Want Ads And Movie Drama At The Avalon
Want ads rates explained: up to 25 words cost 25 cents per insertion, over 25 words 1 cent per word. Additional 10 cent weekly handling for replies. Avalon presents Wake Island dramatic story of gallant defenders this weekend. The Echo invites R A Crider of Elgin as guest at the show and reserves two courtesy tickets.
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Want
Wake Island
Avalon
the Echo
R. A. Crider
Elgin
Clark Gable
Lana Turner
A. M. Stee
Clermont
Across the Pacific
the Avalon
Fred J. Schneider
Average speed on US highways stands at 41 6 mph
The Automobile Club of Southern California reports the average speed of passenger cars on public highways across the United States as 41.6 miles per hour. This benchmark highlights traffic flow levels and potential safety implications for motorists nationwide.
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United States
The
Automobile Club of
California
Wartime Diets Emphasize Fish for Iowans
Iowans are urged to rely on fish, including oysters now through April, as a key iodine source and meat substitute amid wartime shortages. The article notes sea fish supply limits due to Navy demand and logistics, highlights cod liver oil for iodine and vitamin D, and details canning and allocation specifics for salmon, sardines, herring, and mackerel amid civilian and army needs.
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Towa
Army
California
Monterey
San Francisco
Victory Gardens urged to combat plant disease in 1943
Plant disease organisms ruined thousands of tons of food in Town gardens last year. Victory gardeners should prioritize sanitation this fall by burning plant refuse to stop winter infection and applying 10 to 20 tons of manure per acre after debris removal. Plowing belongs on the fall schedule to prepare soil for next year.
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Victory
Fall deep plowing to curb soil borne fungi in gardens
The article urges deep fall plowing to destroy disease fungi living in the soil and prevent spring root damage to seedlings. It recommends at least five loads of barnyard manure per 1.2 acres each fall, with ten loads better if possible, and notes poultry manure as an option. Fall applications are safer than spring, which should be limited in amount.
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Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
War and the School Child Compared to their younger brothers
The piece compares grade-school children to younger siblings during war, noting their learning routines and self-centered stage that tempers anxiety. It discusses awareness of war news, potential for misdirected hates in emotionally disturbed children, and the role of parents and teachers in channeling energy toward normal outlets.
President Grover Cleveland Veto Record Highlight
President Grover Cleveland vetoed more bills than any prior president, a notable feat reflecting his restraint and stance on legislation during his terms. His veto pattern shaped congressional dynamics and influenced legislative priorities in the era.
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Grover Cleveland
Windows Lose Heat and How to Save Fuel This Winter
Engineers urge using weather stripping and caulking to reduce air infiltration. Folded newspaper may block gaps. double-pane windows cut heat loss. Roomey stays warmer with Venetian blinds, shades, or heavy draperies closed day and night.
Wanton Waste at Decorah CCC Camp Exposed
Dale Ahern of the Decorah Public Opinion reports widespread neglect in abandoned CCC camps, highlighting Decorah as a striking example. His survey lists 25 trucks, over 100 tires, heavy equipment, boilers, stoves, and miles of wiring among 33 buildings left idle in the site.
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CCC
Decorah
Dale Ahern
Village parson and parishioner exchange light banter
An English clergyman visits an elderly parishioner who is unshaken by danger, the woman replying she reads the Bible for shelter. A humorous exchange about sleep talking, whisky, and a buggy advertisement appears among varied gags and quirky lines.
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