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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1943
Page
5
Miss Conie Foote of Iowa State College explains that 14 million tons of food were wasted last year in the United States. She urges cutting waste in homes, restaurants, and by retailers, and promotes preserving food values through proper preparation and canning.
Spoil easily milk and eggs combine. custards cream pies puddings and cream puffs must be cooled quickly and kept very cold. Do not leave milk outside the refrigerator or pour leftovers back into the main supply. Put milk away at once after each meal.
Farmers advised to remove worn chain rods from potato diggers before harvest to prevent breakage and digging delays. The guidance emphasizes timely maintenance to avoid downtime during peak harvest.
A wartime style guide advises quick daily steps to extend clothing life. Brush, hang, press, and repair promptly to maintain a bandbox look, prevent dust damage, and keep garments fresh. Use matching hangers, air garments overnight, and employ a wool pressing cloth with a cotton cloth for woolens. End with timely seam repairs to prevent further damage.
Farmers may sell meat and collect points as the War Food Administration relaxes farm slaughter restrictions. A limit on pork and lard deliveries remains despite broad permission to farm slaughter. The changes, issued February 17, 1945, require farmers to report quantities under the new rules.
Anamosa and Jones County farmers were reminded by County Extension Director James F. Kearns to estimate income and victory tax payments. A pamphlet Farmers Guide for Making De 15 Tax Estimates was issued, noting 1945 taxes and March 15, 1944, deadlines. Malone said single filers with 1848 class income of 50 or more must file. married couples living apart must file if gross income is 2200 or more. joint filers and farm/nonfarm income also counted for returns.
Around Town reports older Clarinda area veterans aiding farm work as 70 year old workers helped harvest 80 bushels per hour. Other items note a duck story from Washington and Reinbeck turkey poults sale resulting in a $27,? payment with feed needs for remaining birds.
Feed roughage liberally to all dairy cattle over six months old. Early cut roughage provides energy and protein concentrates. Animals producing 15 to 20 pounds of milk daily need little or no grain beyond roughage.
A corps pilot went missing in a Solomon Islands jungle and reportedly lived on red ants and snails while awaiting rescue. The account references Richant R, Amerine, and a lieutenant living off scarce food during the ordeal.
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