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Fragmented wartime letter hints at community life in 1940s Iowa
A jumbled wartime missive mentions names such as Surplus Cum and Iowa Trust, with references to local residents, a two week vacation in Colorado, and a note about distributing materials. The text preserves names like Mrs. Bjorvik and Mrs. Fagre, a family inquiry, and a brief sign off dated June 8, 1940, indicating a local social communication amid broader wartime context.
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Homer
Axagoth
Bjorvik
Suma Fagre