Gibson elected chairman of defend America aiding allies group
Former Vermont senator Fred W. Gibson was chosen chairman of the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies by the executive committee national policy board and chapter heads after a four and a half hour meeting. He succeeds William Allen White of the Emporia Gazette, who resigned after criticism from committee members. The photo was taken in 1940.
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New York
N. Y
Fred W. Gibson
Vermont
Committee To Defend
America
National Policy Board
Wm. Allen White
Emporia
Kan
Shaker Furniture Roots in Religious Belief and Simplicity
The Shaker design arose as a reaction to a religious philosophy among the United Society of Believers. Across 11 communities in New York state and New England, members built starkly simple pieces famed for line and proportion. By 19th century, their numbers grew from 1,000 to about 6,000, with no shoddy work within their limits.
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New York State
New England
United Society of Believers In Christ
Annhee
James Whittaker
Hancock
Mass
Enfield
U S Car Builders Profit From Puerto Rico Trade
The Puerto Rico road program of the past 25 years spurred vehicle demand and industrial transport. From 1914 to 1920 over 15 million dollars funded highways, aiding the rise of motor trucks. In 1938 Puerto Rico imported 1504 autos and 1138 trucks, with autos per family at 21.7 versus 34 in the mainland.
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U.S
Puerto Rico
United States
U. S
Uncle Sam
Long Island
Gargoyles Grasp in Mexican Church of Santa Rosa de Viterbo
Mexican religious architecture rarely uses gargoyles but Santa Rosa de Viterbo in Queretaro stands out with prominent grotesque faces. Eduardo de Tresguerras, born in Queretaro, designed the buttresses hosting the masks, likely carved by Indian artisans.
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Mexico
France
Santa Rosa de Viterbo
Queretaro
Prisoner Requests Movie Trips From Claremont Judge
A prisoner jailed at the county farm near Claremont New Hampshire writes to Judge Albert D Leahy asking for permission to attend movies occasionally as a cure for boredom. The judge’s response suggests the request was impractical, highlighting the humorous clash between inmate desires and judicial limits.
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Claremont
N. H
Albert D. Leahy
Iowan Quits Job Over Money Allergy
Iowa unemployment compensation officials describe a man who is allergic to money. He had to quit his clerking job after handling $5 and $10 bills caused a rash on his hands.
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Iowa
Thumb Sucking and Child Routines Highlight Parental Guidance
A mixed discussion covers thumb sucking in preschoolers and the need for medical checks and emotional outlets. It warns against power battles and suggests distracting activities, while reassuring parents that the habit often fades with time. The piece also notes chores and routines as part of respectful home management for children like Mary.
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John
It Happens in the Best of Families Mary and the interrupted day
A mother asks Y year old Mary to fetch fruit jars and lettuce then plans tasks with her to avoid interruptions. Mary dislikes being pulled from play or study and learns a new system to organize chores before she settles.
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Mary
Dad
What Shall We Eat Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe
A recipe for stuffed pork chops uses 6 chops 1 inch thick and a seasoned bread crumb filling with onion green pepper and butter. The method browns chops then bakes covered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to finish.
Iowa Farmers Assess 1941 Prospects And Practices
A digest of Iowa farming notes covers cattle scab cases, favorable honey prices, and stronger meat demand expected to lift lamb prices beyond 1940 despite larger supplies. It warns soybeans for hogs are unprofitable, cap soybean share for pigs at five percent, and cites profits from bromegrass seed. It advises pruning in January, using burned timber to control borers, and recommends self-made legume brass seed mixes over commercial blends for meadow seeding. It also notes the value of natural cover for game birds over artificial shelters.
Legume Hay and Hybrid Soybeans Highlight Iowa Agriculture
Iowa farmers faced seed prospects with alfalfa and red clover crops thriving last year, while hybrid soybeans show potential through cross methods. Shepard notes legume hay as top nutrition for bred ewes, with alfalfa and clover hay matching soybean hay in value and protein, and corn silage serving as a low cost, high quality supplement.
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Iowa
I Guess I Did It Dad Responsibility and Healing Talk
A father helps his son accept responsibility after a broken window during a snowball fight. John Crawford guides Jackie to own the act, choose to pay for the pane, and discuss it with Mr Brown while affirming trust and open communication.
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John Crawford
Jackie
Brown
Jack
Mr. Brown
Mr. Crawford
Car Mashes Ceiling in Local Station Lift Accident
A car owned by Kenneth Bell of Alta was smashed against the station ceiling when the stop blew off the hoist used for greasing cars. A wrecker was used, holes drilled in the ceiling, and block and tackle jacks employed to lower the vehicle to the floor.
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Kenneth Bell
Alta
Broadcaster and Family Jokes Parade in Quotable Snippets
A collage of household humor and idle talk spans jokes about Santa Claus, sleep talk, pregnancy and marriage, and phrasings about lumber and poultry. The piece weaves gags from teachers, dentists, and painters, concluding with a plug for Martin-Senour Paints.
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Hilyria
Herve Robbins
Guy Ernst
Elgin
C. J. Muifer
Feller’ Hardware
West Elgin
Poland
Henry Larson
Postville
Charlie Kimball
Independence Produce Co
C. J. Mulford
Mgr
Walher Kohls
R. P. Strauch
Independence Produce Station
Frank Greenley
Heaas
Potosi Draught
West Union
Baby John
Felco
ELGIN _FARMERS COOP Knight, Asst
Santa Claus
Goldy
Peggy
Johnny
Martin-Senour
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