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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1942
Page
4
A reader questions the meaning of small business as Congress moves to provide a large pool of low interest loans. A bill has passed one house, aiming to aid firms with up to 400 000 dollars in annual business, prompting debate on what constitutes small versus big business.
The piece notes soaring federal overhead and reporting burdens, with ten departments and 68 tax establishments employing over a million people. It contrasts U S administration growth with population, cites 965 statutory provisions, and mentions DPMA News on Germany’s shrinking food intake and Britain’s bread and fat rations, reflecting postwar shortages.
A fragment discusses near population density, suggesting direct sourcing of milk and cream for essential foods, with export needs for manufactured putter. It mentions using a milk goat for healthy products in a pinch and notes tin cans could be repurposed, not yet required for defense.
Government financial experts warn a 15 percent salary tax may be imposed to curb inflation as extra money from defense wages circulates. They note regions with stagnant wages and high living costs would suffer, while areas with booming defense pay could see relief from rising prices.
In wartime America citizens face mounting debt and taxes while Congress weighs the largest omnibus rivers and harbors bill in U S history. Critics say pork barrel spending, including a canal for Florida, is tucked into emergency war measures despite national sacrifice.
The Lincoln PTA met Thursday afternoon at three o'clock in the recreation room. A report from the Fort Dodge convention was read by Mrs. Hugo Schultz on behalf of delegate Mrs. D. H. Diamond. The program featured the Pledge of Allegiance, a poem Our Flag, and a group singing of America by children. First graders presented a health skit, Aletha Whitcomb led a round table, and a refreshment committee chaired by Mrs. Geo. Hunt organized Easter table decor and duties among aides.
Mrs. Fred Lyman hosted a 1:16 pm Thursday bridge luncheon in the Blue Room of the Gardston Hotel. Guest of honor was Mrs. Clarence Mathieson, with members Mrs. J. B. White, Mrs. Parker Bennet, Mrs. Delbert Hinsch, Mrs. Frank Larson, Mrs. F. R. Everds, Mrs. Edmund Callender, and the hostess in attendance.
Mrs Lloyd Wilson hosted the Eight Belles Club at her home with Mrs Wilson Towell on Thursday. The group played 500 with Mrs E J Narland winning high score and Mrs Oden Wee the low prize. Mrs Wee also won the flower contest. Guest Mrs Romaine W Heidecker of Wallingford attended. Members present included Mrs Werbert Allen Mrs Porter Henaman Mrs Narland Mrs Wilson Mrs Towell Mrs Wee and Mrs John Hanson.
Miss Jean Kennedy spent Easter with her parents Mr and Mrs Francis Kennedy while studying at Dubuque Iowa. Miss Irene Johnson visited her parental home and left Sunday to resume duties at a Minnesota business college. Miss Donna Jean Sondrol, a student in Minneapolis, spent Easter with her parents Mr and Mrs Romaine Sondrol. Mrs Charles Anderson spent a week at her daughter's home.
The speaker reflects on military life, imagining soldiers at camp and sailors at sea, conveying nostalgia and curiosity about those serving. The concise meditation links time, service, and daily life without naming specific events or people.
News from April 12, 1922 notes a baby arrival to Mr and Mrs Charles Thielfield Saturday evening. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday afternoon at the German Lutheran church in Pster ville.
VLR notes from April 8 1812 files report Orlando Loteh plans an 8500 dollar bungalow on west side lots. Work will start when area is in good condition. Also on April 8 a marriage license issued for Charles A. Parr and Maggie E. Grady. Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kennedy died April 7. Miss Muriel Hanson and Lewis S. Nelson wed recently at the bride’s home with Rev Vicorhies officiating. Gusta Lippert of Wallingford dies last Sunday. Baby girl born March 31 to Mr. and Mrs. G A Peterson. Harald Edson offered tenor post with Candy Girl company at 25 dollars weekly plus expenses. Parade forecast weather. Ends with Cowper quotation.
Sugar shortages from Pacific shipments and industrial alcohol needs push England and Russia to Cuban supply. Homes will use syrup and molasses, plus honey, to substitute for sugar in quick breads and cookies. A gingerbread recipe using sorghum or molasses is provided with instructions on substitutions and baking times.
Lieutenant J. G. Wesley R. Ruth of Jackson, MS, son of Dr and Mrs T. Ruth, has been awarded the Navy Cross for heroism and gallant conduct during the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor and Wake Island. Ruth completed a two year training course at the naval aviation station in Pensacola.
The text records a Florida born individual with ensign designation, visiting parents in the city in October 1939 and August 1941. After graduating at Pensacola, he joined the navy in San Diego and has since served actively. Dr and Mrs Ruth also mention a second son Whammas, an ensign at the naval air station in Norfolk.
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