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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1943
Page
7
A spiritual reflection on Jesus praying for Himself and for all believers in John Seventeen. It emphasizes recognition of Christ’s glory, faith based on God’s name and His Word, and the call for believers’ consecration and unity. The piece links Christ’s intercession to enduring faith and shared gospel witness.
Rural co operatives prove productive via livestock ventures from Ya 700 City Mississippi to Republic county Kansas. Women bought a 400 egg incubator for 60 dollars and earned 53 dollars savings in year one by charging three cents a egg. Farm Security loans fund 24 Ayrshire heifers and a three year old bull for regional bull rings. Arkansas communities pool funds for dipping vats to control wood ticks and boost production through shared machinery pools.
Asmara the Eritrean capital, once a showcase of Italian influence with modern roads, airports, and harbor works, faces a doomed outlook as grand plans for Assab and regional development remain unfulfilled amid shifting control. The city boasted Italian design in churches and cafes and connected flights to Bengasi Rome and Assab.
The article describes the Owen Stanley range in New Guinea as a difficult war zone route from Kokoda. It notes dense forests treacherous footholds narrow ledges and the need for free hands to grip roots and saplings. Native carriers transport supplies amid scorching days and freezing nights.
Musician Ted Weems, known for lighter tunes, moonlights as a fireman at heart. Both parents musicians, he hastily chased a theater blaze in his hotel pajamas after an appearance, while still on leave from the Pennsylvania Railroad since 1922.
Many medicine closets in bathrooms may rust and become irreplaceable in wartime if not treated with paint or enamel. Metal linings are prone to rust, especially the bottom shelf due to wet bottles and brushes. Regular repainting is needed. when rust appears, scrape to bright metal and recoat promptly.
Chicago scientist Dr. C. F. Burgess announces a method to process Typha Latifolia fibers into a buoyant, water resistant down. The All American cattail fiber could replace imports for stuffing toys furniture and may serve military padding life preservers and aircraft armor. A processing plant opened in Ashippun Wisconsin with nearby farmers already harvesting cattail spikes.
Iceland is a volcanic, glaciated island with about 13 percent snow cover and a temperate climate from the Gulf Stream. It is largely treeless, covered by heather, with abundant marine life and fisheries. Reykjavik is the largest town, government seat, and Iceland moves toward independence. the Althing is the world’s oldest parliament.
The Isle of Sark remains a rare colonial relic under Dame of Sark Mrs. Robert Hathway. Islanders toast the king in the Mermaid tavern with a nod to the duke of Normandy while claiming no automobiles or taxes and little modern life.
The article notes the southwest region near the Black and Caspian seas as Russia's warmest area though temperatures dip below 18 degrees Fahrenheit. It recalls Crimea era trenches at Sevastopol in 1854 suffering frostbite as the Riviera of Russia shivers under winter, while Transcaucasia remains warm yet highlands are cold and windy.
John Philip Sousa born in Washington on November 6 1854 became conductor of the US Marine Band at 26. He left in 1892 to form his own band which he led until his death in Reading on March 6 1932. He toured America Europe and the world and wrote 100 marches and 10 comic operas.
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