Fayette County Supervisors Set 1944 Budget Hearings and Taxes
The Fayette County Board met August 23 1944 to review the proposed county budget for 1944. They filed estimates across funds including General 57300 Poor 5000 State Institution 7000 Soldiers Relief 2000 and more. A hearing was scheduled for September 7 1944 at 2 PM in the Supervisors' office to hear objections and levy taxes for the year 1944.
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Final filing date for July August dairy feed payments
The Triple A office will accept applications for dairy feed payments on milk and butterfat sold in July and August until October 31. All producers should apply promptly to avoid missing the deadline. after November 1 applications will be taken only for September and October sales. Stephen O Donlon, Chairman, Clayton Co Agricultural Committee.
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Large Muscle Development In Toddlers And Outdoor Play
The article explains how developing large muscles in infants and toddlers requires ample space and outdoor activity. It notes that nine month olds use whole body movements to explore and grasp, then gradually gain fine motor control. It urges continued outdoor running and climbing for winter and warns indoor overuse of fine motor tasks can cause irritability. A closing nudge promotes want ads.
Navy letter from Howard Strong to Elgin High School students
Former Elgin teacher Howard Strong writes from a Navy base recalling his two years away. He praises the school and students, notes naval duties carry responsibility, and shares general wartime experiences and hopes for peace.
Hexing Axis Hexamine Disrupts Methanol Supply
Hexamine, a key component of a newly revealed high explosive, limits the availability of methanol used in anti-freeze. Methanol, once produced by destructive wood distillation, is now created by high pressure synthesis from coke and water.
Cobbers term from New Zealand soldiers noted by USMC fighter
Master Tech. Sergt. Jim G. Lucas of Tulsa Oklahoma, a marine corps combat correspondent, explains that New Zealand soldiers use cobbers for pals or buddies in American translation.
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Poor Hay Nutrient Content Affects Dairy Cow Feed
The text notes that cows consume less poor hay than good hay and that the poor hay provides fewer nutrients per pound. It also states that among the nutrients consumed, a smaller portion is digested and used for production.
Child Vision Deficiency Highlights Need for Correction
Ten million of thirty six million school children are reported to have deficient vision requiring correction. The statistic underscores the scale of vision problems among students and the demand for eye care services and eyewear in schools.
Wool clip boosts Australia wool income to a billion
Since the outbreak of war Australia’s wool trade has earned about 1 billion dollars, reflecting a surge in exports and national output amid global conflict. Strong demand supported higher prices and volumes for wool yarns and raw wool shipments.
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Navy Day Proclamation by Elgin Mayor 1944
Mayor G. H. Falb proclaims Friday October 27, 1944 as Navy Day in Elgin. He urges citizens to observe the day with salute to the United States Navy and its coordinated sea power, honoring its protection of the homeland. The proclamation is dated October 18, 1944.
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Chemical Cut Reduces Copper Use in Plating
A new chemical lowers copper needed for electrotype printing plates by one third and halves manufacturing scrap. It also thickens deposits to allow thinner layers while maintaining service. A pound of copper then covers about one third more surface area.
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New Adhesive Enables Weatherproof Ply Paperboard Boxes
A new adhesive makes ply paperboard boxes weatherproof enough to submerge for 24 hours without disintegration. This advances war material transport, allowing exposed ship deck use and potential afloat ashore by tidal action.
Boat Races Regatta Captures Venetian Gondolier Spirit
The term regatta derives from Italian meaning strife or contention. It started with gondola races in Venice and later broadened to encompass many kinds of boat races across venues and eras.
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Letter from Leonard Roberts Describes Travel in Foreign Nations
A brief message from Leonard Roberts, a serviceman, notes seeing several countries and two cathedrals, mentioning feeling well though away for a long time. He hopes to return home with the other boys, sending greetings and promising to share more later as a “Just another Yank.”
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Our Men In The Field From Luxemburg Letter
Leonard Roberts writes from somewhere in Luxemburg on September 20 1944 describing his cross country movement through France Belgium and into Luxembourg. He contrasts France as a battle scarred landscape with farm country similar to northeast Iowa praising liberating soldiers and noting local hospitality and language barriers.
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