eyes Wage Ceilings for Independent Farm Contractors
The OPA may set wage ceilings for independent farm contractors providing services on farms where the War Food Administration has set maximum wage rates for farm workers. Car rationing is not planned currently. WPB states unused farmer Pr-19 certificates retain value for farm supplies, and OWI notes 25.5 percent rise in first quarter travel year over last. Railways may cancel reservations or train service to aid disabled personnel. restrictions may apply to passengers and attendants.
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OPA
War Food Administration
WPB
OWI
ODT
Remove Advertising Signs From Missouri Highways
The Missouri State Highway Commission urged all political parties candidates and businesses to keep highway right of way free from campaign posters and signs. Patrols will remove unauthorized signs to prevent traffic hazards and preserve roadside beauty.
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Missouri State Highway Commission
Department
Missouri
War era hiring: local WMC directs male workers through USES
Effective July 1 all male workers except agricultural fits must be hired via WMC United States Employment Service or with local WMC consent. Brookfield MO office serves Linn, Macon and Sullivan counties and prioritizes war job needs. Women and underage males are exempt from the priority referral.
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WMC
United States Employment Service
R. F. Fletcher
Brookfield
Linn
Macon
Sullivan
Fletcher
USFS
Wmcuses
N. Main St
Milan
Local Visitors and Family Gatherings Across Town
Mrs Edith Henderson and son Harold from near Pollock visited relatives with sister Mrs Willie Grindstaff. Cymanthia Breeding and Loyd Breeding and Mrs Joe Brownfield from Cora spent Sunday with Tom Breeding's family. Buckhart of Milan visited with Tommy Breeding and attended a local show. Lyndall Smith of Kansas City is visiting. J E Hollenbeck visited relatives and attended the Maggart funeral. Mrs Bertha Scheppee and daughter from Chicago visited relatives here last week.
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Edith Henderson
Harold
Near
Pollock
Willie Grindstaff
Cymanthia
Loyd
Joe Brownfield
Cora
Tom
Bertha Scheppee
Chicago
Soldiers gain simplification in war ration books
The Office of Price Administration announces two changes for armed forces. Servicemen who eat most meals at home and lack military meals can now obtain War Ration Book Four, avoiding monthly special ration currency applications. They also no longer must present War Ration Book Three when applying for Book Four.
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Office of Price Administration
Independence Day Remembrance Calls for Simple Liberty
The article contrasts July 4 celebrations with a century and a half of nationhood, recalling 1776 and the creation of a more complex modern society. It argues people still seek justice and rights once defined by the thirteen colonies, urging continued dedication to liberty.
Jefferson Draft and Declaration The Simple Truths
The draft of the Declaration of Independence faced edits by the committee and Congress over three days as Jefferson prayed that his argument would endure. On July 4th Congress debated and, by evening, affirmed the equality life liberty and pursuit of happiness as enduring truths worth dying for.
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Jefferson
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Alldey
Farm method ends bindweed infestation with dense cane plot
Charles Tate northwest from Purdin reports he has nearly eliminated bindweed by years of drilling heavy cane seed, triple row sowing, and cutting for hay after frost. The thick stand smothers remaining weeds as frost ends growth.
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Charles Tate
Purdin
Calf Feeding Device Cuts Scours by Slow Milk Method
Ray Kelly of Enterprize Township uses a milking machine insert placed near the bucket bottom to hand feed calves. The device acts as a nipple enabling controlled milk flow, reducing overfeeding and rapid drinking which previously caused common calf scours.
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Ray Kelly
Enterprize Township
Feed Efficiency: Milk and Corn Ratios for Hogs
Three to five pounds of skim milk equal one pound of corn in hog feeding. The note outlines a liquid dairy byproduct efficiency comparison for livestock rations and suggests milk can substitute corn at this ratio.
Missouri Experiments Show Males Endure Heat in Feed Trials
Two year experiments at the Missouri Experiment Station indicate that males receiving corn and hay endure hard work in hot weather as well as those receiving other feed. The study analyzes labor effort and environmental stress on workers under varying rations.
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Missouri
Balancing Feed for Draft Animals and Salt Access
The text notes adding oats to the grain ration improves variety and bulk for horses and mining animals. It advises work horses and mules have constant access to salt, particularly in hot weather when they sweat heavily.
Prairie Seminary Forms 4-H Club
The Prairie Seminary community forms the Seminary 4-H Club under Community Club Leader Stella Mae Blender. Kathryn Snyder leads the sewing project with members Dolores Shanks Arlene Smith Phyllis Stone Doris Blender Ora Lee Shanks J G Shanks and Janet Stone. They welcome new members aged 9 to 21.
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Prairie Seminary
Seminary
Stella Mae Blender
Kathryn Snyder
Sewing
Dolores Shanks
Arlene Smith
Phyllis Stone
Doris Blender
Ora Lee Shanks
J. G. Shanks
Janet Stone
Canning Yields From Vegetables And Fruits Listed
The text lists expected canning yields for vegetables and fruits. From vegetables such as string beans and matoes to lima beans and from fruits including blackberries raspberries gooseberries grapes and peaches, the amounts per bushel crate gallon or pound are given as quarts pints and quarts ranges.
Sugar timing lowers iced tea sugar by half
A note suggests adding sugar after steeping tea reduces needed sugar by about 50 percent. This method changes sweetness perception and can cut overall sugar usage in iced tea.
Maintain Crisp Cabbage By Upright Head In Water
To keep cabbage crisp, set the head upright in a shallow dish or pan of water. This lets the leaves absorb moisture through the stem end.
Desserts on Rationing meeting held at Brookfield
Fifteen women from ten Extension Clubs gathered Friday June 23 for the Desserts on Rationing meeting in Brookfield. Mrs. Letha Jopling the State Extension Nutritionist from Columbia led the session with help from Mrs. Russell Zagrodsky of Linneus.
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Brookfield
Letha Jopling
Columbia
Russell Zagrodsky
Linneus
Rationing Update for Meat Cheese Butter and Fats
Announcement lists Red Stamps AS 8 through TS valid indefinitely and Red Stamps V8 V8 and WS valid June 4 with no expiry. Indicates current rationing status for meat cheese butter and fats.
Canned and Processed Foods Stamp Schedule
The notice lists sugar and food stamps with issue dates and values for home canning and general use. It covers Blue Stamps A8 to V8, Sugar Stamp No. 30 through 32, plus Stamp No. 40 in Book IV and Spare Stamp 37. It also notes Airplane shoe stamps No. 1 and No. 2 in Book 3 with acceptance rules.
Coupon notes for fuel licenses and gallon limits
Coupon No. 11lin A sheets allow 3 gallons through June 21 with license number and state registration. Coupons B38 B4 and C3 C4 permit 5 gallons each.
Fuel and Tire Ration Note for Periods Four and Five
Period 4 coupon valid February 8 to September 30 for 10 gallons per unit. Period 5 coupon valid February 8 to September 30 for 10 gallons per unit. Tire inspection record must be kept to secure tires and renewal of gasoline ration.
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Unkle
Rip van Winkle
Teasday
Ben
Wensday
Crick
Ian Jake
Hospitale
Joe Perry
Ralph Rogers County
Merle Costigan
Home Dem
Tarawa Salerno
Cassino
Citizens Savings Bank
U. S. Treasury
Trea Department
War Advertising Council
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