Uncle Cal Notes Government Pamphlets in 1940s Letter
A humorous letter from Uncle Cal of Caribou critiques postwar government pamphlets and home economics tips. He mocks a Home Economics Division guide on bed making and ironing socks, jokes about voter science aids and the Health Department’s claim about a mind tired from work, and ends by urging readers to send in editorials.
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Washington
Rip
U Standards
How
Bureau of
Ed Doolittle
Bureau of Standards
Zeke Grubb
Hookum
Daniel Boone
Clem Webster
Health Department
Clem
Uncle Cal
Scooters Deemed Unlawful On Idaho Roads
Commissioner E R Hopper declared operation of motor scooters and tote-goats on Idaho highways illegal and unsafe. He noted misinterpretations of licensing statutes for motor-driven miniature cars and go carts and stressed many fail lighting and brake standards.
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Idaho
E. R. Hopper
Hopper
Thores
Responding to Eds View on School Finances
Elmer Crowley Executive Secretary of Idaho Education Association writes to dispute an editorial claim that school funds are mismanaged. He defends public access to financial records, audits of all funds, and reporting requirements, and asserts the association supports proper accounting and legislative efforts while urging cooperation with the press.
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North Side News
Jerome
Idaho Education Association
Poer
Idaho
Bureau of Public Accounts
State Board of Education
Idaho School Interscholastic Activities Association
Press Association
Elmer
Crowley
What Other Editors Are Saying About Education and Fear
A reflective piece from a parent about sending a seven year old to school. The father worries for his daughter's safety, asks drivers to slow near schools, and urges the community to protect children while acknowledging daily parental responsibilities.
How to Run a Newspaper Reader Desires
A Montana editor replies to a reader questionnaire listing items readers want in weekly newspapers. The tongue in cheek piece evokes front page focus on city government coverage and feature articles, with personal notes on names and relationships as examples.
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Eaicer
Montana
Enon
Soda Springs Golf Club's Nine Holes Open To Members
Six years after reorganizing Soda Springs Golf Club has rehabilitated 80 acres of arid land into a nine hole course with rolling green fairways and greens. Over 32,000 dollars has been spent on maintenance and upgrades aided by donated labor and free heavy machinery. The club now counts more than 200 members and attracts numerous visiting golfers who pay to play. The organization is nearly debt free, reflecting strong financial health.
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Soda Springs Golf Club
Soda Springs golf course praised as top Idaho nine holes
Statewide recognition for Soda Springs top grass course is urged as maintenance keeps the 36 par 3215 yard nine hole layout highly regarded. Assignable individual memberships are available with free passes for unmarried youths under two.
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Soda Springs
Tommorow
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