War Time Women Find Purpose Through Work and Small Ventures
Kathleen Norris extols busy wartime women, sharing real letters from Mrs Brown of Kansas City and others who support families by boarding children, turning homes into flats, and running a soup bar. The piece praises independent effort, noting husbands’ approval and the value of practical money-making work during crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Baker
Davis
Smith
Mrs. Brown
Kansas City
Get a Job War Work Advice for Women at Home
Kathleen Norris urges women alone while husbands or sons are away in service to seek useful war work. She notes work exists in factories restaurants hospitals Red Cross canteens and even at home. Women with spare time can support war effort and save money for when loved ones return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Baker
Houston
Texas
America
Red Cross
Kathleen Norris
Eggs as Protein Food Promote Unrationed Supply
The article extols eggs as a cheap high protein food replacing meat. It notes eggs contain vitamins and minerals and can be bought at low prices. It advises storing eggs in water glass to keep for months.
Battle over central valley irrigation faces Congress
The dispute pits big California landowners against small farmers as Congress debates a rider to favor central valley irrigation. Secretary Ickes argues limits are needed to prevent land speculation and keep irrigation benefits with small and medium farmers rather than large ranchers and liquor firms. The piece also notes 4 F wartime manpower restrictions and transfer limits between war plants.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Fdr
Congress
California
Interior
Ickes
Elliott and
Carter
Far West
Republitan
Oakland
Calif
Eliott
Tulare
Central Valley
House
U.S.A
Fresno Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Roosevelt to decide rail workers vacation length
President Roosevelt faces a dispute over the length of a rail workers vacation. Railroad executives argue the vacation should be six days, while workers seek seven days, which could total eight days with holidays and weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
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