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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1942
Page
5
A discussion on water as a critical war material compares its importance to petroleum. It notes water’s essential role in life and armament manufacturing, citing that 100 gallons may be used to produce one pound of smokeless powder. Authorities study Illinois resources to sustain war industries and camps. The piece ends with a proverb about honesty.
Classified notices include sewing machines parts and accessories from Home Appliance Co in Fulton Illinois, fresh fish and smoking, auto license plate found with owner to claim, bedroom suite and extra dresser, used parts for Montgomery Ward Maytag Voss and Hang washing machines, housework and child care help wanted, potatoes for sale, waitresses and housekeepers sought, and a garage rental listing with details.
A quirky column of jokes and witticisms by Wade Guenther, Sabuila Gazette editor, exploring wordplay, social quips, and light humor about money, politics, and daily life in Sabuls, Iowa.
Rationing boards allow sugar for home canning to support troops and Allies. Certificates needed to buy sugar, with limits based on quart yield and family size. Tips include juice canning, using less sugar, and alternative sweeteners. Jokes and quotes appear amid domestic scenes and advice.
A humorous exchange unfolds about marriage harmony and math. A stenographer asks how to spell sense while the boss jokes about dollars and cents and horse sense, prompting a playful retort about never being wrong.
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