03 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1944
Page
1
The text discusses wartime unemployment and coded awakenings in the labor market. It notes many workers are told to accept low wages or risky positions while others earn good pay in government and industry. It laments the Manufacturers Record for not recognizing honest toil as virtue.
The Minneanclis Honeywell Regulator Co division cites records showing workers aged 30 to 50 outperform younger peers in quality and reliability. Older employees boast low absenteeism, punctuality, and strong output, challenging prewar beliefs that youth equals productivity. The piece commends Honeywell for valuing experienced labor amid wartime needs.
A period editorial reflects on Valentine traditions during wartime noting how love letters from soldiers outpace homefront customs. It cites Army Post Office cards and distant front connections, praising romance as morale and nation-building, with references to home and weddings among troops.
Serene notes the final measure of a man's popularity is the number of A cards displayed on the cars during the funeral procession. She comments on social signals and public mourning in the scene, reflecting on status and communal norms.
A collage of 1920s era editorials and letters touches on wartime inevitability, economic shifts, and domestic life. It cites readers from Richem fe County Independent to The Oak Express and Spencer Times, noting wartime attitudes, rationing, and social pressures. It references Canada’s lapel pledge, farm stability, and citizen concerns about uniforms and patriotism.
The article surveys local happenings including E C Wilson Theatrical company touring with a first class repertory and Des Moines arrivals like Mrs. Carl Scerr. It notes partnerships dissolving between Girling and Yen Gordon, and mayor Conoon’s two-year term marked by steady revenues and fewer brawls. Also mentions Will Sagan’s recovery and McNulty district’s large country school attendance.
The report describes duck and divers movements during recent storms on northern lakes, noting fewer black bills and altered mallard, canvasback, and redhead shooting patterns. Divers headed south while open lakes drew fewer flights, with observers detailing regional shifts and late-season hunting changes.
A stray ox wandered into the Stillman area near a home, licking up offered food and then sleeping on the lawn. Neighbors watched the animal answer a man’s daily feeding, while the creature reportedly growled at night and even ventured two miles out. A radio news broadcast noted the animal’s strange behavior and the mysterious shooter report remained unconfirmed.
The ration program begins February 27 with one point red tokens for Red Stamps and one point blue tokens for Blue Stamps. Stamps will be worth ten points each and tear stamps out across the ration book. Meats and fats red stamps and Ca four and similar stamps are good for nineteen points each from February 27 to May 29. Processed foods blue stamps from Book Four good for ten points each February 27 through May 20. Green stamps Book Four G H J valid January 1 through February 29. Green stamps X L M ...
A garbled but readable fragment narrates the groundhog legend and its seasonal signaling, noting hibernation timelines, shadows, and early spring mood. It includes dated references to January through March and mentions of wartime stamps and ration details alongside the folklore.
Homemakers may obtain pounds of sugar for canning under War Ration Book Four. The Feb 29 1957 date marks the valid period with stamp F No. 40 for canning sugar. The measure aims to ease early fruit preparations in the South and will be part of the maximum allotment.
The Emmetsburg group of Palo Alto county First Aid Instructors hosted Oylinder Stall Jard and Ruthven groups at Mrs. Schroeder's home. A business session planned an Advanced course and approved 10 graduates for Ley Instructors training to be offered by headquarters soon. The county now has 185 in Advanced and 20 Lay Instructors, aiming to establish classes in every branch. Afterward a social hour with informal entertainment followed, concluding with a meal.
Keory and Pier wed following a private ceremony informed by family and friends. The couple announced plans for future goals and shared vows in a small gathering, highlighting support from loved ones and community members.
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