OKA Topic Weekly Post Office In Mitanke Iowa
The paper, mailed second class, covers a unique territory not served by others. Subscriptions cost 2.00 annually in Komuth and Titonka trade areas, 2.50 elsewhere in county and trade zone, 3.00 to Canada and foreign countries, 2.00 to armed service members. Continuations in county and trade areas persist unless canceled by subscriber notice or at publisher discretion.
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Mitanke
Towa
Komuth
Titonka
Kossuth
Canada
Titonka Trade
Postwar stimulants in coal industry spark new techs
The piece highlights innovations in bituminous coal use including a smokeless coal stove and a fully automatic mechanical stoker. It notes industry efforts to raise output, cut unit consumption, and widen markets for consumers. It discusses rapid postwar transportation growth and plans by the Railway Express Agency to speed service via air lines, coordinated with air transport.
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United States
Railway Express Agency
L. O. Head
Air Express
Market organizations emportant now for farmers
Current events show farmers must use sound judgment as record cattle hogs chickens and turkeys rise. Marketing co ops guide production and marketing data, aiding individuals with information hard to obtain alone. In dairy and cattle sectors, intelligent group action should stabilize output and income. Wash the cream separator daily for high quality cream. Read the Want Ads.
How to can or freeze greens for long storage
The guide explains selecting young tender greens such as spinach kale and chard for freezing or canning. It covers washing trimming midribs and stems packing in airtight containers for freezing and hot packing in jars for canning with salt adjustments optional lemon juice acidification and processing times for pressure canner or boiling water bath.
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New Zealand
Ration calendar update and tire inspection notes
Updated wartime rationing guidance covers tires for trucks and cars, inspection requirements, and coupon validity. It lists vehicle categories, inspection timing, and which coupons apply for fuel, sugar, processed foods, meats, and shoes, with dates through 1945. A local finding discloses a large tractor tire mislaid inside a repair site.
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APO
Meat cooking tips cut waste with lower oven heat
Conventional high temperature roasting wastes meat and burns fat. An 18 a chart shows cooking times for various meats at 325 degrees uncovered. Cooking at a low steady temperature yields plump juicy roasts with less charred bone while saving gas and helping war effort.
Best way to prepare asparagus for cooking and serving ideas
Boil asparagus soon after buying, wash thoroughly, and remove scales from mature stalks while tender home grown spears may not need scraping. Cook whole or cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces. Serve with white sauce in patty shells or on biscuits, mix with creamed potatoes, or add to omelets, souffle, or cream of asparagus soup.
Wash Day Oven Meal Saves Gas Fuel
A 45 minute oven meal designed to save fuel and time for households. Potato Tarts with Sausage Filling and Spanish Beans form a complete dish for six, using a 876 degree oven for even heat. The article promotes war effort efficiency and home cooking.
Dairymen urged to maintain quality production amid shortages
C A Iverson of Iowa State College warns dairymen to prioritize quality to sustain demand in domestic and foreign markets postwar. Labor, trucks, and tires are limited, so milk and cream must leave farms in top condition. Emphasizes clean utensils, milking, and rapid cooling to ensure safe, high quality dairy despite hardships.
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Towa
C. A. Iverson
Iowa Dairy Industry Department
Towa State College
Iverson
Farmers Attention Farmers Attention
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