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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1943
Page
5
A dense Want Ads listing shows items for sale and services from local merchants including tires, seed store products, farm equipment, mowers, tractors, separators, tools, and repair services. Listings mention locations like the Square and Route 4 Pel an with details on items such as tires, seed, cleaning and maintenance offerings, and shop services at Wayne Geetings Service Station.
A wartime message urges every neighbor to value caution as a small but vital contribution to victory. The Safety Man Fred Braun calls readers to drive as if every passenger pedestrian and life on the road mattered for winning the war.
Historical note emphasizes free access to salt and hourly water for work animals to prevent overheating. It cites studies by experts and concludes sweat is mostly water and salt, essential for fluid balance, with salt intake aiding hydration and cooling in hot weather.
The report shows Hers total meat and egg output surpassing January figures by over ten percent, with a notable rise from the previous year. Gardeners in northern towns should plant storage roots now, while southern towns should delay carrot sowing until after July 15. Early bush beans and sweet corn varieties are advised, with methods for successive sowings and freezer storage details included.
Quoted prices from Wednesday morning show hogs at Chicago and at Pella, cream and dairy values, plus grains with figures for wheat corn and oats. Dealers provide a snapshot of market activity and price levels for the week.
A concise note on a ten acre Berry Farm near Oskaloosa describes an open walkable plot with vigorous fruiting buds and cane management. Old canes are cut, new canes planted between old rows over years, and red raspberry plants are included as part of the bearing stock.
A feature on Sandy Hinshaw and family near Pella detailing a ten acre berry operation with three and a half acres of black raspberries and plans for new strawberry and peach root grafting projects. The article covers planting methods, pruning, soil improvements, expected yields, and the dedication required to maintain the farm. It also notes visitors from Pella and the Stonaker family.
The winner of the miler event flew from Denison to Chea in a remarkable time, departing at 6:30 am and arriving by 2 pm. Disruptions included a reported explosion during the event. Robert Smith of TeMars sustained a deep cut above the eye when an emery wheel shattered.
The Nash family in Indianola welcomed three daughters named June with the nickname June hugs. Charlotte born June 7 Elmer born June 1 and another June born June 17, born to Mr. and Mrs. Nash.
Guthrie Center resident Willey shows a black eye claiming a screwdriver slipped and struck the left eye corner. The incident ended without lasting harm as he explained after returning from work.
Children attended a rummage carnival in Eldora where items sold for a penny or less. About 150 servings of popcorn were sold and games were played, with a headless woman sideshow, rides, and free attractions. Music from a phonograph provided by the Midway. Proceeds donated to the Red Cross.
An anecdotal report describes a sharpshooter chicken living with Mrs. Rolom in Maquoketa defending a pen from foxes. On a first excursion the bird reportedly killed two young foxes and challenged the fox family with its human companion.
The Sheldury weekly paper announces new features including a baby section and other content. The text references Nichols of Chou Lake and New Bo Moot, with a playful tone about upcoming hokey dinners and holiday timing.
Photographs show Servier men with their mothers as part of a feature. A free copy of the picture will be mailed to each man in service.
Rebecca Van Zee expresses sincere gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for cards flowers gifts and visits to hospital and home noting the kindness gave her courage and is deeply appreciated.
Professor Sadler reports the summer piano course is going very well as he registers new pupils for lessons this season.
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