Curtailment of Autos to Be Followed by Other Materials
The Office of Production Management orders limits on alcohol in consumer products after April 1 and directs distillers to switch to corn or grain sources. Sugar prices may rise once stocks run down, while dairies are urged to repair existing trucks and trim delivery routes. Lead restrictions cut civilian uses from caskets to toys, and OPM calls for waste paper salvage and boosted war worker output with a larger role for women.
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Office of Production Management
Britain
OPM
Office of Price Administration
America
Sidney Hillman
OPA
Defense Transportation
Joseph B. Hastinan
Hastman
Local character eviction and arrests near Clare
Merrick Street Detroit residents from CCC Camp Paradise were accused of leaving without leave and heading south from Clare. State Police and Clare officials captured them, returned them to Clare, and remanded Maxwell, Edwards, and Steele to jail after pleas of guilty. Separate case involves Floyd Cook of Edmore, charged with writing a rubber check to Clare Standish Livestock Auction Yards. bond set at 2000 dollars with examination postponed.
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Harrison
Maxwell
Mt. Pleasant
Edwards
Steele
Kyle McKinnon
Clare County
Floyd Cook
Edmore
Clare-Standish
Kyle McKinn
State Savings Bank of
Stanton
Lloyd Cook
Cook
Justice McKinnon
Perfect Attendance Notables At West Grant School
West Grant School notes perfect attendance for the third marking period including Ted Benic Helen Berber June Barber Esther Benic Evelyn Stockton Lloyd Battles and Naomi Battles. First semester perfect attenders were Helen Barber June Barber Hather Beric Lloyd Battles and Naomi Battles.
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West Grant School News
Ted Benic
Helen Berber
June Barber
Esther Benic
Evelyn Stockton
Lloyd Battles
Naomi Battles
Helen Barber
Hather Beric
Vera Prima Vera Wood Species Note
A fragmented note describes Vera Prima Vera as a catalpa family wood, grown in Mexico and varying white to mahogany in color, claiming it shares rich qualities with gatinwood and related hard woods.
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Catalpa
Mexico
Impressed Stranger Reaches For Connection Aboard Train
A young man tries to strike up a conversation with a handsome girl on a train after she eyes him intently. He notes a possible shared past and moves to her side, only to be reminded of a prior incident when a car was stolen and the pair share a tense, awkward moment as others snicker.
Thought Reversed A South Carolina tale of doubt after acquittal
A man saved from horse stealing conviction by his lawyer’s plea is acquitted by a jury. The lawyer then asks for an honor bright admission of theft. The man responds with a skeptical retort about the jury and the speech that led to his acquittal.
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South
Carolina
Honor Bright
Joe
Sallers
Father’s remark on age and paying bills
Dialogue hints at a father’s warning about aging quickly once financial support starts. The exchange centers on perceived youth and the loom of responsibility. No additional context provided.
Swanker Requests Hurricanes in Hurry at Local Shop
Swanker tells the shop proprietor he is in a hurry and asks to see canes. The shopman, flustered, calls his assistant Williams to show the customer some hurricanes.
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Swanker
Williams
Bride Complains of Tough Flour in Pie Incident
In a comic exchange the bride complains the flour was tough and unable to cut, while the gro cer questions the claim. The anecdote highlights domestic mishaps over baking and a humorous exchange in a local shop.
City Boy's Country Visit Sparks Rural Chatter
A playful exchange between City Boy Freddy and a companion about a country visit. Freddy recalls plentiful fruits like apples peaches watermelons though he jokes the “sojourn” results aren’t ripe yet. The light dialogue captures rustic humor and local tone.
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Freddy
A Little Car Adrift in Mud Roams the Night
A fragment hints at a small car stuck in mud up to the hub with no return home. The verse evokes wandering and displacement as a brief scene from daily life.
