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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1944

Page

3

Clermont Enterprise Masthead and editor notes

The Clermont Enterprise publishes from Clermont Iowa with local editor Agnes Paulson listed and contact details. It notes association memberships with the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association and records its second class mail status in Fayette County Iowa under the 1852 act.

Iowa Press Association National Editorial Association Clermont Fayette County Iowa

Democrats Take Spotlight For Next Two Weeks

Democrats saturate campaign chatter as figures like Barr Keshlear, Shenandoah, and John D. Moon of Ottumwa draw notice. Keshlear backs Gov. Bricker and gains in Chicago. Moon, a rising county attorney, is linked to possible southern Iowa federal district DA post. Maurice F. Donegan of Davenport seeks reappointment after his Davenport term as district attorney expires.

Keshlear Chicago Commerce Barr Keshlear Shenandoah Iowa Rehabilitation Committee Iowa John Bricker Ohio Bricker Keshlar Thomas E. Dewey New York John D. Moon Ottumwa Moon Maurice F. Donegan Davenport Donegan Supreme Court

Iowa state guard halves train at Camp Dodge this week

Half of the Iowa state guard second regiment from the northern half of the state is in training at Camp Dodge this week, with the remaining portion starting next week. Since December 1941 the guard has been called out 17 times for active duty or summer training. The first call was April 8, 1943, for flood control on the Missouri River, with other duties including airplane crashes in Boone, Plymouth, Cerro Gordo, Dubuque, Pottawattamie and Cass counties and pursuit of fugitives in Cerro Gordo and Butler counties.

Iowa State Guard Iowa Camp Dodge Guard Missouri River Boone Plymouth Cerro Gordo Dubuque Pottawattamie Cass Counties Cerro Gordo, Butler and

Iowa flood projects and tax shift debate in Senate

Bremer counties and nearby flood control works are listed for the Des Moines Skunk and Missouri rivers with duty in Webster and Sioux counties. Senator George A. Wilson estimates Iowa would lose 1,750,000 dollars yearly in taxes if insurance company taxes go to the federal government. He backs Senate action to offset the Supreme Court decision by exempting insurers from federal anti trust laws when the Senate reconvenes this fall.

Bremer Des Moines River Polk Mahaska Wapello Des Moines Towa River Muscatine Webster Sioux Mills County George A. Wilson Iowa Supreme Court Wilson Senate House

Tax Stamps Warn Motorists to Obtain Federal Use Tax

Post office department warns motorists who have not yet obtained federal use tax stamps for autos that they must act soon or be picked up. The stamps cost $5.00 and are valid for one year starting July 1, to be displayed on the windshield or a prominent place on the vehicle.

Post Office Department

State Treasurer Rules Warrant Cashing Fees

Banks and other institutions cashing old age assistance warrants must not charge exchange or service fees and are required to pay the full face value of the warrants, per State Treasurer John M. Grimes. The ruling emphasizes honoring the warrant amount without deductions.

John M. Grimes

Iowa Extends Deadline for War Loan Series E Quota

Iowa extends the deadline to July 31 after missing the Series E portion of its overall war loan quota in the fifth drive. The state was above the July 8 deadline but requires more purchases to finish the Series E target.

Iowa

Agricultural outlook notes strong seedling crops and hog feeding guidance

Newly seeded legume crops such as red clover and alfalfa show excellent fertilizer response. Clean ground pallets focus on growth, eggs remain over supplied with demand and supply expected to normalize through 1944. Oats rise as high priced feed. hog profitability peaks when fed to pregnant sows. milk souring trends mentioned.

Unclear farm advice on livestock and grain storage risks

The fragment discusses milk bacteria from pastures and heat protection for horses. It warns against storing 1944 grain on infested bins, urges thorough bin cleaning, notes milk dips with bluegrass dormancy, and links dairy and laying flock production to feed quality and housing. It hints at measures like watering, grooming, salt, rest, supplementation, and confinement to boost feed intake.

