Thanksgiving Should Be a Day Of Rejoicing for Everyone
In a reflective piece, the author contrasts the first Plymouth Thanksgiving on the bleak New England coast with modern celebrations across the United States. The essay urges gratitude for peace, prosperity, and charitable aid amid economic hardship, noting America’s relative abundance and absence from war as reasons to give thanks daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Union
America
United States
Land of Plenty
Europe
British Isles
It Is Time Uncle Sam Clamps Down on Diplomatic Immunity
An editorial argues for ending immunity for German embassy and Nazi consulates across the country. It claims diplomats enjoy total protection and cannot be arrested or tried, urging a stricter US government stance.
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Uncle Sam
United States
America
End Diplomatic Immunity for Nazi Spies in U S
The piece argues severing diplomatic ties with Berlin to end Nazi agents shielded by immunity. It calls for Congress to act and proposes deporting or sinking ships carrying Nazi diplomats, spies, and saboteurs.
Monticello Merchants Call for Local Christmas Purchases
Town merchants display a broad range of gifts for Christmas 1940 and urge residents to buy at home. They note savings from local shopping when balancing travel costs and emphasize support for local factories, churches, schools, and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Christmas Seal Sale Support Urged For Tuberculosis
The appeal asks readers to back an unlimited support drive for Christmas seals next week. Funds go to aid those with tuberculosis and heart trouble, with the aim of reducing deaths from these diseases.
Jones County Farm Bureau Reports Record 1940 Education Effort
The 1940 annual report shows 1072 meetings with 32 145 attendees as Jones County Farm Bureau and extension service expand soils 4 H and home project work. Programs focus on livestock crops pastures and cooperative action with Farm Security Administration REA AAA and Soil Conservation Service. Every farmer benefited directly or indirectly from the county wide effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Farm Bureau
Carl Smith
James Kearns
Extension Service
Town State College
United States Department of Agriculture
Farm Security Administration
REA
AAA
Soil Conservation Service
Jones County
Veterans hospital care to peak in 1949 experts say
Peak estimates indicate World War II veterans will reach maximum hospital treatment numbers in 1949 as peak usage for veterans’ medical care is forecast.
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Veterans Hospital
Why Belong To The Farm Bureau In Jones County
Jones County Farm Bureau marks 25 years of service ending September 1941. Members urge farm families to join for stronger advocacy, education, and gains in parity, roads, and rural welfare. leadership and programs expanded through 1940s efforts.
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Farm Bureau
Jones County
Farm Group Plans New Year Farm Bureau Women Elect New Officers
County groups list officers and directors for Farm Bureau and related 4-H, cattle feeding and testing associations. Leaders named include C R Grafft Olin president and W D McLaughlin Monticello as voting delegate with numerous township chairs and committee heads across Jones County and surrounding towns.
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Oliver Furst
Olin
Farm Bureau Women’s Division
Anamosa
Furst
Sam Ellison
Martelle
Duncan Wasson
Onslow
Lee Crain
Arnold Thalacker
Monticello
E. C. Gotsch
Martello
W. D. McLaughlin
Farm Bureau
Jones County Farm Bureau
Onslow Man to Exhibit Local Stock at 1940 Exposition
M P Iaulsen of Onslow will join Jones county exhibitors at the 1940 International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago from November 30 to December 5. He enters two carloads of crossbred Hampshire and Berkshire hogs for the carlot contests. The event is the world’s largest carlot show with stock from 32 states and Canada, featuring prime beef, lambs, and hogs auctioned at the exposition.
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Chicago
Aulsen
Onslow
Jones County
Hampshire
Berkshire
Union Stock Yards
International Amphitheatre
States
Canada
Jones County Farmers Receive Limestone Grant Totals
Jones county farmers have received 12,286 tons of limestone under the Grant of Aid program since June 19. Final spreading date extended to November 1 due to limestone shortages. Contracts with eight limestone makers run through January 1, 1941, with 11,609.5 tons spread on fields and 626.56 tons delivered to farms. Estimated total deliveries by January 1, 1941 expected near 35,000 tons, a record.
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Jones County
Rome
Scotch Grove
Washington
Wayne Wi
Space Cress
Wyoming
Farm Bureau outlines 1941 program for united agricultural action
C R Grafft of Olin announces Jones County Farm Bureau plans for 1941 to expand its role as the voice for farmers on legislation taxation transportation and marketing. He urges joining the American Farm Bureau Federation to build a nationwide program by and for farmers to keep democracy’s first line of defense strong.
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Farm Bureau
C. R. Grafft
Olin
Jones County Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau
Rederation
American Farm Bureau Federation
Mr. Farmer and the 1941 Farm Bureau Membership
Jones County Farm Bureau presents programs and associations including 4-H work AAA farm program rural electricity women’s home projects and soil and seed testing. It urges membership with emphasis on tax relief freight rates auto insurance and CCC land improvements. Officers C R Grafft president Harold Deischer VP William Jansen treasurer Don Wherry secretary.
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County Farm Bureau
C. R. Grafft
Olin
Harold Deischer
Monticello
Don L. Wherry
Wyoming
William Jansen
Anamosa
W. D. McLaughlin
Congress
AAA
Rural Electrification
Farm Business ‘Association
Jones County Beef Cattlemen’s Association
Rural Youth Association
Holstein Breeders Association
CCC Camp Aoil
Farm Bureau
Jones County Farm Bureau
William T. Jansen
Don Wherry
Jones County Farm Bureau Dues Are Extremely Low in Price
Labor and industry have organized for self protection and to influence lawmaking. The farmer united after World War I to solve agricultural problems. Farmers comprise about 26 percent of the population yet lack proportional political power. Membership fees are far lower than labor and other groups, signaling rising farmer influence through organization and cooperation with labor and capital to lift national living standards.
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Extension Service
College of Agriculture
Agricultural Experiment Station
Farm Bureau
Jones County Farm Bureau
United States
United Renta
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