20 Nov 1941
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1941
Page
1
The author argues delays in arming Allied powers stem from strikes, material shortages, and red tape. He warns that coercive labor or government takeover would threaten liberties and could invite a Nazi-style regime. He urges swift reform of the neutrality act to speed delivery of war materiel.
Former Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania, a Republican, urges all Americans to support Franklin Roosevelt. He says he is an American first, decries partisan politics during wartime, and condemns attempts to sabotage the U S government amid global conflict.
The piece argues that the real risk to press freedom is economic controls masquerading as defense needs. A federal questionnaire to advertisers targets ad spending, with proposals to ban brand names and label articles as ordinary goods. Advertising can lower prices and improve quality when used to boost sales, as testified by W S Farish of Standard Oil, noting advertising’s small share of the gasoline dollar and its broader allocation to other products.
Curlew high school announced a crowded boys and girls basketball schedule with games at Mallard Rodman Albert City Emmetsburg Ayrshire and Ruthven plus county and sectional tournaments through February. Mallard defeated Curlew in both boys 61 44 and girls 35 10. Several local residents and staff are noted across the report including players and coaches from Curlew and Mallard.
Cylinder Iowa locals note St John's Lutheran Church activities with services Sunday at 10:30, Sunday School, choir, and a confirmation class. Junior Play November 21 features Foolin a 3 act comedy. Oxfnder high school basketball schedule announced with many upcoming games. Community club meets December 10. Various visits, dinners, funerals, and a large list of residents and events in Cylinder.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Gunn have been visiting Mrs Gunns parents Mr and Mrs Carl Kerreth of Lakota before returning home Friday. Mrs Odme Stokka and daughter Suzanne spent Saturday at the Leonard Baas home in West Bend. Several families including the Nelsons Buckly Shriner and Kliesh kin visited relatives in Emmetsburg Graettinger and Ringsted. A number attended birthdays, funerals and church gatherings and many traveled to nearby towns such as Pelican Rapids Mason City and Fort Dodge.
Eggs are bought by the dozen but a dozen from well fed hens is worth more than from hens with an imbalanced ration says BH L Wilcke head of the Poultry Husbandry Department at Iowa State College. He notes that composition differences within limits affect value and quality of the eggs.
Proper winter feeding boosts eye quality, hatchability, and transport resilience according to Provestor Wilcke. A high grade ration raises riboflavin and vitamin D deposition in eggs, increases yolk vitamin A content, and strengthens shells, with a suggested mix including corn, oats, wheat middlings, alfalfa, meat and bone meal, fish liver oil, and limestone.
The board selects Thetle Supt of Schools Rt D Newell Dean of J College Dan Hempstead as Secretary L W Frost as Treasurer William Engan and Mrs A A Thelle named as School Nurse. Directors include Mrs Dan Kelly Dr F Cretzmeyer Harry Pfittner and A W Smith.
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