Local notes mix of visits and obits in town
Dr Richardson of Goldfield called in town Thursday and Miss Minnie Stauffacher returned from Webster City last week. Arthur Stauffacher visited Webster City and headed to Wisconsin for a relatives tour. Mrs J P Engstrom and children from Buffalo Center spend holidays with Smith and Engstrom. E R Green attended a Hampton funeral. Lillian Tanck handled the furniture business during their absence. Mrs M B Allen of Grand Forks arrived to spend holidays with daughter Mrs R W Frank. Word from Omer Davis now stationed at Ft Thomas after leaving Richmond Ind. for army life. Christmas programs canceled due to diphtheria. Whitney child’s death raises parental concern. Mrs W S Mayne, first white child born in town, dies in Council Bluffs. four children survive. Ray Doer home from Camp Dodge on furlough. travel restrictions apply through New Year. plus local ponderings on city life and a couple of fraud reports and war reminiscences.
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W.S. Mayne
Council Bluffs
Get Some Good Hens to Help Win the War
War era call to boost poultry production urges farmers to increase eggs and chickens. With European meat depletion, doubling poultry in a year offers fastest way to add meat, reduce beef and pork demand, and aid victory while cutting living costs.
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Europe
Public Warning on Affidavits for Selective Service Claims
United States Attorney F. A. O'Connor warns the public that affidavits supporting exemptions or deferred classifications under the new Selective Service Regulations will be closely scrutinized. False or distorted statements will lead to prosecution, and cooperation with local boards is urged to ensure fair enforcement of the conscription law.
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Selective Service
F. A. O’connor
United States
Wartime household tips and frugal cooking guidance
The text delivers President’s War guidance urging thrift and practical kitchen habits. It advises saving scraps to make soup from bones, cooking potatoes with skins, serving foods in the dish they were cooked in, and letting each member help themselves. It cautions against frosting cakes and overusing fry methods, aiming for modest portions during the war period.
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