Titonka Topic advises on post office matters and wartime strategy
A local notice on subscriptions in the Titonka wallet lists rates and rules for Mossuth County and beyond. The article then widens to wartime analysis, arguing about the impracticality of a second front, the need for more air power, equipment, and production, and potential wage and manpower controls as inflationary pressures rise during the war.
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Witonke
Iowa
Mossuth County
Titonka
Kossuth County
Canada
Congress
Washington
Economic High Lights on Second Front Debate
In both the United States and Britain, masses claim expertise in military tactics and demand a second front in Europe. Theory suggests major Allied benefits, yet on-the-ground strength shows Germany heavily fortifying continental positions, with roughly 300,000 trained German troops in France ready for air operations.
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Maginot Line
French
Dunkirk
Channel
Collier's
Quentin Reynolds
France
Germany
Continent
Cologne
Axis
Major de Seversky
High Command
United Nations
Singapore
Philippines
East Indies
Japan
England
Europe
Twohders
False Alarm Traced to Electric Fly Spray Machine
An electric fly spray device set off a tire alarm in Indianola when dense fog from the machine was mistaken for smoke. The alarm was turned in after responders determined the foggy spray caused the alert.
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Indianola
Folks and Fables Corner Reflections by M. G.
A quirky column blends reflections on moral choices with satirical quips about war era life. It laments hero worship, jokes about canned fish for the Army and Navy, jokes about a Victory Garden dirt, and a jab at youthful vigor and future generations.
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Army
Navy
Alfalfa Seeding Benefits From Phosphate Fertilizer
Bruce M. Kilpatrick of Iowa State College advises applying phosphate fertilizer before seeding alfalfa, noting alfalfa’s phosphorus sensitivity. In Iowa soils, 200 to 300 pounds of 20 percent superphosphate per acre is typical, disced into the seedbed. On high lime or alkali soils, substitute potash fertilizer such as 0-20-20 or 0-9-27. Lime must be applied ahead of phosphate on acid soils, with 1 to 3 tons needed in many Town soils. take soil samples from different field areas for lime testing.
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Bruce M. Kilpatrick
Lona State College
Iowa
Kilpatrick
Cat with Eight Paws Astonishes Belmond Residents
Mrs R J Parker of Belmond notes a cat with eight paws rather than four two on each foot. Each foot carries one paw with four toes and another with three toes, giving an unusual mittened appearance.
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R. J. Parker
Belmond
Rumor of Soldier Execution Traced to Enemies Within
A false report claimed an Iowa soldier with German ancestry had been executed abroad, prompting a state inquiry. Investigators found the man had top officer backing, solid pay and meals, and no suicide risk. Officials urged rejecting such rumors to protect families and troops.
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Iowa
Selective Service
Germany
Bis
State Selective Service
Charles H. Grahl
Navy Department
Grahl
Iowa Farm Kernels Highlights For 1942 Crop Outlook
Iowa farmers expect corn yield to top average but lag 1941. July crop conditions forecast oats and barley well above 10 year averages. Silage methods urged for hay crops. oats to silage at early milk stage with ground corn added. Cow butterfat concerns tied to rapid pasture growth. 4 H clubs active with demonstrations and teams.
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Iowa
Grinnell Named by Coin Flip Settlers of Pioneer Era
Grinnell owes its name to a coin flip between the Grinnell and Phelps families, both early settlers. A hymn written by Miss Elizabeth Hoyt with music by Jack Powell and arranged by Howard Chase of Iowa State College staff has been published titled Hymn for All People. LOOK-FARM LOANS offered at 4 percent interest with up to 85 years to repay no commission, quick service.
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Grinnell
Phelps
Elizabeth Hoyt
Jack Powell
Howard Chase
Iowa State College
A. M. Petersen
Youngest Leon patron gets a haircut at tensorial parlor
One month old Larry Wayne Craig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Craig of Leon, visited George Fuller's tensorial parlor for a brief trim, prompted by his notable hair. The event marks a likely local record for the youngest barber shop patron in town.
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Nest
Larry Wayne Craig
Willard Craig
Leon
Larry
George Fuller
LeMars Woman Breaks Toe Tripping Over Dog
Mrs H F Grostken of LeMars suffered a broken small toe when the family dog, seeking shelter inside during a thunderstorm’s abatement, trampled her toe while resisting her attempt to eject it from the house.
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H. F. Grostken
LeMars
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