Franklin County Urges Third War Loan Support At $30 Each
Franklin county officials rally residents to buy bonds for the Third War Loan totaling 275000 dollars for about thirty dollars per person for the 10000 residents. They emphasize the invasion risks and call for immediate purchases at banks or post offices to lead Idaho in the drive and reclaim the top spot from Payette county. continuous public appeal stresses sacrifice and national duty.
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Franklin County
Europe
A Civilian Misconception About Honorable Discharges
Selective service reports that by year’s end about 900000 men will have left the armed forces since January 1. Most received physical disability discharges, a medical basis for honorable status, while many others were released under average rulings or as battle casualties. Regardless of reason, an honorable discharge grants civilian respect.
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Selective Service
Attitude Toward Returning Servicemen Urged at Home
A county editorial urges civilians to support veterans as they are discharged. It notes about 50 men from the county have been honorably discharged since the war began and warns that civilian ignorance harms troops. The piece emphasizes the need to prepare for a growing veteran population and proper treatment on release.
Names of Signers Stir Idaho Recall Debate
A Jerome News note suggests a taxpayers group may publish the names of recall petition signers. The move aims to reveal supporters and fence sitters who back a $100,000 recall election to challenge Governor Bortolfsen over the Citizen's Grant Act. If adopted, it would expose who is urging expensive political action.
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Taxpayers
Ito
Bortolfsen
Idaho
Jerome News
Death In A Jap Prison Camp
Three weeks ago we noted an estimated one in twelve POWs held by the Japanese died of disease. By contrast one in 273 enemy aliens in the United States died. Nearly 14,000 Americans were captured in the Philippines and at least 1,344 are dead of disease, a 96 per 1000 rate, versus 0.7 per 1000 in the American army last year. The figures prompt grim questions about medical care and survival under the Yan kee spirit.
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United States
Philippines
International Red Cross
World War Free Frontier On Road To Peace
A roaring call to travel across the imagined border of peace between the United States and Canada. The piece urges readers to plan road trips featuring the Canadian Rockies and Quebec while noting that car re-designs will take months. It emphasizes using the current car for postwar recreation after victory.
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U.S
Canada
Canadian Rockies
Quebec
Amusing Parade of Jokes and Tiny Battles of Wits
A collection of short gags and cartoonish vignettes unfolds from mundane life. A relief administrator debates a modern plumbing claim while a teen talks life facts with a mother and a potentially flirtatious stranger.
Farm Prices Fall in August From July Levels
August 15 price readings for farm products in Idaho show overall declines from mid July with all crop and livestock groups mixed. Potatoes drop 80 cents per bushel while grains and hogs rise. meat animals and beef cattle fall, eggs and poultry rise, and wool slides. Consumer income trend remains uncertain though weekly earnings are expected to rise, and revised fiscal figures project an 8 billion dollar increase in after tax income.
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Boise
Itaho
Prisoners Escape After Fine For Burglary, 1913
Two men jailed by Judge Bodily for burglarizing a Weston store, fined $50 and one month, escaped Thursday after sending friendly letters to the sheriff seeking leniency. The brief item notes the jail break and jest about using a sardine can as confinement.
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Weston
Ruthless Repartee Dr Evans Dental Duel
Dr Evans quips that he will pull the tooth from the mouth and stand outside, implying a sharp exchange about dental work and bold repartee between the doctor and a patient.
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Dr. Evans
Dream of Abduction in Dark Rueful Dream
A beautiful girl dreams of a sinister dark haired man seizing her from bed to a waiting luxury limousine. They drive to a moonlit country lane where the man questions her while she asks what will happen next. The dream ends with a teasing exchange about another dream of riding with Paul Pert.
More Wishes Fade When Sitting Down Slows Progress
A quip notes many wishes are hindered by people staying seated, implying inactivity reduces chances of achieving goals. The line emphasizes the link between action and fulfillment.
Farm and home account books for sale
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University of Chicago
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IR. Sorenson
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Miler
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Indepen
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Tiny) Jensen
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