Brewing Industry Changes Highlighted By Gund Letter
In a letter to A H Sanford, Gund of the old Gund Brewing Co describes key advances shaping beer production. He recalls the 1891 ice machine lowering storage temps, the water tube boiler cutting fuel costs, and the rise of alternating current motors from General Electric and Westinghouse. He notes installing individual motors for pumps and conveyors, and cites awards for Peerless bottle beer at the Paris Exposition 1900 and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904.
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Gund
Old Gund Brewing Company
A. H. Sanford
la Crosse
Franklin
Chicago
General Electric
Westinghouse
Edward T. Strauss
Johnson
Army Prisoner Shot While Attempting Escape at Fort Sheridan
Two Army privates fired on a prisoner and a military policeman during an escape attempt at Fort Sheridan Illinois. The prisoner Roman Grabarczyk 26 of Chicago was shot in the arm and MP Irving Patt 26 also of Chicago was accidentally wounded in the thigh.
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Fort Sheridan
Ill
John T. Rhett
Roman Grabarczyk
Chicago
Irving Patt
Domestic accidents cost U.S. war effort far more than sunk ships
The report states that industrial accidents at home have cost the U.S. war effort about twelve times the value of American shipping sunk by submarines in the western Atlantic, highlighting risks to production and supply during wartime.
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U. S
Atlantic
Parents and Board Promote School String Instrument Programs
In La Crosse the Board of Education and parents fund and run early string instruction for grades two to six, enabling about 350 students to learn violin and cello with lessons, rent instruments, and perform in demos. A spring demonstration is planned as retention and private instruction opportunities expand.
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la Crosse
Board of Education
Hamilton School
John Peterson
Jackson
Mary Dyer
Leigh Elder
New England Conservatory of Music
Elder
Longfellow
Washburn
Hamilton
Lincoln
Webster
Hogan
Central
Washington and Teachers College Training School
Franklin
Logan
Jefferson
Roosevelt
New Tire Rationing Skips Many Drivers in February
OPA Rationing Chief Col. Bryan Houston announced strict February eligibility for new passenger car tires. With a 750,000 tire quota and about one million drivers on the essential list, local boards must choose who gets tires. Most A card holders will be ineligible. only high essential B card users qualify. The change stems from a depleted supply of used tires for low mileage drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Bryan Houston
Houston
Canada Sees 50 Percent Rise in Law Violators Since 1936
A Canada report notes a 50 percent increase in law violators in 1942 compared with 1936, indicating rising infractions amid wartime conditions. The period shows greater enforcement concerns and potential shifts in public order and governance.
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Canada
Faith Will Hasten Victory Bond Solicitor Says
Harry Long of 920 Jackson Street works solo selling Fourth War Loan bonds to individuals. He cites buyers faith in the U S and urges extra letters to service members, noting he has letters from men at the front in Italy and Australia and believes such correspondence boosts morale.
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Harry Long
Jackson Street
Long
U. S
Italy
Australia
United States
Carrier Boys Boost Bond Pledges to 2800
After publishing La Crosse Tribune carrier pledges, additional donations from carriers nearby raised the total to 2800. Two La Crosse youths, Robert Cuta and Robert Beranek, were added with 25 dollar bonds. Other contributors include Willis Fernholz Arcadia 10 Edward Devenport Mt. Sterling 5 Charles Houge Houston 25 Richard Jacobson Viroqua 25 Paul Jacobson Viroqua 25 Douglas Hendrickson Holmen 5 Steward Stenslen Chaseburg 12 Robert Howard Blair 5 Robert Hurley Caledonia 25 Nicholas Schaub Cashton 5 Billy Swingle Westin 50 Dwight Van Fiett Readstown 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Tribune
Tribune
la Crosse
Robert Cuta
Robert Beranek
Willis Fernholz
Arcadia
Edward Devenport
Mt. Sterling
Charles Houge
Houston
Minn
Richard Jacobson
Viroqua
Paul Jacobson
Douglas Hendrickson
Holmen
Steward Stenslen
Chaseburg
Robert Howard
Blair
Robert Hurley
Caledonia
Nicholas Schaub
Cashton
Billy Swingle
Westin
Dwight van Fiett
Readstown
Captured Airmen Report No Molestation By Civilians
Relatives learn from Red Cross talks with American airmen held in Europe that none of the repatriated flyers were molested by German civilians. Captured flyers evaded capture when possible and were sent to Dulagluft, with transit about three weeks and good medical care, aided by Red Cross food parcels. families learn of a six month delay before letters with a camp address arrive.
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Europe
Red Cross
Germany
Emma Siede
la Crosse
Dulagluft
Most Formidable Battleship Missouri Launched
The U S S Missouri, a 45 000 ton dreadnought named after Senator Truman's state, was launched with ceremonies praising victory and peace. Miss Margaret Truman was sponsor for the 100 million vessel, which will be commissioned nine months early and features vast armament and deck space.
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New York
Missouri
Truman
D-Mo
Margaret Truman
Iown
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Santa Fe
N. M
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Henry Gund
St. Joseph
St.Joseph Aspirin
Frederick Wuttke
David Williams
Mary Williams
Phyllis Wrobel
Patty Wuest
Tribaune
Cdinth
Ruth Radtke
Cass
Seventh St
Wallpaper Company
Fifth Avenue South
Carrier Boys Invest
Moen Ton
Premit
MOPN
Deckle Edge
Wain ST
Wis
la Croesse
Pacific
Berlin
U.S. A
Clark-Bracken
Electrical Contractors and
Westinghouse Appliances
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