Iowa Farmers to Grow Clinton Oats Across State
A survey of farming notes highlights Iowa farmers moving toward Clinton oats as a dominant crop. Other items urge weatherproofing homes to cut heat loss, winterize tractors, and prepare for winter by updating doors, windows, oils, and anti freeze. News also covers Girl Scout membership growth in 1944 with large gains and long waiting lists in New York.
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Girl Scouts of the
United States
Girl Scoute
Greater New York
Take My Word For ld By FRANK COLBY
A commentator observes American soldiers returning home in disheveled uniferms and explains the shift from literal to figurative use of disheveled. The piece traces etymology from Latin and notes synonymous terms like unkempt and its evolving meaning.
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Frank Colby
Stanzel Faces Housing Shortage Helped by Ambulances
In Stanzel Green field received two freight cars carrying twenty 1918 U. S. ambulances to serve as temporary shelters for the housing shortage. The ambulances, horse drawn, are to be moved to a dude ranch used as code shacks. George Ahrens, 61, of rear Bekmond, died from strangulation after a truck accident. his brother Walter drove the truck loaded with buttermilk barrels and tubs. Art Dryer of Iowa City hunted a fox in his yard after his wife reported a dog in the pond. Mrs. Eugene Ross of Britt keeps two cats sleeping in a donated doll bed. Mrs. Dale C. Foote of Paullina earned a watchmaking certificate. The Vogel & Son Popcorn Co. of Hamburg ships orders to Nova Scotia. Vernon and Mrs. Leidtke return from a 26 week act in multiple states with Flirtation in the Air. John Sheets of Lineville shot a Canadian goose on his farm pond, an unusual sight for the area.
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Stanzel
U. S
Greenfield
Dude Ranch
George “Ahrens
Bekmond
George
Walter
Iin
Dale C. Foote
Paullina
Iowa
Vernon ‘Leidtke
Adel
New York
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Maine
Pennsylvania
North India
Carolina
Louisiana
Leidtkes
John Sheets
Lineville
Sheets
Weighty Orders Q One Complete Set for D Day
A single complete set of the navy's orders and maps for D Day weighs about 300 pounds.
Bad Versus Good Child Guidance in Imitation
A discussion on how children imitate peers shows that making bad acts dramatic can boost bad behavior. Parents should balance praise and criticism and avoid overemphasizing good deeds while risking drawing attention to mischief.
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Gallup
Jap Naval Reserves See Large Pool of Manpower
U S officials note Japan can still draw on over 1.5 million flow engaged in merchant shipping and fishing for naval reserves. Japan’s non naval maritime population includes 115,000 mariners certificates and 250,000 mariners service hooks. In 1937 Japan had 344,260 fishing boats with 66,299 engine powered. Fishermen disciplined to the sea totaled at least 1,250,000.
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U. S
Japan
How to Wash Pillows From a Damp Home Guide
Easy pillow washing tips advise using warm suds in water and a weak washing soda solution. Two washings may be needed to clean feathers thoroughly. Rinse twice or thrice in lukewarm water, then squeeze out moisture. Dry in warm sun, not hot, and beat to restore fluff.
Vitamin Apple Scientists Discover White Calville Rich in Vitamin C
Scientists find White Calville apple rivaling oranges in vitamin C content. The discovery highlights the cultivar as a high nutrient option. Researchers compare nutrient levels and note potential for dietary use in fruit programs.
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Vitamin Apple
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