Rural phone program curtailed by defense needs in 1940s
Washington notes that REA faces reduced funding and materials for rural telephone expansion as defense shortages bite. AT T and Bell cooperate with REA on territory while private power lags behind, with notable parallels to WWII cutbacks in electric lines.
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How to Wash and Care for a Clothesline in Summer
The article gives practical tips for cleaning and arranging a clothesline. It explains drying a towel on a window screen, washing a clothesline on a board in hot soapy water, and air drying between chairs. It warns wool needs lukewarm water and quick washing to avoid fiber damage. It suggests taking the line indoors with screw eyes and hooks for sudden showers.
Norwalk Farm Woman Wins Blue Ribbon at State Fair
Little Sally Henry, 7, honors her mother Mrs Homer Henry of Norwalk after Mrs Henry wins first prize in the Iowa State Fair culinary division. She praises Fleischmanns New Improved Active Dry Yeast for fast dissolving and easy use in home baking.
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Norwalk
Sally Henry
Homer Henry
Fleinchmann
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