Adventurer's globe trotter earns Chicago Adventurers' club berth
Harold Northam, after twenty years of travel across Europe Asia Africa and beyond, returns to Chicago with ten dollars and the needed qualifications to join the Chicago Adventurers' club. He journeyed through Danzig Russia Ukraine Moscow Leningrad Finland through Germany Denmark Holland Belgium France Spain Africa Egypt Italy Greece Turkey Syria Iraq Arabia Port Said Panama San Francisco Manila Tokyo and more before settling back in Chicago. He now promotes defense bonds and Main Street America as core national values.
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National House of Representatives
Mountain Warfare Prep and War Time Sugar Notes
A wartime report details U S Army cold climate gear efforts for mountain warfare in snowed terrains and says the Cold Climate Clothing unit is refining skis goggles boots and stoves. It also covers sugar policy shifts under Secretary Wickard noting rationing ahead and Puerto Rico’s unused cane stock.
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Agriculture Department
Claude Wickard
United States
Wickard
Russia
Philippines
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Taxes and War Costs in Morgenthau Plan Debate
The article outlines Secretary Morgenthau's proposed war tax program including higher income and corporate taxes, social security rate increases, and employer withholding to curb inflation. It notes mixed congressional reception and references European WWII events, including Soviet and German actions, Japan’s Java campaign, and Daladier and Gamelin testimony.
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United States
Morgenthau
The
Treasury
Congress
Agriculture in Industry by Florence C Weed
The article notes how farm products enter industry, citing grapes and byproducts. California leads in grape varieties for juice and wine, with raisin seeds distilled for oil and potential cosmetic uses. Grape pomace and seeds yield tartrates and other materials, while wartime conditions push new uses for grape-derived products.
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Florence C. Weed
California
Saensat
New York
Ohio
Treasury Seeks 71 Billion Tax Boost for Victory Program
The weekly analysis outlines a proposed 71 billion dollar tax increase to fund the U S victory program amid ongoing Soviet advances and renewed Nazi pressure on the front lines. Editorial note indicates the item is a news analysis release by the Newspaper Union.
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Treasury
U. S
Educators coordinate farm machine care drive in 1942
Dr. A. K. Getman urges high school vocational teachers and technical institute leaders to join county agents and manufacturers in a 1942 program of farm machinery repair and adjustment. Emphasis lies on using existing shop facilities to run community repair clinics to boost American food production.
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A. K. Getman
Agricultural Educational Bureau
New York State College of Agriculture
State Colleges of Agriculture
Agricultural Tips and Market Outlook for 1942
Practical farming guidance covers preserving machinery, feeding dairy cows, and maintaining body condition. A rise in electricity delivered to consumers signals broader demand. The U S Bureau projects higher purchasing power in 1942 aiding vegetable producers. Soybean wool could boost soybean demand in the South. Local county agent can provide soybeans guidance.
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U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
South
Free yeast recipe book offer from Standard Brands Inc
An advertisement promises a free yeast recipe book featuring Oven Scones Cheese Puffs Honey Pecan Buns Coffee Cakes and Rolls. Readers are urged to send name and address to Standard Brands Inc 691 Washington St New York City for the gratis booklet.
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Standard Brands Inc
Washington St
New York City
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