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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
3
There is magic in the flowing curves of this bracket shelf. It is ten inches deep and fifteen wide and can hold small items or a wooden cookie box. Pattern 266 provides cutting guides, directions, large diagrams, and a stencil to decorate the Tyrolean figures. Send 15 cents with name and address to receive all three patterns.
Daniel Webster and others debated western expansion while Oregon drew settlers from fur traders to missionaries. Whitman Spalding missions, the Oregon Trail, and harsh journeys forged a path to Oregon City and Salem as discovery and gold linked lumber flour and trade to the Pacific coast.
A historical portrait of Oregon transitioning from territory to state, its 1940s economy and resources. It notes lumber and forest industries, farm ownership, livestock, fishing along the Columbia, shipbuilding during war, mineral mining, irrigation, and the Oregon Trail’s continued lure. Major landmarks include Crater Lake Mt Hood and the Cascade peaks.
Chicago report quotes Roland H. Berg of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis on polio causes and prevention. He says no single case can be prevented yet recovery without handicap is possible for about 75 percent of victims with improved diagnosis, treatments, and muscle-keeping therapy.
Homeowners should perform minor repairs before storage. Stand screens in racks if possible. If laid flat, place on a level surface and stack so frames bear the load rather than the wire mesh. Do not rest any other objects on the screens.
The navy disclosed that in 1944 it secretly trained 140 Soviet airmen in the United States as part of a lend-lease deal that transferred 330 navy patrol bombers to Russia. Fifty planes carried Norden bombsights, with advanced radio and radar gear. Admiral King oversaw acceptance and delivery. The first group of 60 Russians arrived at Elizabeth City on April 1944, followed by 80 more on April 17, with Col. Vassilyev taking command.
Washington reports the Navy will cut about 40000 of its 300000 civilian employees by year end due to budget reductions. The reductions hit shipyards hardest and affect machinists electricians and skilled professionals. The Army also orders advancing the release of thousands of temporary officers by six months or more.
Store flowers by digging and storing all tender bulbs and roots in a cool dry place during fall. Do not leave gladiolus and dahlias bulbs exposed too long as a hard freeze can ruin them. Crushed plants invite fungi and rot.
Spading in fall prepares ground for winter, saving spring time. It also helps kill over-winter insects, control weeds, and mellow soil for better quality. Household labor can be reduced with trays and totes to clear tables and move cleaning gear efficiently.
Scientific farming shows favorable weather accounts for only a quarter of the production rise over five years. Better farming methods contributed three times as much as weather during the period, underscoring the primacy of practiced techniques over climate.
The guide warns to wind worn spots with friction tape and replace badly frayed cords to prevent fire or appliance damage. It also advises turning off the switch before disconnecting the unit.
Apples should not be stored with potatoes or cabbage to avoid odor transfer. Celery also should not accompany cabbage or turnips to prevent flavor cross contamination.
The Columbia river and its Snake tributary anchor vast trade from the Inland Empire covering 250 000 square miles across eastern Oregon eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Capt Hubert Gray named the river in 1792 and Lewis and Clark's 1803 expedition followed Jefferson’s plan to explore the Oregon country ending at the Columbia mouth on November 11 1805. Fort Gassop near Astoria marked the era as the river and Snake opened extensive navigation for hundreds of miles.
Arthur Crosbie head stockman at Tipperary station near Adelaide River shot a kangaroo in the hind legs. The animal fell, Crosbie reloaded and tried to finish it with a stick. The kangaroo raised a forepaw, grabbed the trigger and shot him in the arm.
The Indian River Broadcasting Co. received a license to operate WIRA at Fort Pierce Florida becoming the 1006th standard radio station. The United States now has 2052 stations operating or preparing to operate with 1176 more having applied for licenses.
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