Pocahontas County Makes Bond Drive Quota
Pocahontas county topped its bond quota though sales were slower than before, with strong countywide support from banks, the American Legion posts, Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative, and local businessmen. The Rolfe committee led by L. R. Davidson reported first in completion, aided by persistent solicitation and newspaper publicity.
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Pocahontas County
Charles 2. Watts
American Legion Posts
Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative
Rolfe Committee
L. R. Davidson
Don’t Sell Farm Cash Then Bond Your Gains
Wallace's Farmer urges farmers to take 100 percent cash for any sale and invest in government bonds rather than mortgages or cheaper farms. Foreclosure patterns show distraught operators plow pasture and skip repairs. West Union Argo-Gazette offers a cautious war view, defending strategic patience and opposing public pressure on military leaders.
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Wallace
West Union Argo-Gazette
America
Britain
Pent-Up Demand Signals Strong Postwar Spending
A report shows 3.675 million families plan to buy cars for 3.8075 billion dollars after the war, with appliances at 1.2159 billion and home furnishings at 711.41 million. One point five million four hundred thousand families aim to build or buy homes within six months, indicating robust industrial activity and jobs as controls ease.
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Alta Advertiser
Iowan Woman Adopts War Service Uniform at Boone County Farm
Mrs James L Sorenson tests the Women's Land Army uniform on her Boone County farm duties while her husband refits the tractor and their two sons serve overseas. She feeds cattle and pigs, cuts oats and corn, raises a large Victory Garden, cares for hens, and has canned 300 quarts of produce.
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Mr. Sorenson
Irving
Kenneth
Iowa Newspaper Week Proclamation Declares 1943
Governor B. B. Hickenlooper proclaims October 1 to 8, 1943 as Iowa Newspaper Week. He urges citizens to honor the press, recognize its role in safeguarding free speech and assembly, and read newspapers to support freedom. The proclamation was issued in Des Moines at the Capitol.
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Press
Iowa
Nation
Press of America
I. Bourke B. Hickenlooper
State of
Des Moines
B. B. Hickenlooper
Longest newspaper readership noted for Decorah and Wichita
READING CIRCLE Mrs. Emily Stortz age 94 of Decorah has been a regular Decorah Journal subscriber for 76 years. The Wapello Republican records its longest reader as Mrs. J A Davison of Wichita Kansas with 67 years.
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Emily Stortz
Decorah
Decorah Journal
Wapello Republican
J. A. Davison
Wichita
Kans
Thank You Note Cautions Against Sarcasm in Care
A Kansas City Star reader expresses gratitude while stressing care to avoid sarcasm in messages of appreciation. The remark highlights mindful communication and thoughtful phrasing in expressing thanks.
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Kansas City Star
Back When Liver Was Free in Local Prices
A nostalgic look at early price values shows lettuce at 18 cents per pound and cabbage at 13 cents, while prime cabbage then sold for two cents. Calf's liver reached 60 cents per pound, and some butchers supposedly gave it away to move stock.
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Manchester
Germany After Collapse and the Call for Freedom
The editorial warns Germany may collapse within months or a year and urges hope for a free Germany rising from ruins. It argues against permanent enslavement of the German people and frames liberation as the only acceptable outcome. The piece contrasts this with a satirical remark on women entering skilled work and military life, calling for masculine resolve.
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Germany
Davenport
Ownership Affidavit Filed Under Statute Act
An affidavit of ownership is filed in accordance with the act cited, asserting rightful ownership and compliance with required legal formalities. The document records the claimant’s claim details and references applicable statutes governing proof of ownership and transfer conditions.
Dublin Arrow Publisher Depositions On Bondholders
The undersigned publisher editor and owner of The Dublin Arrow a weekly newspaper in Pocahontas County states he is sworn as to his role and bondholder status. Other security holders are listed including Henry L Sawy and local businessmen.
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House of Representatives
House
United States
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate
England
U. S
Emoloy
Dublin Arrow
County of Pocahontas
Thorigy
Henry L
Sawy Town
Businesers
Hok
Tyers
Newty
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the Rolfe Arrow
Michael R. Soth
Marion Bruce
Reveille
J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Rolfe
Goebbels
Fullbright
Willie
Knoxville Journal
Marion County
Town School Code Commission
Mar
Ion County
State OF Iwca Executive Department
Don Berry
Indianola Record
E. P. Lomen
Notary Puli
G. A. Everson
M. D
T. D. Jones
F. H. Molyneux
Savage Block
Carl J. White
Kennedy
Toma
Monument Works
T. J. Raynes Insurance
L. M. Graham
First National Bank
R. B. Ranney
Guy Smith
Real Estate & Insurance
Fuller Bldg
Rolfe State Bank
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