Denver Declared Western Capital of the United States
Denver is described as the western capital due to its dense federal presence. By mid 1940s figures, 145 federal offices operated there, rising to 185 by 1942 with many extending beyond Colorado. In 1944 about half of the 87 regional federal departments had Denver offices, with eight agencies headquartered there. Civilian federal employees grew from 9,441 in 1939 to 17,000 by 1943, military staff excluded.
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Denver
Washington
United States
Colorado
Office of War Information
Group Bees for Effective Pollination in Orchards
In California bees are moved into orchards mainly by motor truck or trailer and are usually placed at night. A hive per acre is not required. groups of ten to twenty colonies cover surrounding acres. Weather and road access affect transport and bee flight, with easier access along orchard roadways recommended for mud and night driving.
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California
Record of $250000 Plus Fires Across 1943
Fires in 1943 caused 103 deaths across 105 large incidents. U S total 96 fires and Canada 9, with 39 events yielding losses of $500000 or more and 15 above $1 million. The worst blaze hit a storage warehouse in New Haven on September 24, 1943, with over $3 million loss.
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United States
Canada
New Haven
Conn
Bee Loss From Arsenical Sprays in Orchards
Arsenical spray poisoning threatens bees near orchards as nectar pollen dew and cover crops absorb the poison. Even timely spraying cannot eliminate losses. Cooperation between beekeepers and fruit growers is essential to minimize fatalities as drift affects large areas. Beekeepers should relocate before spraying begins.
Marriage Rates Reflect Economic Conditions Across Years
The article notes U.S. marriages historically around 1,400,600 annually with swings by business cycles. It cites 1932 at 982,000 and wartime years 1940 1,565,000 1941 1,616,000 1942 1,800,000 and 1943 1,750,000, concluding about 1,200,000 more marriages than wartime projections without the war.
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United States
Cafes Face Recall of Surplus Stock by OPA Action
The Office of Price Administration will recall surplus fed stocks held by restaurants hotels and institutions as year end inventories note items to be vacaled to balance ration values. The move aims to ensure fair access to scarce foods for both home and dining out patrons.
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Office of Price Administration
OPA
Local Resident Glen Sivage Seen in Gravity for Business
Glen Sivage of New Market visited Gravity on Tuesday to handle business and reconnect with old friends.
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Glen Sivage
New Market
Dinner Guests at Clifford Hellas Home
Arthur George with his wife and son Jimmie were dinner guests Monday evening at the Clifford Hellas residence and called on Mr and Mrs Ira Jewell.
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Arthur George
Jimmie
Clifford Hellas
Mere Ira Jewell
Bramble Family Relocates From Journey Farm to Timber Lake Farm
Ernie Bramble and his family moved Tuesday from the Journey farm to the Vern Timber lake farm located west of Bedford.
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Ernie Bramble
Journey Farm
Vern Timberlake
Bedford
Bedford Pair Attends Irwin Irwin Smith Wedding
Mr and Mrs EB Posten and daughter Gertrude and Mrs Crra White went to Bedford Sunday for the wedding of Betty June Irwin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Irwin, and Delmar G Smith, both of Bedford.
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EB. J. Posten
Gertrude
Misa Dna Posten
Crra ‘White
Bedford
Mies
Betty June Irwin
Glen Irwin
Delmar G. Smith
travels from Cainenville to Missouri after visit
Joe Sexton of Cainenville Missouri left on Friday afternoon’s train heading home after stopping here to visit friends and relatives. He traveled first to Van Wert then by bus to his Missouri home. Sexton notes peaches in his home region look promising this year after several poor crops.
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Joe Sexton
Cainenville
Missouri
van Wert
Mrs Maurice McMahill and Baby Return From Creston Hospital
Mrs Maurice McMahill and her infant were discharged from Creston hospital on Tuesday, marking a routine recovery and home arrival.
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Maurice McMahill
Baby
Creston
Frenk Bridgewater and Biby Return Home from Greaton Hospital
Mre Frenk Bridgewater and Biby of Sharpsburg came home Tuesday after a hospital stay at Greaton.
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Frenk Bridgewater
Biby
Sharpsburg
Greaton
Mrs Perry Williame Visits Dawson Family
Mrs Perry Williame left Wednesday evening for Dawson to visit at the home of her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Ivan Goodman.
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Perry Williame
Dawson
Ivan Goodman
Edward Moore Family Take Farmland From Carl Gold Occupants
Edward Moore and his family moved Thursday to the farm they purchased, formerly occupied by Carl Gold and his family.
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Edward Moore
Carl Gold
Local Man Rebounds From Hospital Stay
W L Brown returns to mobility after weeks at home following surgery in Omaha. His wife Mrs Brown has driven their commercial truck during his illness making trips to St. Joe with live stock and hauling coal and other items.
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W.L. Brown
Omaha
Mrs Clara Kysar and Son Wayne to Return Home Saturday
Mrs Clara Kysar and her son Wayne, who have spent the winter in Sioux City, are expected to arrive home next Saturday.
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Clara Kysar
Wayne
Sioux City
Doctor Janson Heads to Rochester After Brother Injured
Dr. E. J. Janson and his wife visited Mason City Sunday due to the serious illness of his brother who was injured in a recent automobile accident. The injured man was to be moved to Rochester, Minnesota, and Dr. Janson planned to accompany him to the hospital when he left town.
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E. J. Janson
Mason City
Rochester
Minnesota
Audrey Joslyn Visited Portland Guest at Marls Allen Home
Miss Audrey Joslyn of Portland Oregon visited from Wednesday to Saturday staying at the Marls Allen residence during the week.
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Audrey Joslyn
Portland
Oregon
Marls Allen
Mrs Bernice Leighton and son travel to visit relatives
Mrs Bernice Leighton and her son left Wednesday night to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Brooks in Clarington. Bob departed from there for Bremerton Washington.
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Bernice Leighton and Son
Clarinda
Mra Brooka
Bob
Bremerton, Wash
Mrs Elvin Beemer and Mrs Bruce Hicks Visit Des Moines Hosts
Mrs Elvin Beemer and Mrs Bruce Hicks spent Wednesday and Thursday in Des Moines at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Bayless.
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Elvin Beemer
Bruce Hicks
Des Moines
Harold Bayless
Drexel Gold Joins Taylor County Conservation Office
Drexel Gold of Bedford formerly Gravity, son of Mr and Mrs Vernie Gold, has received a medical discharge from the U S Navy and has accepted a position in the Taylor County Conservation office at Bedford. Prior to service he worked seven years in the county AAA organization.
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Drexel Gold
Bedford
Gravity
Vernie Gold
U. S. Navy
Taylor County Conservation Office
Naval Service
County Aaa
Fertilizing tomatoes nearly doubles crop
University of Wisconsin soils researchers report that heavily fertilized tomatoes yielded 69 percent more than unfertilized, netting about 244 dollars per acre after fertilizer costs on a Miami silt loam. Broadcast 500 lb acre of 6-6-20 plus 3-12-12 along rows proved most profitable, despite frost losses on a late tomato variety.
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Soils Department
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Miami
J. T. D. Berger
Truog
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