New Postal Rates Effective March 26 1943
Rates updated under the Revenue Act of 1943 become effective March 26. First Class mail and air mail rates adjust by ounce or fraction, with specific charges for post cards parcels and special routes including Hawaiian possessions and territories. The note preserves existing air mail and Army Navy post office arrangements and outlines continued guidelines for fourth class mail.
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Laval
United States
Abe Ha
Virgin
Lands
The
United State
Porto Rico
Maine
Islands
United Statioe
Army
Navy Post Office
New Postal Rates and Air Mail Stamp Update
The notice details changes in fourth class and parcel rates, money order fees, registry charges, insurance and COD limits, and new 8 cent air mail stamps. It explains fee schedules for registered, insured, and collect on delivery mail, plus delivery restrictions and requisition steps for 8-cent air mail stock. The bulletin ends with an unrelated dialogue line.
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Weishini
Ee Ee
Amt
Air Mail
Department
Soils Groups Lead by Keuning and Vanden Board Ed
Marion County Soil Conservation District holds meetings in the northern half of the county. Claynett notes six groups have elected leaders and requested District assistance. Leaders named include Ed Keuning and John Vanden Haard for Swan and Otley groups, with Robert Chrisman leading the northeast Knoxville group.
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Ed Keuning
John Vanden
Marion County
Kanwle
Deitrick
Clyde Weleh
Hart Holy Everett
Weleh
Boyd Perader
Swan Group
Hugh Nithy
Herman Colyn
Harold Gord
Aordan
John Vanden Haard
Otley
Robert Chrisman
Knoxville
Seed Oats Must Carry Statement For Purchasers
Iowa seed law requires seed must include a statement certifying quality for buyers. Details include secondary divisions per pound, termination percentage of nonnoxious weed seeds, and an official examination option. Farmers may test seeds themselves or via the Iowa State College seed laboratory in Ames, with a small fee.
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Lowa
Rtl Porter
Iowa State College Seed Laboratory
Howe
Iowa State College
Ames
We Take Too Much for Granted
A Northwood Anchor reflection notes people often overlook daily beauty until illness or disruption halts routine. Observations compare a recovered friend’s renewed appreciation of sun, grass, and sky with common habitus, urging mindfulness amid busy life. The column contrasts casual neglect with renewed perception of everyday wonders.
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Northwood
So They Cant Tell Us Letter From War Front Echoes Home
A wrinkled war era letter from Indiana voices civilian sympathy and anger over pay, leadership, and sacrifice. It contrasts frontline duties with home front wages, condemning political posturing and urging steady, businesslike union action amid economic strain.
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Hom
Indiana
South Pacific
Cond Miner
Hlwon
America
Drishman
India
Cailer
North Nui
Fe Sy Viator
Ohin
Tom Jones
Smith
Mith
Guyment
Bnisine
Salvaging Kitchen Fat Is War Contribution
Homemakers are urged to save fat from bacon, roasts, chops and other meats to aid wartime needs. Rendered fat from cooked or uncooked trimmings provides fat supplies and saves points and money for the war effort.
Crackling Corn Bread and Fat Rendering Tips
The article explains rendering fat from cracklings and using drippings for pastries and shortening. It notes storing rendered fat in the refrigerator, turning fat to lard for pastry, and using brown scraps to extend meat in stews, with a recipe for Crackling Corn Bread including cracklings, corn meal, flour, milk, and baking powder.
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Dessin Alice
Army and Navy coordinate air mail and pasture seed note
The Army and Navy collaborate on air mail routes with convoy usage and cargo limits. A report notes grass seed trial results showing tromegrass doubling pasture output versus Kentucky bluegrass on fertile soils. The text mentions travel and global movement with a curious mix of phrases and names such as Wile and Willis.
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Army
Navy
Mane
Little Dutch Lose To Lincoln High In Overtime
Lincoln High edged Little Dutch 23 21 in overtime after a tense game tied at 17 late in regulation. Abe Simon and Jie (sic) supplied late baskets for Lincoln while Van der Ploes and Lamkelma led Pella with solid drives and defense before the overtime period decided by a three minute stretch.
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Little Dutch
Lincoln High
Pella
Lincoln
Ata
Abe Simon
Vella
Io Ha
Jie
Simon
Winnier Pell
van der Ploes
van Gorp
Lamkelma Gass
Wit Bevis Sents
Lincoln— Simon
Wilson
Clemens
Kastler Brown P
Winegardner
Hull
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BREAL
Sy Family
Farmers
White Rocks
White Wyantatte
White I Pass
Sou
Mar
Igna
Siaburdiys
J. H. Shinn Hatchery
Equitable Life of Iowa
U.S
Equitable Life of
Iowa
Frank L. McCormick
Des Moines
Rex L. Sarbaugh
Oskaloosa
Warner H. Vande Voort
Maurice
Ain
Lisbon
Military Postal Services
Wile
Sully
DePenning
Gamble
Lynnville
D-X
Montezuma Renderers
Dept. Agri
Holland
Pella, Iowa
John Carradine
Evelyn Ankers
Acquanett
van Johna
Tesday
Evelyn Keyes
Bruce Bennett
John Hubbard
Bill Brouwer
Thurs
Wallace Berry
Fay Bainter
Marine
Uncle Sam
Roltura
Gerable
Prince Albert Tobacco
Cannister Libbey
Tan
Legion Hall
Farmers Union
Franklin Street
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