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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1942
Page
2
A wartime public message by Leon Henderson explains rationing aims and six initial commodities rationed sugar tires autos typewriters bicycles and gasoline. He emphasizes public cooperation as essential to fair efficient distribution across 130 million people amid war needs.
The speaker invites constructive criticism from the public and newspapers while acknowledging the difficulty of governing 130 million people. He notes ongoing rationing attacks by enemies aimed at undermining the war effort, contrasted with minor selfish criticisms from some citizens.
A proclamation denounces OPA administrators and others seeking to wreck rationing for personal profit. It condemns spreading false rumors and urges Americans to challenge critics with facts to ensure fair, orderly distribution of scarce war commodities.
College Station and Mrs Bernice Claytor from A and M college extension service warn paints varnishes and enamels will be scarce due to war resin shortages. She recommends semi gloss for kitchens bathrooms flat for walls calcimine cheap but washable with caveats enamel only on very smooth surfaces and urges clipping to track scarce materials.
Wayne C. Taylor proposed wooden sailing vessels using noncritical materials to boost cargo capacity. A Rockefeller-backed RFC program funds construction of 300-ton ships with shallow drafts and wind reliance, linking Latin American yards and future inter-American trade.
In a wartime travelogue style piece, a performer recounts touring Army camps with guest columnists, answering soldiers questions about Hollywood. She recalls a surprise wedding cake at Camp Robinson and meeting old vaudeville friends, plus notes on gifts like Prince Albert tobacco for servicemen.
Urbana Illinois Mrs Nettie Esselbaugh home economics nutritionist University of Illinois says buoyant health comes from right food in right amounts. She notes tiredness headaches and irritability fade with a diet rich in protective foods vitamins minerals and proteins.
All wild meat should be soaked to remove blood. An onion roasted with meat improves flavor. Knitted garments must dry flat shaped to their prewash outline. Do not twist bend or tie the electric iron cord. Rub yarn with soap to pass thread easily. Peroxide removes perfume stains from linen bureau scarf. Keep a blotting pad under scarf to protect the dressing table. Do not leave food in aluminum ware longer than needed to prevent pitting and discoloration.
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