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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1943
Page
1
Food rationing and the lean wartime home front 1943
The piece forecasts life in 1943 with rationing and points systems for groceries, urging thrift and war bonds. It envisions meals using better value foods, substitutes for metals, and reduced luxury items while stressing public sacrifice. It notes changes in household roles and the need for careful shopping, savings, and support for soldiers overseas.
Elgin News Roundup Including Service Moves and Local Meetings
Dan Sutter returned home from Camp Dodge last week and was back at his duties Saturday. Harry Nicklaus, in Uncle Sam’s service, likely heads to France next, possibly from somewhere in France. Clarence Becker visited from Camp Pike Arkansas with his mother and friends and he enjoys motorcycle work. Cliff Christ, called for Navy service, was examined after enlistment last summer. Elgin Savings Bank stockholders re elected directors Gus Gunderson A S Houg J D Shaffer E E Lands gard and Fred Reichert and named officers. Four Minute Men of Elgin named H Hadsel Mosby Berg McCoy Stewart Cleworth Sahffer to promote patriotism. Local schools adopt a six day week with no regular Saturday holiday. Groth and team finished Geo E Schori’s new Colonial home. painters completing decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Sutter
Camp Dodge
Harry Nicklaus
Elgin
Sam
France
Clarence Becker
Camp Pike
Ark
Clarence
Cliff Christ
Tracy
Minn
Cliff
Elgin Sayings Bank
Gus Gunderson
A. S. Houg
J. D. Shaffer
E. E. Landsgard
Fred Reichert
Samuel Mosby
Fred S. Hanson
H.S. Hadsel
F. BR. Berg
J. E. McCoy
Stewart Cleworth
J. D. Sahffer
Groth
Geo. E. Schori
Toupees Made From Women's Hair Dominates Male Wearers
Report notes that the majority of toupees worn by bald men in the country are constructed from women's hair. The observation highlights the gendered sourcing of hairpieces and reflects styling practices of the era.
Remembering the blackout drill and fire siren signals
The message warns that a blackout order can arrive at any time and that multiple siren blasts signal lights out while a single long blast signals all clear. Firemen and others are urged to remain at their initial stations and ensure all lights are off, aiming for a 100 percent blackout again.
Weekly Arizonian Founded in Tubac in 1859
The Weekly Arizonian, Arizona’s first newspaper, was established at Tubac in March 1859, marking a milestone in the territory’s print journalism history.
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Arizona
Arizonian
Tubac
Old Polish Belief on Wolves Hiding in Barns and Cellars
Rural communities in Poland hold that wolves conceal themselves in barns and cellars during winter. The folk belief emphasizes wolves as hidden threats to livestock and farm life, shaping winter routines and vigilance in villages.
Swiss town uses life-size Christ figure to post news
In Gruyeres Switzerland a news bulletin board displays a life-size Christ on the cross to let citizens read the news and pray. In North Carolina Miss May Mills ran a gold plantation business for 60 years. A Los Angeles street car veered from tracks at a line turn-around traveling 150 feet before it rolled.
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Christ
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