Gumbatsu Threat in Postwar Propaganda Echoes from War
A wartime column lauds Allied resolve against the Gumbatsu in Japan, depicting a united effort to defeat a powerful alliance of soldiers and industrialists. The piece urges continued war bonds, morale, and home front support while detailing brutal conditions and high casualties. It quotes Johnny Desmond’s postwar fame and ties pop culture to the broader fight.
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Germany
Japan
Gestapo
Imperial Household
Gumibatsu
Tokyo
Advertising Rates and Classified Notice Fragments
An OCR fragment lists advertising rates for foreign display readers and per word charges, with advance payment and minimums. It mentions In Memoriam cards and notices like resolutions of respect and society notices, plus obituaries and poetry ads at regular 10 cents.
Rich's Pipe Dreams and Postwar News Nuggets
A July 5 1945 item mix covers nutrition advice to stay cool with three meals, a RFC sale note of 1000 pounds NEW gunpowder at 46 dollars, and a German chemist Nobel laureate proposing protein from waste wood for Europe. Humorous vignettes include a 97 year old remark, a father son money tale, tavern curiosity, and GI kangaroo photos in Australia.
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RFC
Europe
Remembering a Wisconsin trip and local real estate deals
Can You Remember Mr and Mrs Albert Schori and Gerald and Mrs Ida Lehman returned Friday from Bakersville Wisconsin where they visited the Levi Nevens swander family Adie and Ernestine Holzer are out again after measles The Elgin Land Co reports two real estate deals Max Lehman sold his 680 acre Wisconsin farm to George H Toppins George Kiple sold his 130 acre farm to Otto Krueger Sales manager Weibel reports the outlook for real estate transactions as very promising Bertha Mealey copper Bros clerk began her vacation Monday after faithful service.
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Albert Schori
Gerald
Ida Lehman
Bakersville
Wis
Levi Neuenschwander
Adie
Ernestine Holzer
Elgin Land Co
Max Lehman
Wisconsin
George H. Toppins
George Kiple
Otto Krueger
Local life notes and small-town changes in Elgin
The Elgin Echo reports town events including a waterworks contract awarded to Pittsburg Steel Co of Des Moines, a marriage at Marion Lutheran church between Helgine Loftogard and Elmer T. Nelson, and several residents taking time off or traveling. Others visit relatives in Correctionville Caledonia and Decorah while local bankers attend Des Moines meetings and prepare for farming plans in South Dakota.
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Garner
Sheffield
Elgin
Pittsburg Steel Co
Des Moines
Echo
Marion Lutheran Church
Helgine
Neils Loftogard
Elmer T. Nelson
Nelson
Inwood
South Dakota
Mary Hanson
Ehmna
Samuel Mosby
Elgin Savings Bank
Decorah
Ration Free Shoes To Be Sold In July Release
Consumers will be offered men’s and women’s old lot shoes at markdown prices during a three week period from July 9 to July 28. A small percentage of shoes in these categories will be released to the public ration free.
Atlantic Virtusity of Atlantic hurricanes cut north of the Equator
A fragment notes that Atlantic hurricanes cut north of the Equator, signaling a shift in storm tracks. The text mentions Atlantic storms and geographic movement, with emphasis on the region north of the equator and potential impacts on coastal areas.
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Equator
Prices Indices at New High and Auto Repairs Regulation Due Soon
Iowa farm price received index rose to 202 and prices paid to 182 on June 15, both up two and three points. Prices steady to stronger across crops and livestock as the CPA labor regulation sets July 14 as the effective date to limit hours charged for common auto repairs, with further details to follow.
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Iowa
CPA
Slick Bills Window Sills Demand Constant Care
Slick window sills and frames require steady upkeep to stay clean. A coat of liquid paste or self polishing wax eases the cleaning task and keeps grime from forming.
Municipal license fees vary widely for vending devices study
A survey of ordinances in 38 cities shows cigarette vending machine licenses ranged from 2.8 dollars per year in Atlantic City and Pasadena to 3 dollars in Wichita and Wilmington, with higher sliding rates in cities like Los Angeles and Birmingham for operating cigarette vending machines juke boxes and other mechanical amusements.
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Atlantic City
Pasadena
Wichita
Kan
Wilmington
Del
Los Angeles
Birmingham
New Flavor Pute dash of nutmeg in your sue eptash for new flavor
A quirky note hints at a new flavor idea with nutmeg as a key accent. The message blends playful terminology with a suggestion to try a distinctive taste profile for a product or dish.
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Elgin, Iowa
R. P. Strauch
Fayette County
Wati Editorial Association
Christian Science Monitor
Horton
Betsa
Australia
BY Nancy Pepper
JIVE
G.L Joe
Sinatea
Johnny Desmond
Supreme Allied Command
Glenn Miller
Glenn
Paris
le Cremair
Les Bobby Sockers
Johnny
Sinatra
Freak
Detroit
John McCormack
Coleman
Rich
Pipe Dreams
Niagara Falls
Reno
Stella
Mopsy
Gladys Parker
Big 4
Postville
NBC
CBS
Stan Stanley
Tom Owen
Vallers
Galle
O’neill
Lowe Brothers Painth
MASAI
Elgin Echo Stationers Office
West Union
Reed A Lealy
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