Insulite insulation and beautifying finish offered by Larson Roofing
In Clermont Iowa Larson Roofing & Insulation Co advertises Insulite as a dual purpose material for insulation and appearance in homes stores shops and public buildings. Experienced labor for application available. Samples and estimates by mail or phone. Also listed: sale of Hereford calves and feed solutions from local sellers.
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Larson Roofing & Insulation Co
Clermont
Iowa
Tar Kelson Bros Tractor Repair Ad
In trouble call Tar Kelson Bros for tractor, truck or auto repair. Our shop uses factory approved tools and aims to finish the job right to prevent future delays. Dial 2711 Elgin.
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Tarkelson Bros
Elgin
Real Estate Transfers in the Past Week
Local transfers include N W Mutual Life Insurance to Wilbur Lehman and wife for 12500 dollars in NEB 94 10. Farmers Savings Bank Clermont to Fred F Suckow for 950 dollars Lots 7 and 8 in Thompson’s Add Clermont. Donna Lee Knutson to E E Gehring for 833 33 dollars Whittenbaughs Add Wadena. Olive Knutson Peterson et al to E E Gehring for 1668 66 dollars Lots 1 and 2 Whittenbaughs Add Wadena. Rosa A Schmidt et al to Mary and S M Jennings for 1 dollar Lots 133 134 135 136 Herriman’s Add Wadena. Olive Knutson Peterson and his band Marcia M Knutson to W F Moore for 1533 33 dollars Lots 75 and 76 Herriman’s Add Wadena. Christine Kittelson to Clifford Kittelson and wife for 1 dollar E 1-2 SE 2595-7.
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N. W. Mutual Life Insurance Co
Wilbur Lehman
Wadena
Olive Knutson Peterson
Hisband
Marcia M. Knutson
W. F. Moore
Herriman
Christine Kittelson
Clifford Kittelson
Fat Army Cooks Urged to Save Every Drop of Used Fat
Cooks across the country are urged to conserve fat with a poster declaring wasting fat as sabotage. Used fat is collected to supply munitions and medicine for soldiers.
Clay Condition Guides Root Crop Planting
If clays are amended with humus or well rotted manure they become among our best soils for growing. Do not use stiff hard clay for root crops such as beets carrots turnips and parsnips.
War Expenditures Hit New Daily High in December
War expenditures averaged 313 400 000 dollars daily in December, a new high fueled by vast wartime demands. The consumer front stayed tight with rationing controls and a forecast of a tight 1945 for many commodities. Retail prices for certain meats fell slightly, as government urges towns to dim lights and cut ads to save coal for the war effort.
Farmers Hold Huge War Bond Reserve On Farms
War bond reserves held by farmers exceed 3.5 billion dollars, surpassing the average annual crop income of the 1930s. The War Finance Division calls the estimate conservative with final figures possibly near 4 billion. The investment strengthens agriculture financially since before World War I, with many farmers gaining protection against crop failures and livestock disease.
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War Finance Division
Control Cattle Grub by Dusting
Dusting with Rotenone grub dust combats cattle grub or warble. Apply first treatment soon, then again after about thirty days. Dust on backs and rub in, one pound covers 9 to 10 head. Treatments reduce discomfort and improve cattle efficiency and production.
All Machines Should Be Put in Repair
Farmers in 1945 are urged to inspect all machinery and perform necessary repairs now to ensure peak readiness for spring work. With new equipment unlikely to be more plentiful than 1944, reliance on existing machines must be maintained to meet expected high food production demands.
Old Style Discipline and Modern Family Responsibility
A reflective piece argues that discipline came from natural home duties in large families and urges modern parents to create purposeful tasks for children. It stresses that punishment alone fails without accompanying family life, work, and responsibility.
Don’t Cram Refrigerator With Too Much Food
Advice warns against overloading refrigerators with items like pickles jelly and ketchup. Overcrowding impedes air flow increases motor workload and reduces efficiency. Maintain space around foods to ensure proper cooling and energy use.
Know Your Onions Gardeners Should Know Their Onions
A gardener focused note explains that onions rate low on vitamins yet remain essential for flavor, underscoring their importance among crops and culinary use.
Reds Aid Soviets With Livestock To Fight Nazis
The Mongols help the Soviets by supplying a wide range of livestock products. Wool and woolen garments, sheepskin coats, boots, and eaddles are produced in great variety to support the Soviet war effort against the Nazis.
Wool Growth Edge Lost By Poor Shearing Care
A ewe on the farm grows wool half an inch longer than on the range and its wool typically shrinks 3 to 5 percent less. Yet hundreds of flock owners waste this advantage through careless shearing practices.
Rayon Fabric Care When Wet Weakens In Washing
Text notes rayon loses strength when wet and requires careful handling in the tub. Drying can also cause stretching or distortion from twisting or rough rubbing, so gentle treatment is advised to prevent warp.
Wax on Linens Care Guide for Candle Wax Removal
Remove candle wax from fabric by lifting excess with a dull knife. Place white blotters on both sides and press with a warm iron. Sponge away any grease with cleaning fluid, then launder the item. This method preserves fibers and reduces staining.
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