Labor Strife and Power in Postwar Debate
A reader warned of a national general strike over government moves against labor demands, quickly challenged by an AP official as ridiculous. The piece argues such threats imperil public welfare, urges restraint, and notes growing labor arrogance. It contrasts with farm power gains and coal industry resilience, praising industry safety and wage gains despite flaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wage Stabilization Board
OPA
Iin
United Mine Workers
Government
Private electric utilities push rural power to farms
Grover C. Neff of Wisconsin Power and Light notes private utilities lead rural electrification efforts. About three quarters of the nation’s 5.56 million occupied farms are served or near lines, with electric operating companies delivering retail power to roughly 60 percent and wholesale contracts supplying much of the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hgds
United States
Grover C. Neff
Wisconsin Power and Light Company
Edison Elec
Retailing under strain but efficient in delivering goods
The speaker credits American retailers for handling price pressures and supply shortages. Despite unknown OPA policies and rising costs, stores have stretched supplies, maintained service, and worked to limit price increases. Consumers are assured no country matches U S retail efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhaing
The Problems Of The Merchant In Postwar Trade
The piece argues that merchants face consumer frustration as shortages and strikes stall production of postwar goods. It notes difficulty finding experienced courteous employees despite high wages, leaving retailers overburdened by restless buyers and complex reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enilesa
Infant dies after home canned corn spoilage
Loretta Achembach of near Tabor died from botulism after eating home canned corn that had spoiled. She had noticed the corn looked off and opened one can. While inspecting the other cans, Loretta Ann, age two months, was exposed to the tainted contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Achembach
Tabor
Spoiled Corn Kills Chickens and Doctor Reaches Milestone
Report from Eldon notes spoilage in corn causing the death of thirty five adult chickens after they ate it. In the same area Dr. S H Sawyers nears sixty years of medical practice and recently celebrated a birthday, still active in medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon
S. H. Sawyers
Public Board Proceedings in Palo Alto County
The State of Luna board met in regular session in the Comet House in Motetdbure on September 4. Members present include J. Mhiiipe, Thompann, JDM Robinson, Krink Foley, and Oniry Collington. absent cottington. Minutes from June to August were approved. A motion to reject all bids for Contract No 160 was carried. Objections to bid No 101 were discussed and changes to Road No 101 delayed. The board authorized property tax assessment adjustments for state board assessments and set tax rates for various townships and districts in Palo Alto County for the year TG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teont
Cie Comet House
Home
Aeaslin
J. Mhiiipe
Dott ‘Thompann
Jdm. Robinson
Krink Foley
Oniry Collington
Ron
Enrrien
Paley
Thompson
Pipa
Boley
Pune
Hinevr
Hoblasan
Thontpaen
Palo Alto
Lawn
State Board of Assenanent Ant
Towa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Graettinger Block & Tile CO
Graettinger, Iowa
Farmers Grain CO
Raymond Tindall
Graettinger
Iowa
City Meat Market
Robert Simonsen
Graettinger, Towa
Cult Haneen
Emmetsburg
Glenn Henrich
For
D-X
Diamond 760
C. L. Torreson Oil Co
Wallingford
F. R. Heidecker
C. O. Wikert
Owa
State OF Luna
Palo Alto County
Sat
Pang
Mixitand
Bune Cnet
BSA
Vallake
Hodiin Corporation
Nevis Township
Rodinnin
Neveigor Thachor
Nevart
Sant Turmetsburke
Hehe
Ant Mallard
Ellington Sanees
Curlew
Rush
Rush Yinke
Mullard Corporation
Vurlew Corporation
Ritver Lake
Ruthven
Wurtie
Freidom
Freedom Peut
Moometaburg
Ruthven Corporation
Mamartsburg Corporation
Ts Veeke
West Bend Corporation
Palington
Itus
Matlard
Vally Township
Shane Ee
Fe Valley Sane Reves
Henkman
Beln Valley
Hodman Corportion
Iyalee
AMS Ray Attn Ind
Watnat
Ceteres HN
Wluings Corporation
Ae Wenternian Telegraph Co
Weat Bund Conns
Wet
Bernt
Weat Bend Corporation
Martin Cons
Kern
Thin
Ve Et Ab
Ayershire
Nahi
Seer
Ituthyon Corporation
AYE Corporation
Coryration
Mullard Carrition
Ftorhinan Corporation
Malberd
Aship Kern
Mrovdans
West Mendowat
Wlaby Corporation
Peporation Distuetbutlon
Wtaburs Corporation
Lota
Wwta
C&l Ois
Binetstiing Corporation Distribution
Nevada
Nowuslna
Heatan
Sehoul Nevada
Vvlon
Ometan
Vyevay Liuthvoa
Subogl River Lake Township
Jetigen
Sch
Minetabuings
Triephone Co
Setioot
Rush Lake
Graettinger Corporate
Mallard Corporation
Ruthvenorporation
Ve West Remit Corpor Tiaty
Lauren Cade
Tetephone A
Salat
Booth
Malian
Aytatiler
Routh
Curlew Corp
Laurens
Valley
Wiia Reesclesny
Hornin
Det
Centre Town Telephage
Townaniin
Krimeteburg
Ink Vhimt
Teeatona
Nis
Hometatars
Ratan
Nevante
Vernon
Walnut
Townalyta
Mene
Macaueplon
Vadley
Hania Couy
Novara
Sera
Ace Rye
Hinder
Cy Minder Corporation
Vane
Prbienne
Nile
Rawnsley
Vanes
Townshly
Went & i
Mr. Farmer
M. N. Jacobson
Wallingford, Iewa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!