Freshman News Thig Lets Kids Round Up Racketeers
A page of comic strip captions features Jane Arden and Tubby Yearous chasing racketeers a Lena Pry teaching school Little Henry speechless and Toonerville Folks stars Katrina and Nicky McQuire testing strength Freckles and Lord taking dates in Freckles car Major Hoople spinning tales Myrtis Grimm and Sameon Loftxgard prank neighbors Daisy Mac persuades Little Abner to walk. background shows more panels.
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Jane’ Arden
Kathleen Yearous
Tubby
Robert Yearous
Lena Pry
Alice Cummings
Little Henry
Kenneth Larson
Toonerville
Katrina
Jean Hader
Nicky McQuire
Lyle Butikofer
Freckles
Merlin Miller
Lord
Carlyle Kirkeberg
June
Delores Torkelson
Hulda
Aileen Frieden
Major Hoople
George Christen
Myrtis
Dorothy Grimm
Sameon
Bernard Loftxgard
Daisy Mac
Rosella Strong
Little Abner
Glen Reierson
Birthdays and school sports notes from Elgin
Birthdays listed for Oct 18 Robert Hanson and Oct 23 Alma Ruth Grimes. Due to ration books no football game was held at the schoolhouse on Thursday. Girls have played basketball for some time and it teaches teamwork. A girls team for Elgin is hoped for after the war though discouraged during it. Today we wind up football by facing Hawkeye, at their field.
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Burns
Hallowe’en
Lowe'en
Hallowe'en
Elgin
Spinach Growth Tips for Short-Day Climates
Spinach requires short days and rich soil for steady growth. Begin early planting and treat seeds to prevent rotting for a healthy harvest.
50 Percent Tax Cut Fails to Halt GOP Drought Fallout
A six year GOP drought features late nominee Rtep Fred D Everett of Albin dying after renomination in 1940. Other 1938 ticket victors faced defeats in 1942 with Thorn burg and Miller losing races. Bagley praised as a amiable official with bank roots. 1958 notes patrol strength, state guard induction, and forthcoming local legal and education news, plus liquor fund concerns as rationing looms.
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Rtep
Fred D. Everett
Albin
Mark G. Thornburg
Barl G. Miller
Defea
Barr Keshiear
Commerce
George A
Hickenlooper
Leutenant Gc
William L. Hiss
Ralph A. Oliver
Oscar Hale
Miller
Comerce
Ardson
Ption
Jesse M. Parker
Bagley
First National Bank of
Mazon City
State Guard
Iowa State Guard
Armed Services
Arthur T. Wallace
Whiskey For Sale Only Every Other Week
Bootleggers are reported plying their trade again and being picked up, as authorities note limited activity by liquor smugglers in alternating weeks.
Soldiers and families report discharge and station moves
Army discharge for Lyman Martin due to back injury, returning to work. WAVE Phyllis Gress visits Cedar Rapids family before San Francisco posting at Western Women's Club. Pfc. and Mrs. Hitch of Spartanburg leave after 15 day furlough. Carlton Peck promoted to Pharmacist's Mate 1st class in Connecticut hospital. wife in New York. Leave for Camp for Keith Thoma in Warrensburg Missouri. Seed testing urged at State College Seed Laboratory to avoid past year jams. Want ads noted for results.
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Corp
Lyman Martin
California
Army
Phyllis Gress
Bana
Claude Gress
Cedar Rapids
San Francisco
New York
Boston
Phyllis
Western Women's Club
Sutter Street
Calif
Wm. Hitch
Spartanburg
N. C
Fayette
L. D. Hitch
West Union
Harry Yauslin
Carlton Peck
Mr.Peck
Connecticut
New York City
Towns ration calendar and pool claims headline
The document outlines ration periods for Class B and C coupons through late 1944, including gasoline, fuel oil, sugar, and meat stamp dates, with notes on endorsements and home canning allowances. It also notes stamps validity windows and a Navy Airplane Stamp. Camp MacDonough claims the world’s largest indoor pool, 587,000 gallons, 185 feet by 75 feet, with a 22 foot high gangway for abandon ship drills.
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H Brown
MacDonough, D
Bread Molds Outperform Malt in Alcoholic Fermentation
A historical note reports bread molds superior to malt for alcoholic fermentation. The finding highlights a shift in fermentation science, suggesting molds may provide more efficient alcohol production than traditional malt.
Guard Secrets Campaign Urges Caution In Wartime
A joint Army Navy and FBI campaign warns against disclosing war plans and details. It lists types of information enemies seek, such as troop movements weapons design production and ship information. The guide urges discretion and outlines four rules: do not repeat heard or seen information and avoid sharing personal letters or unverified reports.
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Army
Navy
Federal Bureau On Investigation
Form Marines Early Marines on Revolutionary War
Form Marines have been a vital part of our fighting forces since the Revolution when 12 of the 18 original states maintained navies with their complements of marines, some of whom served on the large privateers.
Ralt Worm Disease Control for Sheep and Lambs
A winter dose of Phenothiazine is advised for adult sheep at one ounce and for lambs at half an ounce to help control nodular worm disease.
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Christian
Betty Christian
Dean Torkelson
Marilys Falk
R. A. Crider
Margaret
Pappy Yokum
Billy Dennler
Mammy Yokum
Katzenjammer Kids
Reynold Shaffer
Sylvan Torkelson
Dorothy Cline
Lath Adrien
Oliver Larson
Anchors Aweigh
Janice G
Joan M
Reynold S
Letha A
Georgana F
Richard K
Hazel G
Violet L
Oliver
Dean Mitts
Eileen F
Owen N
Florence and
Beverly
Harold Glass
Anna B
Home Ec Club
Glee Club
Florence Ogle
Jane Falk
Bernice Blockhus
Norma Torkelson
Kay Christian
Joan Mosby
G. J. Mosby
War Chest
Red Cross
Georgana Falk
Benlers
Maxine Nelson
Alma Rath Grimes
Shirley Frieden
Anna Bane
Elva Mae Lerch
Jerry Finney
Eva Mae Dennler
Beverly Larson
Betty
Robert Hanson
Alma Ruth Grimes
C. A. Knee
State Board of Education
Iowa State College
Iowa City
Northern
Iowa
Babe Carnera
Des Moines
Liquor Control
Bureau of Investigation
Bureau
Camp. Corp
Keith Thoma
Warrensburg
Max Thoma
Louise Miller
Ees State College
H. Porter
Lina Pale
Anr
Gisele
Tay
Ettens
Adv
Gran
Don, Jr
Midway
Treacy Department
FBI
Echo-Enterprise
Etho- Enterprise
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