The Great Farm Struggles From 1919 To The 1930s
Joseph Gabrielsen recounts farm life through postwar surplus and the 1920s boom followed by the 1930s crash. He notes World War I effects, the Roaring Twenties, the 1929 stock collapse, price declines, and the Roosevelt era farm programs. He details diversification, mechanization, and the shift from horse power to tractors while farm troubles persist.
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Roosevelt
Henry A. Wallace
Prophets of Doom
Little Bit the dog saves life in Ottumwa trailer blaze
In Ottumwa area, a small white dog named Little Bit alerted Anna Belle Redfern of Route 6 to a fire at dawn, enabling her to escape her trailer. The incident, cited in a longer wartime retrospective, highlights acts of courage amid World War II reflections.
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Anna Belle Redfern
Route 6
Ottumwa
Anna
Army recruitment ad promises 300 plus steady jobs
The notice lists over 300 job opportunities across construction transportation communications and more. It highlights training with full pay during training and a starting rate of 288 dollars a month, inviting readers to select training before signing up and to consult the local Army Representative for a complete list of positions.
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Acre
Army
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