That's Different Excuse Me Can I Speak To Your Typewriter
Dialogue fragment shows a man asking to speak to a typewriter and being told she is engaged. He replies with a tease about being the person she is engaged to. The brief exchange suggests a humorous or flirtatious mood in a social setting.
Quote about self praise and friends exposing flaws
A brief remark notes that he often praises himself while stating friends will reveal his faults. The line highlights a push and pull between self perception and trusted outside opinions.
Who Tells the Truth About Heaven and the Circus
In a dialog, Jimmy asks his father who is telling the truth between his Sunday school teacher and his own claim about going to Heaven or the circus. The exchange contrasts religious instruction with a child’s wry logic, highlighting a humorous parental moment.
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Jimmy
Thear Smith Returns from Nevada with New Peach o Reno Wife
Thear Smith has returned from Nevada and reportedly finalized a divorce. He reportedly brought back a new wife described as a Peach o Reno, with local intrigue over the marital status.
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Thear Smith
Nevada
Scott
Reno
Wise Girl Edith and Mr Johnson Exchange Pleasantries
A playful exchange unfolds as Edith jokes about names with Mr Johnson. He asks to be called by his first name, she replies that his last name is good enough for her, in a lighthearted social moment.
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Edith
Mr. Johnson
Turning Leaves and Hair Care Talk Echoes at Home
An elderly speaker comments on autumn foliage while a child asks why autumn leaves lack the shiny treatment their mother uses on hair. The exchange captures a domestic moment blending seasonal imagery with everyday family dialogue.
Fetanaha Mistake Review Sheds Light on Hourlong Gap
A garbled OCR fragment suggests a misstep by Fetanaha and an hourlong gap discussed yesterday. It notes inquiry to Webbs about progress and possible delays affecting a project or meeting.
So Miss Grimes Is Married At Last
A brief exchange hints at the marriage of Miss Grimes and mentions her father’s reaction. The dialogue suggests domestic news with light, humorous framing.
Bark Beetles Threaten To Invade Eleven States
A stamford Connecticut warning says bark beetles may invade eleven eastern states damaged by forest fires. Experts warn weakened, half burned trees invite infestation that has killed timber worth billions over 50 years and may spread 80 to 100 miles from burned areas. Early cutting and vigilant monitoring are recommended to prevent out of control spread.
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Stamford
Conn
United States
E. Porter Felt
New York State
Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories
Adirondacks
Salt Pork Packs Stop Bleeding Says Doctor
Dr Alfred Jared Cone of Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis reports salt pork packs are invaluable for hemorrhage. In severe nosebleeds or post operative cases salt pork plugs stop bleeding when other methods fail and prevent recurrence. They are cheap accessible comfortable and do not disintegrate when kept in brine.
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Alfred Jared Cone
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis
Cone
Silk Worm Silk Glands and Cocoon Formation
The silk worm secretes silk as a viscous fluid from two lateral glands. The secreted silk is combined in one thread that hardens quickly to form a cocoon around the pupa. Domesticated worms allow reelable thread after soaking in warm water. Raw silk contains 20 to 30 percent sericin, which is removed by boiling to produce fine white silk. natural color silk retains more glue.
Chain, Independent Stores Census Counts Retail Outlets
The 1939 census of retail trade tallies 125,195 stores owned by chains and 1,624,665 dependent outlets.
Lawyer Presidents Count Narrowed to Twenty Two
A historical note confirms that twenty two of the United States Presidents have practiced law. It highlights the legal background common among leaders and mentions notable figures who pursued legal careers before entering the White House.
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United States
Citizens State Bank Reports Prosperous Year in Clare Michigan
The Citizens State Bank of Clare closes a strong year with about 2 000 depositors and plans for continued growth. The bank emphasizes FDIC and Federal Reserve membership, modern vaults, a new directors room, expanded banking space, and wartime defense bond support as it serves a thriving community.
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Citizens State Bank of
Clare
Michigan
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve Banking System
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Mount Pleasant
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Broadway
North Star Grocery Company
Monarch
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Lux Soap
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