Protests Rise As Ration Stamp Cancellations Take Effect
The OPA declared certain ration stamps invalid at midnight on December 25 drawing nationwide protests from housewives and sharp criticism from Congress. Critics accuse the government of swindle and politics while officials defend the move as a response to reduced need, though some stamps were unused due to shortages. Representative August Andresen of Minnesota denounces the decision as proof Roosevelt era policies expand rationing for political ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
August Andresen
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Courtesy In Everyday Trade Boosts Public Manners
The article notes wartime shortages provoke sharp replies from merchants but asserts Monticello sees no major rise in discourtesy. It emphasizes public courtesy in daily trade and urges merchants to treat customers with consideration despite wartime tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Ernie Pyle hailed as top war correspondent by Time Magazine
Time Magazine salutes Ernie Pyle, noting his books Here Is Your War and Brave Men. The tribute highlights his vivid reporting on World War II from Africa to Paris, including the liberation of Paris and the stories of ordinary GIs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.I
Ernie
Time Magazine
Ernie Pyle
Paris
Normandy
France
Lafayette
Normandy Beach-Head
Klemme
Editorial Snippets From Iowa Papers Reflect War-Time Viewpoints
A collage of editorial notes and reader opinions from Indianola Red Oak and Eldora era papers. Topics include Dewey political stature, free government, rubber tires for farming implements, wartime elections, farm economics, and soldier hometown morale.
Wartime Shortages Prompt Demand for Courteous Clerks
A savvy merchant urges fair treatment of customers during wartime shortages, insisting clerks avoid taking advantage of scarce supplies and maintain courteous service.
Early Monticello Days Retold by Martha Gallagher
The Express resumes Mrs. Martha Gallagher of Des Moines recollections from 1860 to 1865, detailing Monticello's early settlers, log hotels, military road, first school, burial rites, and flood years. She recalls neighbors, homes, teachers, and daily life across the 1860s frontier town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Martha Gallagher
Des Moines
Monticello
Gallagher
Martha Phemister
W. A. Mirick
Boone
Phemister
Practor
Cities Service
Kasper
William Clark
Joseph Clark
Joe
Scotch Grove
Shelley
Main Street
Matthiessen
Daniel Varvel
Grand
Main Streets
Selder
Chauncey Mead Place
South Place
John Stevenson
Stevenson
Bowen’s Prairie
Moses
Fair Grounds
Charles Aynerson
Military Road
Langworthy
Roswell Crane
Buckhorn Tavern
Anamos
George
Gold
Australia
Dale's
John Turner
Clark
Main
Third Streets
Rosalia Bartholomew
Margaret McLean
Mary McLean
Lafayette Selder
John Selder
Robert Selder
Fidelia Selder
Martha Selder
Josephine Lamb
Harvey Lamb
Louisa Varvel
Alexander Varvel
Sarah Varvel
Sleeper
Lucinda Skelley
Lizzie Skelley
James Skelley
Sarah George
William George
Charles Phemister
Teaider
Lizzie Shelley
Peter Parley
Hattie Wright
D. E. Pond
Ann McLaughlin
Castle Grove
Tra Blanchard
Shelley’s
Lord Willing
Swerengen
Alexander Farragher
Ann George
Ave
Brother
Perry Miller
James Clark
Miles
Leider
Maquoketa
Varvel
Kitty Creek
Dr. Jayne
Martha J. Gallagher
Coming Legislature Faces Red Hot Session and Big Debates
A columnist predicts an intense 1945 Iowa legislature session with broad pressure group activity. Road funding and school law codification dominate the agenda alongside capital projects totaling about 7.9 million for state institutions and 9.66 million for the education board. Revenue gaps risk a multiyear budget imbalance without new funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Towa
Funda
Cherokee Hospital
Clarinda Hospital
Independence Hospital
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Glenwood School
Woodward Hospital
Madison Penitentiary
Anamosa Reformatory
Rockwell City Reformatory
Oakdale Sanitorium
Eldora
Mitchellville
Marshalltown
Davenport
Toledo
State Board Education
State Board of Education
Institutona State College
State University
Teachers’ College
Real Estate Transfers Involving Lizzie Meier And Guardianship
Lizzie Meier widow transfers property to Russell Hawkins for $1 aided by legal description of several parcels in section 7 86 83 west plus a one rod wide easement through Mill Creek area. Monticello State Bank guardian transfers to Martin A and Gladyce Botkin for $4 000 conveying lots 1 2 and 8 block 3 Original town of Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Meier
Russell Hawkins
Mill Creek
Monticello State Bank
Guardian
Winifred Wherry
Martin A
Gladyce R. Botkin
Wyoming
Bloom Later Late
Tulips show short stems and poor quality blooms while blooming late this season. Gardeners report weak flowers and inconsistent color, affecting display potential and vase life.
Cadet Paul Smith Receives Illinois Military Award
Cadet Paul Smith of Onslow is cited for efficiency by the Chicago Tribune at Roosevelt Military Academy. He also earns the academy's new cadet academic award for first quarter and is a junior who transferred from Onslow High School last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Academy
Onslow High School
Pfc
Charles Jensen
Lewis Jensen
Harold Overholt
Dwight Northrop
Clinton
Onslow
Arthur Barlow
Cedar Rapida
Lamey
Lyon
Leo Allen
Lyle
Claire Payram
Claude Payram
Ladies’ Guild
Fred Uadehoff
M. P. Paulsen
E. Horton
P. H. Paulsen
Geologic Map of U S Finished by Yale Led Team
After nine years a 16 member committee led by Prof Chester R Longwell of Yale announces completion of a geologic map of the United States. It shows major bedrock features and crust movements, aids geology teaching, and will be available at cost from the American Association of Petroleum Geologists in Tulsa Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester R. Longwell
Yale
United States
Coat
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Tulsa
Okla
Nutty liver sandwich with chili sauce and mayo
A quirky recipe fragment describes seasoning mashed liver with chili sauce onion juice and mayonnaise to create a sandwich filling. It notes bold flavors and unconventional combination for a savory lunch option.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles A. Doxsee
OWA PI. Soc
Monticello, Iowa
NATIONAL EDITORIAL_ ASSOCIATION Mimicr
Andresen
Seaver
R. Mokown
America
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Robert Clay
John
Hoosier State
Mary
Tracy
Lucinda
Henry
Lizzie
James
Ezra Tracy
Ellen
Board of Control
Paul Smith
Eisenhower
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Ted Hamilton
Monmouth
Lillian Buck
Gertrude
Ruth Sears
George Sears
Chicago
Randolph Field
Texas
Frank Walker
David and
Gene
S. G. Hutton
Harry Price
Ames
Herman Gutzeit
Thomas
John Petersen
Olivn
Emil Paulsen
Washington
Fred Ladehoff
Glenn
Elmer Koppess
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