Iowa

Local Social Visits Across Grand Meadow and Nearby Homes

Mrs Bertina Buraas and Gloria visited at the Selmer Erickston home while Bertha Olson spent Monday at the James Olson home. A large gathering honored Mrs Palmer Largesi and her Eagle Grove sons at the Ames Olson home. many relatives pa rtook.

Local visits and gatherings mark weekend in Clermont area

Friday's social calendar includes Mr. and Mrs. Ole Relerson and families at the Ed Johnson home and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Martin hosting. Darlene Olson visits the Howard Kuss home in Monona. Helmer and Thelma Lyngan spend Monday with the Vernon Anderson family. Rebecca and Grace Olson visit Clermont relatives. Grand Meadow Study club held annual picnic at Clermont park. Arthur Olson's wife spent Thursday with Julia Landsgard Adrian. a call to Clarence Nelson Wednesday evening. Ramona Olson spent weekend with Ames Olson.

Bertina Buraas Gloria Selmer Erickston Bertha Olson James Olson Arthur Olson Robert Wharram Joan Gayle Margaret Olson Vernon Trade Ames [Olson Thelma Helmer Lyngaas Monona Ed Johnson Archie Ole Reierson Olivia Olson John Jungblut James Bert Lyngaas Julia Landsgard Leo Larson Adrian Spencer Nesvick Ossian Alvin Halverson Ronald Ole Relerson Willard Martin Darlene Olson Howard Kuss Helmer Thelma Lyngans Vernon Anderson Henry Olson Rebecca Grace Olson Clermont Louis Halverson Frankville Ramona Olson Ames Olson Grand Meadow

Iowa Wartime Tire Inspection and Ration Certificates

Ration calendar updates note that tire inspection certificates are no longer needed for recapping truck tires and passenger car inspections ended after April 20. OPA authorized tire inspectors remain required to issue replacement certificates for Grade I II tractors or farm implements. Local War Price and Rationing Board emphasizes periodic fuel coupons and nonhighway gas allocations with various coupon groups and validity dates.

OPA Cesolla

Sugar and rationing coupons through 1946 and beyond

The notice lists multiple rationing details for sugar and other staples. It notes periods for canning sugar limits, first and second period applications, Spare Stamp 37 requirements, and various blue and red stamp values with indefinite validity. An airplane stamp is mentioned as valid indefinitely with expiration to be announced later.

Boulder Dam Height and Width Described

Soulder Dam on the Colorado river stands 727 feet high and measures 1,283 feet across the top.

Soulder Dam Boulder Dam Colorado River

Smoke colored signals aid WWII tanks in battlefield puzzles

Report describes rainbow hued smoke puffs emitted by tanks and aircraft to identify friend versus foe. Dye experts with the chemical warfare service craft signals visible up to two miles high, lasting about three minutes, with color combinations encoding messages for allied recognition and coordination.

Chemical Warfare Service

Number of diseased cattle condemned drops sharply

Toll veterinations once condemned 40 000 to 50 000 carcasses a year for tuberculosis. In recent years fewer than 2 000 are condemned for this reason. Savings in beef and veal estimated at about 17 000 000 pounds annually.

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Clermont Enterprise Agnes Paulson The Avalon Better Pictures Jack Fallows West Union Cocosso Lynn Bari Louis Cather San Luis Rey OS Coex Joe E. Brown June Havoc Casanova Tom Conway Barbara Hale Wm. Sarat Hedy Tosca Veronica Lake Franchot Tone England Grand Meadow News Bolson C. M Kneeland Jowa DR. I. C. Jerdee Clermont, Towa Woosooom Louis Schutte & Son Clermont and Postville Funeral Home Richard L. Olson John Deere Machinery and Genuine Parts Clermont, Iowa Amr Wes You Pat Collecion Gene Byrnes Reg’lar Fellers Fsilnte BNL
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