Postcard from Yukon Jake Brom to Bill Black at Ft Richardson
A November 17 postcard from Yukon Jake Brom to Bill Black of The Chronicle Office describes his Army life at Ft Richardson Alaska. He notes its location 100 miles north of Seward at Cook Inlet, new insulated barracks, modern mess halls, and a battery aid man role with Btry B 76th CA. He mentions arctic clothing, scenic snowy mountains, and limited hunting though fishing allowed. Several local names and Thanksgiving visits are listed alongside hospital, college, and community updates.
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Yukon
Jake” Brom
Ft. Richardson
Alaska
Bill Black
Chronicle
Jacob
Seward
Cook
Btry
76Th C. A
75Th Dispensary
R. R
Gertie van Rockel
Ed Boland
Albia
Henry Kool
Oskaloosa
Gustis van Rockel
California Christmas Pageant Lights Up Major Cities
California unveils a grand Christmas program with giant trees and colored lights across Los Angeles area towns and beaches. Altadena and Hollywood lead with illuminated lanes, Santa Claus appearances, and star filled displays from late November through New Year.
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Altadena
Los Angeles
California
Hollywood
Hollywood Boulevard
Santa Claus
Glendale
Huntington Beach
Beverly Hills
4H clothing winner Evelyn Fluckey named state champion
17 year old Evelyn Fluckey of Afton Iowa is named the first state winner in the national 4 H clothing achievement contest. She will receive a trip to the 20th National 4 H Congress and compete for one of six $200 scholarships from the Spoot Cotton Company. She repaired 264 items including shirts and jumpers and earned $32 in cash prizes.
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Velyn Fluckey
Afton
Iowa
Edith Bareker
Evelyn
Educational Bureau of the Spoot Cotton Company
Extension Service
Central States Electric Plans Natural Gas Use
Central States Electric Co plans replacing city gas with natural gas from a pipeline south of Knoxville if residents favor the move. P A Stover told council that the change would be explained publicly, and if sentiment is favorable it could occur within a year subject to pipeline arrangements. The natural gas is described as hotter than current gas, prompting required adjustments.
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Knoxville
Central States Electric Co
Central States Company
Cedar Rapids
Gas pipe plan promises savings for large users in Pella and Knoxville
The Central States Co plans to extend gas service to larger customers at no expense to them. The move would cut monthly costs for big gas users, affecting both Pella and Knoxville as the Knoxville to Pella supply line would be applied similarly.
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Central States Co
Pella
Knoxville
Knoxville Express
A Child Finds Adventure in Daily Events
A two year old explores daily tasks with oatmeal, hair combing, and dressing as he learns self feeding. Parents should be patient as clumsy beginnings become confidence and self-reliance, guided by Iowa Child Welfare Research Station.
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Iowa Child_ Welfare Research Station
State University of Iowa
Gospel meeting at Central College hosts two students
Amsterdam News reports last week’s gospel gathering including Ralph Cordes and Rozeboom from Central College led by Mr. Cordes with a note of a similar meeting next Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The Christian Union Ladies Aid plan a meeting at Mrs Lane Schakel’s home in Pella Thursday with invitations extended. A birthday party for Greta Palmquist last Saturday drew several neighbors including Donna Teilouw Rosalee and Mary Joe Schakel Lavonna Hackett and a group photo is promised this week.
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Central College
Ralph Cordes
Rozeboom
Cordes
Christian Union Ladies’ Aid
Lane Schakel
Pella
Aid
Greta Palmquist
Donna Teilouw
Rosalee
Mary Joe Schakel
Lavonna Hackett
Seed Treatment Boosts Yields Across Crops
Iowa State College expert I E Methus notes seed treatment raises yields and profitability by combating smuts rots and blights while aiding flax stands. Town Agricultural Experiment Station tests show oats gains around 10 percent from dust fungicides at a small cost. Cleaning seed before planting also proves crucial to remove weed seeds and protect profits.
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Methus
Iowa State College
Town Agricultural Experiment Station
Iowa
Methus urges farmers to use seed centers in Iowa
Methus urges farmers to utilize seed treating and cleaning centers established in Iowa or arrange for new plants where many services are not available. The message emphasizes adopting existing centers to improve seed handling and distribution for local agriculture.
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Methus
Iowa
Meat and lard per capita up 11.4 percent in July 1941
Total average consumption of meat and lard per capita in the United States rose by 11.4 percent in July 1941 compared with July 1940. The figure reflects higher food intake during the wartime period and indicates shifting consumer patterns in the month.
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U. S
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