Fragmented reminiscences and local notices unfold in wartime column
A sprawling, partial reminiscence lists relatives, service members, and community events. It notes residents in Texas towns visiting kin, new subscribers, and veterans adjusting after overseas service. The piece wanders through anecdotes of families, shops, and local life amid wartime turmoil.
War era farm machinery and supplies shortages noted
A 1945 report from the War Food Administration highlights scarce new farm machinery parts and equipment, with production lagging behind schedules. Emphasis is on conserving feed, seed, flour, and fertilizer, while proper bag handling and storage are urged to protect shipments from weather and pests.
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Amoosing
Wir Pood
Mir An Thera
Baer
Jobson
Devor
Governor's Reception Shrouded in Formalities in Austin
A traditional reception in Austin drew members of the Lamtdenes and other officials. The event, hosted by Fel ED, highlighted ceremonial duties and public service as key themes. Attendees included local dignitaries and invited guests from various agencies.
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Austin
Ie Lamtdenes
Second War Cost Seven Times That of First Conflict
New York February 11 Treasury Secretary Morgenthau said since Pearl Harbor the United States faces war costs totaling 238 billion dollars. He noted that about 46 percent is raised through taxes and the number of individual income taxpayers has jumped from 4.5 million to 50 million, illustrating democratic financing of the war.
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New York
Pearl Harbor
United States
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
A. F. IL Re
Sear Fisbieill
N.Y
Forest fires rage in East Texas piney woods
Planes report ongoing woodland blazes with high winds and dry weather hindering suppression efforts. An incomplete tally lists 1,298 fires, with 25 reported Friday and more than 6 on Thursday as civil air patrol and Texas forest patrol pilots monitor the outbreaks. John Standefer of A and M College visited home folks over the weekend.
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Acress College Station
East Texas
Forest Service
Civil Air Patrol
Texas Forest Parol
Veterans GI bill education benefits explained in detail
Washington report explains that qualified veterans may pursue any approved course at any learning institution with tuition paid by the government up to $500 yearly. Subsistence, books, and laboratory costs are provided, with extra allowances for dependents. Continuation of benefits depends on age and service time, valid for up to four years plus time served. Texas public schools receive $4,164,801 from the available school fund, with $25 per capita apportioned. further payments expected in March.
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Washington
Texas Public Schools
Auston
Tema
Fle
le A. Woot
Cancer myths debunked by doctors in midwest column
Dr. Cox states cancer is not contagious and not caused by foods, electricity, or vermin. He warns against single-injury theories and emphasizes early diagnosis with mole or wart changes, x ray, radium or surgery as treatment options. DECORAH IOWA February report notes Anna Mae Sorenson, Luther College honor roll student.
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Gox
Raulim
Cox
Decorah
Towa
Anna Mae Borewon
Mire
Sorenson
Anita
Clifton
Luther College Ss
Mine Sorenson
Luther
Fyving Literary Society
Ratomnation, Union
Mission Society and Economies Club
Local readers renew newspaper subscriptions and visits noted
A string of readers and residents, including Mrs Henry Artitt and Mrs Von Gilmore, renew subscriptions and frequent the paper offices. H A Moore, J W Williams and others are mentioned in calls and deliveries around town as the paper maintains regular service and reader engagement.
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Leon Beewoan
Plapper
Aray
Mira P. E. Danaby
Gus Seeston
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Moody
Crosher
J.A. Cheatham
Wither
Mos
Joe E. Cheatham
Cheatham
Texas
Mate
Collins
Huntville
Relonda
Sandra
Tuntaville
Edgar C. Finstad
Uncle Sumter
Edgar
Germany
Japan
Gus Thiele
Louis Eckert
Max Landgraf
W. G. Tilmans
Fail Gerlach
Giddings
Wy Burton
Gus Jaroefunk
Jaroscevall
Thiele
Round Top
Burton
Waller
Houston
Waldack
John L. Lewin le
Vieira
Pantheon
Aporte
John Standefer
A. and
ML College
John
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I Clifton Poultry
Anna Mae Sorenson
Willie Canateson
Tom Calila
New Orleans
Aoe Saughteray
Eialtingy
Anatin
Andres Jofrerson
Marcelle Moore
Jay
Ean
Sean
Mountain Valley
Wes
Sablong
Cray
Pend
Ty Bohne
Crantiie Gap
Fels
H. A. Moore
von Gilmore
Turnéewrille
Bontoy
Henry Artitt
Metrepwe Rpnralescog
J. W. Williams
Miles