Giftered in the Fost G ice Idwa and Subscriptions
The paper covers 4 territories with unique subscription terms. Rates include 1 580 dollars yearly in advance within Alderston County and Titonka trade area, 3 dollars outside Kossuth County, 2 50 dollars in Canada and Sepeiza. Subscriptions within county and Titonka territory continue unless canceled. others lapse one month after expiration unless renewed or extended by agreement. Also features wartime rubber drive appeal urging reclaiming tires and rubber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenbeor
Aaesttn
Titonks
Kossuth
Eantyami
Canada
Sepeiza
Titonke
Did You Know Iowa’s Grease Keeps War Powder Safe
Home front notes urge Iowa families to save waste kitchen fats to produce glycerine for gunpowder. One pound per month per household could yield 416 tons every 30 days for troops. Also explains why men socks are not reusable in powder bags and how toothpaste tubes are recycled. Navy fliers' life raft story highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Iowa
Tin Salvage Institute
Wilson Ave
Newark
N. J
Metal Reserve
Dixon
Sein
Farm Machinery Preparedness Tips for Protecting Equipment
Protection of farm equipment is important for long service and resale value. Clean rusted parts, apply coatings after thorough cleaning, and use oil or paint on exposed metal. Use a prime coat from red lead paste and linseed oil, turpentine, and Japan drier. Apply warm linseed oil to wooden components. Metal zinc paints help prevent rust on galvanized surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Salt Nuts In Oven To Save Fat And Fuel
Mrs H M notes several nut salting methods using melted fat in a pan, almonds blanched and skins removed from peanuts, then nuts heated 8 to 10 minutes until light brown, cooled on absorbent paper and salted while warm. Gedar Rapids area reports traffic lights briefly misfiring after a lightning strike.
Victory Tax and War Bonds Drive War Costs Funding
About 50 million American workers begin a 6 percent Victory tax to fund wartime costs, plus ongoing income taxes. The plan offers credits against year end taxes for waged households and dependents, with refunds possible if credits exceed taxes owed. Despite new levies, average Americans should have more money for War Bonds, comparing US taxes to Britain and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Agaifset
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Cleaning and Treating Small Grain Now Helps
Iowa State College plant pathologist B. P. Sylvester urges farmers to clean and treat their seed now to maximize yields. He notes increased weed danger, recommends burning screenings, and advises combining cleaning with treatment at local centers before seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
B. P. Sylvester
Iowa State College
Sylvester
Check Feed and Fuel Before Buying Chicks
Wartime shortages of coal and oil affect brooder stoves and fuel, so poultry producers should order chicks early and ensure fuel, feed, and equipment are ready. Insulate brooder houses to cut fuel use, obtain Victory Brooder House plans, and stock fuel and feed now with 20 gallons per 100 chicks for March and April, 25 to 30 gallons for January and February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Whitfield
Iowa State College Extension
Whitfield
Victory
Extension Poultrymen
Santa Claus visits Gladbrook for 24th yearly service
The Saturday before Christmas marked the 24th time J. W. Gethmann of Gladbrook played Santa for the town. Children met him on Main street before he visited shut ins to deliver gifts donated by local businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gethmann
Gladbrook
Santa Claus
Main Street
Osceola women donate 2560 silk hose in drive
Mrs W R Rock and daughter Marjorie contributed 2560 pairs of silk hose in a silk and nylon drive. The Osceola residents had saved the hosiery over years with plans to weave a rug, making this the largest individual contribution in the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Rock
Marjorie
Osceola
Old ad touts Adler KA stomach relief for adults
A vintage Oklahoma advertisement features a testimonial from a 64 year old user of Adler KA. It claims relief for upset stomach and digestive discomfort and invites readers troubled by gas to try the product. Denton Druggist endorses Adler KA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.okla
Adlerka
W. J. Denton
1942 Proves Best Year For Garden Production
Iowa State College extension horticultural reports state 1942 was the most bountiful gardening year in state history due to Victory Garden efforts and favorable weather. A survey shows seed sales nearly doubled from 1941 across eighty counties, with 10,000 educational cooperators aiding 177,126 enrolled families. For 1943, families are urged to plan Victory Gardens using the Family War Garden package or the revised Iowa seed list from county extension offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Grove
Iowa State College Extension
Iowa
Grove
White opossum found near Albia by John Popson
A rare white opossum was found by John Popson near Albia. The sighting highlights unusual wildlife in the area, with no further details on location or health of the animal provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Popson
Albia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Idwa
Army
Gedar Rapids
Frank T
Titonka
Denton Prug
Hou
Y Polka Dot Beauty Shop
Forest City, In
Hoff
Marnees Repairing
Smith's Barber Shop
Titanka
Algona, Iowa
Gradia
Tyke Theatre
1OWA
THE
Timberline
Wm. Boyd
Brian Donlevy
Veronica Lake
W. E. Ley
FORD
Lakota
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!