Notice on stove rationing and local sales
Notice announces June 15 stove rationing with guidance to check stock, highlights a stock of gas and electric ranges from Feller's Hardware in West Elgin. It lists farm ads including cows, sows, boars, a Model A Ford, and tires from W. F. Mittelstadt in Clermont. Also promotes growing mash for chicks from Independence Produce Co. and advertises auto insurance through R. P. Strauch in Elgin Iowa with contact number 3711.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feller’s Hardware
West Elgin
Ford
Larson Roofing, Co
Clermont
Iowa
Jersey
Berkshire
Florence
W. F. Mittelstadt
Independence Produce Co
J. Mulford
Elgin
Employers Mutual Casualty Co
R. P. Strauch
Echo Enterprise Want Ad Promises Quick Helpers
The Help You Need may be found through an Echo-Enterprise Want Ad. It touts a quick easy economical path to finding help customers and expanding markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torkelson Bros
Elgin
Echo-Enterprise
Two Eyes a Day Egg Diet Claim Emerges
A historical note states that consuming two eggs daily will supply from 29 percent down to a portion of the daily requirement for all essential nutrients except vitamin C, highlighting eggs as a broad nutrient source while noting a vitamin C gap.
More Money Into Bonds War Bond Push Aims 25 Percent Share
Morgenthau urges individuals to invest 25 percent of income in war bonds by end of 1943 to cover 18 billion of remaining 45 billion needed. He notes those earning 1000 to 5000 dollars net hold seven eighths of current savings and calls for higher bonds purchases. OPA sets rules for meat and fat ration point cuts through July 31 with price ceilings adjustments. In four months ending April 30 courts decided 1,495 civil and criminal cases over price and rationing violations. 1,613 defendants won in OPA’s favor, 63 defendants in 58 cases were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Morgenthau
OPA Hus
OPA
Ice Boxes for Civilians War Production Plan
A total of 239575 ice boxes are to be produced in the next three months for civilian use. Despite limited factory capacity and material shortages, the production rate is expected to reach about 75000 units a month. A new WPB regulation requires farmers to certify they are farmers to buy up to 25 dollars of listed farm supplies. Butter price will drop five to six cents per pound starting Thursday June 10 as subsidies maintain buyer value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Want
War Production Board
OPA
Flags and ration news stabilize home front efforts
Flag Day supplies remain tight as four cotton and two rayon types are allowed for civilian flags while silk remains scarce and wool is reserved for the armed services. Civilians see fewer metal accessories. Oil stove fuel rules tighten under December 1942 rationing. Milk products join ration books with one point per pound. Round robins are discouraged to prevent military information leaks. Wheat for feed sales end though limited feed wheat remains via CCC and AAA channels.
War Crop Goals Relaxed By War Food Administration
Farmers who fail to plant 90 percent of their wartime crop goals will avoid standard conservation deductions if weather disrupted plans. The War Food Administration broadens the relief in regions with hay and pasture targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Food Administration
More Gas for Farmers Increases to Ninety Percent Output
Refiners in the Midwestern states have been authorized to raise motor gasoline yields temporarily to 90 percent of the first half 1941 level to ensure farmers have enough fuel to operate agricultural equipment.
Prices Regulate Shoes Under Ceiling Limits
Regulation sets ceiling prices mainly for women’s footwear using various sole materials including plastic felt wood wool and cotton mixes plus fabric and synthetic components. The measure covers shoes with diverse sole compositions to standardize pricing across the market.
US Lumber Production in Q1 1943 Reaches 1.14 Billion
The first quarter output in the United States is estimated at 1,141,109,000 board feet, nearing the 32 billion board feet annual target set to meet military and essential civilian needs for 1943.
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United States
Canadian Casting Production Rises in 1941 Output
Canadian production of steel ingots and castings totaled 2,411,887 tons in 1941, up from 2,014,172 tons in 1940, an increase of about 397,715 tons.
Lynch v Lynch et al real estate quieting suit in Iowa
The district court of Fayette County Iowa notices a suit by Henry M. Lynch to quiet title to property described as sections in Township 93 North Range 8 West. Defendants are notified to appear by June term 1943 or face judgment by default. Attorney W J Rogers represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. “Flynch
James P. Lynch
Ethel Lynch
Hattie Payne
Mary Quinn
John Quinn
Margaret Quinn
Sarah L. Ryan
County of
Fayette
Iowa
Towit
Plaintiff
Township Ninety-three
District Court of
State of
Fayette County
Henry M. Lynch
West Union
Fayetta County
W. J. Rogers
Red Cross Receives Donations From Local Farmers
Willimantic Maine hunter William Early known for refusing to kill animals donates support to Red Cross. Fred Poppen of Winneshiek County Iowa? No, county listed. Belgian stallion donated to county Red Cross chapter. Auction planned June 2 with proceeds to charity. Belgian colt from William Beard sold for $54 at auction aiding Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Early
Willimantic
Maine
Red Cross
Fred Poppen
Winneshiek County
William Beard
Adam Bird in Trouble Report From Echo
Forest City police nab an Indian man on a drunkenness charge. He claimed the name Adam Bird on Grotirid and was booked as Adam Bird in Jall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Bird
Forest City
Adam-Bird-on- Grotirid
Bat Pelige
Adam-Bird-in
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Lavern Hyde
Cobbler's
Echo Office
Random Harvest
the Avalon
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Echo
Alfred Jacob
D.i Mulford
O'Neill Drug Company
L. H. Apperman
Crowe Drug Store
Frieda Etter
Avalon
America
Weibel Mill CO
Elgin, Iowa
P.S
Mr. Ikes
Commodity Credit Corporation
Elgin Oil CO
F. D. Welsh
West Union Rendering Works
Enterprise
Dial
Lincoln
Martin-Senour
Schori & Kuster Lbr. CO
Mineraliz
Soee Elgin Farmers Coop
Max Medberry
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