WPB Eases Way For Farmer To Get Wire For Electric Power
A War Production Board order P-144 allows certified farmers to buy up to 75 pounds of wire from any supplier to wire their property for electric power. The farmer signs a certificate, no WPB application needed, extending service to smaller farms and finishing rural lines halted last summer in Minnesota and the Dakotas.
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Minneapolis
War Production Board
County War Board
Minnesota
Dakotas
Bryant Plans Ninth Achievement Day May 7
Bryant High School and Bryant Commercial Club announce the ninth Achievement Day on Friday May 7. Exhibits from area schools open at 9 AM with prizes for art dramatics and track. rural schools present stage performances. track events run from 1 50 PM with prizes for boys and girls. An evening program at 7 30 features top Morning performances. Grand prize is a $25 bond. school winning most points receives bond and stamps. coffee and refreshments served by the Commercial Club. homemaking department hosts visiting eighth graders at six.
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Bryant
Bryant High School
Bryant Commer Club
Smith Hughes Homemaking Department
Mortgage Burning at First Methodist Church in Huron
The First Methodist Church at Fourth Street and Kansas Avenue Southeast in Huron celebrates paying off its 23 year mortgage. Built in 1919-20 for 107000 dollars the church is now debt free and a community landmark.
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First Methodist
Fourth Street
Kansas Avenue
Huron
Charles E. Wilcox
Extra Bond Drive Urges Public to Buy More War Bonds
Citizens already contribute 10 percent of wages for payroll deductions and 19 percent for income taxes plus a victory tax. The article argues for a third and even fourth war loan drive, noting current deductions yield about $6 billion yearly from 50 million workers and urging continued purchases to absorb excess purchasing power and prevent inflation.
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United States
National Income
Second War Loan aims to fund upkeep and a second front
The article notes past drives oversubscribed and projects a $13 billion goal for the Second War Loan. It stresses bonds are attack bonds to uphold wartime costs beyond two months at current spending rates and encourages readers to buy more to help speed a second front.
Victory garden program expands in Madison for wartime welfare
Madison residents plant a Victory garden in Vicary Gardens as part of a 12 year old program run by the Community Union and civilian defense. Eight plots this year are supported by the city and private donors with expected yields near 25000 dollars.
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Madison
Wis
Community Chest Organization
Counness
Community
American Municipal Association
Community Union
WPA
County Civilian Defense Council
We Women reminisce on the good old days
Ruth Millett looks back at nostalgic moments from a past era asking readers to recall simpler times. She lists common scenes like carrying money, pumping gas, driving to parties, and concerns over shoes and cans while noting a doctor’s warning about laughter and college students burning the midnight oil.
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Ruth Millett
Ridge
Red Cross
Deflating Absenteeism in Labor Debate
A Des Moines Register guest editorial argues labor rights grew during WWI readjustment. It notes wartime haste, suspicion toward unions, and anti labor waves hindering progress. The piece stresses overtime pay myths and the need for education as workers and industries adjust to new law. It references ongoing debates about the 40 hour week and workforce realities.
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Des Moines Register
Labor Movement
America
Oklahoma
Congress
Press Access Sparks Roosevelt United Nations Conference Debate
Washington April 14 Raymond Clapper argues against excluding the press from the May 18 United Nations food conference at Hot Springs Virginia. He cites Jefferson and democratic rights, warns such a policy risks free discussion, and notes OWI advisers oppose the exclusion while predicting practical breakdown of the plan.
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Clapper
OWI
Raymond Clapper
Washington
Roosevelt
United Nations
Germany
Italy
Japan
Thomas Jefferson
Hot Springs
Ebner Davis
OWL
Jefferson
United States
Atlantic
Saps
Vov
America
War Calendar details fuel oil and red point stamps
Government storage of stamps outlines fuel oil stamp validity for April May and June. Red point stamps for meats butter cheese edible oils become effective on specified dates with combinations allowed. Retailers must register with local boards by May 14 and inventory by May 1. Red Cross classes and headquarters locations are listed with contact numbers.
Add More Books To Mind Alcove At Huron Public Library
The spring installment of the International Mind Alcove gifts from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace has arrived at Huron Public Library. The collection features Here is Alaska by Evelyn Stefanson, Year of the Wild Boar by Helen Mears, The Sky Road by Alice Rogers Hager, and Thomas Jefferson World Citizen by Elbert D. Thomas.
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Huron Public Library
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Alaska
Potter
Alassea
Evelyn Stefanson
Helen Mears
Japan
Ot Joy
Alice Rogers Hager
Brazil
Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Elbert D. Thomas
Our
Republic
Looking Backwards Into Huron's News
Twenty five years ago James McGinty stationed at an eastern army camp returned for family illness. Mrs Charles Kent traveled from Garretson with Mrs S to visit relatives in Huron. Mrs George Shecks and baby Robert headed to Sioux Falls for two weeks with kin. Harvard scholar Eg Hunt named Au scholar in philosophy for 1918 1919 term. Gladys Hays recital at Huron College tonight. Ten years ago Pi Kappa Delta regional results at James town include Robert Wagner third place and Verle Lewis tent. Mrs H Hall hosted a shower for Miss Evelyn Kutil. prizes given to Tillie Kutil and Bula Barton. White returns from Florida for a short visit in Pierre. Emil Hartmager and Mason Harrisgel travel to Canistota and Sioux Falls. A son born to Mr and Mrs Walter Matson of Carpent a hospital. Ruth Don visiting Gettsburg for a week with parents. Marie Bi teaching in Canada spending spring vacation with Jefferson family.
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James McGinty
Charles Kent
Garretson
J. M. Stiver
George Shecks
Robert
Sioux Falls
Huron
Jamestown
Robert Wagner
Dakota Wesleyan
Verle Lewis
Huron College
H. Hall
Evelyn Kutil
Sioux City
Tillie Kutil
Bula Barton
William McGillvery
Lord White
Fla
Tampa
Pierre
Emil Hartmage
Mason Hariisgel
Canistota
Sinuc Falls
Walter Matson
Carpenta Hospital
Ruthdon
Getsburg
Hinedon
Marie Bi
Canada
Samuel I
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Maisy
Bill
Madison’s Vicary Gardens
Chicago
Amnment
Huconite
G Mies
South Dakota
Messenger Service
C. P. Parrott
Odd Fellows Building
Red Cross Home ‘Service
Ruth Lewallen
Ernie Pyle
Poe Ernia
Dom
Inroux
Ernie
Pyle
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