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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1941
Page
1
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The piece argues for fearless duty and truth inspired by Abraham Lincoln’s spirit, denounces Nazi communist cruelty as described by Jan Valtin, and contrasts freedom in America with European depravity. It notes Mills County’s mattress awakening program, praising self help with government aid, hoping for supportive, value-adding policy.
Miss Jennie Marie Warren home demonstration agent urges reconditioning sewing machines for easier work. Clean thoroughly, note face plate positions, use kerosene sparingly, brush away dirt, dry fully, oil lightly, and test on scraps. If belt is loose, shorten and reseat. Leader office ad included.
The Iowa legislature returns with major issues looming including redistricting for eight congressional districts after population shifts. A state office building appropriation of 1.8 million tops funding battles, while truck taxation and an annuity bill for teachers draw scrutiny. The session tracks faster than last time, with bills, votes, and behind the scenes battles shaping the agenda.
The 1941 Farm Bureau membership in Mills county grows beyond 1940 figures as the rushed drive aims to meet the local quota within a month. The group positions itself as a growing force to keep agriculture on a parity trajectory with other industries, while warning about creeping jenny the persistent weed. A chemical spray, effective yet risky for two to three years of crop inhibition, is advised after proper study to distinguish the weed before it heads. The Government matter program has advanced toward the actual making of the matter.
Boisterous March arrives with promises of flowers and blue skies. The Malvern Garden Club extols gardening as a partnership with God, celebrates budding spring, and notes popular plants like Crimson Star Columbine and Marigold Goldsmith. It mentions new varieties Summer Glow Tamerix and Allyssum Violet.
The article praises edging seeds and plant orders, cites forest planting goals, and highlights a nationwide drive for highway beautification through trees and wayside plantings. It notes enthusiasm for acres planted in recent years and references the Malvern Garden Club meeting on March 11 led by Mrs. H. T. Deatic and Mrs. D. M. Hilne with a talk on cosmimanity forests and evergreens.
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