When the Tulips Bloom Again in Dutch Resistance
In a wartime Dutch village, Driek and Henrietta lead a defiant stand against occupying forces. Jan Staaksma ambushes the drill ground with improvised aid as Graasbergen’s unit faces a sudden, decisive resistance. The heroine Henrietta kills two Nazi soldiers in defense of Driek, while the elder Grootvader foresees a fragile peace to come, urging inner strength for a hopeful future.
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Dryeke
Driek
Heinrich von Rheinshafen
Graasbergen
Diente Leeings
Krij
Graashensen
Ameer
Meier
von Rheinshafen
Jan Stauksma
Jan Staaksma
Jan
Grasbergen
Woried
Kris
Henri
Henrietta
Moeder
Frau
Fritz
Tenrietta
Henriet
Vrouw Krij
Liefje
Vrouwij
Vrouw
Van Roekel’s Idea Improves Bale Wagon Setup
Ambiguous account describes Louis Van Roekel modifying a baler wagon to lift bales more easily. The crew tests a carrier extension behind the bale-tie section, raising bales for simpler handling while a tractor pulls the setup. Several names and locations appear in fragmented OCR, with unclear sequence.
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Louis van Reekels
Herald Jay
Robert van Rockel
Dave Blommers
Lewis van Rockel
Will van Waardhuizen
Ruth van
Clover van Waardhuizen
Second Growth Sudan Poison Dangers for Cattle
Iowa State College expert warns second growth Sudan sorghum may form prussic acid when frosted or damaged. Poison risk rises as plants break down in the stomach, though most feeders have little to worry about. Farmers with many second growth sorghums may test a few low value cattle first before grazing the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
Iowa State College Extension Livestock
Mary Jane learns to fix problems with mother’s help
A seven year old girl Mary Jane relies on mother to solve every setback while peers learn self reliance. The Iowa Child Welfare Research Station notes that overprotection prevents Mary Jane from meeting growing challenges, shaping her happiness and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane
Mother
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
The
State University of Iowa
No Loose Talk Is Plea of Army Navy and FBI
A wartime appeal urges restraint on rumor and speculation about military plans and enemy actions. Officials stress secrecy, warning that careless talk could harm tactics, protections and national security while urging citizens to seek official information from trusted sources.
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Army
Navy
Begin Planning Space Now for Laying Hens
Space to house hens is scarce as lumber shortages limit new laying houses. Poultrymen struggle to repurpose barns and unused buildings to create adequate space for larger flocks, according to Whitfield of the Iowa State College extension.
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Wor. Whitfield
Inwa
War inflation under control says Vinson on stabilization anniversary
On the first anniversary of the Stabilization Act, Director Vinson reports prices in the United States rose 12 percent in the war period, comparing to 29.5 percent in the first world war era. He credits workers, housewives, farmers, and business leaders for cooperation, rationing, and price restraint while noting the nation’s democracy remains strong.
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Yale
Boas Mallend
Hsuel
United States
Dude
M. Vinson
Jnst
Judie Vinson
America
Agricultural Fertilizer Shortage Pushes September Demand
Government reports indicate improved material for agricultural fertilizer prevents calcine and that orders for September and October exceed current supply. Additional sodium nitrate became available last April as production capacity shifted from military explosive needs. Navy doctors aided natives of the Sutomons, with many contributing to the American Red Cross.
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Vio Tate
War Production Board
Navy
Sole Enien
Gals To Get Bobbie Pins In 1914 WPA Plan
WPA action plans bobbie pin production and feminine arts for 1914. Red Cross volunteers report total surgical dressings since WWII rising to 660,698,745 with most work in late 1942. Garrison Texas Red Cross nursing class graduates plan further instruction at first meeting, aiming to deepen understanding of approved procedures.
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Red Cross
Garrison
Texas
What You Say With War Bonds
In the snow sand beaches roads and woods Axis soldiers hide booby traps to hinder advancing Allied forces. The detector does land work like the mine sweeper at sea.
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United Nations
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Heine Young
Dan
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Dembeil
Sen
Ules
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Grootvader
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Tate
Clive
Dunne
Crick
Connna
Drick
Der
Grausbergen
Pearnot
Alwass
Henriure
Pillsbury's
Pillsbury’s Cooking Service
Minneapolis
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Eere
D-X
Petroleam
van Roekel
Tia Baden
Pawson
Ted
Ava
Ruthir van Waardhnen
Otley
van Waardtaioe
Sudan
Jnr
Meir
John Kaldenberg
Real Estate & Loans House Phone
Black
Pella
Iowa
Pella National Bank
Alka-Seltzer Aye
Zokoro
Lasschuit’s Grocery
U. S. Treasury Department
Franklin
Conrad van der Leest
West First Street
Monumental Sales & Mfg. Co
St. Cloud
Minnesota
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