Care for your washing machine during wartime use
Guidance from the University of Illinois bulletin advises rereading manufacturer directions for routine checks, lubrication, and load limits. It covers warming a cold machine, avoiding hot water on porcelain, proper washing and wringer care, and protecting equipment with a water proof cover. The bulletin also offers detailed instructions for making slip covers.
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University of Illinois Bulletin
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Urbana
Illinois
Check storage gains and farm repairs for next year
Farm guidance urges early ordering of repair parts and planning for machinery use next year while cautioning about new equipment delays. It notes logging and lumber shortages, warns on field mice control in orchards with detailed baiting instructions, and covers livestock vitamin D needs and Illinois crop and wildlife harvest trends.
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United States
Illinois
Victor W. Kelly
Illinois racing revenue and war relief totals noted
The Illinois racing board reports 1944 state revenue from parimutuel wagering track licenses and admissions totaled 3 917 834 with last year at 2 808 168. War relief contributions by tracks reached 1 170 227. 1945 purses are expected to set a new high. Apple crop is 2 418 000 bushels, smallest since 1988, with October damage cutting yields. Governor Green offered fairgrounds for war use. Illinois fairgrounds first accepted for military purposes.
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Illinois
Othr
U. S. Departments of Agriculture
Ilinois Racing Board
Dwight H. Green
War Department
Illinois State Fairgrounds
Pentecostal Church Weekly Meditation Service Schedule
Godly sorrow leads to repentance unto salvation while world sorrow brings death. Sunday School at 9 30 a m Worship Service at 10 45 a m Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m The church where everybody is made welcome Pastor C A Powers
Col Black Stairway in Ellsworth Mansion
The 1802 Black mansion staircase in Ellsworth Maine marks Col John Black’s landmark home built amid frontier settlement. City planners approve post war expansion plans while urging continued investment after bonds to hasten victory as the Treasury outlines priorities.
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Black
Ellsworth
Maine
John Black
Washington
America
U.S. Treasury Department
Radar Training in the Navy Offers $5000 Education
The Navy seeks keen men for Radar training with a $5000 specialized education equal to two years of college and a Petty Officer rating upon course completion. No technical background needed beyond high school math and physics. amateur radio helps. Voluntary enlistments open to ages 17 to 50. Eddy Test required after pre induction physical. Contact the Navy Recruiting Officer in Effingham, Illinois for details.
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Navy
Effingham
Illinois
What’s Wrong With Our Soils What Farmers Need to Do
Illinois farmers are urged to invoice their soil through practical tests to guide lime phosphate and potash applications. Studies show where limestone is needed to grow clovers and alfalfa, and reveal phosphorus and potash requirements, reducing guesswork and protecting high seed costs. Continuous soil depletion has left many fields short of essential nutrients, especially in southern Illinois.
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Illinois
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
W C T U Meeting Set For December 5 in Baptist Church
Mrs. Jesse Belcher will lead the W C T U in the Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon December 5 at 2 oclock. The public is invited to attend with Miss Elizabeth Carr of Harvey as the afternoon speaker in Loyal Temperance Legion efforts. Parents of children urged to attend.
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Green Place
Patoka
Blacktop
Hampshire
Farrow
John
Cus Jackson
W.C.T.U
Jesse Belcher
Elizabeth Carr
Harvey
Loyal Temperance Legion
Nannie Wilson Receives White House Letter
Patoka resident Nannie Wilson displays a White House reply to her correspondence with President Roosevelt thanking him for an old age pension increase. The Secretary to the President, William D. Hassett, signed the letter in reply.
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Nannie Wilson
Patoka
White House
Roosevelt
William D. Hassett
President Thanks Miss Wilson for Confidence Letter
The White House on November 21, 1944 sends thanks to Miss Wilson for her thoughtful letter. The President is delighted by the expression of confidence in his leadership. Signed by William D. Hassett as Secretary to the President.
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William D. Hassett
Farewell Dinner for Charles Barnes in Patoka Community
Mr and Mrs C E Barnes hosted a farewell dinner Sunday November 26 for their son Charles M Barnes Sile who has been overseas for 15 months. Attending were Mr and Mrs Perry Belcher Patoka and daughter Flossie Mr and Mrs Herman Wilken and family Huey Illinois Mr and Mrs Jim Logine West of Patoka Mr and Mrs Tom Barnes Sandoval Illinois Mr and Mrs Clyde Hughes Peoria area Mr and Mrs John H Belcher and family west of Patoka Mr and Mrs Elton Carter Patoka Mrs Ruth Carter Peoria and Miss Fern Belcher St Louis MO Miss Marcella and Maxine Gooding west of Patoka.
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C. E. Barnes
Charles M. Barnes Sile
Perry Belcher
Patoka
Flossie
Herman Wilken
Huey, Illinois
Jim Logine
West of Patoka
Tom Barnes
Sandoval, Ill
Clyde Hughes
ePoria
John H. Belcher
Elton Carter
Ruth Carter
Peoria
Fern Belcher
St. Louis
Marcella
Maxine Gooding
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