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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1941
Page
2
Brief listing of office addresses for J Devine and Associates publishers representatives across Chicago area including Michigan Avenue and Pittsburgh buildings with contact locations and occupancy notes.
Fragmentary text references the First Amendment free exercise of religion and freedom of speech, noting constitutional protections and limiting government infringement. The garbled lines hint at alarms over religious liberty and the right to expressive conduct within the United States.
An editorial from Mason City Globe-Gazette argues that the shipyards in San Francisco face a strike with workers out for weeks and urges the president to intervene. It compares to Roosevelt era moves at aircraft yards, claiming decisive action is needed to keep defense production and avoid hampering wartime needs.
A fragment amid wartime turmoil reports Germany will sink all contraband ships and questions U S armed defense. It notes claims from an official spokesman and a university figure urging immediate action to protect merchant marines as Hitler's power grows and the United States risks isolation.
Reports describe an increase in attacks in Ashix with GTOX under focus as outlets document incidents daily. Newsrooms respond by boosting prices to cover rising security costs and ongoing coverage of events and new quotations received weekly.
A New York based German Information Library is accused of spreading German propaganda through its mailings. The piece notes regular dispatches to country newspapers and urges the president to bar its use, citing Fifth Column activity and national impact.
Markets listing shows Livestock prices with bulls feeders and ewes. Prices range from about 10 to 16 dollars per hundredweight with varied grades and weights.
Chicago June grain report shows wheat futures recovering losses from early trading on the Board of Trade with July wheat near 1.09 a bushel, corn and rye down modestly, soybeans up around 11-8 to 11-2, and nearby notes of spring weather and demand influencing prices. Egg receipts listed with prices for various grades.
Market notes show steady prices for eggs No 1 and No 2 with colorfowl and fowl categories listed. New York market quotes 2.90 for spring exports, midwest prices around 29 4 delivered, native steers at 17 1 2, branded calves 16, cows 15 to 16 1 2, dressed poultry irregular with frozen turkeys 20 to 30 cents per pound and western rivals at 21 1 2 to 22 1 2 cents.
Bond moves curb activity in Chicago and London markets as cotton and fur prices show gains. Grain prices rise with 1 8 to 3 8 cent and 1 4 to 3 8 cent moves noted. Other commodities advance by 5 to 7 cents and silver shifts modestly.
The decree orders Americans residing permanently in Italy to report all debts to the Bank of Italy and forbids Italians to dispose of their holdings. It exempts American residents from certain taxes and bans others from collecting debts. Violators face up to three years in prison and fines up to five times the value of violated property. failure to list holdings with the Bank of Italy incurs imprisonment and fines.
Libyan fighting rages as forces push to stem the pace of the battle. Reports describe heavy exchanges near strategic positions with both sides sustaining casualties. The article continues from Page One, detailing operational tempo and regional implications.
Recovered forces of Merdjavoun and Kune Ta show Syrian troops capable of a counter attack, underscoring the limited size of allied columns in the region. Germany stated retaliatory action was ordered in response to the freezing of axis assets in the United States.
London reports the Great Western Railway steamer St Patrick was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea near Fishguard. At least 23 lives were lost. four bombs struck the vessel as it neared Fishguard, with six survivors and all first class passengers presumed killed except one. The ship carried 44 passengers and a crew of 45, and women and children were said to be fed prior to the disaster.
Des Moines Iowa June 17 David K Brown former state superintendent of printing announced he purchased the Hampton Iowa Times and will take immediate possession.
The article explains cows are four stomach animals and the first stomach lies on the left. a left bulge occurs when distended with food, hindering milking from the left side. It notes the paunch capacity around 60 gallons and why milking is easier from the right side.
An article in Natural History claims monkeys may die from fright when hearing a tiger’s fierce growl. The panic supposedly drives them from trees, making them easy prey for the striped predator.
Salted peanuts blend well with chocolate or butterscotch sauce used to top ice creams. Serve the sauce hot or cold.
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