Government set aside surplus items for veterans only
Washington August 23 U P The War Assets Administration has expanded set aside items available only to ex servicemen including cameras binoculars tool kits wrist watches office furniture and other scarce goods. Ex servicemen may buy up to two of new items such as meat slicers grinders and baking ovens with additional farm supplies like barbed wire.
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Washington
U.P
War Assets
Robert M. Littlejohn
Ex-servicemen Eligible for Set-aside Surplus Items
Limit set at ten spools per veteran farmer. Spools equal 85 rods. Demand for surplus barbed wire far exceeds supply. Cash registers, electrical and manual, included in set-aside business machines. Any ex-serviceman may purchase set-aside items.
Pony Only 22 Inches High Pony Learns to Turn
A 22 inch pony foal at Slim's pony farm near Moline Illinois draws attention as one of the smallest ever raised in the region. The tiny colt wanders a shaded enclosure, learning basic movements under careful watch.
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Moline
Ill
Slim’s
Quarantine Enforced for Dogs and Cats Countywide
Greene County Health Commissioner Moses orders a countywide quarantine through October 1 1946 due to a rabies outbreak. All dogs and cats must be confined to pens on leash or muzzled or face disposal by law enforcement. owners liable for damages.
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Ye Jarre
George FE Moses
Greene ‘County
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Relief for Eczema and Rashes
Suffering skin troubles such as eczema itching toes and feet and rashes have long found comfort in Moone's Emerald Oil. The ad touts thousands of bottles sold and offers a ten day trial with a full refund if not satisfied. Get a bottle today.
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Moone
DDT spray used to combat polio outbreak in Chicago
Chicago authorities sprayed nine areas totaling five square miles with DDT to curb poliomyelitis after 223 cases and 13 deaths. An airplane targeted garbage dumps and stagnant slips along the south branch of the Chicago River to kill flies and larvae for about a month. Thirty-two new cases were reported in the first three days of the week, the highest three-day total of the year.
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Chicago
Herman N. Bundesen
Chicago Board of Health
Porcupine Ear Bounty Depleted in Vermont
Vermont state bounty on porcupines ended months ago leaving a backlog of orders totaling 4674 dollars. The 50 cent reward per pair of ears requires presentation to the town clerk as verified by State Auditor David V. Anderson.
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Montpelier
State Auditor of Accounts
David V. Anderson
Century-old pear tree bears heavy crop in Jerseyville
In Jerseyville Illinois a 116 year old pear tree on the Ray Nevins farm again yields a heavy crop. The tree was brought west by pioneer doctor Ralph H Van Pelt from New Jersey.
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Jerseyville
Ill
Ray Nevins
Ralph H. van Pelt
New Jersey
Thief Leaves Literary Message After Car Looting
In Columbus a thief ransacked Mrs. Nancy BeVier's car taking two fishing rods and a camera. In the place of the loot he left a copy of Gone with the Wind.
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Columbus, O
Nancy BeVier
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