Gas Consumed in Traffic A Boston survey finds jams raise gas use
A Boston survey shows traffic jams increase gasoline consumption by 30 percent. Mrs Albert Williams of Decorah mother of four sons in military service has been honored by the Emblem of Honor Association of New York with the Bolden eagle pin featuring four stars. The sons named are Leon Bernard Lowell and Arnold. Reid Kyle Beveridge of Sumner is announced as the newspaper family’s “first edition” in Sumner Gazette records.
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Wwaa
Albert Williams
Decorah
Emblem of Honor Association of
New York
Leon
Bernard
Lowell
Arnold
Iowa
Reid Kyle Beveridge
Sumner
G. Wiley Beveridge
Sumner Gazette
Wartime Shoes and Home Front Tips In 1940s Style
Wartime shoe guidance notes leather limits will curb colors and styles. Expect sturdy, simple designs, black and brown tones, no two color leathers, and new soles like wooden or tank tread styles. Plastic options appear, with rubber kept to a minimum and high heels limited. Also covered are fuel saving, home insulation, tire inflation, and pest control measures for farm and household efficiency.
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War Production Board
WPB
Overinflation risks tire wear and early failure
The text notes that excessive pressure causes rapid tread wear, fabric distension, and possible breakage over obstacles like rocks or stumps. It also mentions weather checking resulting from over inflation, leading to premature tire failure.
Home Can Be Lots of Fun
Old fashioned home entertainment replaces Sunday country rides as families save tires and gas for the war effort. Games books and radio occupy attention while Dad learns about San Joey through a game of darts. Mary and friends bake popcorn at home and Mother enjoys at home gatherings.
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Dad
San Joey
Mary
Whel Fey
Joey
Texas Natural Gas Supply Share Reaches New High
Texas last year furnished more than 36 percent of all natural gas produced and marketed in the United States. The report highlights Texas role in national energy supply and market dynamics highlighting production and distribution patterns.
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Texas
United States
Shoe Room Incident Leaves Man With Severe Foot Loss
Mervin Jentz of Fenton lost the big toe of his right foot and two toes on his left after a shotgun discharged unexpectedly. The accident occurred when the firearm leaned on a fence near Swan Lake, attributed to a careless hunter.
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Mervin Jentzlof Fenton
Swan Lake
Population Density Facts About Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico shows a population density about twelve times higher than the United States and exceeds the density of industrial Connecticut, highlighting stark regional differences in urban concentration.
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Puerto Rico
United States
Connecticut
Salvage Oddities Unearthed At Britt Drive
Unusual items found at Britt during a metal salvage drive include two iron cuspidors from the pool hall, old brass chain, 182 horseshoes, an iron cooking range, a cash carrier with wires and crank from old department stores, and eight iron flat irons donated by a housewife.
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Britt
Victory Gardens and Crop Adaptations for 1943
The article discusses breeding gilts from large litters, managing the corn crop with protein-balanced rations, and expanding Victory Garden foundations through fall fertilization. It notes town and farm gardens receiving treatment, suggests grasshopper threats hinge on spring weather, and reports Iowa State College tests showing soybeans tolerate lower temperatures than corn at similar moisture.
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Iowa State College
Broadcasters and readers share quirky home defense tips
In a satirical array of quoted snippets a dusky lady enters a drug store for insect powder, a clerk balks at wrapping, and a string of lighthearted lines promotes home insulation, storm sash, and do it yourself farm projects. The collage mentions Dartmouth Howe library lore and seasonal savings on fuel and materials.
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Dassall
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